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Rams at Chargers: Shane’s Select Seven
The St. Louis Rams (4-6) will face the San Diego Chargers (6-4) in southern California Sunday. Currently, St. Louis sits in the NFC West’s basement while San Diego is third in the AFC’s corresponding division.
Of late, the Rams and Chargers have seemingly been heading in opposite directions.
While St. Louis has began to sizzle just a bit—winning two of its last three games and three of its last five, overall—the Chargers have cooled considerably—dropping three of their last four contests after kicking off the campaign with a 5-1 start.
1. Hill’s Second Helping
“That’s the Shaun Hill that we expected to see,” Fisher said of Hill’s performance against the Denver Broncos. “I think you saw what he’s capable of doing last week: accurate throws, converting third downs and doing those important things.”
In Hill’s successful return to the lineup, he was able to beat pass pressure by finding and hitting open men with accurate footballs. Austin Davis, who started for St. Louis in weeks two through 10, was having an increasingly difficult time handling pass rush heat in his last few outings.
“He’s making decisions,” Fisher said of Hill. “He’s protecting the football. He threw the ball when he needed to. He took a sack when he needed to and didn’t take a hit. He’s seeing things well.”
Rams Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer echoed Fisher’s comments regarding the swift throwing hand of Hill.
“He sees the game so well just from having played so much and being around it for so long,” Schottenheimer asserted Thursday. “The thing we all saw (is) he doesn’t hold it very long. The ball’s going to come out. Those guys know to get there head around and look for the ball.”
Perhaps the most vital element to Hill’s success against the Broncos was his ability to avoid any turnovers. In contrast to Hill, Davis tossed five interceptions in his last three starts.
According to Chargers two-time Pro Bowl safety Eric Weddle, he and his defense are not expecting Hill to suddenly become mistake or turnover prone in his second game back.
“Shaun Hill’s just a true drop-back,” Weddle said in a conference call Wednesday. “He gets the ball out quick. He’s a veteran quarterback. He does not make mistakes. You’ve got to try and make it tough on him and hopefully make some plays against him.”
For his part, Schottenheimer expects Hill to play well in his second game back as the offense’s signal caller.
“I know he’s enjoying himself and (is) well-prepared,” Schottenheimer said. “I expect him to play well this week.”
2. Rivers Rolling
Five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers is adding yet another strong season to his robust resume. Thus far this fall, Rivers is sixth in the NFL in both touchdown tosses (21) and passer rating (101.2).
If Rivers’ year were to end now, his aforementioned rating would represent the fifth-best of his 11 year career. Even better, his 66.8 completion percentage and touchdown percentage (6.4) would each stand as his second best marks ever.
Rivers, 32, obviously remains at the top of his game. This week, San Diego Head Coach Mike McCoy attempted to explain why.
“I think number one, his accuracies are great,” McCoy stated. “He’s a football junkie. He obviously loves the game and he understands that it’s an honor to be a member of the NFL family and to go out there every Sunday. So, that’s the way he approaches every day of the year. If there’s anyway he can improve or work on something, he’s always doing that. The way he studies and his preparation is unbelievable. What he does on game day with the football team. To be the leader of our organization, we’re very fortunate to have him.”
From the Rams' point of view, Fisher knows what his defense must be ready for when facing San Diego’s standout QB.
"He’s high tempo,” Fisher said. “He’s going to change things. He does a really good job of attacking the defense."
3. Mason Making Money
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Rams at Chargers: Shane’s Select Seven
The St. Louis Rams (4-6) will face the San Diego Chargers (6-4) in southern California Sunday. Currently, St. Louis sits in the NFC West’s basement while San Diego is third in the AFC’s corresponding division.
Of late, the Rams and Chargers have seemingly been heading in opposite directions.
While St. Louis has began to sizzle just a bit—winning two of its last three games and three of its last five, overall—the Chargers have cooled considerably—dropping three of their last four contests after kicking off the campaign with a 5-1 start.
1. Hill’s Second Helping
In St. Louis quarterback Shaun Hill’s first start since the season opener, he did everything that St. Louis Head Coach Jeff Fisher expected—and perhaps more—while posting a 102.7 rating on the strength of 20 of 29 passing and a touchdown throw.“That’s the Shaun Hill that we expected to see,” Fisher said of Hill’s performance against the Denver Broncos. “I think you saw what he’s capable of doing last week: accurate throws, converting third downs and doing those important things.”
In Hill’s successful return to the lineup, he was able to beat pass pressure by finding and hitting open men with accurate footballs. Austin Davis, who started for St. Louis in weeks two through 10, was having an increasingly difficult time handling pass rush heat in his last few outings.
“He’s making decisions,” Fisher said of Hill. “He’s protecting the football. He threw the ball when he needed to. He took a sack when he needed to and didn’t take a hit. He’s seeing things well.”
Rams Offensive Coordinator Brian Schottenheimer echoed Fisher’s comments regarding the swift throwing hand of Hill.
“He sees the game so well just from having played so much and being around it for so long,” Schottenheimer asserted Thursday. “The thing we all saw (is) he doesn’t hold it very long. The ball’s going to come out. Those guys know to get there head around and look for the ball.”
Perhaps the most vital element to Hill’s success against the Broncos was his ability to avoid any turnovers. In contrast to Hill, Davis tossed five interceptions in his last three starts.
According to Chargers two-time Pro Bowl safety Eric Weddle, he and his defense are not expecting Hill to suddenly become mistake or turnover prone in his second game back.
“Shaun Hill’s just a true drop-back,” Weddle said in a conference call Wednesday. “He gets the ball out quick. He’s a veteran quarterback. He does not make mistakes. You’ve got to try and make it tough on him and hopefully make some plays against him.”
For his part, Schottenheimer expects Hill to play well in his second game back as the offense’s signal caller.
“I know he’s enjoying himself and (is) well-prepared,” Schottenheimer said. “I expect him to play well this week.”
2. Rivers Rolling
Five-time Pro Bowl quarterback Philip Rivers is adding yet another strong season to his robust resume. Thus far this fall, Rivers is sixth in the NFL in both touchdown tosses (21) and passer rating (101.2).
If Rivers’ year were to end now, his aforementioned rating would represent the fifth-best of his 11 year career. Even better, his 66.8 completion percentage and touchdown percentage (6.4) would each stand as his second best marks ever.
Rivers, 32, obviously remains at the top of his game. This week, San Diego Head Coach Mike McCoy attempted to explain why.
From the Rams' point of view, Fisher knows what his defense must be ready for when facing San Diego’s standout QB.
"He’s high tempo,” Fisher said. “He’s going to change things. He does a really good job of attacking the defense."
3. Mason Making Money
(For Mason Making Money and four other separate sections including Guarding Gates and more, please click the link below for the full read, ROD. Thanks for the great support):
http://www.insidestl.com/insideSTLc...490/Rams-at-Chargers-Shanes-Select-Seven.aspx
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