Random Ramsdom, 12/24: Anything in Santa's bag for the Rams?

by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 24, 2010 9:03 AM CST in St. Louis Rams news

The holiday weekend means a very short list for Random Ramsdom, but there's more than enough here to keep you thinking about the St. Louis Rams when you should be wrapping up your Christmas shopping.

Bernie Bytes: Breaking down Rams-49ers
Bernie Miklasz from the PD gets down to the fine print in reviewing the Rams week 16 matchup. One thing to remember, Bradley Fletcher should start this time against SF.

Defending Sam Bradford
Trent Dilfer, with ESPN, points to teams starting to defend specifically against Bradford as part of the reason for his recent struggles. You'll notice lately that defenses are taking away the right side rollout that has been deadly effective for Bradford and the Rams. Bradford's a smart QB, so maybe he can figure this out this week.

On the other hand, there's always Steven Jackson
One key to getting Bradford back up to the effectiveness he'd gotten used to is releasing Steven Jackson. The heart and soul of the Rams, Jackson says he is ready to carry the load this week against San Francisco.

Singletary quick on the leash with Troy Smith?
There's already talk that head coach Mike Singletary could make a QB switch during the game if starter Troy Smith doesn't perform well. The Rams better play air-tight football because I don't want to listen to everyone say what a genius Singletary is for playing the matchup against the Rams.

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Dilfer points out what i've been saying for two weeks...

glad to see he comes and visits TST :-)

Pooch punts should be illegal inside an opponents 38 yard line.

by VTramsFan on Dec 24, 2010 9:14 AM CST reply actions

what about me?

"We start wit straight--shots then get the bottle poppin!"

by OGC Reds on Dec 24, 2010 10:15 AM CST up reply actions

We already knew your breakdowns had such a large appeal

Now you’re bringing ex-NFL players onto the site.

What oh what are we gonna do with you?

Number 8 is great

by Eric Nagel on Dec 24, 2010 10:24 AM CST up reply actions

I am not so sure about "defending" Bradford has changed as much as our protection schemes lacking personnel?

With uh-oh out the last 3 games and Darby out the last two it took away a blocking back/receiver (in the flat) and allowed an LB/Safety (who would have had to cover uh-oh) to pursue SB. Also, not sure, but maybe Karney is better in pass protection than we thought? He has not been active since the Atlanta game.

Just wondering if this is truly the case for our offensive struggles?

Obviiously, when they take Amendola away, we really have lost most (if not all) “quick hit” receptions.

by RBramfan on Dec 24, 2010 11:14 AM CST up reply actions

I think what Dilfer was referring to

was teams defending against Bradford’s strong points, not so much pass protection

"Tread lightly, lest the Big Goat Eats."

by Brawnwitch on Dec 24, 2010 12:51 PM CST up reply actions

lol V.T.

by Rams67 on Dec 24, 2010 8:30 PM CST up reply actions

Here is the coverage map to the game, scroll down a bit for the fox early game

http://the506.com/sports/?cat=14

"We start wit straight--shots then get the bottle poppin!"

by OGC Reds on Dec 24, 2010 10:17 AM CST reply actions

Dang.

Last three weeks of the season I’ll be able to watch in HD, no lag!

Number 8 is great

by Eric Nagel on Dec 24, 2010 10:25 AM CST up reply actions

this is the first time i get to watch them since they played the cowboys

"We start wit straight--shots then get the bottle poppin!"

by OGC Reds on Dec 24, 2010 10:35 AM CST up reply actions

I know this team is young

And expecting a playoff berth is a bit much but considering the state of the West it sure would be nice.

The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!

by DevsLaRams on Dec 24, 2010 11:17 AM CST via mobile reply actions

I think we win or lose against SF based on SJax performance. If somebody would just let him run to outside once in a while.

by RamChop on Dec 24, 2010 11:55 AM CST reply actions

Yeah and Sam has to play well too

by Rams67 on Dec 24, 2010 8:33 PM CST up reply actions

Looks like I'll get to see them play on my tv for the first time this season

Let’s make it a win, boys

by riotmute on Dec 24, 2010 12:15 PM CST reply actions

that's it!

I’m in full force playoff mode. I was leaning towards the playoffs heavily, but reading that Steven Jackson article is making me root for HIM to get to the playoffs. I don’t care if you think it’s better for the team to make the playoffs, I can’t root against them going anymore (I couldn’t before, but that story took the cake..)

ROOT FOR THE PLAYOFFS FOR STEVEN JACKSON who wants it more than any fan out there.

DONNIE FUCKING JONES FOR PRO BOWL!

by stlcardsfan4 on Dec 24, 2010 3:41 PM CST reply actions