Jackson blasts Bulger’s benching
by Administrator on Sep.26, 2008, under NFL
The vibe in the Rams locker room Wednesday and Thursday was that several Rams players weren’t happy about the benching of Marc Bulger. But no one would say so publicly. Well, outspoken running back Steven Jackson took care of that Thursday night on his “Rolling the Dice” radio show on KLOU (103.3 FM). Jackson said benching Bulger was the “wrong decision.” “He’s our general,” said Jackson, who then pointed out that you don’t pay someone “$60-something million” and then sit him on the bench. Although he harbors no ill will against Trent Green, who replaces Bulger in the starting lineup Sunday against Buffalo, Jackson wondered aloud about what will happen when it’s time for Bulger to return to the starting lineup? Jackson intimated strongly that Bulger would be unwilling to do so. Team sources did in fact tell the Post-Dispatch on Thursday that Bulger no longer wants to play for coach Scott Linehan. Bulger has declined comment for three consecutive days since his benching became public knowledge.
September 26th, 2008 on 6:52 pm
Jackson should start making 100yards a game before he opens his mouth
September 28th, 2008 on 7:34 am
Trent Green? He’s a strong wind away from the concussion that ends his career. Can’t blame the QB for a pourous Oline.
September 28th, 2008 on 7:35 am
Makes sense. Bulger doesn’t play defense. Bulger doesn’t play O-line. There’s more problems than the QB.
September 28th, 2008 on 7:36 am
How can you sit a QB on the bench who signed a $60 million dollar contract ??
I guess their front office is as good as the coaching!!
September 28th, 2008 on 7:37 am
Is this really news? Players are always voicing their thoughts….no different then 10 to 20 years ago……
September 28th, 2008 on 7:37 am
Linehan is gone, I bet a QB needy team starts inquiring to the availability of Bulger, I’d hate to see it, but you know the Pats probably would give up a pick or two
September 28th, 2008 on 7:38 am
I agree this desperate move just gave Linehan his walking papers , Bulger is not the problem at all.
September 28th, 2008 on 7:40 am
Linehan won’t make it past Halloween I’m willing to bet.
September 28th, 2008 on 7:40 am
he really shouldn’t worry … Trent will be out by the second half
not wishing it on them … it just happens …
September 28th, 2008 on 7:41 am
Will Linehan still be the HC on October 1, 2008? The owners need to do something soon before he totally destroys what is left of the morale and therefore the team. I did not think any coach would be gone before Kiffin yet now it looks like Linehan is incapable of handling the heat of being a Head Coach.
September 28th, 2008 on 7:42 am
As a Rams fan I was in Linehan’s corner last year when the OLine got trashed with injuries, now its just obvious that he needs to go. And while we’re at it, Rosenbloom needs to sell the team and the new owner needs to gut the front office and start over.
Thank god hockey is only a few weeks away
September 28th, 2008 on 7:43 am
Please trade Bulger to the Vikings right NOW! Please???
September 28th, 2008 on 7:45 am
Rams season ticket holder here… Marc Bulger has not been getting the job done, even when he is given time. The Rams O-line only gave up one sack Sunday against the Seahawks, but Bulger missed several wide open receivers. Who cares how much Bulger makes? It’s the performance ON THE FIELD– not the player’s salary– that should dictate who gets to start. So– and I can’t believe I’m saying his– I agree with Linehan’s decision to bench Bulger in favor of Trent Green.