Random Ramsdom, 11/25: Bulger has his third concussion

by Ryan Van Bibber on Nov 25, 2008 7:05 AM CST in 2008 St. Louis Rams season

Following up on yesterday's post, it doesn't look good for Haslett's future in St. Louis. In a meeting with the owners this weekend, they laid out their expectations for the interim head coach: two wins. At this point, two wins might as well be five the way the Rams have played. In an unofficial poll here, the overwhelming majority of readers said that the Rams would not win another game this season. Of course, Haslett's departure sets up the question if not him, who?
RB Steven Jackson might help cause if he can return, though the team's rushing last week shouldn't inspire any confidence. He went through workouts Saturday and Monday and is expected to practice Wednesday.
Marc Bulger did in fact sustain a concussion this week, the third of his career. Maybe he returns this season, maybe he doesn't. Three concussions raises huge doubts about how much of a career he's got left. Insert comment about the Rams failing to protect their investment.
The Rams shut down C Nick Leckey who suffered a broken foot. I can't imagine him back in St. Louis next season.
Blockhead Richie Incognito got a stern talking to...and nothing else. He should be on the bench. The remaining Rams fans don't deserve this. Loaded with potential he's an effective lineman, but his penchant for penalties and some ugly missed assignments and constantly getting beat by professional defensive linemen puts him on the fringes of an everyday player. Don't forget which massive gap in the offensive line Bears DE Ogunleye came through on the play that ended with Bulger being sacked and leaving the game with (another) concussion. What does it take to get benched on this team? Even if you ignore the fan taunting incidents, Incognito's record this season should have him on the bench anyway. How much of this has to do with Haslett's two win mandate?
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I voted "yes"

because the question was “should they bench him”. If the question was “could they bench him”, I would have voted “no”.

Question: How many concussions did Warner have? I know he had issues with the thumb (and maybe pinkie finger), but I’m pretty sure he suffered a couple concussions as well.

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by Tackle Box on Nov 25, 2008 8:46 AM CST reply actions

more concussions

require more recovery time. more concussions mean more back foot throws and misreads, etc…

they spent a lot of money to resign Bulger, a move I supported, but did nothing to improve his protection. It’s like buying a house and tearing the roof off.

by Ryan Van Bibber on Nov 25, 2008 9:51 AM CST reply actions

I agree.

I was just wondering how many Warner had. We know how long it took him to get back right, and was wondering if we should prepare to wait the same for Bulger. Btw, I assume this means Green is starting this week, right?

by Tackle Box on Nov 25, 2008 10:34 AM CST up reply actions

I completely agree.

And thats why, until we get that offensive line fixed there is absolutely no reason to spend big money on a free agent quarterback or a high draft pick on a big name rookie.

The successful rookie quarterbacks Matt Ryan, Ben R., Jay Cutler, Eli were placed in successful systems. The unsuccessful rookies Alex Smith, Jamarcus Russell, etc. were just tossed behind whatever offensive line there was and asked to fix everything that was wrong themselves.

by GrnGyant on Nov 25, 2008 1:07 PM CST up reply actions

Green to start at QB?

Again, I think Brock Berlin should be given one last shot to stick around. Our QB cannot possibly get any worse, so what is there to lose?

by bigwood25 on Nov 25, 2008 5:50 PM CST reply actions

I voted NO..because I want to be able to atleast see a pass rush this week outside of Joey Porter

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by finsxfactor on Nov 25, 2008 11:15 PM CST reply actions

Ouch

Sorry to hear about Bulger (not that he was tearing it up this year, but that still sucks). Turning to Green is kinda scary. Going from a guy just getting his 3d concussion to a guy who has HUGE concussion problems (not that you guys don’t know Green’s history).

If I were you guys, I might really consider Berlin. At least you will be able to make sure you know what you have. But, then again, we started John Beck last year, and it has resulted in everyone hating the guy forever – even though the ENTIRE team was bad.

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by Mosul_DolFan on Nov 26, 2008 12:06 AM CST reply actions

I like Trent Green...

But I just don’t know why they signed him to be the back up QB. Especially for so much money.

I don’t know why he signed. Sure the money was big, but he’s made more. He’s risking his future

He’s doomed.

I would start Berlin. He might ruin his chances here with a poor performance, but in the long run the experience might help him on a new team. And he’s the one that can risk his health, more than the other two.

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by DiscoJer on Nov 26, 2008 5:22 AM CST reply actions