St. Louis Rams sign LB Brady Poppinga
by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 2, 2011 7:56 PM CDT
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PrintThe St. Louis Rams signed their new starting strongside linebacker today, making Brady Poppinga their latest free agent addition. Poppinga comes from Green Bay, where he was a fourth-round pick in 2005. So what does Poppinga bring to the Rams roster?
A big, physical run defender. Poppinga was a popular player in Green Bay, but miscast in their 3-4 defense. He really didn't play much during his last two years in Green Bay, and spent most of last year on IR with a knee injury. (Have the Rams discovered some sort of alien technology for fixing human knees?) He's a guy coaches love, for better or worse, because of his leadership and tenacious mentality as a player, even if that doesn't alway match his ability level.
Poppinga won't be guaranteed a starting job. He'll have competition from David Vobora and Na'il Diggs for the role on the strongside. This move either signals the end of Diggs or Vobora on the roster. Vobora is a holdover from the previous regime; Diggs is another older player coming off a serious injury. Flip a coin. Man, what does David Vobora have to do get a starting job? Or is Vobora one of those guys, a la John Greco, that fans value more than he's worth? Either way, we'll see what happens.
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Well...
Atleast we know who the bro on the team is
His facial expressions are very Bromosexual
"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no PLAYOFFS."
Winston Churchill
I think Vobora did at least as well as Diggs...which I know isnt stellar, but he is young
and will improve. I am thinking he doesnt fit the prototype for “the system” being to small. Spags basically got rid of all the Rams small linebackers.
- 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
But then they added Diles.
I thought they didn’t want little guys either, but Diles is smaller than some we’ve jettisoned. I think Vobora is overrated by fans because he shows some good flashes. He’s not consistent, and he was pretty bad in coverage. I think he’s pretty good for an underachieving team, but I think he needs to be a backup on a playoff team.
Maybe more like Canadian Popeye...maybe in canadian french its puppinga! LOL!
- 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
Totally
Broppinga. Mildly douchey.
by MarshallMarshallMarshall on Aug 2, 2011 11:23 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Now we just need to sign...
Cadillac Williams, Malcom Floyd, trade for Osi Umenyiora, and maybe look at Brodney Pool or Dashon Goldson to compete with Dahl and Stewart
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 8:21 PM CDT reply actions
i would say that should be it for us
if those deals get done….
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I would say so too...
I want what you’re smokin…
Take all of those names, downgrade the familiarity aspect by 2x, and that’s who we MIGHT get at those positions
those are my opinions on what SHOULD be done...
(the eagles must be smokin wht im smokin too)
but realistically, Floyd and another safety is out of it, but the other two are real possibilities
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I hope you're right
if we get more help from any of those players, we indeed improve. I was just kinda baffled at the thought of getting all 4 of them
At this point, you still feel we need Malcolm Floyd though?
i understand
Yes for
1. Clayton knee isnt better in time
2. Gibson can be trade bait for picks
3. he’s 6’5" w/ blazing and could complement MSW very well + i dont see DX in the picture any longer if he continues to drop balls in training camp
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I havent been fortunate to be at the park to watch
but I’m hearing that Gibson is shreddin it! I also think we’re priming DX…..didnt bring him in last year to show decent production while he was on the field, only to let him go…
Reason why i think Gibson is tradeable
as far as DX, im jux sayin his recent performances in camp hasnt been impressive… Gilyard has been more impressive den DX and he’s still a cluster@#$%
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
but DX could be PS again with Gilyard
My FInal WR lock would be:
X n Z’s: MSW, Floyd (or Clayton if healthy), Pettis, maybe Gibson (only if Osi comes)
Slots: Avery, Amendola, Salas
ST:Curry
PS: DX, Gilyard
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew DX would start doin this shit.
He’s been given every chance to prove himself and here we go again.
dont know about all of those, but the giants said they will trade Osi by the end of the week
and Cadillac has been mentioned with us. Would love to add those two guys to the roster!
seems more realistic
as we seems to be the “favorites” for Osi
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
i would say that should be it for us
if those deals get done….
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 8:25 PM CDT reply actions
No practice tomorrow
could spell more signings…. maybe!
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 8:28 PM CDT reply actions
this article
Basically jus said what I did on the fan shot. The staff obviously saw what was wrong n that was the runs to the outside. Now we have two very good tacklers to take olb for the run. N I believe the philosophy is our pass rush should get to the qb before they have a chance to exploit the lbs.
by markg1127 on Aug 2, 2011 8:28 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Long-Osi + Hall-Quinn rotation
should provide every down pass rush stabilization
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
that is what i said in the osi post
If we had that then we wouldn’t have to worry. Just play underneath to stop the quick or dump off pass
by markg1127 on Aug 2, 2011 9:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Ahem. All Vobora has to do to start is have talent and perform like an NFL starter.
Ain’t gonna happen. Both he and Diggs had lousy stats last year and their play confirmed those stats. As I’ve said before, Bobby Carpenter, who we cut last year, had better stats in 15 games with Miami and Detroit than either Vobora or Diggs. Diggs was already done before we signed him and now he’s injured. Vobora was Mr.Irrelevant from the Linehan regime and somehow developed a fan following (perhaps out of sympathy) despite his poor play. Both men need to join Keith Null wherever he is…
I agree
That neither Vobora nor Chamberlain should be competing for a starting job on this team although they are both feel good stories. I appreciate what they bring to special teams and that they both bring a lot of effort but they have had chances to get it done as starters and both have left a lot to be desired. Depending on how the recently signed crop of OLBs perform this year, which I am concerned about, I feel that OLB will be a big position to look at in the draft next year.
Carpenter
Yeah, I almost forgot about him. He got an interception in the preseason and then he got cut. Maybe they should have given him a chance. As it is, they end up essentially getting nothing for Barron.
Barron or Carpenter?
If you meant Barron, I don’t think too many people here would disagree. If you meant Carpenter, it’d be nice if you had some references. Chop said he did better than what the Rams had in Vobora and Diggs. Of course, that might not be saying much.
We did get something for Barron
We got rid of him. Addition by subtraction.
THIS year's the year. I hope....
vorbora barely played
Last year until diggs got hurt and when he is in he is an execlent tackler. May be a liability in coverage but who wasn’t beside jl in week 8-9 at lb?
by markg1127 on Aug 2, 2011 9:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Is it okay if I say that Poppinga seems like a crazy murderer
It kind of scares me.
2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!
by RAMpage28 on Aug 2, 2011 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
The new CBA says each team has to have a nutzoid, freaky dude on defense
Of course it would be a plus if he can tackle… Poppinga could be a great addition. Put his crazy eyes at OLB and teams will run in the opposite direction… The perfect trap! lol
I actually like this add....
we have lil animal in the middle as our “gung ho crazy guy”.,….now this guy can bring that energy to the outside. Even if he sucks he will add at least a whole season worth of soundbites to laugh at.
Is
Poppinga a solid player or starter?
(Love by many hated by most) St. Louis Rams
by J-RAD2 on Aug 2, 2011 8:39 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
being compared with
Vobora? Starter
Diggs? 50/50
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Funny how the NFL works
Over the last couple seasons, the Rams and Packers have essentially traded linebackers: Chillar for Poppinga.
However, I’m hoping Dahl proves to be a good signing. Remember when the GSOT got underway? I believe it was that year that they pulled in Adam Timmerman from the Pack, and he did great for them. I’m hoping Dahl is that kind of signing; the catalyst for the line.
Would just like another rb
But moneyy mayweather you better send the Rams FO some money from those big payday’s. Cause there gonna need more money for all those players lol.
Rams Running Wild!
by FresnoRam80 on Aug 2, 2011 9:06 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
They need to resign Long next yr. Maybe they should do it this year & play with the$$$$$$ .
STEVEN JACKSON is the #1 Ram
Go RAMs !!!
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Poppinga should be ok I guess im hoping the eagles let ashante samuals go I hope we can pick him up.
(Love by many hated by most) St. Louis Rams
by J-RAD2 on Aug 2, 2011 9:19 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
no
We don’t need him or his salary. We will be top 15 in pass defense next year with what we got if our lbs can cover tes or the middle
by markg1127 on Aug 2, 2011 9:24 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
from a source
i heard were looking for a nickel CB?!?!?
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 2, 2011 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
you
Think we’d pay asante huge money to play nickel or have him start and regress what we’ve got? I saw he had no problem playing what ever is asked of him but do you think he’d do that at a huge discount? He’s suppose to make close to 6m
by markg1127 on Aug 2, 2011 9:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Completely agree
Dahl should not be a starter imo. very susceptible to giving up monster plays.
Dahl came up with some great tackles + INT in the Bird game in AZ last year!
STEVEN JACKSON is the #1 Ram
Go RAMs !!!
agreed!
Or as i say wheres bordney pool and dashon goldson? theyre pretty cheap… weve spent $15 mil on 9 players = impressive
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 3, 2011 1:43 AM CDT up reply actions
I do
I think shante will produce becuz if the eagles let him go he gone be pissed. Thats a slap in the face bcuz u got DRC and Namdi. O yea I can see it shante taken a reciever out the game and Bartell just all over the place. U know bartell got hella make up speed. Remeber when he hawk down jamal charals. O yea I can see it if we gone spend at least on a nickel insted of another D-LINEMAN.
(Love by many hated by most) St. Louis Rams
by J-RAD2 on Aug 2, 2011 10:03 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I'm hearing that Cromartie and his big contract are for sale. Not Samuels!
Samuels is in his prime but is 30. And Philly’s vision is win now! So they are excited about what they can get for him. Question is, what are we willing to give up to get him. Again, anybody interested in Cromartie???
is it just me?
Or is this one of the busiest offseasons we have had? Just a week ago I was complaining that the Rams were moving to slow and now our entire roster has been overhauled. Its frustrating for me to watch NFL Network cuz all they talk about is the Jets, Eagles, Patriots, Randy Moss, Rex Ryan, Tim Tebow and the Seahawks. With all these moves were making, we should be raising more eyebrows!
I'm suffering from an extreme case of laurinaitis!
by NachoD on Aug 2, 2011 10:29 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
THEY REALLY STINK IN THEIR COVERAGE, except for Marshall & Sapp.
I agree completely with your post !
STEVEN JACKSON is the #1 Ram
Go RAMs !!!
I hope someone can cover Zach Miller and
Vernon Davis…
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Mikell!
dont 4get Heap! and we dont need a probowl TE when we got Big Mike n Kendricks :p
by Moneyy Mayweather on Aug 3, 2011 1:44 AM CDT up reply actions
Bad rumors on Brady Poppinga
Lurking around the Packers’ website, and the more that I read on Poppinga, the more sad I get. The general consensus seems to be that he’s an overpaid mediocre linebacker who everyone is glad to let go of. Here are some comments from Packers fans:
Yeah…Poppinga’s train left the station at least a year ago, maybe more!
We have JL55
with our system mediocre help at weak & strong LB is all we need right?
Only time will tell, but either way it should still be an improvement I would think.
As Chop would say now we have a 4-2.5 system as opposed to a 4-1 system.
First you want to kiss me, then you want to kill me, BLOW
JL #55 will get these OLB in line.
Movin’ on always effects a persons ALLTITUDE !
STEVEN JACKSON is the #1 Ram
Go RAMs !!!
My Opinion:
Diggs is gone. Vobora stays.
As far as Poooinga’s knee is concerned, he passed muster on the physical they gave him at Rams camp before signing him so they must believe his knee is 100%, otherwise shame on them.
Go Rams!
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now." --- Bruce Coslett, New York Jets Head Coach circa 1990s
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