PFF: STL @ CAR ReFocused!

[thunderraiden]

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/21/refo-rams-panthers-week-7/

 

 

PFF Game Ball

A close one between Cam Newton and Star Lotulelei, but the vet gets the nod over the rookie with his smooth performance completing 88% of his passes including five-of-six for 74 yards when blitzed.

Cam absolutely shredding the blitz, obviously been working on that in practice since ARI.

[RelaxImaPro]

Push for DROY

Star Lotulelei (+4.1) vaulted himself right back to the head of the race for Defensive Rookie of the Year with a dominating performance in run defense, leading the way to hold the Rams to 3.0 YPC rushing. Predominantly lining up at DRT (27-of-43 snaps), the rookie gained a stop on 33% of his snaps in run defense, including two TFLs and two more tackles for short gain. That ridiculous number could’ve been even higher if not for a missed tackle in pursuit of a Zac Stacy run. Whether it was his quickness, as at 0:33 in the second, or his power, like at 0:19 in the third, the St. Louis OL simply couldn’t handle Lotulelei in the run game. He proved tough to handle as a pass rusher too, notching up two hurries and a hit on the day.

 

Super Star.

[L-TownCat]

Boioioioing! Panthers going for that 3-peat at ROY. Star is a man.

[LinvilleGorge]

Early in the year Cam struggled mightily against the blitz.  I blame it half and half on him and Shula.  He was holding the ball too long.  He should've been throwing it away or scrambling sooner.  However, Shula just kept calling 5 to 7 step dropbacks with slow developing routes.  It was the perfect storm of how to stagnate an offense.  Glad to see both he and Shula adapting to this.

[Delhommey]

They must have missed how fierce Mitchell was. Guess you can't measure fierce.

[SgtJoo]

They must have missed how fierce Mitchell was. Guess you can't measure fierce.

 

Must be one of those advanced stats you have to pay to see.

[Floppin]

They must have missed how fierce Mitchell was. Guess you can't measure fierce.

 

The refocus is just where they mention a few grades of note. It's very likely that Mitchell graded out positively. 

[fieryprophet]

The refocus is just where they mention a few grades of note. It's very likely that Mitchell graded out positively. 

 

+1.6

[frash.exe]

Star Lotulelei (+4.1) vaulted himself right back to the head of the race for Defensive Rookie of the Year with a dominating performance in run defense, leading the way to hold the Rams to 3.0 YPC rushing. Predominantly lining up at DRT (27-of-43 snaps), the rookie gained a stop on 33% of his snaps in run defense, including two TFLs and two more tackles for short gain. That ridiculous number could’ve been even higher if not for a missed tackle in pursuit of a Zac Stacy run. Whether it was his quickness, as at 0:33 in the second, or his power, like at 0:19 in the third, the St. Louis OL simply couldn’t handle Lotulelei in the run game. He proved tough to handle as a pass rusher too, notching up two hurries and a hit on the day.

 

 

[Guest Spider Monkey]

My friend has one of those death machines from hell.

[frash.exe]

My friend has one of those death machines from hell.

 

so do the panthers

[The_Mango55]

I would love to have 3 straight DROY but Star would probably have to go crazy to beat Alonso.

 

strong against the run according to advanced metrics is all well and good, but unless you've got traditional stats that jump out off the page (tackles, sacks, FF's) you probably won't win.

[PhillyB]

based on his stats right now star won't win ROTY.

 

however i care a whole lot more about his ability to do his job, and right now he looks downright incredible.

[RelaxImaPro]

Luke had 3 tackles Sunday.  Star stole 'em all.

 

Dude is a boss.