Fatman Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Why is Marshall Faulk still with the Rams? That's an interesting question when you consider he hasn't taken part in the team's offseason program and word is he's once again a little pudgy. OK, chunky is more like it. Faulk was a pet of previous coach Mike Martz, which is why he was allowed to get away with not being in the best shape. The joke was that Faulk used to play golf to get into shape in the offseason. New coach Scott Linehan has made it clear that Steven Jackson will be the team's top running back. Word is some coaches and others in the organization wouldn't mind too much of Faulk simply decided to retire. But after all he has done for the organization, how can it simply just let him go? That could be a public relations disaster for the new staff. Still, don't expect Faulk to see much action. His time has come and gone in St. Louis. You would think he'd realize that and do something about it, especially from a conditioning standpoint. There are a lot of backs who take an active role in getting into shape when they get older. Faulk should be doing more of that and less golf if he's truly serious about playing. If the Rams had guts, they'd let him walk. Now that Martz is out the door, there's no reason not to do so. http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9474135/2 Not that it's any revelation, but the important thing here is that Jackson will be the man, no matter what Linehan says about involving Faulk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 Sounds like he's on the Bus training program - maybe he's looking to be the goal line back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I know he used to smoke a lotta reefer at SD State. Hmmmmm. Anyhow, I dunno, I'm playing in Bryce Fisher's golf tournament next weekend, and Marshall is supposedly playing. I'll see if I can't give y'all an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 I know he used to smoke a lotta reefer at SD State. Hmmmmm. Anyhow, I dunno, I'm playing in Bryce Fisher's golf tournament next weekend, and Marshall is supposedly playing. I'll see if I can't give y'all an update. 1496805[/snapback] We need photos. Try tossing him a football too and see how he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 We need photos. Try tossing him a football too and see how he does. 1496901[/snapback] Preferrably wide-angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 (edited) Kind of funny how Fatman is posting about ah... well... a fat man. Edited June 3, 2006 by irish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Kind of funny how Fatman is posting about ah... well... a fat man. 1497001[/snapback] If Fatman says he's fat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 If Fatman says he's fat... 1497005[/snapback] ...than he definitely is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Marshall has always been pudgy. He never worked out. Not sure why this is news now. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgcoach Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Marshall has always been pudgy. He never worked out. Not sure why this is news now. . . 1497035[/snapback] Because it's summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Marshall has always been pudgy. He never worked out. Not sure why this is news now. . . 1497035[/snapback] Because enquring Steven Jackson owners like myself want him to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyalboyd Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Because enquring Steven Jackson owners like myself want him to retire. 1497991[/snapback] New Coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Because enquring Steven Jackson owners like myself want him to retire. 1497991[/snapback] I really don't see Faulk as any threat to any of SJ's numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhousekey Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 They interviewed him at the San Jose/Chicago Arena league game yesterday. It was hard to see how good of shape he was in from a sitting down interview but he didn't look any different then usual to me. Now on the other hand, Ricky Williams has definitely lost weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I really don't see Faulk as any threat to any of SJ's numbers 1498061[/snapback] There were statements that Marshall would get some carries. Linnehan said he wanted him to play. Perhaps they would come from backup running backs, but maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I saw a CBS Sportsline article where they quote Linehan as saying he wants to get Faulk 10 touches per game. Another CBS Sportsline article said the Rams Coaches want to get S Jax 20+ touches per game. According to these CBS articles, it seems the Rams will become a new version of the Steelers, with a heavy run to pass ratio. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Love the title and it'll be interesting if Faulk is still a 30% or if Jackson completely takes over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted June 5, 2006 Author Share Posted June 5, 2006 Kind of funny how Fatman is posting about ah... well... a fat man. 1497001[/snapback] If Fatman says he's fat... 1497005[/snapback] ...than he definitely is. 1497007[/snapback] <-----------Clearly the authority on the matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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