Rams Report Card: Martz, O-Line ace Seattle test

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Rams Report Card: Martz, O-Line ace Seattle test

Post-Dispatch Staff
Sunday, Nov. 14 2004

Grading the Rams after their 23-12 victory over the Seattle Seahawks:


Quarterback

For the second time in his career, Marc Bulger has posted back-to-back passer
ratings of 100-plus.

GRADE . . . A minus


Running backs

The 1-2 punch at its best, with Marshall Faulk gaining a season-high 139 yards,
and Stephen Jackson scoring his second touchdown in the NFL.

GRADE . . . A


Receivers

There were a couple of drops, including a costly one by Shaun McDonald over the
middle in the end zone.

GRADE . . . B


Offensive line

Despite Orlando Pace's ejection and Chris Dishman's injury, this unit performed
a 180 compared to last week.

GRADE . . . A


Defensive line

The effort was there, but there wasn't much of a pass rush, or enough
resistance on run defense.

GRADE . . . C minus


Linebackers

Some improvement from recent weeks, both in shedding blockers and getting to
the ball.

GRADE . . . B minus


Secondary

Easily its best outing of the year. Travis Fisher's impact on coverage is
beginning to be felt.

GRADE . . . A


Special teams

No huge breakdowns, but kickoff coverage is still lacking. Arlen Harris
provided some spark on kickoff returns.

GRADE . . . B minus


Coaching

With his team in a do-or-die dilemma, Mike Martz's extreme approach during the
practice week paid dividends.

GRADE . . . A

[RealRam]

Glad to see how Grant Williams responded effectively. And Dishman, Nütten, Timmerman, McCollum, Manumaleuna, Saipaia ... THE ENTIRE OL!

It was just great to witness a productive offense by virtue of an improved OL performance.

May we keep up the spirit AND the results!