Random Ramsdom, 9/6: Post-Cut Come Down

by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 6, 2009 9:01 AM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

This is the last Sunday where there won't be much to talk about. The Rams don't practice today, but things heat up this week as they get ready to take on Seattle to open the season. Some randomness to chew on...

Rams head coach Steven Spagnuolo is concerned about the running game, on both sides of the ball, after the Rams struggled in their last three preseason outings on the ground. Part of that has much to do with the fact that we were without starters in those games, particularly in the middle. That should improve with Incognito back in the lineup next to Jason Brown. Jacob Bell still has to prove he can do the job.

Rams first round pick, second overall, OT Jason Smith will probably be starting against Seattle next week. The kid showed decided improvement since some shaky play against Atlanta.

It's early, but Spags is winning the PD columnist primary.

The Rams current roster features one less running back than usual (including full backs in that count).

Western Missouri, usually Chiefs country, is cheering the Rams and more specifically G Roger Allen.

And now, keep an eye on the wire....

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Head Coaches usually kinda downplay upcoming games and always sound concerned about the play. I think we are better than the usual doomsday talk and I think that we will start slow against the Seahags but we will rebound to beat em’. 28-21.

by Knoxfan on Sep 6, 2009 9:25 AM CDT reply actions

Agree with your comment about Bell 100%. He has yet to show me anything. It’s too bad we cannot restructure his contract. He makes way to much money for a player that produces little to no results on the field of play. I can stay positive and hope he continues to “keep the weight on” and improve.

As for Smith starting I am in full support of letting him start to learn under fire. I put Smith in the category of one of the Top 5 keys to the game. How will he deal with the crowd noise generated by the QWest crowd in the opening quarter of their home opener? Huge challenge and I believe he will make us all proud of his first NFL game.

by RamHard on Sep 6, 2009 10:35 AM CDT reply actions

I think the big fella will respond.

I also feel the Rams will shore up the RB woes this week. Look for them to make a move for a RB who can also block.

by VTramsFan on Sep 6, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Jason Smith

We’ll have to tie up Karney or McMichael as a blocker to make sure whoever gets by Smith doesn’t kill Bulger.

by edpjr on Sep 6, 2009 10:42 AM CDT reply actions

Wow Patriots just treded R.Seymour to Raiders

by james535 on Sep 6, 2009 2:10 PM CDT reply actions

Last year of his contract.

They gave up a future first round pick for a guy who will probably demand $10-15 million a year in any new contract after this year. Meanwhile, in recent years they traded Randy Moss to the Pats for a fourth rounder and a starting DE for a couple of middling draft picks. This is why the Raiders are going nowhere and the Pats keep winning.

by andyrose on Sep 6, 2009 4:31 PM CDT reply actions

I have to agree

When the Patriots have a knack for “knowing” when a player is about to head on a downslide (he had been injury riddled lately btw) and when to trade them for the best benefit…

When the Pats have 2 first round picks in 2011 he’ll most likely be retired or totally not worth anything… I like him, but let’s face it, how much does he have in the tank?

Think about it this way… when you trade a #1 pick for a player, you have to think if it is like drafting them… if you’re only getting a year where you say “maybe” they’ll work out, I think it’s a huge mistake.

It’s funny how the media are all talking about the surprise trade, and how New England is losing a key player, when in reality, it was a brilliant move IMHO.

They got something for him… from potentially getting nothing if he craps out this year.

by VTramsFan on Sep 6, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions

The only way this move makes sense is if the Raiders

had a legitimate chance at winning it this year. If they were a Richard Seymour away from a superbowl run, then it would make a little more sense. You should at least get 4 years out of a first round pick and I dont think they will.

The poster formerly known as JoeyBombs.

by RasRoY on Sep 6, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions