DMD Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 According to ESPN, the Rams have waived Isaac Bruce but that move could likely be reversed if a CBA is completed and teams get more money. Still, it is a surprise despite Bruce's age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Maybe Lovie Smith in Chicago would grab him to go with Muhammy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Maybe Lovie Smith in Chicago would grab him to go with Muhammy? 1353402[/snapback] I noticed an interesting stat just yesterday. Of the top 20 receivers last year, Mushie was the only one that caught less than half of the passes thrown to him. 139 vs. 64 or just 46%. Of the top 50, only Brandon Lloyd (117 - 48) and Justin McCareins (101-43) had a lower percentage. Mushie had a standard 57% in 2004. Seems the problem was mainly on the passing end in CHI, not the catching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Maybe Lovie Smith in Chicago would grab him to go with Muhammy? 1353402[/snapback] I'd like to see him in Seattle if they don't re-sign JJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I'd like to see him in Seattle if they don't re-sign JJ. 1353410[/snapback] Old or not I think there would be a decent line to talk to Ike. Hell, I'd love to see him come to Pittsburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Seems the problem was mainly on the passing end in CHI, not the catching. 1353407[/snapback] Good point. If they get Randle El or Bruce and Grossman stays healthy that would change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 A sure-handed veteran WR like Bruce (or Moulds) would sure look nice in Eagle green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauders11 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 A sure-handed veteran WR like Bruce (or Moulds) would sure look nice in Eagle green. 1353546[/snapback] +1 Go get him Birds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 (edited) Maybe Lovie Smith in Chicago would grab him to go with Muhammy? 1353402[/snapback] I doubt it. If the Bears want another veteran WR, they'd go after a younger speed guy. Muhammad and Bruce are both aging possession receivers. Edited March 6, 2006 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I'd like to see him in Seattle if they don't re-sign JJ. 1353410[/snapback] The Hawks have a history of going for Ex-Rams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I'd like to see him in the old Orange and Blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Down Goes Frazia Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 hello kevin curtis.... he showed what he could do given the chance last year...... now he'll finally get his shot. the guy has speed to burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Soooo....how does this affect the value of Kevin Curtis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 hello kevin curtis.... he showed what he could do given the chance last year...... now he'll finally get his shot. the guy has speed to burn. 1353815[/snapback] i think this is a big factor of why they ditched bruce. they want curtis to step up and shine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 No doubt to me that Curtis made them feel Bruce was expendable. In the six games last year when Bruce did not play and Curtis replaced him, Curtis produced these numbers: Wk Opp Catch/TD3 TEN 5-56, 14 @NYG 6-78, 5 SEA 5-63, 16 @IND 3-73, 17 NO 4-90, 8 JAX 3-105, 1 That's 4 TDs and 465 yards in six games - That pace over 16 games would be 1240 yards and 11 TDs. Maybe that is too much to expect, but he seemed to play well against SEA, IND and JAX defenses which is impressive too, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qdaddyo Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Nice. Looks like Kevin Curtis will be my keeper this year over Deion Branch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Soooo....how does this affect the value of Kevin Curtis? 1353818[/snapback] Or that of Holt, who will most likely be seeing more double-teams now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 The one thing that is important to remember about Curtis is that most of his yardage this past season usually came off of 1 play. He would have had about 35 yards in the JAX game had it not been for 1 hugh throw from Martin. No doubt, he's got a tremendous amount of potential but I'd throw a little caution to the wind before I put him in as a consistent #2 WR. I'll also have to look up his numbers with Bulger as the QB because I think they weren't that great as opposed to Jamie Martin who seemed to connect with him a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 The one thing that is important to remember about Curtis is that most of his yardage this past season usually came off of 1 play. He would have had about 35 yards in the JAX game had it not been for 1 hugh throw from Martin. No doubt, he's got a tremendous amount of potential but I'd throw a little caution to the wind before I put him in as a consistent #2 WR. I'll also have to look up his numbers with Bulger as the QB because I think they weren't that great as opposed to Jamie Martin who seemed to connect with him a lot. 1354033[/snapback] Twiley, Did you go to many games last year? We were screaming at all most every game, because Bruce was open about 80% of the time, yet Bulger would not throw to him. Now, whether that is because the play did not call for it, or something else, I will never know. But there definately seemed to be a lack od chemistry happening withBulger and Bruce. No receiver should be as open as he was, and not get the rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Or that of Holt, who will most likely be seeing more double-teams now. 1353994[/snapback] I don't believe that it affects Holt negatively or positively per se. When Bruce was out last season and Holt was playing (4 games), here is what Holt did: 3 TEN 9-163, 1 4 @NYG 7-84, 1 5 SEA 8-126, 1 6 @IND 6-70 He averaged 111 yards per game and almost one score in each. Holt will be fine with Bruce there or not. Holt will be fine with Martz there or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Twiley, Did you go to many games last year? We were screaming at all most every game, because Bruce was open about 80% of the time, yet Bulger would not throw to him. Now, whether that is because the play did not call for it, or something else, I will never know. But there definately seemed to be a lack od chemistry happening withBulger and Bruce. No receiver should be as open as he was, and not get the rock. 1354114[/snapback] I was at every game and like I said, it'll be interesting to see if Bulger throws the ball to Curtis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I don't believe that it affects Holt negatively or positively per se. When Bruce was out last season and Holt was playing (4 games), here is what Holt did:He averaged 111 yards per game and almost one score in each. Holt will be fine with Bruce there or not. Holt will be fine with Martz there or not. 1354127[/snapback] Exactly...Holt will do just fine. It's just too early to tell if Curtis will explode next year and produce great numbers. I could see many people taking Curtis way too early and getting burned OR they could look like a genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 The one thing that is important to remember about Curtis is that most of his yardage this past season usually came off of 1 play. He would have had about 35 yards in the JAX game had it not been for 1 hugh throw from Martin. No doubt, he's got a tremendous amount of potential but I'd throw a little caution to the wind before I put him in as a consistent #2 WR. I'll also have to look up his numbers with Bulger as the QB because I think they weren't that great as opposed to Jamie Martin who seemed to connect with him a lot. 1354033[/snapback] For your viewing pleasure, Kevin Curtis & his weekly numbers saga; Week 1 - Bulger QB - #3 WR = 7 for 63 Week 2 - Bulger QB - #3 WR = 2 for 29 Week 3 - Bulger QB - #3 WR = 5 for 56 - 1 TD Bruce out for the next few games - Curtis Rams #2 WR. Week 4 - Bulger QB - #2 WR = 6 for 78 Week 5 - Bulger QB - #2 WR = 5 for 63 - 1 TD Bulger injured half way through this next game - Jamie Martin takes over. Week 6 - Bulger/Martin QB - #2 WR = 3 for 73 - 1 TD Torry Holt out for next two games Curtis arguably Rams #1 WR. Week 7 - Martin QB - #1 WR = 3 for 69 Week 8 - Martin QB - #1 WR = 3 for 105 - 1 TD Bye in Week 9 - Bulger, Holt & Bruce return after bye - Curtis back to Rams #3 WR. Week 10 - Bulger QB - #3 WR = 6 for 51 Bulger injured half way through this next game - Jamie Martin takes over again. Week 11 - Bulger/Martin QB - #3 WR = 9 for 98 - 1 TD Jamie Martin injured almost immediatley in this next game - Ryan Fitzsucks takes over. Week 12 - Ryan Fitzsucks QB - #3 WR = 1 for 56 - 1 TD Week 13 - Ryan Fitzsucks QB - #3 WR = 2 for 6 Week 14 - Ryan Fitzsucks QB - #3 WR = 2 for 13 Ryan Fitzsucks experiment ends - halfway through game Martin takes over again. Week 15 - Ryan Fitzsucks/Martin QB - #3 WR = 1 for 7 Week 16 - Martin QB - #3 WR = 2 for 15 Week 17 - Martin QB - #3 WR = 3 for 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 http://www.stlouisrams.com/article/53199/ Similar to Twilleys link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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