Rams @ Jets: Gameday Open Thread, preseason 8/14/09
by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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St. Louis Rams @ New York Jets
Friday, August 14, 2009, Preseason, week 1
TV: NFL Network, St. Louis Fox KDVI
The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ
It's finally here, Rams football. Okay, so we'll be tired of the preseason in two weeks, but for now this is damn exciting. Our little Turf Show Times community has gotten much bigger since we started this thing back in 2006. There's plenty to be excited about this year...finally. If you're new to the site, welcome. I hope you'll get involved in what's sure to be a lively discussion. If you're an old regular, welcome back. This should be a much more enjoyable season than the last two. The comments thread here updates live, no need to refresh the page. Just leave it open and it'll keep going.
Key injuries
Jets: C Nick Mangold, RT Damien Woody, LG Alan Faneca, NT Kris Jenkins, and CB Darrelle Revis
Rams: WR Donnie Avery, DT Adam Carriker (FB Mike Karney is questionable)
Here's a round up of the post we've had this week leading up the game.
- 3k breaks the game down here.
- ram_rod takes a look at some of the players with much to prove this week.
- Here's a look at where the Jets stand heading into tonight's game from John at Gang Green Nation, SBN's Jets site.
- Three questions series, #1: How well will the Rams play against the Jets elite group of linebackers?
- Three questions series #2: How will the Rams run defense play against the Jets?
- Three questions series #3: How will the Rams defensive backs fare against the Jets?
With that, let's play some football. Go Rams!!
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I am PSYCHED!.....
…GO RAMS!!!! I’ve got my Bulger jersey on, some Nachos, a pizza, and some coke. It IS preseason for us Rams game watchers all the way over here in Los Angeles too. Gotta get the rust off and practice my dipping technique and pouring accuracy. :)
I can't wait for this!
Going to a sports bar with some buddies who happen to be fellow Rams fans out here in So Cal. Got my ED jersey on and I’m ready to go.
Aww,,,Bruin fan...
I actually go to USC, but I respect that we are united in our love for the Rams. Still, Fight On Trojans! (Though we’ll both enjoy watching Bartell pick off Sanchez)
Also, Dickerson=Greatness. Come to think of it, the Rams have been spoiled with really good backs over the last two decades.
Well, I don't
have a huge problem with Sanchez since he went to my high school.
But yes, the Rams have had incredible running backs over the years.
by BruinFanBaby on Aug 14, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions
CA in the house right now
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions
YES SIR!...
…GAMETIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Definitely excited!!!
I get to watch the game at home on NFL network out here in SO CAL and im stoked! As soon as i got home from school (yes im still in high school haha) i ran to turn the tv on and ive been counting down the minutes ever since! Got my #39 Jackson jersey on lets go rams!!
Its game time!!!!!!!!!!
by rams since day1 on Aug 14, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions
From Orange County
Wearing my LA Rams shirt with a few beers and ready to go
Darn
The NFL network broadcast Is from the jets network.
by loyal2therams on Aug 14, 2009 6:03 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
2nd Half
should be rams broadcast
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
Exactly what I said...
…damn Jets fans. I’m on bias-watch. :)
I don’t think we stopped Thomas jones like that once in last years game. Were already improved.
by loyal2therams on Aug 14, 2009 6:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
robinson has his first catch as a Ram
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 6:13 PM CDT reply actions
Wade had a nice stop but needs to wrap up. Hopefully that’ll come. That Jet blitz was tough for Jax to pick up, he got behind.
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.
i saw it was Harris for the Jets
was it through the middle? Was it Jackson’s missed block? What about the middle of hte o-line?
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Great start on D...
…not too good for the O. Bulger need to learn how to throw into the blitz (Kurt Warner style).
sack was from overload
They overloaded the right side with 4 rushers. Our G, RT and RB all picked up one guy and there ya go.
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.
Its been a tough camp, right?
Please don’t tell me our guys are tired already. They’re playing mighty slow.
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.
Wrap up guys
The long pass to TE was against soft zone ocverage and a good read by Clemens. We had no man covering him and he found it.
WRAPPING UP our tackles needs to be something they work on, that shoulda been a big sack and probably would’ve prevented points.
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.
Dammit...
…Where is Smith? Almost all the pressure came from that right side….
Darby, Bulger
That sack came from 5 rushers, one of them was from Bulkler’s right and Darby barely chipped him to slow him down. Bulger wanted to step away from the collapsing middle but had no where to go. Solid DT play, weak RB play, Bulger needs to wake up
King just burned for a long Sanchez pass, should NOT have happened.
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.
Poor, poor play by King
I know he’s brand new and on an island, but that is classic CB coverage duty.
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.
Bah
TV announcer just said Sanchez read the blitz. He did no such thing. He stared down his reciever and got him the ball anyway
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.
I think you could fit 5 spags in one rex Ryan
by loyal2therams on Aug 14, 2009 6:43 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
looks like most of our starters are out for hte 2nd Q
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions
That drive
Clowny burns a rookie CB for 48 yards, just a bad play on King’s part that can’t happen at this level.
And a play that extends serveral yards because the first man on the scene doesn’t wrap up, which is a continuing theme for tonigt’s defense.
Probably should’ve been easy to Sanchez attempting a throw on his first down. Especially with this little pre-draft drama tha took place.
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.
BUlger's getting it now
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 6:52 PM CDT reply actions
jeezuz
who let that sack come in?
at least Bulger’s looking better
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions
He hung in
Bulger: nice long pass to Robinson, Jets still had some starters on the line in on that drive.
Most rookie RB’s, Darby included, struggle more in the pass protection part of the game and end up limiting their snaps because they don’t pick up blitzes very well. If we see Darby make progress there, he can be a real contributor. He struggled with it in the 1st Q.
This is not a bad game for the Rams, even though thy’re missing some key starters on the lines
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.
was it the backfield missing blocks
on all three sacks?
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
No
One was an overload
Another one was just good DT play (Darby didn’t seal his guy, but his guy also wasn’t the first guy to the QB. Bulger looked to step up and away from the DT and had nowhere to go)
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 14, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
the overload rush
Jackson had his choice of 2 guys. He mad one decision, then pulled out and made the other.
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 14, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
J. Smith...
…is looking pretty good, methinks.
Enough Boller, let's see some Null
who knows what we have in him
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.
gotta go for it on 4th here
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Ice a kicker in pre-seaosn? Ha, k
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.
a ha
they lost Bell just two plays into it
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions
10-9 at the half
it really hasn’t been a bad game for the Rams. Those sacks hurt..
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 7:19 PM CDT reply actions
good news
Seems as though the kicking game is in midseason form
It is milk it may be spilled it may be delicious.
Its a Good Omen
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
wow
nice run
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
Darby should be worried about his job
by loyal2therams on Aug 14, 2009 7:35 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Hmm
could SJAX have made that run…………does he have the speed?
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
on Smith
JSmith mashed his man to the ground on the play before last, then ran wide to continue to look for blocking opportunities (QB had rolled out).
On this TD play, Smith stood up his man solidly, held it, and then was pushed down to the ground on his ass. Didn’t matter, the play was well out by then
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.
I hope we see Null + Ogbonnaya + JSmith
all at the same time
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.
Wait...
…did you just ask if Steven Jackson is faster than Samkon Gado? Should I even validate that with a response?
Sarcasm
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
Shonn Greene
was supposed to be a Ram………….Jets moved up to take him before us
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
Ok...
…damn! I’m sorry! I must be too sleepy to pick that up. Long day at work today.
No Prob
Being a fellow LA Rams Fan you absolutely get a pass
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
Is It Me??
or do the Rams seem a little more agressive than usual. And this is just preseason.
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
Yes they do...
…and I like it. If we can get an INT that’d be great.
What Happened?
I thought we got that fumble
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
King is not playing very well
Just let someone else catch a pass, and if it wernt for help he woulda got away
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.
Pete Carroll!!!!
If it weren’t for the BCS, we’d have won every title game in the last few years (except the Vince Young game). I like Gado a lot by the way….
and following the play after the ball leaves his area
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.
i think he'll start the next game
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
He should...
…he looked great out there. And nice breakup by Bradley Fletcher. I hope that Jets guy is ok…Vobora gave him a lick.
Is he done now?
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.
Horrendous
Ogbonnaya just watched someone run by him and sack Berlin. I mean watched him run right on by him.
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.
Rookie Mistake
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
Clowny
Sorta for real maybe. Then again, why is he still in there?
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.
only by what, 10 or 20 yards
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.
Berlin hurt, it's Null Time
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.
This is what happened with Warner...
…except he was second string already…lmfao. NULL!!!
Lets see Kieth Null drive 25yards for a TD to win
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.
I'll take credit for the call, thanks
woot woot!!
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 14, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Ogbonnaya shows some slick ability.
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.
if he makes the team, I'm going to start calling him "Silent G"
RamsHerd.com - Graphic Rams Discussion
that's pretty good
Fits
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 14, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
EXACTLY!!!!
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.
Null
this is going to make preseason games F-U-N to watch with Null playing…I think
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
Future HOF!!!...
…with minutes to go, Keith Null gives the Rams the winner!
Boller
was Boller having trouble with Setterstrom’s bad shotgun snaps, or was the QB just looking bad?
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
seemed like every snap was bad
The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.
Quincy Butler???
did he just get burned for 20+?
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions
The Jets' Danny Woodhead
Looks very tiny. They list him at 5 ’ 9
and yes that was Quincu Butler giving it up
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.
I don't know about you guys...
…but I’m hating this Jets feed. I have to constantly look at the numbers of the players to identify them because they aren’t saying the Rams’ players names. Damn you NFL Network. You guys in STL are lucky! And dammit Quincy!
Amen
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.
Obawhatever
actually runs pretty good……….his blocking is suspect though
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
It'll probably take the better part of a year
for the rookie to get up to speed on all the pickups
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 14, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
the team really struggled with the blitz pickups
mostly the guys behind the line
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
new coach, young team
Maybe we shouldn’t be too suprised at this. I will be worried if the vets don’t have it dialed in by Week 1, but I think we had a lot of positives to see along with the glaring erorrs
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 14, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
sorry for not using "reply"
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
I know it's just preseason...
…But I’m happy for the most part. The Rams winning is a rarity, so I’m pretty happy. J. Smith should start next game.
Did You See
the hug Spags gave sanchez? they must have gotten pretty close considering we were gonna draft him
I have proof TackleBox IS Jim Haslett
It's a win
mark it, dude.
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 14, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
Jacob Bell...
…I hope it isn’t serious. It just sounded like a precautionary thing.
Proud to be Undefeated this season
Ogbanaya looked good, null looked good, blocking looked good, run stopping was better, Clowney looked good (im a VT student, GO HOKIES!!!). cant wait for the season!!!!
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