Rams-Bucs Report Card

[RamWraith]

Post-Dispatch
10/19/2004
Quarterback
Bulger survived 4 sacks and several narrow escapes to throw 2 of his longest TD passes of the season.
GRADE: B


Running backs:
It wasn't always pretty, but with Jackson and Faulk splitting the workload, the Rams ground out 94 yards rushing.
GRADE: B


Wide receivers
Pick your poison, defenses. With the Bucs concentrating their coverage on Bruce, Holt made them pay.
GRADE: B


Offensive line
G. Williams is struggling at right tackle, allowing two sacks for the second game in a row.
GRADE: C+


Defensive line
Little got a lot of face time with Griese; overall, the best job on run defense of the season.
GRADE: B+


Linebackers
Continually snookered by play action, Rams LBs seem to have forgotten how to cover the tight end.
GRADE: C


Secondary
At last check, Mark Clayton was still catching passes in the Dome; but 3 turnovers by this unit were huge.
GRADE: B


Special teams
Landeta was a big factor with his punts; kickoff coverage was atrocious early; mistakes continue to hurt.
GRADE: C-


Coaching
Martz wasn't afraid to go long on Tampa's vaunted pass defense; Marmie's unit showed resiliency.
GRADE: B

[ZigZagRam]

Re: Rams-Bucs Report Card

Mark Clayton?

You mean Michael Clayton? I thought Mark Clayton was the wide receiver for the Sooners?

I can't stand it when professional sports analysts, announcers, or anybody screws up player names. I just don't get it.