Random Ramsdom 12/29: Little's last game as a Ram?
by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 29, 2009 8:05 AM CST
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PrintHis open wound healing, St. Louis Rams All-Decade defensive end Leonard Little could play against the San Francisco 49ers in the season finale this week. That's good news for the Rams who had a nice showing from the defensive line last week as Chris Long continued his emergence as a cornerstone of the defense. Little's presence could really help the unit disrupt the 49ers offense.
It might also be Leonard Little's last game as a Ram. The 35-year-old Little's contract expires after this season. Given his age, it's not unimaginable to think that the team might decide not to re-sign him. Already he's only seeing about half of the snaps on defense, so there's the possibility they could keep him on as a role player...but at what price? One factor that has to weigh into the decision is the obvious need to move Chris Long to the left side where he's much more useful up against right tackles. Either way, savor the moment this weekend as it could be the last time you see Little in a Rams uniform.
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It's decision time on Marc Bulger after this season too. If there is a cap, Bulger has a cap value of $10.5 million and just $6 million is the Rams cut him. Of course, there are the whispers that he'll retire, which is probably the best course of action.
The number one pick is the Rams' to lose. A win against San Francisco, currently favored by 7 points, gives the pick to Detroit. Any other scenario and the Rams "clinch" their first first overall pick since 1997 when they draft Orlando Pace.
Underclassmen have until Jan. 15 to declare for the NFL Draft. Some big names have already thrown their hats into the ring, and more are expected to do so given the CBA situation that could (though I'm dubious) mean the end of those giant rookie contracts. Of the names who have not declared, QB Jake Locker stands out the most. Here's a rundown of those in and those out.
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Sando posted on his blog the opponents for next season
here they are (i’m not going to include NFC west teams. You should all know them by now)
Home:
Atlanta
Carolina
Kansas City
San Diego
Washington
Away:
New Orleans
Tampa Bay
Denver
Oakland
Detroit
I know I'm probably in a minority here, but...
even after everything this team has been through this year, I hate to hope for another loss…I especially hate to lose to San Francisco…I’m not sure the Rams have any true rivals anymore, but this comes the closest…to deny them a chance to finish at .500 would be sweet.
I know…the reasons to lose seem to outweigh the reasons to win (getting first pick, one more loss isn’t going to make that much difference, etc.) I just don’t like getting in the habit of losing. Even not going to the playoffs, even for a meaningless game, winning feels a LOT better than losing. That’s just how I feel.
You're not in the minority.
We all hope for a Rams’ win on Sundays. My ideal scenario is that Detroit also wins, while we poor on a 21 point blowout of the Castro 49ers.
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
by TrojanRam on Dec 29, 2009 11:17 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
I'll digress. I hope the 49ers blow us out in this semi-preseason type meaningless game.
I’d much rather lock in Suh as the 1st pick than take a chance on the worthless Detroit Lions winning, However, in the long run, it’s much better for the 49ers if they lose. Then they won’t have to contend with Suh twice per season for the next decade. So, I would not be surprised to see the Niners lay down, like the Colts did last Sunday, and let us shoot ourselves in the foot. After all, there’s gotta be another Alex Barron, Tye Hill, or Adam Carriker type out there in the draft that we can waste our 1st pick on.
very off topic
But does anyone remember Jeff “money” Wilkins? I was just watching some games from back in the day. Do you remember when he recovered his own onside kick? Van should have a segment of best plays of the decade or memories.
R.I.P Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan
true
but i mean come on their are bright spots
R.I.P Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan
by keeperskillz24 on Dec 29, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
As Simple As This
if we beat the niners, we have to hope Detroit wins…….read what I said……we have to hope Detroit wins. That means our hopes lay with a Lions win……..if we win and they lose, THEY GET SUH……….its as simple as that
I Want The Rams Back In LA....The More They Lose The More Of A Chance That It Will Happen....Sorry St Louis You Cant Keep A Team(Twice)...Rams Come Home....We'll Be Here For You When You Do
by JordansDad on Dec 29, 2009 6:14 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Ike & Little...
This could be the end of the line for both on Sunday. Both are GSOT players. Sundays haven’t been the same since they were in there hey-days!
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