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    RamView, August 28, 2008, Preseason Game #4: Chiefs 21, Rams 17 , by Mike Franke

    Rams E-ZineRamView, August 28, 2008
    From The Couch
    (Report and opinions on the game.)
    Preseason Game #4: Chiefs 21, Rams 17

    This year’s Governor’s Cup game didn’t even prove as interesting as
    the weather delay that preceded it. The Rams lost 21-17 to a team that
    completed FIVE passes all night. Long story short, in the hands of the
    Ram backups, offensive and defensive line play went south, so the Cup
    went west.


    Position by position:
    * QB: Brock Berlin (13-21-107) and Bruce Gradkowski (11-18-105)
    probably battled the elements more than they did one another in the
    final push for QB3. A driving rainstorm isn’t a great forum for
    holding a QB debate, and the two turned in similar statistics, which
    would suggest Berlin will hold the job. Berlin led the Rams to a TD in
    the last 2:00 of the first half, topping it off with a fine 20-yard
    throw to Dane Looker over the middle at the goal line for the score.
    He nearly hit on a bomb to Keenan Burton early in the game and has a
    nice-looking long ball. Berlin was sacked twice, once because he held
    the ball too long, but otherwise, offensive line contributed to a lot
    of the trouble he had. Gradkowski couldn’t have felt good that his
    first drive was two passes and seven Lance Ball runs. He had the long
    completion of the night – 30 yards to Nick Cleaver, helping set up the
    Rams’ second TD. Gradkowski was also picked off in the 4th, though,
    and didn’t have any plays that showcased his mobility. Consensus was
    that he had to do a lot better than fight Berlin to a draw tonight,
    and he didn’t get there. Trent Green started; I’ll suppose the weather
    made a joke out of the idea he was going to get some work, when all he
    did was throw one bad screen pass before getting the night off after
    one series.

    -->>>>>>>>>>>
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    Video's: by oldhacker

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    Jackson Talks On Contract, Fans etc...Local StL TV
    Will SJ be booed by StL fans?
    SJ, kinda, sorta, apologies to StL fans.

    SJ "Could" Be In Camp, Local StL TV, Linney talks

    SJ Working Out...Pittman Steps Up On Local StL TV
    Pittman has big shoes to fill

    SJ Not Key, Pace Is ...On Local StL
    Hanney tells Savard that Pace is key to Rams "O".

    Coach Sees Progress

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    RamView, August 23, 2008, Preseason Game #3: Rams 24, Ravens 10, by Mike Franke

    Rams E-ZineRamView, August 23, 2008
    From Row HH
    (Report and opinions from the game.)
    Preseason Game #3: Rams 24, Ravens 10

    Rams Nation: our long national nightmare is over. The starting offense
    has scored a preseason TD! Slowly but surely, the Rams appear to be
    getting all the pieces in place now, and one of the most important
    ones, Marc Bulger, clicked into place tonight. For now, let’s drop the
    Rams Nation threat level to yellow.


    Position by position:
    * QB: Phew. Fans had one last chance to see if Marc Bulger was ready
    for the regular season, and he answered with an emphatic yes tonight,
    18-25-182, 2 TDs and a passer rating of 119.1 in one half of play.
    Bulger looked in sync with the rest of the team for the first time in
    three weeks, and for the first time in some time, he looked like Marc
    Bulger the Pro Bowler, getting the ball out quickly, throwing
    accurately and looking confident in the pocket. He was 5-for-5 on the
    Rams’ first touchdown drive, and he led a 91-yard TD drive that
    consumed just over three minutes at the end of the first half. It
    looked like Bulger was on the same page as everybody else tonight. He
    found Randy McMichael a couple of times. He had good rapport with
    rookie WRs Keenan Burton and Donnie Avery, hitting Burton for the
    first TD. Just about everything Bulger touched turned to gold. What
    brought the big turnaround? He got the most solid pass protection he’s
    gotten this preseason, and the return of Torry Holt to the lineup
    couldn’t have hurt. While Trent Green got the night off, Brock Berlin
    put a death grip on QB3 with a super 8-11, 99-yard third quarter.
    Berlin led the Rams to their third TD, highlighted by a near-perfect
    40-yard bomb to Burton down the Rams’ sideline and inside the
    Baltimore 10. If Bruce Gradkowski gained ground on Berlin last week,
    he must have lost it back tonight, and then some, with a 3-5, 17-yard
    4th quarter most notable for an interception and a blown handoff. He
    may need a Norm van Brocklin-like outing Thursday night in Kansas City
    to wrest QB3 out of Berlin’s grasp. But the big news tonight was
    Bulger, who for the first time looks like he’ll stand a chance in
    Philadelphia in two weeks.

