Roger Saffold Appreciation

[badnews]

(mods, please fix my misspelling of Rodgers name!)

I'm sure most of you have seen this but I want to take a moment to point out what I believe deserves some of our collective appreciation.

Watch 76 (and 77!) on that ridiculous 3rd and 33 catch and run by Woods.
"There is no play for 3rd and 33."
- To fully appreciate this, you have to acknowledge that quote and that it represents the way many people view that kind of down and distance situation as an insurmountable obstacle.
Well, here is the thing - that play wasn't an accident. It wasn't the result of a mistake by the defense.
That the play went for six is thanks to Woods impressive speed and explosive finish after he passed the 1st down marker, but like most plays not involving Marshall Faulk, this one required a full team effort and that effort is powerfully evident in Saffolds hustle and reaction to that play.

76 gets off the line and bursts up field, moving like a 300lb skill player. Saffold and Whitworth both make huge blocks downfield...
Saffold is playing at an extremely high level and it's nice to see our longest tenured Ram enjoy some team success.
Some people might go through the motions in that kind of down and distance position... but not our guys. They played it like they could pick it up, and they did. Freaking beautiful.

 

[fearsomefour]

I loved both of them getting down field and blowing their blocks up on that play.
Saffold is the same player he has always been. Physically gifted. A guy athletic enough and big enough to play a solid LT. Moved inside, dominant.
It would always bother me when people would insist on dumping Saffold, he has been the Rams best lineman for years.
He is finally healthy and in a system that matches up with his skill set.
I am happy for the guy. Glad he is a big part of the turn around and gets to enjoy winning.
It probably means a lot to the guy. Injuries, bad coaching, QB issues, new offensive systems every two years. He has certainly paid his dues.

 

[shaunpinney]

Saffold has improved his own game ten fold since sharing the Vet presence on the o-line

 

[fearsomefour]

Saffold has improved his own game ten fold since sharing the Vet presence on the o-line

He was a dominant lineman as recently as two years ago. But, clearly, being in a leadership role fits him well.

 

[badnews]

I loved both of them getting down field and blowing their blocks up on that play.
Saffold is the same player he has always been. Physically gifted. A guy athletic enough and big enough to play a solid LT. Moved inside, dominant.
It would always bother me when people would insist on dumping Saffold, he has been the Rams best lineman for years.

Same. It never made sense to me how getting rid of Saffold would help our line improve. He has always been talented and professional.

 

[jap]

Beetlejuice is playing the position he was meant to play. I wonder how many of our OL guys will get Pro Bowl recognition this season?

 

[fearsomefour]

Beetlejuice is playing the position he was meant to play. I wonder how many of our OL guys will get Pro Bowl recognition this season?

I would imagine Whitworth and that's it on the line. Sadly.

 

[UKram]

ive never doubted his talent and his ability to play ..i have doubted his ability to stay healthy (the dude got a huge contract offer from the raiders and failed the physical remember ) guy is balling for sue our entire o line is ,,, and tis a thing of beauty ... anyone see the run play (i think) where Hav obliterated someone ...im gonna have to to go look for it ..

 

[bwdenverram]

Saffold was always a good player for us, just a lot of injuries. But now next to Withworth they might be the best left side of the OL in football. I mean the line play cannot be understated to our success. Goff has had time to throw that is almost like watching Brady play. It's a thing of beauty really.

 

[Loyal]

Saffold was good playing LT, but it seemed to mess up his shoulders. He's had both operated on and fixed and from what I remember, so that they were not susceptible to the same injuries? I was so thankful that the Rams were able to re-sign him after the Raiders pulled back the contract after the physical, which I think was more about buyer's regret than anything..THANK YOU RAIDAHS!

 

[shaunpinney]

Beetlejuice is playing the position he was meant to play. I wonder how many of our OL guys will get Pro Bowl recognition this season?

Can players that go to the Super Bowl play in the Pro Bowl??

 

[LACHAMP46]

Still the best lineman on the team....IMO, of course.

 

[Boston Ram]

Always appreciated Saffolds game and always been a good player for us. Nice to see him staying healthy.

 

[Boston Ram]

Still the best lineman on the team....IMO, of course.

I would say 2nd but we are splitting hairs lol.

 

[jap]

Can players that go to the Super Bowl play in the Pro Bowl??

No but they can get recognition for being the best at their respective positions.

 

[BonifayRam]

I just took sometime last night re waching the Giants game for a follow-up report on Rob Quinn's non performance....while I turn off the Packer/Lions game for lack of interest....I can tell you that LG Rodger Saffold is on fire!:shooting:RS had a great game in pass protection last Sunday along with his run blocking. I have suggested earlier this week I would consider a nice extension for him to get him for a little longer for Goff.:bow: