Los Angeles Rams cornerback Aqib Talib is notorious for a couple of things. One is being a lockdown cornerback, and the other is for on-field fighting. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was certainly aware of Talib's past on-field extracurriculars.
Odell Beckham Jr. to Aqib Talib on Sunday night: “I had to not wear my chain tonight.” pic.twitter.com/3f2QFdVfXK
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 25, 2019
Beckham is, of course, referring to the fight between the Rams cornerback and free-agent wide receiver Michael Crabtree. When Talib was a Denver Bronco and Crabtree was an Oakland Raider, they weren't exactly best of friends. They fought nearly every time the two teams met. During two of these altercations, Talib snatched an expensive gold chain off of Crabtree's neck. If I were an opposing receiver, I wouldn't risk my jewelry against Talib either.
When it comes to actually playing football, Talib has been terrific. The Rams haven't allowed a single 100-yard receiver through three games, and have only allowed a single receiving score. The former Bronco is a huge part of the defense, as he typically guards the opposing teams best pass-catcher. Week 4 will bring a tough matchup for Talib, as Los Angeles faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Mike Evans. Evans just exploded for a ridiculous 190 yards and three touchdowns.
The Rams are likely to take down the Bucs on Sunday, which would push them to a perfect 4-0. This doesn't mean too much, but it's definitely a help in a competitive NFC West. With the San Francisco 49ers also standing at 3-0, another win for the Rams is key to remaining atop the standings.
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