Madden rankings for NFC West teams
Turf Show Times — ... Really liking the looks of these guys. They were given pretty solid rankings with Jacob Bell being an 86 overall, ...

NFC West Position-by-Position: Offensive Guards
Arizona Cardinals Community Blog - Fanster.com - Voice of the Cardinals — ... Rachal continues to develop in his second season and I'm feeling quite optimistic about it. Baas will likely be starting from the get go meaning the line will have sufficient time to develop some solid chemistry, which is big for them. Consider this like the tackle position only rounding up from B-/C+ territory. Grade: B St. Louis Rams - Turf Show Times Starting at left guard for the Rams is 2008's big free agent acquisition, Jacob Bell. Signed away from the Titans, Bell dealt with a hamstring ...

NFC West Position-by-Position: Guards
Niners Nation — ... And in 2009, the potential and production at guard is looking good.  The rankings list the 49ers third, but I think the top three teams in the division are actually bunched fairly close together. 1. St. Louis Rams 2. Arizona Cardinals 3. San Francisco 49ers 4. Seattle Seahawks St. Louis Rams Blogger: VanRam Starting at left guard for the Rams is 2008's big free agent acquisition, Jacob Bell. Signed away from the Titans, Bell dealth with a hamstring injury ...

NFC West Roundtable: Offensive Guard
Field Gulls — ... Starting at left guard for the Rams is 2008's big free agent acquisition, Jacob Bell. Signed away from the Titans, Bell dealt with a hamstring injury and watched his play fade down the stretch, to the point where when combined with the Rams' undersized centers Nick Leckey and Brett Romberg the middle of the line became a real liability. Part of the problem was that Bell played at 280 lbs last season, well below his listed weight of 296 lbs. Whether that was due to the hamstring injury or poor choices in an offseason ...

NFC West position review: Guarded optimism for Rams guards
Turf Show Times — ... that could prove their professional doom. Still, it's a talented bunch, with better, deeper talent than you'll find on many rosters, and that alone keeps this from being an "F". I'll grade them "D" knowing they could gel and be better, or they could flunk in shifts, giving Seattle a revolving door of failure the holiday season through. St. Louis Rams, represented by, well, us Starting at left guard for the Rams is 2008's big free agent acquisition, Jacob Bell. Signed away from the Titans, Bell dealth with a ...

The Rams 10 most important players for 2009
Turf Show Times — ... 2. Jacob Bell - The middle of the offensive line was the weakest link in a soft chain last year, and much of that had to do with Bell. Playing underweight and dealing with lingering injury issues most of the season, the free agent addition got tagged with the bust label more than once. Now, personal chef in tow, he's back up to guard weight. Not only does he have to keep defensive tackles from breaking through the middle and terrorizing Bulger, he has to make sure Steven Jackson has plenty of room to run. ...

Did the Rams overpay C Jason Brown? Maybe, but it should be worth it.
Turf Show Times — ... Good linemen make the guys around the better, another advantage Brown brings to the Rams who desperately need Jacob Bell to be the guard they're paying him to be. And on Brown's other side, Incognito benefits by not having to overcompensate for a weaker  center next to him.  ...

Predicting the St. Louis Rams final roster: offense
Turf Show Times — ... be surprised if there's a last minute addition to this list, especially if a younger player with experience in this kind of offense gets das boot. FB: Mike Karney TE: Randy McMichael, Daniel Fells, Billy Bajema At this point, does anyone really expect Joe Klopfenstein to beat out Fells? RT: Jason Smith RG: Richie Incognito C: Jason Brown LG: Jacob Bell LT: Alex Barron OL (backup): ...

Rams Overview & Detail on Offense (5 pages)
Turf Show Times — ... The Rams O-Line Overview: Yes Jacob Bell looked very average at best. But, now with Jason Brown at center they will have an anchor. Cogs will continue to give them the street fighter they need. And Brown and Smith will be right by Cogs side, I think, to support him in being the sheriff, and to slow him down when needed. Cogs is a free agent who wants his due, he will have a very focused year because of that. Barron won’t necessarily be better than Pace, but Barron is a better left tackle, because he isn’t physical against bull ...

