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If we win out with him under center, do we resign him? He'll be 35 next year, that's the only blemish on him as our back up in the future.
Very, very, true. I'll take Hill.It's him or Austin Davis next year, I doubt we'll be able to keep both.
The one game that's been close in the second half with Hill in he's cost us the game, the way our D played in our 2 wins with Hill in we'd of probably won with Hekker playing all game, if he can show he's capable of not being awful in high scoring games then sure why not.
The one game that's been close was only close because Hill threw 2 TDs that were called back on penalties, TA's massive punt return was called back, Hill drove the Rams into close FG range and the Rams let it get blocked, and Schotty called an empty backfield pass play on 2nd and goal to go on the 4 with a tie and any hope of post-season on the line.
If the Rams don't blow that game with penalties, mistakes, and a horrible last play decision, Rams would have 3 blowouts with Hill.
Hill is a backup QB. I have no idea how you're going to find a better one than that. Rams are scoring 98-36 under Hill. If he keeps playing like he is and wins out he would have to be in the conversation of best backup in the league going into next season.
I would sign him now before the rest of the league wakes up.
If he wins out he better get signed by the Rams fast or someone else will grab him. This team needs him because Bradford isn't likely to be in the plans and there has to be a bridge QB for a year while a new guy learns.
Only exception I have with that is that Hill was throwing ducks all game and that last play was on him. He was also lumbering around like he wasn't yet in shape. Fish even said the design of the play was to go to Benny and Hill just made a bad decision. Not bagging on your guy Hill but he should have never thrown that pass. Still I keep Hill instead of AD and we will likely need to go with 3 QBs next season as Sam is anything but a sure thing to go a full season.The one game that's been close was only close because Hill threw 2 TDs that were called back on penalties, TA's massive punt return was called back, Hill drove the Rams into close FG range and the Rams let it get blocked, and Schotty called an empty backfield pass play on 2nd and goal to go on the 4 with a tie and any hope of post-season on the line.
If the Rams don't blow that game with penalties, mistakes, and a horrible last play decision, Rams would have 3 blowouts with Hill.
Hill is a backup QB. I have no idea how you're going to find a better one than that. Rams are scoring 98-36 under Hill. If he keeps playing like he is and wins out he would have to be in the conversation of best backup in the league going into next season.
I would sign him now before the rest of the league wakes up.
Only exception I have with that is that Hill was throwing ducks all game and that last play was on him. He was also lumbering around like he wasn't yet in shape. Fish even said the design of the play was to go to Benny and Hill just made a bad decision. Not bagging on your guy Hill but he should have never thrown that pass. Still I keep Hill instead of AD and we will likely need to go with 3 QBs next season as Sam is anything but a sure thing to go a full season.
I'm fine with either.I don't see why his age matters. Favre played until he was 40. I'm all for bringing him back next year. It's not like his arm could get weaker.
In the Oakland game. Hill looked like a different QB to me the second half. His accuracy wasn't the same as earlier in the game. He certainly did enough to win though. That's the most important thing anyway.True. In retrospect, he should have ate the ball, run the ball, or wait for Cunningham. I thought it was a TD. Britt was open by a step. Hill threw it dead on. It was a great defensive play to stay there and patiently wait as Hill went through progressions and jump the route.
But I just can't justify an empty backfield pass play in that situation. Hill has once again driven the team down the field into scoring position. You have Tre, Bam Bam, Zac, and Austin. You have dozens of smart conservative run or screen plays that preserve the tie and take a shot at the win. All post season hopes are on the line. Risking an interception on a bad pass / great D play, batted pass, tipped ball by the receiver, or strip sack was just not necessary.
But I disagree about the "ducks all day" comment (of course). Or, at least, I would have to say the bad passes mostly looked like good decisions to me. He overthrew someone long but he avoided a sack and an intentional grounding penalty while overthrowing a covered receiver. Was it a smart veteran play or a miss? He also threw a few too high. But ducks? I didn't see ducks.
Thanks, now I have to go rewatch it. Damn Jelly.
No brainer to resign him to me.
Absolute no brainer.
If we restructure Bradford he is a quality backup for a year or two.
If Bradford is cut he can compete for a starting job. If a rookie is drafted he can mentor the young guy.
No lose for the money.
True. In retrospect, he should have ate the ball, run the ball, or wait for Cunningham. I thought it was a TD. Britt was open by a step. Hill threw it dead on. It was a great defensive play to stay there and patiently wait as Hill went through progressions and jump the route.
But I just can't justify an empty backfield pass play in that situation. Hill has once again driven the team down the field into scoring position. You have Tre, Bam Bam, Zac, and Austin. You have dozens of smart conservative run or screen plays that preserve the tie and take a shot at the win. All post season hopes are on the line. Risking an interception on a bad pass / great D play, batted pass, tipped ball by the receiver, or strip sack was just not necessary.
But I disagree about the "ducks all day" comment (of course). Or, at least, I would have to say the bad passes mostly looked like good decisions to me. He overthrew someone long but he avoided a sack and an intentional grounding penalty while overthrowing a covered receiver. Was it a smart veteran play or a miss? He also threw a few too high. But ducks? I didn't see ducks.
Thanks, now I have to go rewatch it. Damn Jelly.
Haha, Sam is not going to be the backup. Wow!