All Signs Point To Null Vs. Arizona

[r8rh8rmike]

12.24.2009 5:01 pm
All signs point to Null vs. Arizona
By Jim Thomas
St. Louis Post-Dispatch



For the second day in a row at practice, St. Louis Rams rookie QB Keith Null took the vast majority of the snaps with the starting offense _ a strong indication that he will start this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

As usual, coach Steve Spagnuolo declined to name his starting QB.

DE Leonard Little was a spectator once again at practice, hoping his infected right knee will heal in time to play Sunday. If Little can’t go, James Wyche will dress against the Cardinals. Wyche was claimed off waivers from Jacksonville on Monday.

There was a Marc Bulger sighting Thursday at Rams Park, walking without the aid of crutches. But Bulger already has been ruled out of the Arizona game as his fractured shin bone continues to heal.

RT Jason Smith (concussion) and CB Quincy Butler (ankle/knee) haven’t been officially ruled out, but neither will play Sunday. Butler is still wearing a boot for his high ankle sprain. Smith hasn’t been seen even watching practice for a couple of weeks.

CB Ron Bartell was taken off the injury report, with his bruised hip healing.

RB Steven Jackson (back) once again did not practice, but did his usual work on the side.

[Mooselini]

Good for Keith. Also, good move by the coaches. We need to give Null some time. The kid has the tools, he just has to put them to use.

Lets hope for a good game by #9!

[Varg6]

I really think Null has potential. At Rams Park, no one is just given the job, they have to earn it and I'd personally love to see a good QB battle in 2010. (Sounds so futuristic...)

[jackson3909]

i hope null conitnes to get better
now we can see if Bartell is worth the money he is finally healed and better be ready to cover those pro bowl recievers

[chucknbob]

I'm also pullling for Null to get the nod. I think that if Null starts the rest of the season and gets experience, he'll be ready to battle for the starting job by the start of 2010 season.

[RamsFanSam]

I'm also pullling for Null to get the nod. I think that if Null starts the rest of the season and gets experience, he'll be ready to battle for the starting job by the start of 2010 season.

I am guessing they will keep Marc around a little longer to teach Null, then in 2011, we have our new franchise QB.