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Despite the fact that the result sent them to the Super Bowl Jordan Evans Jersey White , the NFC Championship game was rough for the Los Angeles Rams. The adversity that the Rams’ offense and quarterback Jared Goff had to face in that game gave us a glimpse of who they really are. It also says a lot about head coach Sean McVay and should give Bengals fans good feelings about hiring Zac Taylor.Home field advantage played a major role in this game. Domes are loud and when whistles brought in by fans aren’t confiscated, that makes things even more complicated. While home crowds are always encouraged to make noise when the opposing offense is on the field, this caused a unique problem for the Rams.Crowd noise makes it hard for offenses to communicate and make changes at the line of scrimmage. The offensive linemen have trouble calling out their double teams and even hearing the snap count. As it’s been well documented, McVay talks to his quarterback until the radio cuts out with 15 seconds on the play clock. After the Rams first drive (a three-and-out that resulted in an interception) Goff immediately took his helmet off to the get the receiver looked at. It was so loud in that stadium, that Goff literally couldn’t hear the voice in his helmet.Not only did Goff not have his McVay crutch to lean on, he didn’t have his most potent weapon offensively. Something was not right with Todd Gurley. They say the running back is healthy, but he looked off. He had four carries that resulted in just 10 yards, he was sloppy in pass protection and dropped the pass that resulted in Goff’s only interception. Goff was on his own.The offense struggled throughout the first half, but they adapted. The Rams offense came alive at the end of the half. After getting the ball back inside of the two-minute warning. Goff completed four of his next six passes and made a clutch throw on third down in the midst of a seven-play drive that resulted in a touchdown after taking up just 84 seconds of the game clock. This meant that despite struggling offensively through the half, the Rams would go into halftime down by only a field goal.The second half started with a three-and-out for the Rams. On the second drive the Rams were able to get the run game going with C.J. Anderson and Goff found his rhythm. This allowed them to match the Saints score, remaining down a field goal. A pair of field goals in the fourth quarter, and one in overtime would be all the Rams needed to pull this one off. Goff showed a lot of guts and that he could handle himself when things weren’t going exactly as planned. He did not have Gurley’s run game or McVay’s last second audibles to rely on. He faced a lot of pressure from the Saints’ pass rush as well. Goff’s ability to be effective in this environment shows that he is getting good coaching on the sideline, which in turn Boomer Esiason Jersey White , bodes well for Zac Taylor. McVay as the head coach can’t do much with his offensive unit when the defense is on the field. It was likely Taylor who was talking to Goff and getting his head screwed on right, so he could make the plays that he needed to make down the stretch. Whether it’s Andy Dalton, Ryan Tannehill, or a rookie that Taylor is guiding in 2019, the Bengals’ starting quarterback figures to be in good hands. Of all the players who could be there at 11, Devin White might be the one who’d make the greatest impact of them all." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCincy Junglea Cincinnati Bengals communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryBengalsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections #BITESIZEFilm RoomRoster Transactions and ContractsOrange & Black InsiderSalary Cap And CBA11 for 11 draft series: Devin White is a near-perfect fit for the Bengals’ defenseNew,15commentsOf all the players who could be there at 11, Devin White might be the one who’d make the greatest impact of them all. EDTShareTweetShareShare11 for 11 draft series: Devin White is a near-perfect fit for the Bengals’ defensePhoto by Jonathan Bachman/Getty ImagesThe 2019 NFL Draft is almost here, and we’re wrapping up our 11 for 11 draft series with the man who’s been most projected the most to Cincinnati. After all, linebacker is where the Bengals need to focus early in this year’s draft, as their one playmaker away from not only upgrade thait unit, but also making this defense a force to be reckoned with.White has been projected to go as high as No. 5 overall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he’s deserving of such a high pick. However Carlos Dunlap Jersey White , linebacker isn’t a premium position in today’s NFL, which is why a top-five talent like him could slip to No. 11, where he’d be a great addition. Here’s why the Bengals should take White at No. 11:He’s the best 4-3 linebacker in this draft, something the Bengals must address early.He’d be great value at No. 11, as many experts have White ranked as a top five prospect, including ESPN and CBS Sports. No linebacker in college football had a higher PFF grade in coverage than White’s 91.6 last season. The Bengals’ linebackers were consistently awful vs. the pass under Marvin Lewis. He’d by a Day 1 starter and make an immediate impact for the Bengals, which should be the goal with their first pick of the Zac Taylor era. Nick Vigil, Hardy Nickerson (RFA) and Brandon Bell (RFA) hit free agency next year, so the Bengals need a quality linebacker under contract for the next 4-5 years. The dropoff at linebacker after White and Michigan’s Devin Bush in this draft is very steep, so much that there may not be one worth taking until Round 3 for Cincinnati. Now, here’s why the Bengals should pass on White at No. 11:A 4-3 linebacker has only so much value in today’s NFL, and the No. 11 pick could be used to get great players at more important positions. There’s a good chance Dwayne Haskins is on the board here, and he may be the Bengals’ best chance at an upgrade over Andy Dalton for the foreseeable future. Linebacker is a big need Anthony Munoz Jersey , but so too is offensive tackle, a position of more value, and there should be some good ones available here. The Bengals’ last two first-round linebackers were Keith Rivers (2008) and David Pollack (2005), while their second-round picks include Dontay Moch (2011), Rey Maualuga (2009), Odell Thurman (2005). They’ve simply been bad at spending premium picks on linebackers.Adding to that, Rivers is the only top-11 pick Cincinnati has spent on a linebackersince Joe Kelly in 1986. It’s just not a position Cincinnati has ever placed high value on when it comes to high draft picks. All told, the good greatly outweighs the bad, and that porous history of drafting linebackers should not apply to White, who is easily one of the best overall players in this draft. He’s as close to a perfect fit as Cincinnati can hope for at No. 11. If White is on the board when the Bengals are on the clock, I believe he’s the first pick of the Zac Taylor era.