After being released by the St. Louis Rams on Apr. 5th, 10-year veteran quarterback Marc Bulger is still available on market. And some New Orleans Saints fans suggest their team sign back the former 168th overall draft pick in 2000 to add a more reliable backup for starter Drew Brees.
Being picked by the Saints in the sixth round of 2000 NFL draft, Bulger did not wear the Saints jersey for long before being cut. He joined the Rams after being released by his second team, the Atlanta Falcons during the 2000 season. Comparing to another quarterback Tom Brady, who was drafted in the same year but thirty one picks later by the New England Patriots, Bulger has not had as brilliant career, but he still has had very impressive production during the ten seasons with the Rams. Actually, he used to be one of the top ten quarterbacks considering his completion percentage and yards per attempt from 2003 to 2006. He was also selected to Pro Bowl twice before his career went into descent because of injuries.
Bulger missed four games in 2007 season with a rib injury and a concussion. Meanwhile, All-Pro left tackle Orlando Pace missed all but one games with a serious injury and the whole Rams’ offensive line was jeopardized so badly that the team has not had a winning season since then. With Pace leaving Rams for the Chicago Bears in 2009, Bulger had even less production with the damaged offensive line.
On the other side, the Saints have an offense that ranked top last season, and Bulger could fit in much better than second-year quarterback Chase Daniel and rookie Sean Canfield. What’s more important, his experience of leading the Rams would make him a perfect backup that could take over the duty of calling signal immediately once the starter has to leave the field with injury or something else. Therefore, it will make a very good point if the Saints decide to reunite with Bulger.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Latest reports said Rams are not interested in acquiring McNabb
While earlier reports said that the St. Louis Rams had already offered a second-round draft pick along with safety Oshiomoghe Atogwe for acquiring the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, the latest reports said it was definitely untrue.
Per the new reports, Atogwe is coming off shoulder surgery and ended the season on injured reserve, and would have to sign a tender offer before the Rams could trade him. He had made 60 consecutive starts and was the team’s second-leading tackler before getting hurt in early December. Instead of being interested in McNabb, the reports said the Rams actually are planning to take Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford with the first pick of the draft.
Well, by so far, there has not been any confirmation of either report from the Rams general manager Billy Devaney. But it’s just reasonable for this kind of thing to happen as the Rams, who ended last season 1-15, indeed need a big-name quarterback to improve their offense line, while the Eagles are believed to get rid of at least one of their three quarterbacks remaining on roster. McNabb is the oldest and thus unsurprisingly surfaced in such trade rumors.
Per the new reports, Atogwe is coming off shoulder surgery and ended the season on injured reserve, and would have to sign a tender offer before the Rams could trade him. He had made 60 consecutive starts and was the team’s second-leading tackler before getting hurt in early December. Instead of being interested in McNabb, the reports said the Rams actually are planning to take Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford with the first pick of the draft.
Well, by so far, there has not been any confirmation of either report from the Rams general manager Billy Devaney. But it’s just reasonable for this kind of thing to happen as the Rams, who ended last season 1-15, indeed need a big-name quarterback to improve their offense line, while the Eagles are believed to get rid of at least one of their three quarterbacks remaining on roster. McNabb is the oldest and thus unsurprisingly surfaced in such trade rumors.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Rams said QB Vick is not on their top consideration
Although it has been rumored for quite a while that the St. Louis Rams are planning to acquire quarterback Michael Vick from the Philadelphia Eagles, the Rams themselves are considering to use first overall pick to draft some standout quarterback from the draft.
According to Rams Coach Steve Spagnuolo, the Rams have not had any conversations with the Eagles about acquiring Vick as they are giving more and more consideration to drafting Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford, assuming his injured right shoulder checks out favorably and he throws well at his pro day. They can also chose to take Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh with the first overall pick. So there is only very small chance that Vick would put on Rams jersey for 2010 season.
Having a different opinion from the coach, Rams running back Steven Jackson considers it is better for the Rams to trade the first overall pick to get more second-rounder or third-round picks as that would bring more choices to the organization that is in need of big improvements.
According to Rams Coach Steve Spagnuolo, the Rams have not had any conversations with the Eagles about acquiring Vick as they are giving more and more consideration to drafting Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford, assuming his injured right shoulder checks out favorably and he throws well at his pro day. They can also chose to take Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh with the first overall pick. So there is only very small chance that Vick would put on Rams jersey for 2010 season.
