Rams Impressive In Game One

Justin Stine — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:44:49 +0000

Sorry for the delay in post folks, but I’m in Las Vegas for the week and I highly underestimated how difficult it would be to find time to get to a computer. So, I don’t think we could have hoped for much more from the Rams in preseason game one against the Colts. As far as preseason games go, that’s about as good as I have seen the Rams play in years. The team looked organized, prepared, and confident despite the late start due to the lockout. I don’t put much stock in preseason games and final scores, but as a team I have to say I was highly impressed.
As far as individual performances, I was very happy with the running game in general, and I thought Lance Kendricks pretty much looked like the man. I have a strong feeling that I will spend the next several years eating my words after being highly critical of the pick of Kendricks in the second round, because by all accounts he has been highly impressive since first stepping on the field. Defensively I liked what I saw, although it can be tough to judge since the big boys for the Colts didn’t play. The interceptions were nice, but let’s wait to crown this group until they face someone a little better than Curtis Painter.
On the injury front, Jacob Bell tweaked his knee but it’s a minor deal, and Rodger Saffold was limited today after tweaking his back. Mike Sims-Walker is dealing with a groin injury and is expected to miss Saturday’s game against the Titans. Also, Jerious Norwood got the day off today after tweaking his knee, which is another minor thing.
I will try to post when I can over the next few days, but I will for sure be back full-time on Thursday when I return to St. Louis with what will undoubtedly be a lighter wallet and a body that will be in much need of some sleep and some non-adult beverages to replenish fluids.

St. Louis Rams Select Keith Null

stlvinnie — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:29:51 +0000

With the 196th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The St. Louis Rams have selected Keith Null QB, out of West Texas A&M. At 6’3″ and 220 pounds Null is a solid drop back pocket passer. As a Junior Keith Null set school records with 4,134 passing yards and 41 touchdowns through the air in 2007. For a team with plenty of holes this is another player that at best will be a game day scratch or on the scout team in 2009. The Rams need players now, I am not a fan of this selection. With Curtis Painter and Mike Reilly still on the board among others this seems like another reach by the Rams. ESPN had Null listed as the 37th ranked QB in the draft.

Rashad Jennings is still available. I am still waiting…

From CDSDraft:

Keith has been a very fine QB for one of DII’s top programs for the past couple of years. He capped a fine collegiate career by being declared the MVP of the 2009 Cactus Bowl which pits the best DII players in the country against one another.

From FantasyFootballJungle:

Keith Null possesses the measurables of a drop-back passer. He shows improvement in working through receiver progressions and decision making. He does possess touch when throwing the eight and nine routes.

From SI:

Super-productive quarterback who lacks the arm strength to play at the next level. Sells ball fakes, looks off the safety, and knows where his receivers are on the on the field. Effectively leads the offense, shows great patience as well as poise in the pocket, and waits for receivers to come free. Throws with a fluid delivery and accurate in the short and intermediate field.

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Rams Impressive In Game One

St. Louis Rams Select Keith Null