Rams bench ailing QB: Bulger

Habsfan84 · October 3rd, 2007, 01:52 PM

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger, who has been playing with two broken ribs, will be replaced by backup Gus Frerotte for Sunday's home game against Arizona.
"Bulger is hurt, and Frerotte is the quarterback until Bulger's ribs heal," Rams spokesman Rick Smith said.
Coach Scott Linehan told both quarterbacks the news Tuesday.
The 36-year-old Frerotte started 15 games in 2005 for Miami, where Linehan was the offensive co-ordinator at the time. Bulger will be Frerotte's backup against the Cardinals (2-2) on Sunday.
"If he has to, he will play," Smith said.

It's unclear how long it will take Bulger to heal after injuring the ribs in the season-opening loss to Carolina.
Bulger, who signed a US$65-million, six-year contract extension in training camp, has been playing behind a patchwork offensive line decimated by injuries. Left tackle Orlando Pace and guard Mark Setterstrom are out all season with injuries, and guard Richie Incognito has yet to play because of a high ankle sprain.
A two-time Pro Bowl player, Bulger has been ineffective most of the season, part of the reason the Rams are 0-4. In a 35-7 loss Sunday at Dallas, Bulger was 11-of-24 for 114 yards and an interception. St. Louis' lone score came on a punt return. In fact, the Rams haven't scored an offensive touchdown since Week 2.
The change at quarterback came after Linehan had said Monday that Bulger gave the Rams the best chance to win.

bedir than average · October 3rd, 2007, 06:55 PM

Awesome, things couldn't be better for the Seahawks.

Habsfan84 · October 4th, 2007, 05:42 PM

Seahawks should have already won the game but now its definate.

October 3rd, 2007, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,598	Rams bench ailing QB: Bulger ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger, who has been playing with two broken ribs, will be replaced by backup Gus Frerotte for Sunday's home game against Arizona. "Bulger is hurt, and Frerotte is the quarterback until Bulger's ribs heal," Rams spokesman Rick Smith said. Coach Scott Linehan told both quarterbacks the news Tuesday. The 36-year-old Frerotte started 15 games in 2005 for Miami, where Linehan was the offensive co-ordinator at the time. Bulger will be Frerotte's backup against the Cardinals (2-2) on Sunday. "If he has to, he will play," Smith said. It's unclear how long it will take Bulger to heal after injuring the ribs in the season-opening loss to Carolina. Bulger, who signed a US$65-million, six-year contract extension in training camp, has been playing behind a patchwork offensive line decimated by injuries. Left tackle Orlando Pace and guard Mark Setterstrom are out all season with injuries, and guard Richie Incognito has yet to play because of a high ankle sprain. A two-time Pro Bowl player, Bulger has been ineffective most of the season, part of the reason the Rams are 0-4. In a 35-7 loss Sunday at Dallas, Bulger was 11-of-24 for 114 yards and an interception. St. Louis' lone score came on a punt return. In fact, the Rams haven't scored an offensive touchdown since Week 2. The change at quarterback came after Linehan had said Monday that Bulger gave the Rams the best chance to win. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum

October 3rd, 2007, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
bedir than average Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Starbucks Posts: 8,258	Awesome, things couldn't be better for the Seahawks. __________________ I'm sorry I left for a while. I needed a vaction, and then work changed substantially. I'm over 50 hour weeks, plus two hours a day of commuting time. A few weeks ago I launched my own blog about Seattle Sounders FC and Life in Puget Sound. I won't be by these parts often as my focus has changed. Sorry about the unannounced retirement.

October 4th, 2007, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Habsfan84 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,598	Seahawks should have already won the game but now its definate. __________________ FanHome Members Remember to Keep Posting on FanHome [where fans connect]. Guests Please RegisterFor Access to a Great Forum