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I agree that the Rams probably would have won the game with a #2 vet QB with a conservative game plan. Just keep running the ball and don’t turn it over and let the defense beat up Wilson and shut down their running game behind the bad Hawks OL.
But there’s no long term success in that approach. It only works in specific situations like against Seattle. You never beat teams like Dallas with that approach. Or any team with a good OL and a good QB.
The thing about vet qbs--even #2 caliber vet qbs---is that they can be conditioned to not make mistakes in a specific gameplan against a divisional opponent the team knows well.
In those three games, Gurley didn't even play in one and in one other he was a complete non-factor, being his 2016 self. Meanwhile combined for all 3 games the qbs were 46 of 73 or 63%. In all three games the Rams won partly on defense and partly by setting up big passing plays.
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Edited 4 time(s). Last edit at 10/12/2017 04:42AM by zn.