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    Great night in St. Louis, by wb fan, oldhacker

    Rams E-Zineby wb fan

    I was there. It was the best show that I have seen since 2004.

    When Avery came out of the tunnel at the beginning of the game, he gestured to the crowd to bring it up a level and had a strut to his step. He showed energy and excitement the entire game, like a kid.

    The old guard played well, (Little, Holt, McMichael, Bulger, Barron)

    Barron in pass blocking is flawless. Little grabbed a QB in the backfield. Holt showed those hands. McMichael is huge and gifted. He did what we expected him to do when he got signed. He should be a good player. He can catch the ball in traffic and give Bulger an out against the pass rush.

    and finally:

    Bulger was on target, confident and in rhythm!

    How about that Linehan and the challenge call?

    "I loved it!" He walked out on the field and tossed the flag and just kind of stuck his chess out and stood over the flag and kind of made a statement:

    The body language was like:
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    RamView, 8/16/2008: Rams 7, Chargers 6, by Mike Franke

    Rams E-ZineRamView, August 16, 2008
    From Row HH
    (Report and opinions from the game.)
    Preseason Game #2: Rams 7, Chargers 6

    After getting knocked out last week in Tennessee, the Rams rebounded
    in some areas this week, particularly run defense and offensive line,
    taking positive steps toward regular-season respectability. Punch-
    drunk play at starting QB, though, continues to lend to concern that
    the 2008 season is still a fight that’s going to be called early.


    Position by position:
    * QB:.With Marc Bulger (7-14-56, 2 INT), it’s getting to the point
    where you wonder if he’s ever going to be right again. His passer
    ratings so far this preseason? 3.7 and 20.8. Bulger is a gun-shy
    quarterback, rushing his throws and his mechanics to beat a rush that
    isn’t there. His accuracy and decision-making are just as suspect as
    anything else. With Randy McMichael wide open on a deep seam route
    during the Rams’ opening possession, Bulger’s throw missed badly and
    turned into an interception for Antoine Cason. Later in the quarter,
    having already thrown a handful of sideline passes to Drew Bennett,
    Bulger is asked to go there again, and when he does, it’s with a throw
    that has absolutely nothing on it. Predictable route + soft throw =
    easy interception for Cletis Gordon. He missed 2-3 other throws, or at
    least made them very difficult catches, by throwing well behind the
    intended receiver. Bulger’s best play tonight wasn’t with his arm; it
    was a 14-yard scramble he made in the 2nd. Bulger was sacked late in
    the first half and left the game with a slight shoulder injury. And
    so, for their $60 million, the Rams have gotten a QB who gets booed
    off the field by his own fans and who can’t lead his team to a TD in a
    half of play against San Diego’s second-string offense. Who the
    offensive coordinator lost confidence in tonight to the point that he
    called 15 runs vs. 3 passes on one drive. Trent Green, meanwhile, came
    off the bench cold after Bulger’s injury, hit McMichael twice for 35
    yards, spiked twice and threw another away to avoid a sack and
    preserve a FG attempt. Green is the Rams’ best QB right now. He is in
    much better rhythm than Bulger. Bruce Gradkowski (6-9-49) played the
    3rd; Brock Berlin (3-3-9) the 4th. Gradkowski gained a little ground
    in the QB3 contest by driving the Rams to the game’s only TD, with a
    scramble and a 4th-down completion as key plays, but he also had the
    goofy play where he tried to throw a bomb but the ball slipped out of
    his hand and went straight up about 3 feet instead. With roster having
    a QB who may be shot, a near-40-year-old QB and two inexperienced-at-
    best QBs, who’s to say right now the Rams aren’t going to need help at
    this position next offseason?


