Bradford starting this week: Random Ramsdom, 8/24

by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 24, 2010 6:42 AM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

The St. Louis Rams announced yesterday that first overall pick Sam Bradford will get the start in the team's third preseason game, against the Patriots. Bradford's placeholder, A.J. Feeley, is out this week with a sprained thumb.

Bradford will get much needed reps with the first team, including RB Steven Jackson. ESPN's Mike Sando agrees. Despite an underwhelming performance against the Browns, Bradford has inspired nothing but confidence from those who have seen him play, the consensus being that he has shown the talent and the mental fortitude to develop as expected.

A good showing will put Bradford one giant leap closer to having the starting job nailed down.

Danario Alexander was at practice yesterday. The former Mizzou WR has "a lot of catching up to do."

Bradford could be without TE Daniel Fells, who is out with a knee injury. He's day-to-day, so watch to see if he practices today. Kevin Dockery, Eugene Sims, Brandon Gibson and Justin King are practicing this week, albeit in a limited fashion. No word on whether or not they'll play this week.

Thanks, but no thanks. Claude Wroten, former Rams DT, was reinstated by the NFL yesterday after being suspended for a substance abuse violation.

Finally, a vote on Stan Kroenke's ownership bid for the Rams is expected tomorrow.

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The "great" intangible

With Bradford “finally” getting in the same backfield with SJax there is another aspect of this game a rookie still has yet to learn. That is defensive alignmetns and matchups. With SJax in the backfield, not only is he a threat to the defense, he has been there before and can “help” SB read the defensive alignment.

I am very interested to see how that works out on Thursday.

by RBramfan on Aug 24, 2010 11:37 AM CDT reply actions

*alignments

I must be dyslexic ;-)

by RBramfan on Aug 24, 2010 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Any word on whether or not our secondary will be healthy for the opening game?

by adam2588 on Aug 24, 2010 11:51 AM CDT reply actions

From the official site:

CB Jerome Murphy, who injured his ankle in the first preseason game against Minnesota, is expected back at practice on limited basis this week.
S Kevin Payne, who has been sidelined with a knee injury, is expected to do limited in work practice this week.
I’d sure like to see Thad in the mix this week. Poor guy hasn’t had a chance to show anything yet.

by Brawnwitch on Aug 24, 2010 12:23 PM CDT reply actions

From the official site:

CB Jerome Murphy, who injured his ankle in the first preseason game against Minnesota, is expected back at practice on limited basis this week.
S Kevin Payne, who has been sidelined with a knee injury, is expected to do limited in work practice this week.
I’d sure like to see Thad in there this week. He hasn’t had a chance to show anything yet.

by Brawnwitch on Aug 24, 2010 12:25 PM CDT reply actions