Bradford to Clayton "Breakdown" WK 4

by VTramsFan on Oct 9, 2010 10:55 AM CDT in 2010 St. Louis Rams season

Hey Rams fans! Its VT here working OT for you to get you a breakdown. I appologize if the quality isn't up to par, particularly sound.

This week we'll take a look at the first down throw on third down from Bradford to Clayton.

As Van mentioned earlier this week, Bradford has shined on third down, and looking at this play it's no surprise. Not only has he got the physical tools, but he is mature beyond what any of us would expect.

In this play, he once again orchestrates a beautiful pick from a pre-snap read using cadence to analyze the defense. It's poetry in motion.

Enjoy!

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Alright! Coffee in hand! Time to watch VT's Breakdown!

Wow, that is amazing how fast it all happened. Excellent Vid!

by leadhead on Oct 9, 2010 11:09 AM CDT reply actions

thanks!

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Oct 9, 2010 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions

Good stuff

It’s worth mentioning that another key to a play like this is the offensive line. Seattle blitzes both LBs, so the Rams have to pick up six people to give Amendola enough time to screen Clayton into the open. Great play by the team as a whole.
And great stuff from VT as always!

You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.

by 3k on Oct 9, 2010 11:21 AM CDT reply actions

GREAT point yes.. our O-Line dominated

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Oct 9, 2010 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions

PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE!

Don’t ever stop providing these ‘breakdowns’! They’re great!

Go Rams!

"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now." --- Bruce Coslett, New York Jets Head Coach circa 1990s

by Nbr1RamFan on Oct 9, 2010 12:00 PM CDT reply actions

Awesome analysis

Again dude, good stuff. Suggestion, refrain from using the word “pick.” A “pick” is illegal in football (offensive pass interference). Instead, Amendola will stop in front of the CB creating a “screen” to allow Clayton to get separation from the CB.

by 81 Witness on Oct 9, 2010 12:40 PM CDT reply actions

Duely noted! many thanks!

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Oct 9, 2010 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions

I still can't get over how well...

You break down the play though. Do you coach at any level?

by 81 Witness on Oct 10, 2010 10:46 AM CDT up reply actions

I appreciate it!

Thanks for doing these week after week, VT! Darn…wish we could have heard the cadence (haha). Since I am unable to see the video, I appreciate the descriptive commentary, as well as comments from others…makes it easier to imagine what’s going on. :)

Go Rams...go Sammy B!!!

by sb8ramsfan on Oct 9, 2010 4:48 PM CDT reply actions