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Quarterback:
After consecutive disappointing interdivisional outings on the road against the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens bounced back with a big game Sunday vs. the then-10-3 New Orleans Saints.
Back home in the Edward Jones Dome, Clemens completed 70 percent of his passes (14 of 20) for 158 yards, two touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 126.7.
Not coincidentally, Clemens got his game back as the Rams’ ground game reverted to robust form after a two-week hiatus. Like most quarterbacks, Sam Bradford’s backup benefits when equipped with a strong running game.
Clemens’ teammates, including defensive end Chris Long, are appreciative of the efforts the eight-year veteran continues making.
“Kellen’s been great,” Long said. “It just proves to have a good backup (quarterback) is such an important thing in this league. He’s played great for us. He hasn’t turned the ball over a lot. He hasn’t tried to do too much. He’s just done a good job being tough and showing that spark that we need to kind of get those wins.”
Grade: A
Running Back:
If it weren’t clear already, rookie Zac Stacy – whom ESPN’s Todd McShay touted as the 2013 NFL draft’s best running back in regard to vision and patience – was a bona-fide steal as a fifth-round selection.
On Sunday, Stacy posted another stellar outing, racking up 133 yards rushing on 28 attempts. His effort included an explosive 40-yard score that showed he has a little more breakaway speed than many have given him credit for.
(Hope you will enjoy full read below with grades and analysis of each position group with a look at Rodger Saffold's future, Zac Stacy's growth, Robert Quinn, Cory Harkey and more. Thanks for reading):
http://www.101sports.com/2013/12/18/rams-vs-saints-grays-grades-analysis/
After consecutive disappointing interdivisional outings on the road against the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals, St. Louis Rams quarterback Kellen Clemens bounced back with a big game Sunday vs. the then-10-3 New Orleans Saints.
Back home in the Edward Jones Dome, Clemens completed 70 percent of his passes (14 of 20) for 158 yards, two touchdowns and a quarterback rating of 126.7.
Not coincidentally, Clemens got his game back as the Rams’ ground game reverted to robust form after a two-week hiatus. Like most quarterbacks, Sam Bradford’s backup benefits when equipped with a strong running game.
Clemens’ teammates, including defensive end Chris Long, are appreciative of the efforts the eight-year veteran continues making.
“Kellen’s been great,” Long said. “It just proves to have a good backup (quarterback) is such an important thing in this league. He’s played great for us. He hasn’t turned the ball over a lot. He hasn’t tried to do too much. He’s just done a good job being tough and showing that spark that we need to kind of get those wins.”
Grade: A
Running Back:
If it weren’t clear already, rookie Zac Stacy – whom ESPN’s Todd McShay touted as the 2013 NFL draft’s best running back in regard to vision and patience – was a bona-fide steal as a fifth-round selection.
On Sunday, Stacy posted another stellar outing, racking up 133 yards rushing on 28 attempts. His effort included an explosive 40-yard score that showed he has a little more breakaway speed than many have given him credit for.
(Hope you will enjoy full read below with grades and analysis of each position group with a look at Rodger Saffold's future, Zac Stacy's growth, Robert Quinn, Cory Harkey and more. Thanks for reading):
http://www.101sports.com/2013/12/18/rams-vs-saints-grays-grades-analysis/
