Who Powered Through: Rams DE James Hall

by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 23, 2010 9:24 AM CST in Who Powered Through

Did you know James Hall was such a potent pass rusher? The St. Louis Rams acquired James Hall from the Detroit Lions in 2007 to beef up their defensive line. Strangely enough, during that season, most of what little harrassment the put on opposing QBs came from sources other the defensive ends. The next season, Hall lost his starting spot to Chris Long. He started 14 games last year as Leonard Little moved into a situational role, but this season, his fourth with the team, has been his coming out party in St. Louis.

Last week against the Chiefs, a forgettable game by most measures, Hall was a one man wrecking crew for the Rams' defense. He had a sack, three pressures and two stops in a game where the Rams defense was merely adequate and thrown to the wolves, again, by the offense.

Hall leads the Rams with 8.5 sacks, and is three sacks away from his career best of 11.5, achieved with the Lions in 2004. And talk about playing through, remember, he has played with a broken hand this season too.

Remember that he almost got away during the offseason, having a free agent visit with the Saints before the Rams signed him to a three-year deal worth $8.25 million. He'll be 34 next season.

The Rams need another big game from Hall this week, keeping the pressure on likely SF starter Troy Smith.

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Contain and pressure the damn QB.

DB’s need to step up and cover someone. The D line needs to pancake fools and get to the QB. Stop the run. Don’t get beat with the pass. Shove 39 don’t their throats until they choke and then shove in some more. Protect Bradford. Give him time to find one of our slow WR. Let’s win this game. If not for a playoff push, then just to freaking win! I’m sick of them losing to shitty teams. Oh, and fuckin Fells better catch the damn ball this time or I’m gonna double donkey luck him in the balls. Peace I’m out.

by Skunkburner on Dec 23, 2010 10:18 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Jackson needs to please do this all game long

run forward or off tackle

No juke to the left or right – get the extra yard or two

also, needs to ask for more outlet (dump-off) passes to spread offense out wider to open-up middle for Tight Ends to catch slants or crossing or post routes.

by jlcdb70 on Dec 24, 2010 12:02 AM CST up reply actions

Bradford needs to please do this

1. Pump Fake more
2. Use the shovel pass once in a while like Elway did so effectively.
3. audible to change the play to a draw-play when qb recognizes defense adjusting to cover what is a fake home-run attempt.
4. Ask OC to be more daring with play selection even though WR’s are young.
5. Calm down and have fun, lose or win.

by jlcdb70 on Dec 24, 2010 12:05 AM CST up reply actions

Spags needs to please do this

1. Demand more of the OC and the DC
2. Demand more of the secondary and special teams
3. Demand more of the OL
4. Better adjust during the game whenever to changing tidal currents (figure of speech)
5. Get emotional, but in a manly, professional way
6. Bring some pine-sitters in for a few more play to send a message to demand better competition so that starters don’t take for granted their call of duty and honor to their employer and fellow employees and their fans and community.
7. Somehow, be like a zen-master……..

by jlcdb70 on Dec 24, 2010 12:08 AM CST up reply actions

It's kick not luck.

Suck it niners!!! You’re going down.

by Skunkburner on Dec 23, 2010 10:21 AM CST via mobile reply actions

key to winning this: Don’t throw to Robinson on 3rd down

and make our WRs run different routes, mix up WR routes so defenses have to account for more.

stay aggressive and always believe… if the Eagles can do it… we can. (yes I Know the Eagles are more talented etc. but the principle remains)

Bradford to Onobun!

by Infemous on Dec 23, 2010 6:09 PM CST reply actions

just think when the coverage sacks start

and the linebacker assist sacks from containing the pocket.

Rams need to improve edges – both defense and offense

Anyone know if vicadin comes in different strength levels?

Just wondering cuz as a pain killer, what does it do. Also, what about other options. Does the NFL have a list of what are by rule allowable for injured players to play the game instead of pine-sitting? Long may be hurt, but do pain killers allow him to play if the pain killers are potent enough?

Just wonderin again also because of the pay for play work ethic and love of the game and respect for the fanbase that pays he fricken salaries………

by jlcdb70 on Dec 23, 2010 11:56 PM CST reply actions