Random Ramsdom: Aug. 20th 2009

by Eric Nagel on Aug 20, 2009 12:42 AM CDT

Another day, another set of links. The Falcons game is fast approaching and while you're at your office ~~not working~~ doing your job and think of a Falcons/Rams question, ask Dave the Falconer for a response from someone on the other side of the field.

If you feel like a history lesson, Nick at Ramsgab takes a look at the past accolades for our backup quarterbacks. Nostalgia, pinky fingers, and more.

Will at Ramsherd checks in with Sam and Ben from PFF and look at how the defense has changed recently.

Mike Sando says that Jason "nobody touches mama" Brown and the rest of the O-line have been teaching Jason Smith the tools of the trade. Care to speed it up a bit guys? Mama needs to be upright for this team to succeed.

The Rams support staff is going to be going through a bit of training after settling a 134,000 dollar lawsuit. I'll give the team the benefit of doubt, but in the No Fun League, you'd think this sort of thing wouldn't happen.

the NFL.com blog by Jason La Canfora reports the Rams brought in Ahmad Green for a workout. Really guys? he's an 11 year pro and hasn't had a good season since 2006.

Tony Moss from the Sports Network takes a look at the tomorrows upcoming preseason game.

To end it off, I think it would be fitting to tell everyone that Brett Favre plays for the Vikings now. The media really hasn't been covering it, so I thought it should be brought up again.

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Ahman

Wasn’t Ahman Green one of the best blocking backs in football when he played with Brett? Maybe they’re not thinking lots of carries.

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 20, 2009 2:15 AM CDT reply actions

I’d think that grabbing a RB just because of his blocking ability is a bit of overkill, don’t you? Isn’t that why we have Karney and Bajema?

Spagamania is in full bloom

by Eric Nagel on Aug 20, 2009 9:09 AM CDT up reply actions

unless they're worried about what they've got in Darby

as a third down guy or even situationaly. I don’t think they’re willing to take any chances when it comes to Bulger getting hurt, especially with a rookie starting at RT.

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by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 20, 2009 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions

That’s true. I’d think that they be more inclined to try and get someone younger though, or try and teach one the players they have already. Seems kind of strange that all of the sudden the Rams are picking 30+ year old players like Thomas and possibly Green.

Never was much of a fan of him when he was in Seattle. But that was ages ago.

Spagamania is in full bloom

by Eric Nagel on Aug 20, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Darby brings nothing unique

..and I thought he clearly played the worst of all the backs in the last game too. Bad combination. Gado is just as quick, did well as a receiver with Houston, and returns kicks. Ogbonnaya ran stronger and didn’t block any worse (not much of a compliment, I admit) and he was drafted by this regime. If Darby has another bad game, I’d let him go.

And speaking of trying to teach the younger guys, I think 1) we’re already young with Pittman, Darby and Ogbonnaya averaging about 2 years exp. each and 2) maybe they’re thinking Green is the kind of guy that would either show these guys how it’s done, or put the fear of being cut into them, hoping the pressure would result in them get their heads out of the asses. I don’t know, just a thought. I think they need some kind of fire lit, though.

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 20, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions

What is the sudden rush?

Are we supposed to ignore everything Darby did in the regular season last year? I’m a bit surprised at what I feel is an overreaction to Darby’s poor play against the Jets.

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by 3k on Aug 20, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply actions