Re: 2017 vs 2018 Rams (semi-light)

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Steve
But are you sure SE will be on the strong side?

Good point, I could be wrong. Samson, in my opinion, doesn't have that weak side athleticism (hips, quick twitch)--at least I don't see it. His strength, size along with good athleticism, but not great, seems to fit in with being a great strong side guy like he was last year. If Obo gets healthy, I don't think Ebukam can compare to him as pass rusher........

Well just speculating here and continuing a good conversation...but: rarely, very rarely, does a rookie pass rusher have much impact. So even if Obo didn't miss time, odds are against him doing much. It's possible, then, that the weak side is manned by both SE and Obo. That would put Longacre and Lawler on the strong side.

Either way the way the Rams generated a rush in 2017 was to set things up so offenses had to account for Donald, which freed up someone else. With Suh, they obviously double down on that approach.

It's also possible that Littleton pass rushes from some sets, even though he's not built like a classic edge rusher.

That's all just me thinking out loud.


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