Arbeitssicherheit » Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints face an un

usual challenge this weekend.They'll try to keep up with an offense every bit as potent as their own — and do so against one of the top-rated defenses in the NFL.Saints coach Sean Payton said dealing with the Los Angeles Rams' eighth-ranked defense will be a tall order in itself."It presents a ton of problems Deacon Jones Jersey ," Payton said. "First off, the talent when you're talking about some of the top tackles and ends in the business — that that in itself is difficult. And then when you put it with an outstanding scheme, then you really have a challenge."Brees said Aaron Donald and Ndamukong Suh comprise the best interior defensive line he's faced since he was at Purdue and played a Georgia team fielding Marcus Stroud and Richard Seymour in the 2000 Outback Bowl (Georgia won, 28-25)."At this level, it's really unheard of to have Suh and Donald in there," Brees said. "Those guys are unbelievable."Donald and Suh have combined for 13 sacks, with Donald getting 10.The Saints so far have held up well against the pass rush. Brees has been sacked nine times and generally has had enough time to make accurate throws. He was intercepted for the first time Sunday night in Minnesota when an edge-rusher was unblocked and closing quickly on him.Offensively, New Orleans ranks eighth in yards per game and second in points per game at 33.4. Brees' passing numbers have gone down lately Eric Dickerson Jersey , but more because of New Orleans' ability to run the ball more and control the clock with Mark Ingram returning from his four-game suspension.The Saints are 3-0 since Ingram's return and have won six straight overall after losing to Tampa Bay in the season opener.But the unbeaten Rams rank second offensively in yards per game (442.6) and have averaged 33 points, which rank third.Brees sees similarities between the Saints when he and Sean Payton first joined forces 13 seasons ago, and the Rams under 32-year-old offensive-minded head coach Sean McVay and 24-year-old Jared Goff, the 2016 top overall draft choice."We like to feel like over the last 13 years that we've kind of been at the forefront of offensive football ... taking the personnel that you have and being able to utilize it in some really unique ways," Brees said."You can't help but turn on the film and be intrigued by the things that they're doing. Obviously, I think Jared Goff is playing as well as anybody right now. He's got a bunch of weapons there at the receiver position that are lighting it up, Todd Gurley, one of the best backs in the league."Brees said that while he doesn't know McVay well Marshall Faulk Jersey , he said the Rams coach's youthful energy, enthusiasm and offensive background remind him of Payton to some extent, starting with the fact they both played quarterback in college and had offensive backgrounds as NFL assistants before their first head coaching jobs."What I've seen from his offenses and what I hear about him is there's a lot of those same traits, and it makes it really, really fun to play for a guy like that, because it makes it exciting and it gives you a ton of confidence," Brees said.Brees also said it is apparent that the pairing of McVay with Goff "was a great match."Saints defensive end Cam Jordan said his unit should be confident in its ability to slow Los Angeles if it plays largely mistake-free schematically and tackles well throughout, especially against Gurley."When we're able to execute at a high level Nolan Cromwell Jersey , I don't think there's anybody on the field that can stop us. We have to be able to do that for all 60 minutes though," Jordan said.Notes: Saints rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport missed practice because of a toe injury. He did not confirm reports that he would be out for about a month, saying he's seeking multiple opinions and hasn't ruled out playing against the Rams on Sunday. He played with the injury at Minnesota, where he had two sacks, giving him a total of four through his first seven NFL games. The injury occurred during his sack of the Vikings' Kirk Cousins in the third quarter. Davenport said he had to play differently afterward, and tried to "not think about it and just go out there and try to ball and take as many chances as I could."The public relations play for the Los Angeles Rams is in full swing with the Aaron Donald extension Los Angeles Rams VP/COO Kevin Demoff is quite aware that he’s competing for eyes when it comes to sports in LA.The Los Angeles Lakers had a pretty eventful offseason signing the biggest American athlete superstar in the world in LeBron James. The Los Angeles Dodgers are fighting their way back into the postseason. USC football is gearing up for a new season with a new quarterback with the same legion of richie-rich fans.But the LA Rams have been pretty damn loud themselves this offseason.Their 53-man roster has some incredibly impressive starters, and this week’s contract extension with DL Aaron Donald has been the overly long finale at a fireworks show Rams fans have been waiting for for more than a year. And make no mistake about what the front office of the Rams has been doing — making a show of it.It’s been a show, and an entertaining one at that. When it comes to contracts Kurt Warner Jersey , the Rams have a history of not signing high-profile players or signing extensions that haven’t worked out that well.They needed a win. And they got it with the promise of many more years with #99 chasing quarterbacks.If the Rams are going to spend this much money on a defensive lineman, they want the world to know that they’re doing it. They need the credit. Or, more to the point, the Rams need the attention.Just look at the way Kevin Demoff was playing the press this past week when he knew the deal was in the bag:And remember this controversial tweet that sent Rams fans into a tizzy?That’s our Rams, alright.In one way, it seems like the Rams’ front office has bumbled this whole contract situation for over a year. But, this is a big deal for this franchise. If they need to toot their horns, I ain’t gonna get in the way.Rams fans want to see Donald in our uniform Joe Namath Jersey , on our field. And they also definitely want to see him on Monday Night Football against the Oakland Raiders. We don’t need a big presser to feel good about our COO. We just want results on the field.What I think the Rams’ front office should do now is increase their use of Donald as a representative. Help him show that this is what the Rams are all about. If they use the same amount of energy spent on their “maximum P.R. impact” with the contract extension, they can further drive home the fact that identity of this team begins with guys like Donald and RB Todd Gurley. Homegrown players that earned major extensions...and received them. A product of a team that knows how to find special talents and knows how to treat them accordingly.Demoff’s public relations play that lasted over a year had a happy ending. It’s hard to get too critical of the front office. Things feel different now as if the guys running things are playing with house money. The idea of Donald anchoring the defense for years to come is a comforting thought that makes the future of Los Angeles Rams seem very bright. So let’s shine the lights where they deserve to be. On the players in horns that represent the good decisions of everyone involved.