Bye Bye Butler

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jun 6, 2007 9:04 AM CDT in News

You've heard by now that the Rams have parted ways with Jerametrius Butler.

Meh.

The Rams just didn't need him - and definitely didn't need to take on his $2 million salary. It seems that the Rams have some pretty solid depth in the defensive backfield now, with lots of talent in Hill, Atogwe, Brown and the additions of thrid round pick Johnathan Wade at CB and free agent pick up Todd Johnson at S. Chavous is getting a little long in the tooth, but he's solid enough and, just as importantly, plays every game.

With that, I'm completely mystified by the statement Doug Farrarr from Football Outsiders made in an interview at Niners Nation in which he called the Rams secondary a "horror movie." Does anyone else get where he's coming from?

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van ram

I must say, you're doing a fine job.

Despite lack of responses here, you still stick with it and give some great in depth views on the Rams. Keep it up, cause you're doin' well.

by Option27 @ Turf Show Times on Jun 6, 2007 10:53 AM CDT reply actions

agreed

they'll be back. the rams and the posters.

by 636thestruggle on Jun 7, 2007 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions

thanks

thanks Option27. football season's right around the corner, and I really think with the Rams looking to be better, fans will come out of the woodwork.

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jun 6, 2007 6:20 PM CDT reply actions

No problem

I'm sure once they do well, people will crawl outta the Cardinal hangover they've had for so long.

But I gotta add my two cents here...
Reading that article kinda scared me. I love what the Rams are doing and the direction they're moving in. But it sounds as if they're putting too much pressure on the defensive line's rooks. I mean, I believe they'll turn out well in time, but how many times do rookies come in a turn things around on the line?

They need to sign at least one veteran NT just to show the youngsters the ropes, if anything.

by Option27 @ Turf Show Times on Jun 7, 2007 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Don't forget

About Bartell and Alston either. What do you expect from a secondary with the atrocious defensive line we've had. Van, you should put together a piece on why the Rams defense has faltered over the past 5 years. Items to note:

The 2001 draft failures
Kennedy
Matching Butler's offer sheet from Washington
T.Fish injuries
The Claiborne/Coakley debacle
Seattle overpaying every DLineman they could
McLeon & Bly signings

by strugglemonkey on Jun 7, 2007 8:00 AM CDT reply actions

Duh

And obviously, the Marmie era

by strugglemonkey on Jun 7, 2007 8:19 AM CDT up reply actions

Butler is ours!

by Skin Patrol @ Turf Show Times on Jun 7, 2007 2:05 PM CDT reply actions

oh well

hope he works out for you better than archuleta

by 636thestruggle on Jun 7, 2007 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions

haha

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 7, 2007 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions

He probably won't make the final roster

though he's already turned out better than Archuleta, since he signed a 1-year 595K deal; league minimum.

We keep 5 CBs, and they are:

Shawn Springs
Fred Smoot
Carlos Rogers
David Macklin

with Butler battling for the final spot with Ade Jimoh, who is a special teams standout. I think he'll ultimately make the roster, though he's got a ways to go.

Hogs Haven

by Skin Patrol @ Turf Show Times on Jun 7, 2007 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions