Just Being Honest
I am no fan of Bulger and quite frankly equate many of the problems we saw last year on his absolute atrocious play, but his year I am happy to say I am eating crow on some well put together drives this year. So let me be the first (for a Bulger doubter, and I still remain in that category) that Bulger is not the reason we are losing our games right now. Though he does not play a dynamic game that reins in play and puts together victories, his play has been solid and in many cases the problems with the receiving corp have severely brought his play down. To be right on the point Bulger has truly overcame some serious flaws in his game of late to show that he actually has manned up. He is sitting strong in the pocket, delivering good balls, and hitting receivers in stride and delivering a decent long ball (the interception in the first half was his fault). Truth be told Bulger is not the problem and nor is he the solution, so no this is not a total endorsement for him to be our QB, but simply a recognition that he came into this season scared and quite frankly a liability, now he is a slight benefit, not a game dominator, but not the game loser. In fact to identify the problem with the team and its ridiculous start we can equate this to a primary fault of design. That is the personnel decisions in the offseason obviously couldn't all be answered and our full knowledge of the lack of WR was apparent, but when I speak of design I should be clearer and state the obvious. The Rams suffer from a form of dementia for identity crisis. Our team simply put has no identity on offense, unlike a schizophrenic that has many identities, our team can't find one or perhaps maybe there is confusion in our identity. Our play calling is highly reflective of the style that was employed with the Eagles where the running game was created by the passing game. Instead of playing smash mouth football the team utilized misdirection’s and trickery to induce mis-position by the other team to elevate their running attack. What our coordinators don't realize is that is Marc Bulger not Donovan McNabb and that is Stephen Jackson not Brian Westbrook. Meaning McNabb's elevated play and leadership make him the game dominator and the primary focus of defenses, but our strength and focus is not our QB, but our all pro Tail Back Jackson. Westbrook's stats and abilities are highly affected by the overall success of the passing game, but we are not that team. Instead of trying to trick people out of position we need to get simple and mean and that is done with two TE sets, full back in the backfield and smash that stupid ball down teams throat. That is in my humble opinion.
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I agree that we need to alter the way we play ball. S Jax is our strength and we need to capitalize on him.
I disagree on the assessment of Bulger’s play, kinda. Yes, Bulger is not that same guy he was years ago, but why is that? I would attribute his problems to the devastating injuries we had on the OL first and foremost. Bulger got punch drunk from taking a beating game after game, and I think something like that takes a long time to get out of your head, if ever. Look at the Eagles last week. They get some injuries on the OL and they lose to the Raiders. I think what happened to Bulger could happen to just about any QB in the league, save Peyton, Big Ben, and maybe Brees. I think those three guys have the mental toughness to stay on-task regardless of the past.
by Brendan W on Oct 24, 2009 12:08 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whatever the reason...
…punch drunk, hamburger shoulder, busted ribs or just plain lack of talent, Bulger ain’t got it anymore. The offense’s three straight 3 and out series in the 2nd half of the Jax game is what ultimately lost it. Who’s the leader of the offense? AND, the defense contributed the 7 points that made it close.
by edpjr on Oct 24, 2009 1:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The leader of the offense?!?
I’ll bite… could it be M Bulger? Neither of our QB’s have produced a win, tho we have taken steps forward. Spags inherited a team in need and he’s done a fine job. On the other hand, the play calling isn’t what it needs to be…IMO.
by RamsFan1979 on Oct 24, 2009 11:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes and no
i just believe the front office let us down and in a big way…poor drafts poor free agent signings player evaluations everything is like not even on the pro level its just sad to see steven jackson be waisted in such a poor way he will never get his just due as one of the elite backs in the game due to this awful team…again i say we were almost a dynasty and all of a sudden we needed a drastic change? gradule yes not a complete overhaul
by willsfuntime on Oct 26, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
unless you didn't pay attention during the Scott Linehan era.
yes….a complete overhaul was needed. From the top of the organization to the last man.
Do you find it not at all concerning that we have like only a handful of drafted players still on the roster from the last 6 years?
Take a look at these drafts and tell me where the foundation is that would have prevented a complete overhaul.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
by Tackle Box on Oct 26, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Wroten's playing in the UFL...
I see some guys on the list we shoulda stuck with like Pickett, Chillar, Curtis, McDonald, Hedgecock, etc. And even Ryan Fitzpatrick was better than Jamie Martin or Brock Berlin.
by edpjr on Oct 26, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll give you Picket, Chillar, and Hedgecock.
Possibly Fitzpatrick (especially in hindsight).
It really pissed me off they let Chillar walk. At the time, I didn’t know how good Pickett was since he was in the rotation from hell (with Lewis and Kennedy) so, you never got a good look at what he could really do. But I bitched about letting Chillar go and I knew they were going to do it before the season was over.
Dumb. Ass. Decision.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
by Tackle Box on Oct 26, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
M Martz & S Leinehan were complete
tools when it came to the draft. For Martz it was simple, build on the foundation… that was the start of our downward spiral. He was too cocky and he reminded me of a bobble head.
I think some ppl are realizing the magnitude of Spags job and what he has to do. I do believe we are heading there, defense first tho. Good link T.Box….
by RamsFan1979 on Oct 26, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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