Ken Flajole our new secondary coach

BIGEASY504 · 02-02-2012, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by SapperSaint

The little man in my head tells me to worry about bringing in more Rams coaches; because after all, they really weren't that good.

But the kid in me, feels like I'M STANDING ON A MOUNTAIN TOP IN HOLAND! (That means happy; in case you haven't seen a York Peppermint Patty commercial)

Rams were ranked 7th in passing defense we were ranked 30th - NUFF SAID

SapperSaint · 02-02-2012, 04:14 PM

For the reasons FinSaint and Danno stated; justifies why the "kid" in me happy!

saintfan · 02-02-2012, 04:21 PM

Sounds like a new menu item at Taco Bell.

Yes, I'd like the steak flajole please. Better make that two...no, three.

FinSaint · 02-02-2012, 04:29 PM

To elaborate some more on the Rams secondary troubles this past season:

Ronald Bartell, who probably is their #1 CB fractured his neck in week 1 and consequently missed the rest of the season.

Bradley Fletcher, their #1 CB after Bartell went out suffered himself a torn ACL in week 4 and missed the rest of the season because of it.

Graig Dahl, their top FS suffered a concussion and missed 3 games because of it.

There were number of other DBs, who got injured during the season some of whom missed only a game or two, but many more who were put on IR.

This article gives a pretty good picture of the season their secondary had injury-wise and mind you - it was from November:

Rams add tackle, place another corner on IR

The St. Louis Rams reached double figures in cornerbacks placed on the injured reserve list when Marquis Johnson received that designation on Tuesday.

Johnson suffered what originally was described as an abdominal contusion in Sunday's 24-7 loss to Seattle and was hospitalized Monday night for observation and additional examination. It turns out Johnson has a lacerated spleen.

According to league sources, Johnson will not need surgery, just rest and recovery time. He becomes the 10th cornerback placed on IR by the Rams this season.

The Rams filled Johnson's spot on the active roster by signing offensive tackle Thomas Welch off Buffalo's practice squad. Welch, 6-6, 300, played his college ball at Vanderbilt. He spent part of 2010 with Minnesota and appeared in three games earlier this season for New England including a Week 4 start against Oakland.

Welch was at Rams Park last week for a tryout. So was cornerback Kendric Burney, who has been added to the Rams' practice squad this week, filling the void created when offensive tackle Kevin Hughes was promoted to the active roster Saturday. Burney is an undrafted rookie from North Carolina who spent training camp with the Carolina Panthers this summer.

And we thought the Saints have had bad luck with secondary injuries...

SmashMouth · 02-02-2012, 04:42 PM

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subguy · 02-02-2012, 04:53 PM

I like the moves...just because someone wasn't a successful HC doesn't mean they won't be good at a specific job...Haslett is a better DC than HC as an example.

Mardigras9 · 02-03-2012, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by subguy

I like the moves...just because someone wasn't a successful HC doesn't mean they won't be good at a specific job...Haslett is a better DC than HC as an example.

Wade Phillips also, we needed a change no matter how this year turns out.

Byubengal · 02-02-2012, 06:07 PM

If he can teach these guys to tackle the opposing players instead of just hitting them, the DB's should be 100% better...

biloxi-indian · 02-02-2012, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Byubengal

If he can teach these guys to tackle the opposing players instead of just hitting them, the DB's should be 100% better...

Or, play 10 to 15 yds off a receiver when it's 3rd and 5 at the 40!

UK_WhoDat · 02-03-2012, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Byubengal

If he can teach these guys to tackle the opposing players instead of just hitting them, the DB's should be 100% better...

You can say that again

02-02-2012, 06:46 PM	#1
BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487	Originally Posted by SapperSaint The little man in my head tells me to worry about bringing in more Rams coaches; because after all, they really weren't that good. But the kid in me, feels like I'M STANDING ON A MOUNTAIN TOP IN HOLAND! (That means happy; in case you haven't seen a York Peppermint Patty commercial) Rams were ranked 7th in passing defense we were ranked 30th - NUFF SAID W. Kovacs likes this.
BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487

02-02-2012, 04:21 PM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Sounds like a new menu item at Taco Bell. Yes, I'd like the steak flajole please. Better make that two...no, three. AlaskaSaints likes this.

02-02-2012, 04:29 PM	#4
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	To elaborate some more on the Rams secondary troubles this past season: Ronald Bartell, who probably is their #1 CB fractured his neck in week 1 and consequently missed the rest of the season. Bradley Fletcher, their #1 CB after Bartell went out suffered himself a torn ACL in week 4 and missed the rest of the season because of it. Graig Dahl, their top FS suffered a concussion and missed 3 games because of it. There were number of other DBs, who got injured during the season some of whom missed only a game or two, but many more who were put on IR. This article gives a pretty good picture of the season their secondary had injury-wise and mind you - it was from November: Rams add tackle, place another corner on IR The St. Louis Rams reached double figures in cornerbacks placed on the injured reserve list when Marquis Johnson received that designation on Tuesday. Johnson suffered what originally was described as an abdominal contusion in Sunday's 24-7 loss to Seattle and was hospitalized Monday night for observation and additional examination. It turns out Johnson has a lacerated spleen. According to league sources, Johnson will not need surgery, just rest and recovery time. He becomes the 10th cornerback placed on IR by the Rams this season. The Rams filled Johnson's spot on the active roster by signing offensive tackle Thomas Welch off Buffalo's practice squad. Welch, 6-6, 300, played his college ball at Vanderbilt. He spent part of 2010 with Minnesota and appeared in three games earlier this season for New England including a Week 4 start against Oakland. Welch was at Rams Park last week for a tryout. So was cornerback Kendric Burney, who has been added to the Rams' practice squad this week, filling the void created when offensive tackle Kevin Hughes was promoted to the active roster Saturday. Burney is an undrafted rookie from North Carolina who spent training camp with the Carolina Panthers this summer. And we thought the Saints have had bad luck with secondary injuries... W. Kovacs likes this.
	"I'm not bashing people, I'm bashing their opinions because in my opinion their opinion is wrong" - Danno

02-02-2012, 04:53 PM	#6
subguy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: FL Posts: 2,103	I like the moves...just because someone wasn't a successful HC doesn't mean they won't be good at a specific job...Haslett is a better DC than HC as an example. Crusader likes this.

02-03-2012, 08:21 AM	#7
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Originally Posted by subguy I like the moves...just because someone wasn't a successful HC doesn't mean they won't be good at a specific job...Haslett is a better DC than HC as an example. Wade Phillips also, we needed a change no matter how this year turns out.

02-02-2012, 04:14 PM	#2
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	For the reasons FinSaint and Danno stated; justifies why the "kid" in me happy!

02-02-2012, 06:07 PM	#8
Byubengal Registered Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Summerville, South Carolina Posts: 44	If he can teach these guys to tackle the opposing players instead of just hitting them, the DB's should be 100% better... SapperSaint likes this.

02-02-2012, 07:23 PM	#9
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Originally Posted by Byubengal If he can teach these guys to tackle the opposing players instead of just hitting them, the DB's should be 100% better... Or, play 10 to 15 yds off a receiver when it's 3rd and 5 at the 40!

02-03-2012, 03:36 PM	#10
UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 4,001	Originally Posted by Byubengal If he can teach these guys to tackle the opposing players instead of just hitting them, the DB's should be 100% better... You can say that again

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