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Rams make it official, release Marc Bulger


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Bulger may be the recent NFL starting QB about whom we really can't say: "Well, he can't be worse than Trent Edwards"

 

 

Depends, he was tired of St. Louis. Maybe a change of pace would do him good. Who knows what Gailey can do with him?

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Nice birthday present -- yes, Bulger turned 33 today -- which leaves A.J. Feeley as a potential mentor for Sam Bradford.

 

As for Bulger, don't think he's going to get anywhere near the $8.5 million he would have been due this season...

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We could bring him in without giving up a draft pick. I say we get him!!! :lol:

 

Well does he have anything left? :lol:

 

"Come on Lori....you really think someone here is gonna say 'Hey lets get Bulger'? Nah....not gonna happen.... "

 

Too late, we already have 2 people that would want to bring him in... :thumbsup:

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Nice birthday present -- yes, Bulger turned 33 today -- which leaves A.J. Feeley as a potential mentor for Sam Bradford.

 

As for Bulger, don't think he's going to get anywhere near the $8.5 million he would have been due this season...

 

 

I've always wondered about this "vet mentor thing"...if it means anything, why do teams hire QB coaches? Seems redundant... :thumbsup:

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"Come on Lori....you really think someone here is gonna say 'Hey lets get Bulger'? Nah....not gonna happen.... "

 

Too late, we already have 2 people that would want to bring him in... :thumbsup:

 

 

I am not against bringing him in to see what he has left. If you give him a contract that is incentive based which he would expect then you can see what he has left. He at least had some good seasons with the Rams. He went down hill when the talent and coaching went down hill.

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Bulger may be the recent NFL starting QB about whom we really can't say: "Well, he can't be worse than Trent Edwards"

 

Um, I will say it...Bulger is better than Trent, even right now. Trent has never ever been good, not once, not even in college. His career high in TD's is 11...come on now.

 

Bulger is no savior, but he is better than Edwards...

 

That being said, I think we need to focus on developing Brohm still who is the only QB on this roster with any significant upside at this point. Bulger isnt going to get us over the hump, although I think we win more games with him than Trent or Ftiz. So, lets focus on developing Brohm, getting him some experience so we know if we need to go out and draft a QB round 1 next year or acquire one via trade or FA to be our starter.

 

There is no QB currently available now that McNabb has been traded that makes us a contender next year, so this is the year we need to find out what we have in Brohm, Fitz and Trent with the new staff and offense. Hopefully, one of them can step up and be a good starter for us, if not, we get our QB next year.

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I've always wondered about this "vet mentor thing"...if it means anything, why do teams hire QB coaches? Seems redundant... :thumbsup:

I thought this was a horrible idea until I looked up Bulger's career stats. He is really good when he has a surounding cast. I think he is worth a look. He could be a valuable veteran down the line when we bring a young kid in. He is much better than Cambell.

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I've always wondered about this "vet mentor thing"...if it means anything, why do teams hire QB coaches? Seems redundant... :thumbsup:

It's not so much a teaching role as the willingness to step aside without creating a scene when the young superstar-in-waiting is deemed ready ... a personality trait most of the great QBs don't have, IMO, because of their natural competitiveness. Favre wasn't about to help Rodgers take his job, and Kelly was the same way.

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I've always wondered about this "vet mentor thing"...if it means anything, why do teams hire these QB coaches? :thumbsup:

 

I get what you're saying but there is still the line of a coach/player. When a QB is mentoring another QB in most* occasions it is more of a commradre(sp) type approach, and while it may work in some instances, I don't think it's all that important.

 

 

*Bledsoe came to mind for the argument against.

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I thought this was a horrible idea until I looked up Bulger's career stats. He is really good when he has a surounding cast. I think he is worth a look. He could be a valuable veteran down the line when we bring a young kid in. He is much better than Cambell.

 

 

Not my point...

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It's not so much a teaching role as the willingness to step aside without creating a scene when the young superstar-in-waiting is deemed ready ... a personality trait most of the great QBs don't have, IMO, because of their natural competitiveness. Favre wasn't about to help Rodgers take his job, and Kelly was the same way.

 

Jon Kitna, then?

 

The QB coach steps in. Having to pay for a player, take up a valuable roster spot, as a mentor is - poor business management, as your historical references mention.

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We should sign Bulger, and draft a QB to sit behind him for a year or two. That way Bulger can take a pounding while we upgrade our offensive line, and it will give whoever we draft time to develop.

 

What would be the point?

 

Might as well just hire a practice dummy.

 

Would be cheaper... although I do see your point.

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