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Third downs looking up for the Rams

Nobody would call moving the ball one of the St. Louis Rams strengths this season. Scoring was, once again, hard to come by for Spagnuolo's group this week, for several reasons. However, offense lovers did get some relief from the endless procession of three-and-outs as the Rams set a season high for third down conversions against the Texans this week, converting 8 of 15 third down attempts. The 53 percent conversion rate was the highest of the season.

On fifteen third downs during the game, the Rams had an average distance of 6.9 yards to convert it for a first. Naturally, that meant they had to throw the ball plenty, 11 times in fact. The Rams were successful on 5 of those 11 pass attempts. Two of the unsuccessful throws came on third-and-12 and third-and-19.

They ran the ball four times on third down, converting three attempts. Each run came on third-and-1 or third-and-2. Shurmur called a pass on one third-and-2, Null's TD to Danny Amendola.

Now, third down conversions mean nothing if you can't move the ball well enough to score, but for the Rams of 2009, this is measurable progress and something to build on for next week and beyond.

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If we had 0 picks in the draft--

Our rotation players (former second string) have been a very competztive lot this season, almost pulling off some tough wins, and probably would with a little more playing time together. With the return of all our best players next year, It looks like a really good start for the season. Add in some FA talent and who knows—

by Knoxfan on Dec 21, 2009 4:56 PM CST reply actions  

HMMMM... finally converting a some 3rd down opportunity's-

Can you say NULL? I think this has a great deal to do with it. Amazing considering the adjusted O-line he had to work with this week too. I really like this guy. Obviously too soon to believe he’s the “answer” to our QB deficiancy, but I really like the poise, passion, & guts of this guy. Not a bad arm either…

by Matty78 on Dec 21, 2009 10:53 PM CST reply actions  

When Null sees a guy open

the ball gets there quickly and accurately. I really like the way he delivers the ball.

by andyrose on Dec 21, 2009 11:55 PM CST reply actions  

Null can be a very good QB in the NFL with the right coaching he can be our guy

Martz can turn Null into a top rated QB in less then a seasons time,I hope we keep Null and don’t draft a QB im starting to really like this kid.He has charisma, lots of poise for a rookie, and he has a strong accurate arm,reacts well under pressure and is destined to be the next Roman Gabriel lol .No all kidding aside i like Null

by james535 on Dec 23, 2009 12:56 AM CST reply actions  

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