Random Ramsdom, 10/28

by kevinramsfan on Oct 28, 2009 7:44 AM CDT in Random Ramsdom Comment 17 comments

Tough sledding for Rams fans these days. I'll do my best to find some bright spots.

With a pretty good individual season so far (minus the scores) Steven Jackson keeps his composure. I have to hand it to this guy, he's trying very hard to be a team player. He must realize how good he could be behind a good run-blocking line, but isn't complaining or blaming anyone else. Jackson is a player we must build around before his time runs out. He has the potential to be an elite running back in this league and I hope Devaney and company make a commitment to do so. If they don't, in my opinion it will be a long time before the Rams get a running back similar to his caliber again.
The Rams have signed a new long snapper to replace Chris Massey, now on IR. Ryan Neill will take over the job that Massey has had since we drafted him out of Marshall in 2002. If there is such a thing as an underrated long snapper, I think Massey is it. It's hard to find stats to back up a claim on any long snapper, but to my knowledge he hasn't missed a game in eight years and as far back as I can remember, I can't remember him costing us points because of a bad snap. Point blank, if you don't do you job you cost your team points, possibly a win. Just ask Trey Junkin.
Gordo on how, despite the results, the Rams have maintained a professional attitude. This is something that keeps me believing in what Spags has going on at Rams park. The talent might not be there, but I'd at least rather have players that don't give up. At least we no longer have to put up with the Claude Terrell's and Damione Lewis's of the world.
Nick from the Bleacher Report has, shall we say, an interesting take on how he would remodel the Rams if he were to buy the team. I'll let the comments sort this one out.
With your Wednesday line update, at least one casino as the Lions at -4 for Sunday's matchup. Might be the least amount of points we've been underdogs by, if you're looking hard for some bright spots.

Keep the faith! GO RAMS

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I don't agree

with firing the entire coaching staff. That was ridiculous. Fire the coaching staff and get a defensive minded coach? Spags will be just fine… Shurmer? eh We’ll see.

I would agree with Jackson being traded, if by the time we get good, he’s headed in the wrong direction.

In other words, if it’s 3 years from now we start to get extremely competitive, what will he have left in the tank from all the beatings? Jackson could be a timeline issue unless we can become competitive next year.

If we’re not going to be competitive next year, might be something to think about possibly… although it’s hard to stomach seeing him go this year.

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Oct 28, 2009 8:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The problem

with trading Jackson for a single 1st round pick is that he would need to be replaced. Say we take a RB with that pick. The good thing about that RB is that he would be younger and have more (hopefully) good years in front of him. The bad thing is that he will likely be a lesser player. I trade Jackson if I can get 2 first round picks, or a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (even if they’re all in different years). If you can get a haul like that, you pull the trigger in the name of rebuilding. For one pick, though? Jackson is worth more than that.

He does take a beating. I wouldn’t mind seeing a trade happen. At this point, though, he’s our only good player at a skill position. If you’re a head coach, you don’t get much time to rebuild in this league. The guy that wrote that post doesn’t even want to give Spags one year.

I hope we win this week.

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by Toddius on Oct 28, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

FYI

Spoon had a good game for us on Monday. 1 INT for a TD, FF, and a sack ( i think)

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Oct 28, 2009 8:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations.

It’s the first good game he’s had all year.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.

by Tackle Box on Oct 28, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, I agree. But does that reflect more on Witherspoon or the Rams?

by edpjr on Oct 28, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably a little of both.

Is it a surprise that the Rams are not as good as the Eagles? No. But, I would also think that it speaks a lot about a guy who did absolutely nothing (while the MILB did plenty) through 6 games and then once he gets on a defense with talented personnel, he all of a sudden comes up with multiple key plays.

Sure, WW could blame the line in front of him but that same line didn’t seem to keep Laurinaitis from making plays.

Nevertheless, it was probably just a coincidence that he made some plays in his first game with the Eagles.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.

by Tackle Box on Oct 28, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The last sentence is the truest

Your uncle molests collies.

by 3k on Oct 28, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yup

Will wasn’t even in assigned coverage, the ball was tipped to him. If the D back hadn’t tipped it, Will would be catching Ha Ha’s from us for blowing his assignment like he did so many times with us (this year anyway)

by Knoxfan on Oct 29, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs