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Random Ramsdom, 8/19: Spags names o-line starters

 A.J. Feeley #4 of the St. Louis Rams calls out a play at the line against the Minnesota Vikings during the preseason game at Edward Jones Dome on August 14 2010 in St. Louis Missouri. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Two-a-days are over for the St. Louis Rams, but plenty of work remains. 

Spagnuolo was pleased enough with the team's progress to give them a break last night, sending everyone home early rather than hold another round of team meetings. 

So far, Sam Bradford passes the eyeball test, looking every bit like the promising first overall pick in the eyes of reporters, pundits and fans. Sando said it would be an upset if Bradford were not starting in week 1. Of course, the offensive line and the running backs are going to have to step up their blocking for that to happen. Their performance in last week's preseaon game put even the most optimistic fans on edge, and calls for the Rams to take it slow with King Sam are already emerging...after just one preseason game. Vic Carucci does't explicitly suggest that in his column filed from Rams Park, but he does caution readers about the need to "bring Bradford along slowly."

What you do question is how well Bradford is going to hold up in his first year with the St. Louis Rams.

It's a risk without a doubt, but the offensive line has some time left to work out the kinks before live fire starts on Sep. 12. 

Carucci has some other good tidbits in his column. He mentions that the Rams believe TE Fendi Onobun is much further along than they thought he would be, as well as some other dish on the rookie class. What really caught my eye though was his suggestion that the Rams are still looking to add a veteran WR and to keep an eye on what happens with Patrick Crayton in Dallas...another post on that coming later today.

Rookie WR Mardy Gilyard is ready to play this week. He'll have a protective cast on his injured wrist, and according to reports from camp this week, it doesn't seem to be slowing him down. 

Back to the o-line. I was breathing a little easier knowing that Hank Fraley was for now out of the mix in the starting five. Spagnuolo appears set with Rodger Saffold at LT, Jacob Bell at LG, Jason Brown at C, Adam Goldberg at RG and Jason Smith at LT. 

NFL owners meet next week. Stan Kroenke's ownership bid should be on the agenda

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Offensive Linemen will go first half maybe more

… according to what I read (can’t remember where)

That means Spags wants to get this unit gelling so Sam can start.. that’s what I got out of that.

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

by VTramsFan on Aug 19, 2010 9:09 AM CDT reply actions  

versus Cleveland... so Sam can start opening day

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

by VTramsFan on Aug 19, 2010 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

You meant Jason Smith at RT

yeah?

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 Aug 19, 2010 9:27 AM CDT reply actions  

Small annoyance...

…you guys can do as you please. And you can do the whole “his OU teammates gave him that nickname” thing. But for me, it goes like this:

For all the greats, you can’t get a nickname like King until you’ve got one or two of those. “King James” is the worst nickname in sports. I prefer not labeling Sam that. It sounds cool, but I will personally refrain from it until he adds to the Rams’ count.

Small quibble though. I know it’s not all on him, but part of “bringing him along slowly” is not calling him “King,” especially not before a single meaningful snap in the NFL.

Go RAMS! He will be King someday!

"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."

"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."

-Kobe Bryant

Chris Mortensen: "You know it's the 'Show-Me' State right Sam?"

"Pshh, 'Show Me.' (smirking) Yeah, I've heard that."

-Sam Bradford

by TrojanRam on Aug 19, 2010 10:01 AM CDT reply actions  

So Prince Sam?

Heir to the throne?

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 Aug 19, 2010 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

Lol. If you want to keep the "Show Me State" nickname in Missouri.

Then yes. Prince will do fine for now. :D

"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."

"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."

-Kobe Bryant

Chris Mortensen: "You know it's the 'Show-Me' State right Sam?"

"Pshh, 'Show Me.' (smirking) Yeah, I've heard that."

-Sam Bradford

by TrojanRam on Aug 19, 2010 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

I know!

It was a shirt made after the 09 title. They should update it huh? Still fitting though. :D

"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."

"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."

-Kobe Bryant

Chris Mortensen: "You know it's the 'Show-Me' State right Sam?"

"Pshh, 'Show Me.' (smirking) Yeah, I've heard that."

-Sam Bradford

by TrojanRam on Aug 19, 2010 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

it's missing a ring

but it has his wrapped finger… that confuses me.

I got the magic in me.

by douchiedude on Aug 19, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

King Sam...

Gerald McCoy christened him that, but I didn’t start hearing it till close to draft time. I’m sure Sam appreciates GK’s feelings, but would be a bit embarrassed if lots of people began calling him that before he “earned it” in the NFL. :)

Go Rams…go Sammy B!

by sb8ramsfan on Aug 19, 2010 2:24 PM CDT reply actions  

One thing Bradford has going for him

… is his mobility.

He runs very well for his size.

That would give him time to extend plays as well as simply avoid getting hit as often as we may fear.

Watch film of him scrambling. He sure doesn’t look 6’4"-6’5".

He also seems to be able to really fling it while running right (gets his trunk into the fling) … more so than most QB’s.

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Aug 19, 2010 3:07 PM CDT reply actions  

he was an aau basketball player

and dunked over blake griffin. NUFF SAID!

I got the magic in me.

by douchiedude on Aug 19, 2010 5:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Those starting 5 linemen...are they all healthy right now?

Also, hows the secondary’s health looking for cleveland? Our secondary’s play vs the vikings made me want to vomit.

by Buck Nasty87 on Aug 19, 2010 4:06 PM CDT reply actions  

seriously...

spags better give smith some reps at LT, we’ll never know how he is there if he doesn’t get the chance…

I got the magic in me.

by douchiedude on Aug 19, 2010 5:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Exactly. This would be another 1 year setback.

Saffold has to play incredible IMO for them to give him the job now. Damn, a rookie LT. That’s what we should have done with Smith last year, Barron be damned.

"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."

"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."

-Kobe Bryant

Chris Mortensen: "You know it's the 'Show-Me' State right Sam?"

"Pshh, 'Show Me.' (smirking) Yeah, I've heard that."

-Sam Bradford

by TrojanRam on Aug 20, 2010 12:29 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

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