We Need to stop Steven Jackson

dizzle88 · 12-12-2010, 08:46 AM

I can vividly remember the game between these two teams last year, and whilst we struggled on a couple areas of the game - the one thing we couldn't do was stop Steven Jackson and get off the field.
Now i think everyone will agree that with the addition of Danny Clark and the higher level of play from our 2 DT's, that our Run D is better this year. However we can't shoot ourselves in the foot by letting Jackson get going, because that's what happened last year and our D suffered because of it.

Now i know this is not last year, this is a new team and a new season BUT i think we have to go with last years philosophy -

Get a real good lead early, either by turnovers or 3 and outs
Force the Rams to put the ball in Bradfords hands
Then let GW blitz the hell outta him and make him force some throws

If the Rams keep the game close, they will do it by churning the yardage out on the ground, so we need to take that away from them.

WHO DAAAAAAT!!!!!!!

alleycat_126 · 12-12-2010, 09:35 AM

I call that the "no s*&t" strategy. We don't take no s&*t from this upstart offense early and keep em throwing to these green recievers.

Danno · 12-12-2010, 10:35 AM

Keep in mind we were banged up badly, and had several players not even dress...
Sedrick Ellis
Jabari Greer
Darren Sharper
Lance Moore

And unfortunately one player did play...
Charles Grant

CheramieIII · 12-12-2010, 10:56 AM

We're healthy on D now and Steven isn't what he once was either. If we can keep him in check and watch out for that TE that looks like a Mack Truck then we should be OK. They have nothing at WR, no backup RB's and the QB is still only a rookie.

Turbo Saint · 12-12-2010, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Magic

The Rams have a rookie beast TE also. I cringe at the thought of Shanle and Harper trying to defend him.

why would you throw harper in there with shanle? harper has been playing awesome this season.

CashAndFlash · 12-12-2010, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Turbo Saint

why would you throw harper in there with shanle? harper has been playing awesome this season.

I love Harper, but Gonzalez absolutely feasted on him.

Danno · 12-12-2010, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by CashAndFlash

I love Harper, but Gonzalez absolutely feasted on him.

No he didn't. Gonzalez had 1 catch on Harper (6 yards) and one bogus PI call.

CashAndFlash · 12-12-2010, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

No he didn't. Gonzalez had 1 catch on Harper and 1 PI call.

He really shook Harper up. Like I said, I like Harper, but he lost his cool that game.

Danno · 12-12-2010, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by CashAndFlash

He really shook Harper up. Like I said, I like Harper, but he lost his cool that game.

I didn't see that at all, unless you're talking about the PI call, which was total BS.

I saw Gonzalez get upset when Harper tackled him below the waist, but Harper kept his cool, Gonzo lost his.

CashAndFlash · 12-12-2010, 12:19 PM

I am talking about the pi call. It really hurt us, but it was more a veteran taking advantage of a younger player than anything. And I see that confrontation as having come out the opposite of how you do.

12-12-2010, 08:46 AM	#1
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208	We Need to stop Steven Jackson I can vividly remember the game between these two teams last year, and whilst we struggled on a couple areas of the game - the one thing we couldn't do was stop Steven Jackson and get off the field. Now i think everyone will agree that with the addition of Danny Clark and the higher level of play from our 2 DT's, that our Run D is better this year. However we can't shoot ourselves in the foot by letting Jackson get going, because that's what happened last year and our D suffered because of it. Now i know this is not last year, this is a new team and a new season BUT i think we have to go with last years philosophy - Get a real good lead early, either by turnovers or 3 and outs Force the Rams to put the ball in Bradfords hands Then let GW blitz the hell outta him and make him force some throws If the Rams keep the game close, they will do it by churning the yardage out on the ground, so we need to take that away from them. WHO DAAAAAAT!!!!!!!
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12-12-2010, 11:29 AM	#5
Turbo Saint SoCal Saint Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OB - San Diego, CA Posts: 726	Originally Posted by Mr Magic The Rams have a rookie beast TE also. I cringe at the thought of Shanle and Harper trying to defend him. why would you throw harper in there with shanle? harper has been playing awesome this season.

12-12-2010, 12:01 PM	#6
CashAndFlash Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 30 miles from Paradis Posts: 602 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by Turbo Saint why would you throw harper in there with shanle? harper has been playing awesome this season. I love Harper, but Gonzalez absolutely feasted on him.

12-12-2010, 12:10 PM	#7
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by CashAndFlash I love Harper, but Gonzalez absolutely feasted on him. No he didn't. Gonzalez had 1 catch on Harper (6 yards) and one bogus PI call.

12-12-2010, 12:11 PM	#8
CashAndFlash Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 30 miles from Paradis Posts: 602 Blog Entries: 1	Originally Posted by Danno No he didn't. Gonzalez had 1 catch on Harper and 1 PI call. He really shook Harper up. Like I said, I like Harper, but he lost his cool that game.

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12-12-2010, 09:35 AM	#2
alleycat_126 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Katy, Tx a suburb of Houston Posts: 2,089	I call that the "no s&t" strategy. We don't take no s&t from this upstart offense early and keep em throwing to these green recievers.

12-12-2010, 10:35 AM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Keep in mind we were banged up badly, and had several players not even dress... Sedrick Ellis Jabari Greer Darren Sharper Lance Moore And unfortunately one player did play... Charles Grant

12-12-2010, 10:56 AM	#4
CheramieIII Fan Since 1967 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nomad Posts: 7,487 Blog Entries: 3	We're healthy on D now and Steven isn't what he once was either. If we can keep him in check and watch out for that TE that looks like a Mack Truck then we should be OK. They have nothing at WR, no backup RB's and the QB is still only a rookie.

12-12-2010, 12:16 PM	#9
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by CashAndFlash He really shook Harper up. Like I said, I like Harper, but he lost his cool that game. I didn't see that at all, unless you're talking about the PI call, which was total BS. I saw Gonzalez get upset when Harper tackled him below the waist, but Harper kept his cool, Gonzo lost his.

12-12-2010, 12:19 PM	#10
CashAndFlash Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 30 miles from Paradis Posts: 602 Blog Entries: 1	I am talking about the pi call. It really hurt us, but it was more a veteran taking advantage of a younger player than anything. And I see that confrontation as having come out the opposite of how you do.