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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
The problem is that you can't play DoD against the Rams as much because even in their 11 personnel they'll spread you out and let Gurley wreck you. And with Williams and Nnadi doing a poor job of keeping guys off the ILBs, DoD will get driven out of the play on any designed interior run.
Yes, if the interior DL can keep the ILBs clean, maybe you can get away with more DoD but let's not act like he's been all wine and roses out there. He's getting beat up on runs directly at him and has had some notable coverage breakdowns as well. I'm seeing more and more why he wasn't out there earlier.
Don't get me wrong - I'm happy to see him playing/learning, but he's definitely raw and far from a finished product. I don't see him being a key cog in slowing down Gurley this week - he's too easy to manipulate or scheme towards.
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DOD was noticeably (I mean it stuck out like a sore thumb) out of position more than once yesterday. He's a work in progress for sure. Like you, I don't see him being a big factor against the Rams.