In the limited number of Ram games that I have watched the season, Sam Shields continues to do an excellent job in coverage. However it seems as if they have told him only to make a glancing tackles and, if head on contact is likely, he should avoid it.

I am curious to know whether or not you feel
1. this is the case...and if so,
2. is it strategically appropriate to run the ball in his direction?

It would be incredibly sad and ironic if he received another severe, debilitating concussion against the Packers.

Thoughts?

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I highly doubt you can run and get to him ... You have to pass that defensive line first.

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Stretch runs are available against Rams. Up the middle is a no no.

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I miss sammy

This might be a game where a quick passing attack is the running game.

Though it seems like the OL is gonna get killed this game



On 3rd and longs I've seen some set-ups where they take their 4 DL and clear out the middle, no one between the two OGs ... they're attacking the pass and daring you to run... I don't know if the Packers got the guys to execute this.... but if you can hold them just for a second and get that Centers hat on the MLB ... with a quick/fast RB who waste no motion, that might be 10+ yards right there.

Of course, I agree with you on normal plays.


Also does anyone know what the hell was up with the Packers 3rd and long play against the 49ers? ... they kept running that same damned play... throw it to left WR who's running a crossing route and trying to set up a screen as the ones on the right were supposed to block for him... it failed every time and we kept going back to it? ... it was annoying the crap outta me.

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Shields made the choice to come back and play. He knows the dangers.
If he got hurt against the Packers, it would be sad, but not their fault.
No one would be trying to hurt him on purpose.

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