The Quick Five: Week 13

by Eric Nagel on Dec 7, 2010 12:37 PM CST in 2010 St. Louis Rams season

The Rams have won two on the road. They are about to put their new found road powers to the test this week when they take on New Orleans. Could the Rams sneak away with a win? The way it is set up now, the Rams first playoff game would be a rematch of these two teams, but in St. Louis.

	Jason Smith, OT I've been pretty hard on the guy, and some people would agree I've had my reasons. but the block he put on Clark Haggans? (the Steven Jackson TD play) Beautiful. We need to see more of that Jason Smith.
	Craig Dahl, S Dahl racked up tackles, a sack, and an interception in Arizona's game. He still has his weaknesses, but it appears that they found some real talent when they acquired him. I think it's clear that James Butler is going to have a tough time getting back into the swing of things, if ever.
	Brandon Gibson, WR He is never going to be a superstar, but he is showing that he wants to stay on this team. He has been a good contributor on offense the past few weeks, and should definitely be sticking around for next year. Adios Laurent.
	Steven Jackson, RB It's sad to say, but the days of SJ getting 100+ yards are probably few and far between from this point. Call it bad blocking, call it whatever, but it appears as though it just isn't happening for the superstar. Quick note: In the three (or two and then some) years Scott Linehan was the head coach, Jackson had 30 touchdowns. Since Spagnuolo has been coach? only 8.
	Sam Bradford, QB He had a good game, but there were a few glaring mental mistakes. Sam has been playing at such a high level, it's hard to remember he is a rookie. However, if the Rams want to go somewhere this season (I'm talking about the playoffs) then those mistakes have to be left in Arizona.

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Good call on the arrows

When I saw Sam throw the Int, he overthrew a double coverage on Fells. Unsure about you, but I don’t trust Fells’ hands as much as Sam does.

by 81 Witness on Dec 7, 2010 4:10 PM CST reply actions

Also a shout to Chris Chamberlain

he was a beast on ST Sunday.

Sam Bradford drops back, sees Laurent Robinson in the open, and he completes the pass for a gain of 28! Oh- Wait, looks like a holding penalty is going to call this one back...(Oh wait; Barron's gone, ignore that last sentence).

by Eric Nagel on Dec 7, 2010 4:53 PM CST reply actions

I think Bradford deserves more credit...

I think Fantasy Football has really colored how people view performances in games. He didn’t have flashy numbers, but he made some really gutsy plays that were key to winning the game. It was really one of his better games.

by DiscoJer on Dec 7, 2010 6:16 PM CST reply actions

It has nothing to do with stats

He had a good game (like I said) but he made a few mental mistakes that he usually doesn’t make.

by Eric Nagel on Dec 7, 2010 6:21 PM CST up reply actions

Nah...

I think a bit more offensive line improvement/upgrades next year and the maturity of Bradford are going to give Jackson a fountain of youth resurgence.

Which I would also like to comment on that whole bit circulating around last week about the Rams getting rid of Karney because the Rams dont feature the run anymore and the west coast offense doesnt have fullbacks. What a load of crap! I remember the 9ers steamrolled the shit out us with Craig and Waters…they always had some fullback like Rathman putting Rams in the dirt!

by leadhead on Dec 7, 2010 6:52 PM CST reply actions

I'm looking for Bradford

to bounce back big after last Sunday. It seems to just be his nature to do so.

An' it harm none, do what ye will

by Brawnwitch on Dec 8, 2010 9:44 AM CST reply actions

I think SJ39 would have a better stat line

if he could still stiff arm defenders, but with a broken finger I understand why he hasn’t. Last week was the first since the finger injury that he did put a couple of strong stiff arms to pick up the extra yards we are used to seeing.

by STLfan1 on Dec 8, 2010 1:15 PM CST reply actions