Archives for September 2008

‘”I felt real good out there [Sunday],” said Peters, who estimated he took more than 90 percent of the offensive snaps. “I felt like there were three, maybe four [plays] that I could take back. Overall, I did OK, but you’re never going to have a perfect game.”‘

‘They’re allowing 27.2 yards on kickoff returns, which ranks 27th in the NFL. They are rated 26th in punt coverage, yielding a 12.6-yard average.’

‘Well, my dad played in the NFL, too. And after he got done, he didn’t know what he was going to do. So he started playing a little golf, and growing up I was always at the driving range with him. It was a passion of his, so I guess I picked up both of his passions; football and golf.’

One big reason for deferring is your offense gets a half to watch the defensive tactics used against it. It can adjust and form a plan of attack to start the second half.’

‘"Last year we did a good job on first and second down, but third down, we couldn’t get off of the football field," said strong safety Donte Whitner. "Going into this season, it was a big emphasis on it, and it paid off."’

Jackson blasts QB benching (St. Louis Post Dispatch)

Linemen feel pain of a QB change (St. Louis Post Dispatch)

Wrong Rams people are making changes (St. Louis Post Dispatch)

Avery finally up to speed (St. Louis Post Dispatch)

Rams running back Jackson is willing to step up (Belleville News Democrat)

Rams tell Brown to hit the road (Belleville News Democrat)

Rams’ Jackson expects to be full speed Sunday (AP)

Avery Ready to Make an Impact (StLouisRams.com)

Jackson Not Concerned with Groin Injury (StLouisRams.com)

Rams Head Coach Scott Linehan (StLouisRams.com)

RB Steven Jackson (StLouisRams.com)

‘Bills 27, Rams 20.’

‘Bills go to 4-0 with a 27-16 win.’

"They’re ready to give Trent the key to the city," quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt says. "But I think he’d put it away somewhere and not use it. That’s how Trent is. He’s so focused on what he has to do."

‘In addition, with Parrish out, it likely means more snaps for rookie wide receiver James Hardy as the No. 3 receiver. I would anticipate that he (Hardy) will (step up),” Jauron said. “It’s just the way it goes, that’s how our games is.”‘

‘”When we drafted Kyle, you watched him play in college and he just made plays all of the time,” coach Dick Jauron pointed out. ” No matter who (LSU) played, it looked like the same player … no matter who played on him. Then when he came to us, we said the same thing, ‘This looks like the same player we watched in college. It doesn’t look like he’s overmatched in the NFL, and he was never overmatched in the college game.’ That’s still how he plays.”‘

‘Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly’s accomplishments will soon be immortalized in the home stadium of one of his biggest NFL rivals.’

‘"We love him," said safety George Wilson. "Ask every single guy how he feels about coach Jauron and I guarantee you, I’m willing to bet my salary that you won’t hear a single negative word uttered about the man."’

‘Bills 34, Rams 24.’

‘"It’s really exciting," wide receiver Josh Reed said. "We’ve had those seasons where we’ve lost those close ones and we were 1-2 at a time like this. I think everybody appreciates it more."’