Random Ramsdom, 8/13: More players getting healthy
by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 13, 2010 6:57 AM CDT
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PrintThe St. Louis Rams start preseason play tomorrow night, with a game against the Vikings in St. Louis. Injuries will keep a few big names on the sideline while several other players who have been nursing an injury will be ready to go. Let's review:
You saw VT's fanshot, but it's worth repeating. A.J. Feeley will start the game, work for a mere 8-12 plays before giving way to Sam Bradford. Reading between the lines, what does that tell you? The Rams must feel like Bradford is closer than many thought he would be as fas as being ready to start. This still qualifies as easing him in, but the coaches must already be thinking about Bradford starting in week 1. Remember, Feeley hasn't thrown a pass in an NFL game since 2007, meaning he could use a little practice himself.
Steven Jackson won't play much, "if at all," while the team eases him in after summer back surgery. Obviously Jackson knows what he's doing, but lost training camp time has been a factor in slow starts before. Fortunately, Jackson has been practicing, and he'll surely get a few preseason reps before Sep. 12.
OT Jason Smith is expected to play, after missing some time in camp recovering from a broken toe. He'll be on the right side with the ones. Jacob Bell and John Greco are out for Saturday night's action.
Craig Dahl will start at SS in place of the injured James Butler, who could miss a month with what is believed to be a torn MCL. Butler had been the defense's QB, but Dahl has a proven track record and MLB James Laurinaitis assumes a much bigger role in his second season.
The Rams leading scorer last season will not play this weekend. K Josh Brown has an injured hip, and the team has signed former Washington and Dallas kicker Shaun Suisham. Hmm, you wonder how much longer Brown will be around. The Rams signed him to a 5-year deal in 2008, and he'll make $7.4 million over the next three years. Could they look to him if they need to trim salary down the road?
CB Ron Bartell is out this week, but should be ready for the next game.
Rough night for Marc Bulger. Reliving his Rams days, the Ravens' backup fumbled on a sack.
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Good point on Josh Brown
I had forgotten he makes that much…that is a lot of coin for a kicker, especially on a team that needs so much…still, it’s nice to have a guy you don’t have to worry about.
Van that' exactly what I was thinking
about Bradford. Is it me, or do you get the sense that the staff is almost in shock over his progress.
This feels like more than, “Yea he’s ready a bit quicker than we expected” type of deal here. Even the players themselves seem to already respect him and feel he’s the leader and future of the franchise.
While premature, I have a really good feeling about this kid already. Similar to how I felt last year about Laurenitis, there’s something spcecial about him that has lit a fire under everyone’s butt.
Let’s all hope this excitement is justified Saturday night on the playing field.
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
Bradford was a pretty solid freshman
OU coaches were shocked at how good he was early on.
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, find it and kill it.
Excellent point.
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
brains and work ethic
you can write your own ticket with those two things, esp starting QBs
Turf Show Times
by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 13, 2010 9:06 AM CDT up reply actions
although, you also need talent as well...
after all, I didn’t make it as a kicker back in High School football since I couldn’t even get the ball thru the uprights from 20 years out (and that was after my buddy and I worked all spring on that… he didn’t make it either).
We did stay on the team as DB’s though… played with Tony Vanzant (anyone remember him?).
Good Post
But not as if Rams have a proven qb now. Besides, the richest #1 selection ever should be starting otherwise it was a wasted draft selction!
I still horror over the repaired shoulder though. I can see an injury re-occuring that would solidify the curse upon the Rams!
Sam the Ram
St Louis will not be disappointed with their choice of Sam as their #1 pick..I have loved being a St Louis baseball ball fan for my whole 65 years..as for Pro-football I have been a Vikings fan since Peterson (OU) joined their team..Now comes Bradford (OU) to St Louis Rams…Sorry Peterson (still love you ) but I am a Ram fan all the way…GO RAMS!!
suisham as kicker
i say play without a kicker. it’ll put more pressure (and create more opportunities) for the offense to drive the ball and/or score touchdowns. of course, the flip side is more potential for injuries. but i’d rather have the offense on the field in fourth down field goal situations. it might force them to become a better unit. just my .02 (for what it’s worth).
by westernmaramsfan on Aug 13, 2010 12:35 PM CDT reply actions
lol am i the only one who enjoys seeing ex rams (the bums that is) struggle?
barron and bulger making us feel pretty good about our decisions
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