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    Back From The Dome, by OldHacker

    Rams E-ZineHad a great time, my Son-in-law and I, meet my Brother and Sister-in -law at the Dome.

    We all are in sec.129.

    The OL, with Pace, Bell, Leckey, Cogs and Barron did a much better job, this Leckey appears to be smaller than the rest of the OL, he has the doughnut brothers physique, he did a good job.

    The OL I was most impressed with, was Barron, he had his head into the game, except for his one false start, that is.
    He showed emotion, some one had lite a fire under him, he was talking and pushing DL out of the way, once he finished his block and reached over with one hand, picked Cogs up off of the ground, and patted Cogs on the butt, congratulating Cogs on a good block.

    Now Bulger had time, yet he appeared really uncomfortable in the pocket.

    He appeared to be undecided. Yet on one INT, his eyes went on to the WR and were locked on so long, that the DB had a easy INT.

    On the second INT he just threw the ball right to a DB.

    Now Drew Bennett is another problem, he drops passes, way too many hit his hands and fall to earth.

    Green came in when Bulger got hurt and moved the team down the field.
    Hitting McMichael over the middle on two consecutive plays.
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    Overall the Rams played quite well, by HornIt

    Rams E-ZineBulger stunk, but other than that the team played well. Most importantly, IMO, both lines played well. That's what I wanted to see.

    The O-line played extremely well. Pace looked good except for one play that got Bulger hit and taken out of the game. They opened big holes. They pass protected. Heck, even the RB's were helping out in pass protection.

    I thought both Pittman and Leonard looked great. The most impressed I've been with Pittman for sure. Leonard was running well, blocking well, catching the ball well. This is what we want to see is it not?

    McMike looks at home in the offense.

    The thing about Bulger's performance that I hope people will recognize is that it really was the result of a few bad throws. He was simply off in the accuracy department and his second INT he simply didn't see the guy I don't think. Shouldn't have thrown it. But the good news here is that his mechanics looked fine. He wasn't throwing off his back foot. He looked comfortable enough in the pocket. He was stepping into throws, badly delivered though several of them were. In short, none of what I saw was the result of him looking shell shocked or panicky or anything like that. It was simply some bad throws and one bad decision.
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    Avery Back Ramfandan Camp Report

    Rams E-ZineHi all ! Some observations from Ramfandan who attended this afternoon's practice

    Was able to say Hi to No. 2 pick Donnie Avery prior to practice.. asked how he was feeling .. said he was doing good and would be playing Saturday in the preseason game in St.Louis... told him to get a touchdown .. smiling he said .yeah, plan on doing that
    On last play of one of the offensive 7 on 7 drills, he ran a great sideline and up pattern .. beating the defender with his speed and hauled in the high pass. About a 35 yarder so that was a nice highlight

    Saw a lot of formations with motion both with Dante hall and Burton .
    I sure like the way Burton plucks the ball out of the air... seems to have the soft hands and he sure has decent size.. I continue to be impressed with him.

    On defense Tye Hill made a very nice interception .. was playing bump and run coverage at snap .. after back pedaling about 6 yards planted as receiver stopped but then Hill 'read the QB ' going to receiver running down the seam and then out to sideline being chased by the safety. Hill turned and darted back about 7 more yards leaping and intercepted the pass which was well thrown.
    Could see on that one play why he was a no. 1 draft pick ... his athletic ability stands out from the other guys.
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    Camp Report--Aug 12, by RamFanDan

    Rams E-ZineWas able to say Hi to No. 2 pick Donnie Avery prior to practice.. asked how he was feeling .. said he was doing good and would be playing Saturday in the preseason game in St.Louis... told him to get a touchdown .. smiling he said .yeah, plan on doing that
    On last play of one of the offensive 7 on 7 drills, he ran a great sideline and up pattern .. beating the defender with his speed and hauled in the high pass. About a 35 yarder so that was a nice highlight

    Saw a lot of formations with motion both with Dante hall and Burton .
    I sure like the way Burton plucks the ball out of the air... seems to have the soft hands and he sure has decent size.. I continue to be impressed with him.

    On defense Tye Hill made a very nice interception ..
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