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Jason Brown and the Rams interior o-line can indeed grind it out with Albert Haynesworth

We haven't said much about St. Louis Rams C Jason Brown's comments about how to beat Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth. That needs to change.

Brown, one of the league's premier offensive linemen and no stranger to facing the best NTs week-in and week-out, told a local radio station that he relished the chance to face the Redskins big free agent addition in the second week of the season. Here's what Brown said:

I'm so glad we're playing Washington early in the year because it's going to be hot out there, we're going to be running hurry-up offense and he's going to get fatigued. And I'm not sure if you have watched film before, but when he gets fatigued, he taps out. He just falls down to the ground and you're like, 'Oh my gosh, is he hurt? Is something wrong with him?'

No, he's just giving the guy on the sidelines enough time to mosey on out there so he can get up, go to the sidelines, catch a breather, get something to drink and then he comes right back out. And then people are like, 'I thought he was hurt.' No, he got tired.

It's not as though Brown gave away the secret formula for Coca Cola or anything. The Rams have always planned to make the hurry up offense part of their strategy. Well, the Washington media is having a field day with Brown's comments, even getting Jim Zorn in on the fun.

The Rams and Redskins will both be geared up for a rematch after the Rams surprising upset win at FedEx Field last year, and Haynesworth is the most notable addition for Washington. I'll take my chances against them again this year, though I the matchup certainly does favor the Redskins, on paper anyway.

Brown probably should have added a question about whether or not we'll be seeing contract year Haynesworth. Either way, it's a great early test for a much improved offensive line.

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Who come out on top in week two?
Haynesworth
55 votes
Brown and the Rams interior line
303 votes

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He’s easily the most dominant DT in the world right now but the Skins have other good players in key spots. I’m not one to predict my team loses, ever, but one can easily see how their linebackers are going to be everywhere in this game. Haynesworth has that effect, making his teammates better by freeing them up to make plays instead of absorb blockers.

I wish Brown would shut up with this kind of talk. Completely unneccesary to challenge someone’s heart like that, especially Haynesworth. Hot? Sure. But it’s early in the season and he’ll be rested and ready. And now he feels like he has something extra to prove.

Lived in LA during the Rams and Raiders days. Now based in NorCal, I am still a die hard Rams fan and Raiders season ticket holder.

by CoachConnors on Aug 10, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

i don't know

I like to think of Brown and Bell or Cogs teaming up on Haynesworth, with the guard rolling off to catch a LB. I’ll take that match up. And it’s about time to hear Rams players start talking out loud with a little swagger.

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by VanRam on Aug 10, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm All For Swagger

Calling out an opposing star is just not something that usually benefits you

Lived in LA during the Rams and Raiders days. Now based in NorCal, I am still a die hard Rams fan and Raiders season ticket holder.

by CoachConnors on Aug 10, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Easily?

I can’t agree with that. Haloti Ngata, Shaun Rogers and even Kevin Williams are in the same tier as Haynesworth.

Your uncle molests collies.

by 3k on Aug 10, 2009 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thats a great argument

Things that can’t be proven make for great arguments, since these guys won’t ever compete head to head, thats where the best sports debates happen.

I don’t think Shuan Rogers is the kind of Haynesworth is. Just IMHO, but I think Albert is just the more dominant player, gets game planned for more, and changes more plays than Ngata or Williams. But your point is well taken, they’re in the conversation

Lived in LA during the Rams and Raiders days. Now based in NorCal, I am still a die hard Rams fan and Raiders season ticket holder.

by CoachConnors on Aug 10, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

typo

I meant to write “Shuan Rogers isn’t the kind of athlete Haynesworth is”

Lived in LA during the Rams and Raiders days. Now based in NorCal, I am still a die hard Rams fan and Raiders season ticket holder.

by CoachConnors on Aug 10, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank you Van

I agree. We need someone to step up and bring some confidence to the table! I love how we are way under radar. Has all the makings of a great game.

by tripledouble_1 on Aug 12, 2009 12:48 AM CDT reply actions  

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