Hill to start at QB

[Alan]

This is why I never listen to any audio of Fisher or read anything he says. It's such a rarity with him that anything meaningful/truthful is said and the disinformation is so high, why bother? So I don't.

 

[Boffo97]

No, not at all. But, come on. Davis was shellshocked. I am not saying I ever wanted him to fail, but his reality pistol whipped him the past couple of weeks.

Generalizations work the other way, too.

Then I thank you for the clarification. Peace.

This is why I never listen to any audio of Fisher or read anything he says. It's such a rarity with him that anything meaningful/truthful is said and the disinformation is so high, why bother? So I don't.

Perhaps Fisher is auditioning for a future career in politics.

 

[blue4]

Hopefully Hill does well enough to make going into 2015 with him and Bradford a decent choice. Bad bad year for drafting qb

 

[Athos]

I have no idea why people assume he is only a one year backup with no future here.

Because Hill hasn't played a full game since 2012 and you have no idea what is left in that 34 year old body that wasn't/isn't as great as people are trumping him up to be.

The sad fact is, we have no true starting caliber QB right now. The best we have is trying to go with whichever QB simply doesn't make TO mistakes, or rather, the lesser amount.

Hill needed to start this game, yes, but it's still amusing people think Hill is anything more than what he is. A backup who has one full start in about the last 3 years. That pretty much makes Hill an unknown in what he'll do. Only thing difference between AD is, he may have the vision to see the field more completely.

We'll know after Sunday, but I'm not counting my chickens and no one else probably should either. At this point, the season is lost, and Fisher is probably like "fuck it, I'll do w/e."

 

[ZigZagRam]

Welp Shaun...hope you're prepared to get hit.

 

[cgsuddeath]

About time.Wish he had done it before the Cardinals Game.

 

[-X-]

Welp Shaun...hope you're prepared to get hit.

 

[JCK363]

I admit I'm a complete Homer, but I have a hard time thinking that Fisher has a "F*** it - whatever" attitude about this. None of us know what went into this decision, but I'm sure he knows what he said a few weeks ago when he named Davis as the starter. I would speculate that he wasn't happy to have to go back on what he said. Davis has appeared to be honest in his own self-assessments in post game comments. For all we know, Davis might have been honest enough with Fisher to tell him he was feeling overwhelmed. If so, we may never hear that due to Fisher protecting Davis. Maybe some frustrated/exhausted players, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, expressed some feelings of frustration after their recent performances have been minimized by quarterback mistakes.

My point is, we don't know anything that happened except Fisher decided to make a change for some reason. I tend to think that whatever that reason is, his goal is to better the team.

 

[StevenG-BR]

Maybe we can play Davis for the first half of games & then have Hill close the game out before Davis' weekly 4th qtr meltdown.

 

[-X-]

I admit I'm a complete Homer, but I have a hard time thinking that Fisher has a "F*** it - whatever" attitude about this. None of us know what went into this decision, but I'm sure he knows what he said a few weeks ago when he named Davis as the starter. I would speculate that he wasn't happy to have to go back on what he said. Davis has appeared to be honest in his own self-assessments in post game comments. For all we know, Davis might have been honest enough with Fisher to tell him he was feeling overwhelmed. If so, we may never hear that due to Fisher protecting Davis. Maybe some frustrated/exhausted players, particularly on the defensive side of the ball, expressed some feelings of frustration after their recent performances have been minimized by quarterback mistakes.

My point is, we don't know anything that happened except Fisher decided to make a change for some reason. I tend to think that whatever that reason is, his goal is to better the team.

Pretty much. I mean, what's he gonna say when he names Davis the starter?
"Yeah, he's a day-to-day QB for us. I'll yank him if he doesn't play well in a few games."
He had to give Davis that sort of confidence once he decided to start him.

 

[VegasRam]

I get the differing opinions of Davis vs Hill. personally, I like giving Hill a shot, because I feel he's a better game manager, and (IMO), Davis gave a couple of games away.
(Side note - doctor analogy - "first of all, do no harm").
That aside, I strongly disagree with the "Fisher flip-flopped, can't be trusted, didn't keep his word" crowd. It's simply untrue. It's all inference based on some fans "interpretation" of his words.
Davis was NOT on a short leash - he started 7 games. Fish's statement on Monday in no way said "I'm sticking with Davis, period". Read the words people.

The season was toast when SB went down, Fisher decided to see what he has in Davis, and now has a better idea. don't think Davis is a lost cause, but at best is a work in progress.

 

[Rambition]

And ... QB controversy ensues (if Hill isn't any better).

i would say "continues" rather than "ensues," since one was already coming down the pike.

 

[Rambition]

you can look at it as "flip-flopping," but i look it at as putting things back the way you said they were going to be in the first place before you originally flip-flopped.

 

[LesBaker]

lol. "the people who want AD." People only wanna win, and neither inspires much confidence. Right now Hill has shown exactly nothing except a 47 QB rating and half a start. Hopefully he can provide a spark, stay healthy, and improve upon his less than stellar beginning so the Rams can end up with a respectable record at the end of the season. If we lose more than 2 games, it won't be all that respectable. This season was lost once Bradford went down (and then Quick), and no amount of clamoring for either of these perennial backups will change that. Personally, I'd rather see Keenum.

I feel sorry for this defense. They've got their work cut out for them.

But he has done enough in the league that we know he can be pretty OK. For his sake I hope the OL play improves or he is going to be on the injury report again.

 

[Pancake]

Pretty much. I mean, what's he gonna say when he names Davis the starter?
"Yeah, he's a day-to-day QB for us. I'll yank him if he doesn't play well in a few games."
He had to give Davis that sort of confidence once he decided to start him.

There is a credibility issue with that X. What do guys on the roster believe now when he calls them into his office for a hurrah speech and to build them up with big promises of support? Because now they can be sure that when he says something like that it actually means nothing as far as a confidence booster.

 

[Rambition]

However this turns out for Hill and the Rams......I believe it is a good move to help Davis also. I believe that it is good for any young quarterback when struggling to step back and watch the offense work from the sideline. See the things he was missing in real time. And hopefully Hill sparks this team......

Go Rams.........

good point, sir.

 

[mr.stlouis]

I agree with this decision, just shocked it actually happened. Fisher went back on his word for the good of the team.

 

[-X-]

There is a credibility issue with that X. What do guys on the roster believe now when he calls them into his office for a hurrah speech and to build them up with big promises of support? Because now they can be sure that when he says something like that it actually means nothing as far as a confidence booster.

I think he already set a precedent with that, Cake. He's always been quick to punish players (bench or release) if they don't meet his expectations. These men (professionals) should know that the nature of the business is to perform or step aside. I don't think Fisher's done anything to instill a false sense of security with anyone with his previous actions.

 

[RhodyRams]

I wonder if this decision is all on Fishers shoulders, or did word come down from the FO that they think Hill gives the Rams a better chance to win.

 

[Rams and Gators]

I wonder if this decision is all on Fishers shoulders, or did word come down from the FO that they think Hill gives the Rams a better chance to win.

I instructed him to so I don't have to pay out on the "Games started by Austin Davis rest of this season." book .