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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

QB crisis

In 2010 the Rams had one bright spot that was Sam Bradford but since then the ROY has struggled on the field and missed time with an assortment of injuries.   In 2013 Bradford was looking like his 2010 self and was breaking out but then injuries struck.  Bradford missed the 2nd half of the year with ACL tear and now he will miss the entire upcoming season with another one.   This leaves the rams in a bad situation.   Shaun Hill, this years backup QB, is a decent backup but is 31 and hasn't started a meaningful game in over 20 months.   The Rams have been attached to three QBs primarily, Kyle Orton, the former Broncos starter and Cowboys backup who reportedly asked to be released by Dallas so he could retire (which ended up happening),  Kirk Cousins, the Redskins primary backup behind an injury prone and struggling RG3 and most often Mark Sanchez, who is starring as a backup in Philly.   I seriously doubt Sanchez will reunite with his old OC, Brian Schottenheimer, who he had a falling out with.   I also doubt that Cousins is leaving Washington because of RG3's concerns.   Orton is a real possibility but i'd like to throw out a few other options.
Michael Vick:  Former Falcon and Eagle star who is now a washed up backup struggling in NY.
Vince Young: Longtime starter in Tennessee under present day rams coach Jeff Fisher.  Now "retired"
Tim Tebow: Although unlikely stranger things have happened, he wants in and could be a decent backup.
Brett Farve:  You never no (this listing is a joke)
Ryan Mallet:  Patriots third stringer often rumored in trades.   Could get cut . but has flashed ability.
Ryan Nassib:  Struggling Giants 2012 3rd rd. pick  probable to be cut.   Talented but raw.
Matt Moore: Was rumored to be the clear cut dolphins starter last year but an unknown named Tannehill is starting now.
Josh Freeman: Top 15 QB a year ago.   Now? who knows, he has been a Bucc, Giant and Viking since then.  Now a FA.
Josh Johnson: Has preformed well in Pre-Season but is behind Gabbert in San Fran.   Longtime Bengals backup, at best a 2nd string talent. Likely to be cut.

No matter what Zac Stacy and Benny Cunningham will asked to carry this sorry offense for the second straight season.  The Rams have talent at Receiver, Brian Quick, Jared Cook (TE), Stedman Bailey, Tavon Austin, Chris Givens, Kenny Britt, Austin Pettis and Lance Kendricks (TE/FB)  but yet all have struggled.  If anyone is to blame it is Bradford.  The team need to find a quality QB soon, perhaps Johnny Manziel 2.0, Jameis Winston