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Hear me out on this one:

Okay guys, so I know this has been a tumultuous off-season full of rumors and lies and malarkey, but let's take a quick look at our Quarterback situation:

Let's begin with a nice refresher. Austin Davis, after looking fantastic in his first three starts, fell back to Earth and proved why he isn't starting in this league. Shaun Hill, on the other hand, came in and did exactly what he has done for his 10+ year career... play like a backup. It has been a bit of a gut-wrenching year at Quarterback for Rams fans the past few years. But, and hear me out on this one, there is one guy we have never considered in our depth chart! Ladies, Gentlemen, gender-ambiguous anthropomorphic jersey-wearing Rams.... I give you:

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Johnny Freakin' Hekker!

Yes, people, I said it! Think about it, there are plenty of reasons to like the guy! Like...

1. He's already signed a contract for the next six years, making him one of two passers on the roster already under contract.

2. He's already a well liked and respected player in the league. Pro Bowler too!

3. He could potentially play on all four downs.

4. And look at his damn statistics!

2012: 3 - 3, 42 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT

2013: 0 - 1, 0 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT

2014: 2 - 2, 37 yards, 0 TD, 0 INT

Total: 5 - 6, 79 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT

And that doesn't even take his two-point conversion completions into account! His Y/PA (Yards per Pass Attempted) is a whopping 13.2! Man oh man, this crazy little redhead has a future in this league I tells ya! Although Fisher really had a tough time in 2013 not using his wily punter/gunslinger more often.

In comparison, Sam Bradford has only averaged just over 6 Y/PA in his five season in the NFL! Now let's take a look at the stats from the guys at the top of the depth chart going into the 2015 season:

0 for 0. 0 yards. 0 Touchdowns. 0 Interceptions... That's a lot of zeroes. What's that you say? Oh, right, ACL. Dammit crappy knees. But we're all positive that he'll be healthy and productive next season, right? I mean, he was picked NUMBER ONE OVERALL. There's no way a guy who has been missed 25 of the last 32 games could possibly be unreliable, right? Our feelings of trust and encouragement and happiness will overcome all obstacles and provide an emotional brace for his knees, right?

God damn it all.

Anyways, we surely will look to upgrade and least some facsimile of the QB situation in the draft and FA, whether it be a backup or someone who could get the opportunity to compete for the starting gig. Who knows if it will be Mallet or Mariota or Hundley or Hoyer (please god, no). Davis is a Restricted Free Agent so he'll probably be back in the horns next season or at least on the practice squad. But the fact remains that there likely be a new name in camp come late summer. But as it is now, our QB depth chart looks might thin:

1. Sam Bradford

2. Austin Davis (Restricted FA)

3. Johnny Hekker

4. Turkey Sandwich?

I might be pessimistic here, but Johnny Hekker could at least be an emergency backup! How many times have I watched him deliver an emotional curb stomp on the Seattle Seahawks? It's got to be in the thousands. Plus look at those gorgeous, flowing, ginger locks!

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Droooooooooollll.

Thanks for reading guys! Let me know your comments, all you wonderful trolls people out there!