Random Ramsdom: Nov 9th, 2009

by ram_rod on Nov 9, 2009 2:32 AM CST in Random Ramsdom Comment 11 comments

An interesting weekend of football occurred yesterday (and Saturday, for that matter). Boise State drops in the polls even though they win by double digits...the Titan's winning two in a row under Vince Young. Cincinnati walloping on the Ravens. Wouldn't it have been nice if the Rams took a chance on Cedric Benson? The possibilities...anyway, here are the stories for today:

Numerous reporters have linked Gerald J. Ford, a Texas billionaire, as a possible bidder of the Rams. He has no relation to either the former president or automakers...Just if you're wondering. Whether or not he wants to keep the team in St. Louis is not known.
If you want to thank someone for ending the Steven Jackson holdout last year, you can thank Mr. Scott Linehan. Nothing new, but it's always interesting to get a behind the scenes look at the game.
Meet Kevin Demoff. By age three, he was playing hoops with Curt Warner (third overall pick in 1983). By the time he had grown to big-boy status, he was playing hoops with Dan Marino. What was he doing at age 31? Well, becoming the VP of Football Operations for the Rams, of course.
Edpjr thinks this week's matchup versus the Saints is a trap game. Two things that will be hard that we said we need to do? Not turn the ball over (Marc Bulger against Darren Sharper...not a good matchup) and be innovative and lucky. Time to start handing out the rabbit's feet.
Believe it or not, but the Rams are only two games out of second place in our division. Aim high?

Enjoy the Monday everyone.

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Boise State lost ground

because they gave up 35 points to Louisaina Tech. And that on the heels of them challenging every team in North America to play them on their turf.

Before you go challenging Florida the rest, how ’bout you start by shutting down LA Tech, huh?

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

by Tackle Box on Nov 9, 2009 7:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

The Saints nearly lost to Carolina

but they are still undefeated. All it takes is a win.

I believe in 2010

by ram_rod on Nov 9, 2009 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I might note Boise is challenging anyone at the opposing team’s home field (that is to say, not Boise). I wasn’t sure how you worded it what you meant.

I believe in 2010

by ram_rod on Nov 9, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, when I read it back, I kinda thought it wasn't clear

but I was trying to keep from being too wordy. Oh well…..

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

by Tackle Box on Nov 9, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

just out of curiosity....

….could you elabourate on the possibilities Cedric Benson could present if the Rams took a chance on him? How would he add anything to Steven Jackson’s play when SJ39 has already rushed for nearly 800yds in 8 games and is only a few yards behind Peterson in total yards from scrimmage so far this year? The Rams have much bigger needs than using up cap space on a backup. While Benson is having a great season for the Bengals, he wouldn’t see the field much as a Ram

by IrishRamsFan on Nov 9, 2009 7:15 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

It wouldn't work.

Cedric Benson is a baby. He pouted and quit (for lack of a better word……gave no effort?) when he shared time with Thomas Jones in Chicago. He has to be the main back.

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

by Tackle Box on Nov 9, 2009 7:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Giving the ball to him is great, and he is a great back, but is it worth giving the ball to SJ so many times to try and win, or is it worth using him somewhat more sparingly so he doesn’t become washed out by the time the Rams are good?

I believe in 2010

by ram_rod on Nov 9, 2009 4:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

thats what i think

i mean granted you have to play hard every game for anyone to develop and having Steven run the ball brings a lot of confidence to any lineman. But id rather see less of him because his rock em sock em style of play is hard on the body and i want him next year when we have a chance for the playoffs that’s right i said it. Plus the possibility of having a new quarterback next year i think steven would help him out a lot and take pressure off him. And what if he does get injured? We need to find out if these back up running backs are worth keeping or they just might be another trung canidate.

by keeperskillz24 on Nov 9, 2009 6:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly

I think it worth trying to up the passing game. Sure, Steven is a beast. No denying that. But you’re exactly right, with his style of play, and his injury history, he is a unstable commodity. He could get injured at any point, especially since he is basically our 200(6?) Larry Johnson. Look what happened to him. Steven isn’t a whiny bum like he is, but still, carries are carries.

Using Steven more because Bulger sucks is not an excuse. Get Gibson out their. Get Martin out their. Use them. See what their strengths are. It’s not going to help any QB when the team as a whole doesn’t even know what they can do vertically.

I believe in 2010

by ram_rod on Nov 9, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree that Spags needs to find a way to ensure Steven remains healthy but I don’t agree that the Rams should invest alot of cap space (I dont know the details of Benson’s contract but I presume he wouldn’t come cheap) into a backup RB when we have so many other glaring needs on this team

by IrishRamsFan on Nov 10, 2009 6:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

We dont need benson

but i would like a lighting and thunder type combo even though Steven is both of those things more then any other back i believe. It’s somthing to look into if i were a coach a good back up that is. But we seen what the running game can do lets get the passing offense clicking check out are arsenal and see what works.

by keeperskillz24 on Nov 10, 2009 10:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs