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Random Ramsdom 9/30: Rams injury update

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The Rams are getting their lineup and their game plan finalized for the game Sunday against the Redskins in what will hopefully be their first win of the year.  They beat the Redskins last season, but that was with a washed up Donovan McNabb at QB.  This year Rex Grossman, yes Rex Grossman, has been playing very well for Washington.  He is a totally different QB than what he was with Chicago.  It should be a good game.  

On to the links.

Jackson should increase workload

The Rams are hopeful that Steven Jackson should be able to have more carries this week than last week.  He only carried the ball four times.  Quad injuries are one of those types of injuries when your never really sure how long it takes to heal.  He's been practicing all week in a limited role which is a good sign, so he will most likely play Sunday.  The question is will he get the normal Steven Jackson workload or will he share carries with Cadillac Williams?

Danny doubtful for Sunday

Even though there were reports that Danny Amendola wanted to play this week it seems like the Rams will keep him out one more game.  He is listed as doubtful after he dislocated his elbow in the first game of the season.  I agree with not playing Danny.  I rather wait until after the bye next week to make sure he is fully healthy.  The last thing I want to see is Danny reinjure his elbow.

About those sacks

Jim Thomas of the Post-Dispatch wrote a very good article about why Bradford is on pace to be sacked 59 times this season, which would be a franchise record.  He first points out that people other than the line are struggling at pass protection, mainly Cadillac Williams and Billy Bajema.  I would still think Jason Smith should be more to blame than those two.  He was picked second overall and he was benched for Adam Goldberg!  Thomas also mentioned that always playing form behind has hurt pass protection.  They are forced into passing the ball and thus the defense will put more pressure on Bradford.  Lastly he points out that Sam Bradford needs to improve his pocket presence.  At times he will hold on to the ball to long instead of hitting his hot read or his check down.  A lot needs to improve but Bradford likely won't last the whole year at this pace.

Browns fan was kicked out for "excessive standing"

Yes a fan was kicked out of the Browns game, not for being rude or drunk, but for standing.  According the Brown's stadium policy fans can only stand during 3rd and 4th downs.  This is just stupid people!!  If you want to sit and watch the game, STAY AT HOME!  This is why the NFL is becoming more and more the no fun league. 

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There's no question that the Skins are going to put pressure on us

loading the box, bringing pressure off the ends with 2 very good DE’s/OLB’s. We just need to know that when they do, we run a route across the middle to whomever D-Hall is covering, and it’s good for 31 yards

by DCRamFan on Sep 30, 2011 9:27 AM CDT reply actions  

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Hopefully SJax can play the whole game without any setbacks. He’s not only a useful weapon in this game. But we need him the remainder of the year.
You really have to give Amandola credit for his spunk. But coming back from that injury in 2 weeks is a lot to ask of anyone.
Our offensive line has shown signs of being able to both run block and pass protect in the past. Maybe not so much the recent past, but as early as the preseason, there were signs of hope. Whoever plays, (Smith or Goldberg), here’s hoping that the coaching staff instills the obvious and get 100% out of all five linemen.
That “excessive standing” rule does sound pretty stupid. Unless of course you’re the poor SOB sitting behind the jerk that won’t sit down. And to make matters worse, he or she is doing it out of spite.

by ZamRam on Sep 30, 2011 9:47 AM CDT reply actions  

True

I agree everyteam we play is going to be bringing a lot of pressure, I’m hoping Jackson is up to par. Cadillac runs well but in my opinion is not picking up blocks very well where Jackson can plus it’s Jackson one he pulls off a big run defenses stop rushing and start playing the run instead

Just a man who loves football

by BurnoutJoeB. on Sep 30, 2011 9:47 AM CDT reply actions  

We need a return to the dink and dunk

with an occasional deep ball. Rotate the RB’s and use Norwood out as a reciever, so that he can use his speed. We need something new the Skins are not planning for, I’m not sure what that would be but it would make sense to try something…anything at all.

by OakCityRam on Sep 30, 2011 10:01 AM CDT reply actions  

A couple thoughts

1) This sack business is ridiculous. The line—minus Harvey Dahl—protected Sam a lot better last year. One cannot tell me that adding Harvey Dahl hurts the overall line play. I understand that SJax is a better pass protector than Caddy, but come on. The way I see it, the coaching staff needs to make the necessary changes to fix the line. It cannot just be personnel.

2) If Adam Carriker gets a sack, I’m going to vomit!

by mcihaelT on Sep 30, 2011 10:02 AM CDT reply actions  

Jason Smith playin?

you might want a bucket or a brown paper bag handy. Unless you’re one of those who’s able to choke it back down

by DCRamFan on Sep 30, 2011 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions  

Have you watched the 1st 3 games?

This won’t be the 1st time I’ve vomited this season while watching a Rams game. I’ll be prepared.

by mcihaelT on Sep 30, 2011 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

On the standing

Why is it the tallest MFer is standing in the first row? You’re the tallest dude in the stadium, sit the f down! It’s irritating to me because of my MJD stature at just under 5’6.

Don’t fret about sack stats yet. We played Baltimore (best front 7), NYG (2nd best front 7), and Philadelphia (top ten front four). If we start giving up lots of sacks to Washington and New Orleans, it’s time to worry.

by 81 Witness on Sep 30, 2011 10:32 AM CDT reply actions  

Standing is NOT cool to the folks behind you. 3rd & 4th down are fine, I guess.

But I think that standing should mostly be for just TDs & big plays, etc

When I brig my kids to the games, they can’t see when people stand. It’s rude to do it the whole game.
That’s one of the reasons I stopped going with my kids they could never see much.

Anyway, I’m cool with that standing guy getting tossed out.

If everyone sits….everyone sees!!! And sees equally!!!
or can slide their head a bit to see in between the gaps…whatever.
It’s very democratic. I’m 6-4 and when I stand folks behind me cannot see.

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by SunTzu_vs_Camus on Sep 30, 2011 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Coach.....

except for Danny A. and the PUPS, play em all. Kick them in the ass when they don’t make a play. Strike one. Have a brain-fart (this seemed to be the motto against the Ravens). Strike two. Cause a penalty or responsible for a turnover. Strike three your out (waived). Even questionable talent with football smarts is better than whats here now.

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by Taosman on Sep 30, 2011 2:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Redskins are the Rams 2.0.

We need to beat them like a rented mule, thats what they rely on!

Go RAMs !!!

by VETT on Oct 1, 2011 6:27 AM CDT reply actions  

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