With all of the change in St. Louis today... (1 Viewer)

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

I wouldn't be completely shocked if they made an attempt to bring in a new QB. While drafting RGIII may be a bit too strong, though not out of the question, bringing in Matt Flynn may not be a bad idea.

The old regime drafted Sam Bradford. New regimes like to have their own guys.

Sam Bradford career #'s:

947 attempts

545 completions

57.6%

5,676 yards

24 TD

21 INT

12 fumbles

74.2 QB Rating

8 wins

18 losses

Contract details:

2012- 1.205 Million

2013- 2.005 Million

2014- 2.805 Million

2015- 3.605 Million

 

[5Rings]

Bradford isn't the problem in StL. Even though Rams fans and FBG staffers think STL has "one of the best OLs in the NFL", the OL is a sieve, the young skill players need to develop, and the secondary needs an influx of talent.

 

[todisco1]

I would be stunned if they went away from Bradford no matter who ends up coaching.

 

[HULLOBUDMAN]

Is this even possible? Have to admit that I am not sure how the cap rules work anymore but Bradford was one of the last huge signing bonus QBs. I would have to think that his old contract would make is somewhat impossible to move him.

Also, whoever said STL has a good offensive line is kidding themselves. Saffold and Dahl are pretty decent but Jason Smith is a top 5 pick that got moved to RT and can't stay healthy, has bust written all over him. Bell is below average and they overpaid him with a big FA contract. Jason Brown was another FA they was so bad he was benched this year. They may have an expensive o-line but not a good one.

Rams will probably be better off keeping Bradford (who will have this third co-ordinator in 3 years) and trading the #2 pick to a team desperate for a QB. I would imagine that whoever is left between RG3 and Luck will still bring a pretty big haul of draft picks from someone.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Bradford isn't the problem in StL. Even though Rams fans and FBG staffers think STL has "one of the best OLs in the NFL", the OL is a sieve, the young skill players need to develop, and the secondary needs an influx of talent.

Is Bradford the solution though?The OL has been injured quite a bit.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Is this even possible? Have to admit that I am not sure how the cap rules work anymore but Bradford was one of the last huge signing bonus QBs. I would have to think that his old contract would make is somewhat impossible to move him.

This will make it difficult yes and probably won't happen because of money.

Also, whoever said STL has a good offensive line is kidding themselves. Saffold and Dahl are pretty decent but Jason Smith is a top 5 pick that got moved to RT and can't stay healthy, has bust written all over him. Bell is below average and they overpaid him with a big FA contract. Jason Brown was another FA they was so bad he was benched this year. They may have an expensive o-line but not a good one.

Rams will probably be better off keeping Bradford (who will have this third co-ordinator in 3 years) and trading the #2 pick to a team desperate for a QB. I would imagine that whoever is left between RG3 and Luck will still bring a pretty big haul of draft picks from someone.

This is the most likely scenario.

 

[FUBAR]

My prediction: Rams take Blackmon although Kalil is a real possibility.

RG3 is either a Brown or a Redskin, probably a Redskin (could require trading up)

 

[massraider]

Is Bradford the solution though?

That's the question.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

My prediction: Rams take Blackmon although Kalil is a real possibility.RG3 is either a Brown or a Redskin, probably a Redskin (could require trading up)

While Blackmon sounds like the answer #2 is way too high for a WR without amazing physical traits.Khalil makes sense, however the Rams have already invested in Jason Smith and Roger Saffold.When a team ranks #30 in passing, #23 in rushing and #31 rush defense...they have holes everywhere.

 

[FUBAR]

My prediction: Rams take Blackmon although Kalil is a real possibility.RG3 is either a Brown or a Redskin, probably a Redskin (could require trading up)

While Blackmon sounds like the answer #2 is way too high for a WR without amazing physical traits.Khalil makes sense, however the Rams have already invested in Jason Smith and Roger Saffold.When a team ranks #30 in passing, #23 in rushing and #31 rush defense...they have holes everywhere.

I honestly don't care whether he has "amazing physical traits", the guy can flat out play and will be among the best in the league (just behind Calvin)

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

My prediction: Rams take Blackmon although Kalil is a real possibility.RG3 is either a Brown or a Redskin, probably a Redskin (could require trading up)

While Blackmon sounds like the answer #2 is way too high for a WR without amazing physical traits.Khalil makes sense, however the Rams have already invested in Jason Smith and Roger Saffold.When a team ranks #30 in passing, #23 in rushing and #31 rush defense...they have holes everywhere.

I honestly don't care whether he has "amazing physical traits", the guy can flat out play and will be among the best in the league (just behind Calvin)

Michael Crabtree/Mark Ingram/Knowshon Moreno didn't have amazing physical traits either, just sayin

 

[NJDawgPound]

Forget who it was, but on NFL Network they mentioned that it takes three years to master McDaniels' system and that they were working to keep him there for continuity. Don't know how likely it is now that the coach and GM who hired him is gone.

Bradford is/will be suffering from Alex Smith syndrome- being forced to adapt to a different system each year he's in the league. That right there will skew our view on Bradford's full potential.

 

[thetman]

Forget who it was, but on NFL Network they mentioned that it takes three years to master McDaniels' system and that they were working to keep him there for continuity. Don't know how likely it is now that the coach and GM who hired him is gone.Bradford is/will be suffering from Alex Smith syndrome- being forced to adapt to a different system each year he's in the league. That right there will skew our view on Bradford's full potential.

The Rams are a mess and several drafts away from having a legit chance at being good.

