Monday, September 3, 2007

Preseason #4, Cuts etc

Well no real surprises with the last game against the Chiefs. All the starters were held out, and the last roster spots were claimed. In retrospect it had been rumored that the Rams may be showcasing Ryan Fitzpatrick to facilitate a trade. So the Rams made a trade with the Bengals and sent Fitzpatrick to Cincinnati.

Not sure how we should feel about this. He didn't play last year, and he is coming into a restricted year next year, which one would think the Rams wouldn't place a high tender on. That being said looks like a win win. Don't think he would eventually supplant Bulger, and it certainly would cost to much to have him on the team until it's time to replace Marc Bulger.

Much has been written about the release of former 3rd rounder Jon Alston. He was a project as a linebacker. Linehan had thought about moving him to safety in OTA's. If you still have the Chiefs game review the footage. Alston is a huge liability as a LB. The long 55 yard run he took a terrible angle. Yeah it stinks to cut a 3rd rounder after one year but if he will hurt the team more than help, why keep him?

I like the signing of Antonio Pittman who was released from New Orleans. I watched him play and he certainly outperformed Rich Alexis.

I still feel as many do in cyberspace that the Rams may yet make some more moves. Bring on the regular season!

Ram On!

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