Having a different opinion from the coach, Rams running back Steven Jackson considers it is better for the Rams to trade the first overall pick to get more second-rounder or third-round picks as that would bring more choices to the organization that is in need of big improvements.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Vince Young is questionable for Sunday game with aggravated knee injury
No matter how much the Tennessee Titans fans want quarterback Vince Young to wear back his Titans jersey and lead the team to start a new winning streak, they have to wait until Young’s injured knee feels all right to work.
Young watched the Friday’s practice and Kerry Collins was again seen in the first-team. But according to Titans Coach Jeff Fisher, missing practice has nothing to do with Young’s playing status for this Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams. Young just needed rest after tweaking the knee on Thursday and aggravated the knee injury he originally suffered during last Sunday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Fans can remain optimistic about Sunday’s game against the Rams, as running back Chris Johnson practiced fully Friday and receiver Kenny Britt also took full part in the practice after being listed on Thursday’s injury report with a back injury. Fullback Ahmard Hall, tight end Jared Cook, receiver Nate Washington, linebackers David Thornton and Collin Allred all returned to practice on the same day.
Young watched the Friday’s practice and Kerry Collins was again seen in the first-team. But according to Titans Coach Jeff Fisher, missing practice has nothing to do with Young’s playing status for this Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams. Young just needed rest after tweaking the knee on Thursday and aggravated the knee injury he originally suffered during last Sunday’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Fans can remain optimistic about Sunday’s game against the Rams, as running back Chris Johnson practiced fully Friday and receiver Kenny Britt also took full part in the practice after being listed on Thursday’s injury report with a back injury. Fullback Ahmard Hall, tight end Jared Cook, receiver Nate Washington, linebackers David Thornton and Collin Allred all returned to practice on the same day.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Falcons won over Rams by 20-13 on Friday night
On Friday night, the Atlanta Falcons starters all gave expected performance, while the St. Louis Rams seemed disappointing with two offensive line starters absent.
The Falcons already gained 14 point before the first quarter ended. Great beginning and that was almost decided after Michael Turner accounted for all but 12 yards on the opening 77-yard drive. Starting quarterback Matt Ryan also gave a perfect performance with 7 for 8 for 81 yards with a touchdown pass in two series before the game ended.
As for the Rams, starting quarterback Steven Jackson had three carries for 10 yards in one series. Two offensive line starters and quarterback Marc Bulger was all absent. And the second pick of the draft Jason Smith took the job as starting offensive tackle after Alex Barron was injured on knee.
The Falcons already gained 14 point before the first quarter ended. Great beginning and that was almost decided after Michael Turner accounted for all but 12 yards on the opening 77-yard drive. Starting quarterback Matt Ryan also gave a perfect performance with 7 for 8 for 81 yards with a touchdown pass in two series before the game ended.
As for the Rams, starting quarterback Steven Jackson had three carries for 10 yards in one series. Two offensive line starters and quarterback Marc Bulger was all absent. And the second pick of the draft Jason Smith took the job as starting offensive tackle after Alex Barron was injured on knee.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
$134,000 settlement reached between Rams and trainer with epilepsy
U.S. District Court in St. Louis filed a consent decree filed Wednesday, saying that the St. Louis Rams will pay Ronald DuBuque $100,000 in damages and award him a $34,000, two-year contract to work as a rehabilitation specialist.
DuBuque is an 11-year assistant trainer for the Rams. In 2006, the team claimed he was a medical liability because he was diagnosed with trauma-induced epilepsy in 1984. Then DuBuque complained that the Rams did not renew his contract that year and the complaint caused the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to file the lawsuit claiming the Rams discriminated against the trainer because of his seizure disorder.
It was really satirization for what Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff’s statement, which said that the Rams had not and would never judge an employee on anything other than their ability to perform their job.
DuBuque is an 11-year assistant trainer for the Rams. In 2006, the team claimed he was a medical liability because he was diagnosed with trauma-induced epilepsy in 1984. Then DuBuque complained that the Rams did not renew his contract that year and the complaint caused the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to file the lawsuit claiming the Rams discriminated against the trainer because of his seizure disorder.
It was really satirization for what Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff’s statement, which said that the Rams had not and would never judge an employee on anything other than their ability to perform their job.
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