Sam Bradford Out; Why Not A.J. Feeley?
by Ryan Van Bibber on Oct 23, 2011 10:12 AM CDT
in 2011 NFL regular season
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PrintThe St. Louis Rams are part of the afternoon slate of games that features some of the most lopsided affairs of the season. Week 7 in the NFL is kind of a let down after some dizzying highs in the weeks prior. For the Rams, dizzying highs consist of scoring 10 points, something that seems even more difficult with quarterback Sam Bradford on the bench this week nursing a high ankle sprain.
For the handful of people dissing the decision to not push Bradford through it; don't be stupid. The Rams' season is over, there is absolutely no need to injure the one piece of offensive competence the team has. That settled, let's move on to the discussion at hand.
Just what kind of chances do the Rams have with A.J. Feeley at quarterback? Could it really be any worse than the offense we've seen so far? Probably not. One positive in the Rams offense that has been overlooked is that Bradford isn't throwing very many interceptions, just two on the season so far. Of course, they have given up plenty of costly fumbles.
Feeley actually has a decent receiver to work with now that Brandon Lloyd is here. They also may pull in the passing game, shorten things a little bit. That could benefit the tight ends and Greg Salas, who looked competent himself last week.
And there's also Steven Jackson. I realize much has changed since 2008, when the Rams last beat the Cowgirls. In that game, Steven Jackson ran for 160 yards on 25 carries. He also scored three touchdowns. He should be A.J. Feeley's best friend today.
So can the Rams win? Maybe. The Cowgirls have a strange tendency for self-destruction. Ultimately, the matchup of Al Harris and Justin King against Miles Austin and Dez Bryant will probably have much more to say about the outcome than Bradford or Feeley.
Predictions?
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Yeah that is about right.
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
SJAX
would disagree with Sam being the one competent piece of the offense. That being said 24-13 and the Rams once again can’t as much as the Redbirds!
Watch though how AJ will get all the time in the world to throw the football because
the defense wont want him to leave the game with an injury LOL! They will just be waiting around until he throws an interception.
In fact I am calling it…
AJ will throw a Pick on his first read on a 10 yard out route where the CB will read it all the way and undercut the route.
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
Oh yeah...it will be on the left sideline!
- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K
King improved second half last week
Maybe there’s still hope?
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King is still relatively young
Maybe this trial by fire this season will help him going forward.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Oct 23, 2011 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions
The rams have 0 chance with Feely
35-6 is my guess..
Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!
by RG31 on Oct 23, 2011 10:28 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Zero?
Not even a 1%? Pretty harsh. I’ll be at the game, cheering the whole way through. Go Rams!
by ECURam87 on Oct 23, 2011 10:33 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Good luck your gonna need it...
Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!
by RG31 on Oct 23, 2011 10:34 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Good to see we're not risking Sam...
As Van said, the season is pretty much over, so how much worse could it be having Feeley in as QB? It’s not like this game is gonna define our season or anything. And who knows, maybe the “dink and dunk” routine might put some points on the board – can’t be as bad as things have gone so far.
Hopefully S-Jax has a stormer of a game running and receiving, and helps to rack up some points in a losing effort – Rams 13 Cowboys 24
Just a question guys...
If Feeley is as bad as pretty much everyone makes him out to be, then why the hell did we keep him over Thad? I mean, surely you’ve got to be prepared for all circumstances, and that includes losing your franchise QB for a little while…
Experience is the way i see it..
Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!
by RG31 on Oct 23, 2011 10:37 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Thats basically wat mostly everybodies here been saying
Ruse showed a lot more than he did but still got cut, can you explain it beyond experience?
Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!
by RG31 on Oct 23, 2011 10:40 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
because he is a good mentor for Sam
he’s seen it all and is a good “coach” for Sam. Plus don’t get to excited over Thad. He did it against guys who are now bagging groceries.
I understand the mentor role, and I'm no longer upset over losing Thad...
I’m just questioning the decisions made…
We could have lost Sam during the season for whatever reason – so then, AJ comes into play. But there’s absolutely nobody who feels that Feeley is gonna lead this team to victory. So why keep him on?