 

[Zigg]

Forget who it was, but on NFL Network they mentioned that it takes three years to master McDaniels' system and that they were working to keep him there for continuity. Don't know how likely it is now that the coach and GM who hired him is gone.Bradford is/will be suffering from Alex Smith syndrome- being forced to adapt to a different system each year he's in the league. That right there will skew our view on Bradford's full potential.

The Rams are a mess and several drafts away from having a legit chance at being good.

That is simply not true for any team in the NFL.

 

[Texasmouth]

Forget who it was, but on NFL Network they mentioned that it takes three years to master McDaniels' system and that they were working to keep him there for continuity. Don't know how likely it is now that the coach and GM who hired him is gone.Bradford is/will be suffering from Alex Smith syndrome- being forced to adapt to a different system each year he's in the league. That right there will skew our view on Bradford's full potential.

The Rams are a mess and several drafts away from having a legit chance at being good.

Werent they decent last year and Bradford was the talk of the town? IIRC the Rams were picked by just about everyone to be the NFC West champion. The 49ers were a total mess, on paper, with a terrible QB and a new coach, no way they could turn that mess around....

 

[Max Power]

Crazy talk in here. Bradford isn't the reason the Rams have a bottom 5 defense.

The team is lacking Talent all over the field. If Lloyd stays, Danny A comes back as good as he was in 2010, and S.Jax keeps it up, this could be a good offense with a few tweeks.

 

[Kenny Powers]

My prediction: Rams take Blackmon although Kalil is a real possibility.RG3 is either a Brown or a Redskin, probably a Redskin (could require trading up)

While Blackmon sounds like the answer #2 is way too high for a WR without amazing physical traits.When a team ranks #30 in passing, #23 in rushing and #31 rush defense...they have holes everywhere.

Their DL is actually decent, but yes, holes everywhere else except for SJax.If Im them, I trade down with CLE or WAS and take Blackmon. If they could improve their OL later in the draft or in FA, Bradford/SJax/Lloyd/Blackmon would be a soolid offense, one would think.

 

[MAC_32]

Hire a GM with a clue, a defensive minded head coach that can instill a fire into this team, an OL coach to get their army of prospects to finally play up to their potential, re-sign Lloyd, draft Blackmon, and spend the rest of the draft/off season shoring up an embarrassingly bad defense.

They can compete next year, but the defense is a long ways away. Quinn and Long may be staples, but everyone else on that defense can be replaced.

 

[Lott's Fingertip]

just a little perspective on the Rams' D:

Most teams have their two starting cornerbacks, then a decent nickel corner, maybe a half-decent dime corner... then maybe one or two CBs that are pretty much special teamers.

The Rams lost their two starting corners... and the nickel corner... and their dime corner... and those two special teamers.... AND FOUR MORE CBs.

So they were starting what amounts to their 11th through 14th best cornerbacks.

That is mind-boggling bad luck.

Just having healthy corners will give the Dline more time to get to the QB. That'll make a lot of difference. Not stud defense type of a difference, but going from horrible to average makes a door mat team a middle of the pack team.

Things can change fast in the NFL, and injuries are the achilles heel of many bad teams... a healthy roster cures a lot of woes.

That being said, the certainly need some more talent on both sides of the ball. It is still early, but all three receivers they drafted in 2011 look to be average or below average... that is a lot of wasted picks. A good draft and a couple of quality free agents is necessary here.

 

[5Rings]

Bradford isn't the problem in StL. Even though Rams fans and FBG staffers think STL has "one of the best OLs in the NFL", the OL is a sieve, the young skill players need to develop, and the secondary needs an influx of talent.

Is Bradford the solution though?The OL has been injured quite a bit.

I'd personally take him over every QB but these 10:Rodgers, Brees, Brady, Stafford, Cam, Eli, Rivers, Romo, Big Ben and Ryan. To answer your question: give Bradford any type of support (OL, WR/TE, OC) and IMHO I think he is the solution. Love to have him on the Niners

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Bradford is shaping up as the Archie Manning of this era. He even has a "Danny A" at wide receiver.

No line, no WR help, coaching carrousel, always playing from behind, getting injured, etc.

How did St Louis end up here?

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Hire a GM with a clue, a defensive minded head coach that can instill a fire into this team, an OL coach to get their army of prospects to finally play up to their potential, re-sign Lloyd, draft Blackmon, and spend the rest of the draft/off season shoring up an embarrassingly bad defense.

They can compete next year, but the defense is a long ways away. Quinn and Long may be staples, but everyone else on that defense can be replaced.

Do you think Lloyd comes back without McDaniel?

 

[jurb26]

Bradford is shaping up as the Archie Manning of this era. He even has a "Danny A" at wide receiver.No line, no WR help, coaching carrousel, always playing from behind, getting injured, etc.How did St Louis end up here?

Injuries. That's pretty much the excuse for all the bad teams in the NFL.St. L has a very interesting decision to make in April. Kalil is IMO the 2nd best player in the draft but Blackmon is going to be so damn tempting. Do they have confidence in their young Olinemen or not?

 

[faulkfan]

Crazy talk in here. Bradford isn't the reason the Rams have a bottom 5 defense. The team is lacking Talent all over the field. If Lloyd stays, Danny A comes back as good as he was in 2010, and S.Jax keeps it up, this could be a good offense with a few tweeks.

I think this is pollyannish as Lloyd is decent, but the other WRs are just not good enough to be counted on consistently (either because of injury, lack of skill, or lack of motivation). The Rams need to give Bradford a top notch WR to throw to and a couple solid OL to either start or back up the starters. Their OL (hurt or not) played like crap.They have holes all over, but I would find my offensive player to pair with Bradford and then go from their. Let us not forget that Jackson has a lot of wear on his tires and is on borrowed time.