Kennedy

#1 (**permalink**) -30-07-2006

Rams | Kennedy returned to practice Saturday
Sun, 30 Jul 2006 13:20:31 -0700

Steve Korte, of the News-Democrat, reports St. Louis Rams DT Jimmy Kennedy (cramps), who had to leave practice Friday, July 28, because of leg cramps, was back at work Saturday, July 29.

For some reason I envisioned Kennedy with his cramps setting on his couch watching Lifetime (a sob story) with a big bowl of chocolate and a box of tissues. Man I hope he toughens up, with him being the anchor in the middle of our DL we need him to be the meanest one on the team this year. We need him to display a mean streak on the field.

*Scidog68* · #2 (**permalink**) -30-07-2006

Heat-induced cramps are no joke. I'm a 230-pounder and they have dropped me like a bad habit. Proper hydration and conditioning are key. I'd rather he get himself conditioned now rather than miss playing time later.

#3 (**permalink**) -31-07-2006

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Heat-induced cramps are no joke. I'm a 230-pounder and they have dropped me like a bad habit. Proper hydration and conditioning are key. I'd rather he get himself conditioned now rather than miss playing time later.

I agree I was hoping that he came into camp in great condition because of his offseason workouts. But even with those I realize a guy could still cramp up. However I hope he don't make a habit of it. I hope he plays tougher then we have seen in the past. We need him to be dominate in the middle.

**Nick** · #4 (**permalink**) -31-07-2006

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I hope he plays tougher then we have seen in the past.

Kennedy finished out the year last season on the field despite having a hernia. I think that's a fairly good display of toughness.

*RamJackson39* · #5 (**permalink**) -31-07-2006

Those cramps arent easy to deal with. I've dealt with them a few times this summer and they'll drop you like nothing. As Nick mentioned, Kennedy has displayed toughness in the past and he had a good start to last season. He found himself in the doghouse though which is one of the reasons why he didnt start. He has the potential to be a dominant DT and I hope we get to see that this season. I can only imagine what our D-Line will look like in three years if Wroten, Kennedy, and Hargrove can reach their potential. Can anyone say "Fearsome Foursome"?

*ramsplaya16* · #6 (**permalink**) -31-07-2006

Fearsome foursome? Sorry I wouldent go that far... If they do live up to their potentiel and we keep them all they will be great.

*RedArcher7* · #7 (**permalink**) -31-07-2006

And then Seatle comes in and air-lifts the rest of our line out.

*chiguy* · #8 (**permalink**) -31-07-2006

What have any of those three done to make you think they'll actually reach their supposed potential?

*RamJackson39* · #9 (**permalink**) -31-07-2006

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What have any of those three done to make you think they'll actually reach their supposed potential?

Anthony Hargrove looked very good at the end of the season, Kennedy had a great start to the year only to be sidelined by injuries and problems with the coaches, Claude Wroten is a hardworking kid who has the talent to have been a first round selection, and Leonard Little is already one of the best pass rushers in the league. That's what they've shown me.

*chiguy* · #10 (**permalink**) -01-08-2006

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Anthony Hargrove looked very good at the end of the season,

Hargrove played OK for about three games, but was mediocre to non-existent in the first 13 and you think that's "showing something"? You have low standards.

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Kennedy had a great start to the year only to be sidelined by injuries and problems with the coaches

"Problems with the coaches" = being lazy and not performing. Do you honestly think anyone wanted Damione Lewis to start? Kennedy has tons of potential, but the rap on him has been that he's inconsistent since he was in college. If anything, he's been even more inconsistent in the pros. Again, that's fairly low standards.

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Claude Wroten is a hardworking kid who has the talent to have been a first round selection

This is patently ridiculous. He may turn out to be a good player, but he hasn't even played a down of NFL football. I mean, it's good to be optimistic and all, but come on.

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Leonard Little is already one of the best pass rushers in the league.

Yes, Leonard is a proven football player. What have any of the others that you mention done that is even in the ball park of what Leonard has accomplished? (Hint: nothing.) Still, Leonard had a down year last year. Hopefully he'll bounce back this year with fewer off-the-field distractions, but it could also have been age and wear-and-tear. But at least you have a guy who has performed at a high level here, as you do in Glover.

So what we're left with is a guy who's had about three decent games, another one who disappears for more than half of every season, two grisled veterans who may or may not have high caliber football left in the tank, an unproven rookie, and some mid round draft picks. Call me crazy, but they have a lot to prove.

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That's what they've shown me.

You're not looking very hard.

*kman555* · #11 (**permalink**) -01-08-2006

i think a big reason little had an off year was that teams were able to double team him cause he had no help..hargrove needs to step up already and pay smarter..too many times last year he gets so upfield he's out of the play..i heard they're gonna move little around this year...that will be good idea i think..

*RamJackson39* · #12 (**permalink**) -01-08-2006

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Hargrove played OK for about three games, but was mediocre to non-existent in the first 13 and you think that's "showing something"? You have low standards.

"Problems with the coaches" = being lazy and not performing. Do you honestly think anyone wanted Damione Lewis to start? Kennedy has tons of potential, but the rap on him has been that he's inconsistent since he was in college. If anything, he's been even more inconsistent in the pros. Again, that's fairly low standards.

This is patently ridiculous. He may turn out to be a good player, but he hasn't even played a down of NFL football. I mean, it's good to be optimistic and all, but come on.

Yes, Leonard is a proven football player. What have any of the others that you mention done that is even in the ball park of what Leonard has accomplished? (Hint: nothing.) Still, Leonard had a down year last year. Hopefully he'll bounce back this year with fewer off-the-field distractions, but it could also have been age and wear-and-tear. But at least you have a guy who has performed at a high level here, as you do in Glover.

So what we're left with is a guy who's had about three decent games, another one who disappears for more than half of every season, two grisled veterans who may or may not have high caliber football left in the tank, an unproven rookie, and some mid round draft picks. Call me crazy, but they have a lot to prove.

You're not looking very hard.

I spoke of potential. You cant argue that they all have great potential. And if they can fulfill their potential then they will be a great D-Line. They all have a lot of talent and if Kennedy and Hargrove can be more consistent, I believe that teams will have a hard time finding running room.

*Bruce=GOAT* · #13 (**permalink**) -01-08-2006

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And then Seatle comes in and air-lifts the rest of our line out

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LOL, I still think that with Glover in the middle rushing the QB that either Kennedy or Wroten will break out this year. My money's on Kennedy after being pushed for his spot.

*BIG-BLUE* · #14 (**permalink**) -01-08-2006

Iv'e said it before, we need Kennedy to have a really good year if not a break out year like some have stated. But i will go on record to say i don't believe he will, he has been a disappointment so far & has been to inconsistent for me to believe he's going to change. I'm hoping the veterans (Glover & Fisk) can help motivate him to succeed beyond his past performances & he can dominate the way some believe he can & prove me wrong leaving me to eat some crow.

*chiguy* · #15 (**permalink**) -01-08-2006

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I spoke of potential. You cant argue that they all have great potential.

To which I wrote, "What have any of the three of them done to make you think...." Since you responded to that, its fair game to explain how the DL's production to date has been mediocre and is troublesome.

But that's besides the point. Saying a player has "potential" leaves more room for optimism when they haven't played than when they have. The guys you keep saying have "potential" -- Kennedy, Hargrove -- aren't rookies; we've seen them play for a few years now and it there hasn't been a whole lot to get excited about. Perhaps you can tear off the blinders and recognize that this is potentially a big problem for our team.

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And if they can fulfill their potential then they will be a great D-Line. They all have a lot of talent and if Kennedy and Hargrove can be more consistent, I believe that teams will have a hard time finding running room.

Other than hopefullness, there is nothing to support such optimism. I mean, I'm glad you're optimistic and hope to heck you're right. But I don't see where it comes from.