Random Ramsdom 5/13: hot on the hot seat

by Ryan Van Bibber on May 13, 2009 1:58 PM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

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Sleepy offseason time. After all the hoopla building up to the draft, it's kind of strange how quiet everything is around the league. But, hey, everybody needs some down time, the NFL included. Still, there's a tasty morsel or two out there...

Continuing with unofficial Marc Bulger day at TST, Mike Sando puts him on the hot seat in the NFC West (along with 49ers QB Alex Smith). Sando reminds readers that Bulger's contract won't carry such a stiff cap penalty next year. That, along with the new regime at Rams Park could put Bulger in danger of losing his role with the Rams should he fail to improve this season. FWIW, I'm in the camp that thinks he will get it back, thanks to improvements on the line and the new offense.

Other Rams on the seat: Tye Hill, Alex Barron, Joel Klopfenstein and Jacob Bell. No surprises there. Klop's hot seat is glowing red, as he has to make his case in camp.

This piece likes Spagnuolo's chances in the near future.
Tinoisamoa is visiting the Bills.
The Packers passed on hiring Jim Haslett as their defensive coordinator after last season because Haslett wanted to wait and see if the Rams would make him their head coach. Now, he's coaching in the UFL.

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Klop and Hill should be outta here like crap through a goose.

I believe there’s still hope for Bell and Barron. Meanwhile, rhe Packers obviously caught a break. Should they have hired a coach who’s defense gave up 29 points per game last year? Think Think Think. I was hoping the Pats would get Pisa. I hate the Pats.

by edpjr on May 13, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions

The Hot Seat

You have to get rid of Klopenstein and Hill, they have not made plays we need guys who show some burn to win,and they don’t. Justin King will step up big time this year and so will Randy at TE in a west coast style he will be like Bubba Franks or Kevin Boss.Barron’s only real problem is snap count but Richie has problems ex. Redskin game . We will see the real Bulger and he will have a pro bowl season because for the first time in a while we have a good coach. But add D. Hall our return man or hurt man to the hot seat list he’s old give the punt returns to Justin King.

by 39jackson on May 14, 2009 6:12 AM CDT reply actions

Klopfenstein will be the starter... Tye Hill, maybe not so much

Klopfenstein flashed some athleticism late in the season and specifically made a circus catch in the Atlanta game. I think we all need to take a deep breath and realize not everyone drafted in the Linehan era is a bust. Linehan and Haslett barely used the TE, and this year will be a good test for Joe.

If there were questions about his blocking they wouldn’t have let Becht go. I believe Klop will serve the Kevin Boss role in the offense. I am planning on drafting him for my FF team in the 12th or 13th round and holding him through week 4 to see if he emerges (like I usually do with a Vernon Davis or Fasano) I will go out on a limb and say he will be the most prolific TE in Missouri now that Gonzo has moved on. All you haters (I’m talking about you Mr Goose Crap) will be loving Joe by season end. He is also a good guy. (http://www.websterkirkwoodtimes.com/Articles-i-2008-12-26-83905.113117_Rams_Player_Talks_To_Avery_Students_On_Healthy_Living.html)

I think the knee injury took both confidence and speed from Tye Hill. I think he will serve as nickel or dime corner again and probably be cut after this year.

by STLRambler on May 14, 2009 8:28 AM CDT reply actions