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Hey guys - I have been out a lot with business but I just wanted to say a few things about our QB.
I have always been in Sam's corner. I have seen the potential in him from the beginning. He was born on the same day as myself (and my dog Sam) so there is obviously a little extra emotion there.
Though some might view me as an "apologist", I have always talked about the areas I felt he could improve upon.
All this being said, I have finally been able to watch his play against Cleveland and the previous game as well as his beginning to the 2013 season. The guy has the talent and the brains. No doubt in my mind.
I feel bad for the kid - and not his millions in salary. He has a very special talent. I think anyone who has really watched his play sees that. Would things have been different if he were able to come into an organization with even decent talent around him and succeed? I think so but don't blame those who doubt it.
My opinion of the situation is that I really want us to restructure his deal and keep him as a Ram. If he doesn't want to restructure his deal, I also think that is his way of saying he doesn't know he can actually play in this league. If that is the case, I wouldn't suggest we go out of our way to keep him because he has to be the realist now. But if he is willing to negotiate a team friendly deal, that tells me he still wants to play and be great.
Will the team reciprocate even if he does want to? I dunno. Their careers are on the line too and in reality, they are still fairly young for their careers.
All in all - I don't think either direction should paint a bad picture of our organization. I have loved my Rams for almost 50 years now and this is but a fleeting page. A sad one for me personally but the TEAM I have watched for so many years is the real concern.
GO RAMS!!!
And I believe in the organization (now again) and Hill's ability to lead this team.
I have always been in Sam's corner. I have seen the potential in him from the beginning. He was born on the same day as myself (and my dog Sam) so there is obviously a little extra emotion there.
Though some might view me as an "apologist", I have always talked about the areas I felt he could improve upon.
All this being said, I have finally been able to watch his play against Cleveland and the previous game as well as his beginning to the 2013 season. The guy has the talent and the brains. No doubt in my mind.
I feel bad for the kid - and not his millions in salary. He has a very special talent. I think anyone who has really watched his play sees that. Would things have been different if he were able to come into an organization with even decent talent around him and succeed? I think so but don't blame those who doubt it.
My opinion of the situation is that I really want us to restructure his deal and keep him as a Ram. If he doesn't want to restructure his deal, I also think that is his way of saying he doesn't know he can actually play in this league. If that is the case, I wouldn't suggest we go out of our way to keep him because he has to be the realist now. But if he is willing to negotiate a team friendly deal, that tells me he still wants to play and be great.
Will the team reciprocate even if he does want to? I dunno. Their careers are on the line too and in reality, they are still fairly young for their careers.
All in all - I don't think either direction should paint a bad picture of our organization. I have loved my Rams for almost 50 years now and this is but a fleeting page. A sad one for me personally but the TEAM I have watched for so many years is the real concern.
GO RAMS!!!
And I believe in the organization (now again) and Hill's ability to lead this team.