I have the exact same sentiment.
Maybe Al Davis motto doesn’t apply here, ‘Just Win Baby!’
by RamsFan1979 on Oct 23, 2011 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Let's see how he plays.
I’m still going to root for my team to win and AJ Feeley is our leader today. I hope he does well.
by Fullerton Rams Fan on Oct 23, 2011 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Feeley can manage a game per this gameplan better thatn Thad!
He’s like an extra coach. No specific specialties, just a feel for our playbook. The real question is why don’t we have a more capable bakup QB?
by look closer on Oct 23, 2011 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions
He could pull it off
Just because he has never been a starter doesn’t mean he can’t come in for a game or two and win. Bench warmer or not he must have some talent to be able to stick around this long.
Hopefully wishing but
I say SJ39 carries this team on his back & scores two TDs: 20-17 Rams.
Hey, miracles have happened
that is what im saying.
Bigger upsets have happened with back up qbs. Dallas isn’t even top 15 in the league this year.IF SJax pops, Feeley limits mistakes, and our D blows up Romo. I was at the game in 08 when we beat them for our 2nd and last win of the year.
by ECURam87 on Oct 23, 2011 10:52 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
hmm well I predicted the Greenbay game would be 50-3 but surprisingly the def.
showed up and held them to only 24. So assuming the Defense step’s up and the addition of Lloyed will help a little I’m going to go with 30 to 9.
Still think if Bradford wanted to play they could have tried him out on the first series
Players haves played through worse ( I.e. Romo with a punctured lung )
Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!
by RG31 on Oct 23, 2011 10:52 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
but is that one series from Bradford worth one of the 45 spots, actually two
because for insurance we needed to activated Braddstarter and then Bradford would be taking an extra spot away
Yes because if he was able to fight through
The pain and play we have a better chance of winning..
Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!
by RG31 on Oct 23, 2011 1:01 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
but if he isn't we lose two roster spots
a very risky gamble, and plus it has to be more than just pain or he would be playing
Ok this is a serious question
How can an sprain get worse? Could they put something on it so it wouldn’t get damaged any worse?
Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!
by RG31 on Oct 23, 2011 1:26 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
just like how a bruise can get worse
it gets hit again and now you have a worse bruise. Bradford was trying on braces earlier this week, but I think he isn’t playing simply because his ankle isn’t stable enough to do drop backs and he will be a sitting duck.
Alright makes sense
You think he’ll be ready for the Saints?
Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!
by RG31 on Oct 23, 2011 1:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah
I think he wasn’t far off from playing this week. I expect his ankle will be healed for the Saints game
Alright sounds good
I hope Clayton is also back when we play the Saints..
Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!
by RG31 on Oct 23, 2011 1:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
"Could it really be any worse than the offense we've seen so far? "
Never ask if it could be any worse. Of course it could be worse.
Na if we win its on the back of SJax.
Sam Bradford + Alshon Jeffery = All other teams are screwed!!
by RG31 on Oct 23, 2011 10:58 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Think r o
Offense is getting better, salas n Jackson to have good games maybe kendricks too. But ware will destroy saffold all game esp if he isn’t fit
by Marty McKeown on Oct 23, 2011 11:22 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Rams 19 - Cowgirls 17
It is gonna be a game of ofensive mistakes, and we’ve the better place kicker.
Have some faith guys. We can do this.
by Will not be defeated on Oct 23, 2011 11:22 AM CDT reply actions
Bradford not throwing many interceptions
or touchdowns for that matter. :-(
good to see if sam's backup is worth hanging on to
should have kept thad ieo.
that is, in everybody’s opinion. lol
We can't be any worse
than the awful O put up by the Sh*thawks and Browns so far today. More yards gained through penalties than plays so far. If Feeley does worse than this, then he has no place in the NFL.
by Will not be defeated on Oct 23, 2011 12:27 PM CDT reply actions
Feely is a good veteran but,,,
why didn’t we hang on to thadius lewis
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