Greco vs Bell (2nd SF game review)
Turf Show Times — ... Teams find a weak guy and exploit him. It seems like when Jacob Bell plays, tackles push him off balance, and his shoulders are out of position (not square) all the time and therefore he has no power on most of his blocks;  and then when a running back changes direction toward  Jacob Bell’s space, Bell has done nothing to clear his man out of the way and the back gets no yards, or loses yards….versus when ...

Best & worst case scenarios for the Rams: The offensive line
Turf Show Times — ... It's not just a big year for the new guys either. LG Jacob Bell, a pricey offseason addition in 2008, disappointed in his first year with the Rams, playing underweight and through injury to form one half of the weakest link, the middle, of the offensive line. Bell has to improve this season or risk losing his starting job. RG ...

Upon Further Review - Preseason Game 1
Turf Show Times — ... Jacob Bell got his bell rung with a vicious hit on his very first play. With Mike Karney out, Bell was the first option at Bulldozer.  He was pulling from the left to the right on a run play when a blitzing Bart Scott got lower than him and hammered him right off of his feet. He landed on his butt hard and got up looking a little dazed. Next play, Bell pass blocked ok but when his man was gone he sort of half way tripped over Barron and was down again. That was his entire night, so unfortunately we ...

Falcons injuries benefit the Rams passing game
Turf Show Times — ... Grimes and Chevis Jackson, both of whom will start this week. It's a good matchup for the Rams offense. Grimes was successful defending just 41% of the balls thrown his way last season, working as the third CB. Jackson had a 44% success rate. It's a nice re-introduction to starting again for Kyle Boller and the young Rams receivers. The Rams will be without QB Marc Bulger; WRs Donnie Avery, Tim Carter and Brooks Foster; LG Jacob Bell; and DT Adam Carriker. Starting LT Alex ...

Three questions for the Rams vs Falcons: #2 Testing the depth chart
Turf Show Times — ... Anyone who has watched the St. Louis Rams over the last three years (especially those that actually watched all 16 games) knows just how damaging injuries and the team's lack of depth on the offensive line was for the team, not to mention the well-paid guys playing behind said line. This year, the Rams look to have much improved o-line depth behind their starters. Tonight, against the Falcons, two starters will sit out: LT Alex Barron and LG Jacob Bell. Which brings us to the question: Is the Rams offensive line ...

Random Ramsdom Aug. 24th 2009: Slow Progress
Turf Show Times — ... This week's game may be a glimpse of the real offensive line- Jacob Bell and Alex Barron both have a chance to play. ...

Injured Rams starters have hurdles to clear even after they return
Turf Show Times — ... LG Jacob Bell is a successful concussion test away from returning to action. He's another one that has lots of work to overcome first impressions. ...

Chapter 1, Game 3 - @ Cincinnati Bengals (Aug. 27th)
Turf Show Times — ... similar results against the Bengals, especially if Darby sits out.   At LB, they feature Keith Rivers at WLB who is a very capable OLB.  Of course they drafted Rey Maualuga just 3 picks after we took James Laurinaitis, so they have plenty of talent at LB.  The key will be dealing with their front 4 and defending any run blitzes.   STL O-line v. CIN D-line     Hopefully, we can get Jacob Bell and Alex Barron back on the field in time for this; it would ...

Injuries actually helping the Rams this year
Turf Show Times — ... I'm knocking on wood as I type this, but the offensive line has remained pretty healthy, with LG Jacob Bell and LT ...

Can Rams LG Jacob Bell improve in 2009?
Turf Show Times — It's Jacob Bell profile day in the Rams media world. The PD has a piece on Bell, as does the official Rams site, and the Belleville News Democrat. (Gee, I still don't understand why newspapers are going out of business). I worry a little bit about Bell. He really struggled last season. According to the statistical research from KC Joyner's Scientific Football, Bell had some troubling numbers. Point of Attack (POA) represents a lineman's run blocks. Last year, playing injured and underweight, Rams LG Jacob Bell had a POA ...

St. Louis Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs, 9/3/09, preseason week 4: Open Thread
Turf Show Times — ...   Last game of the preseason...none too soon. We're all ready for some football that counts. St. Louis Rams vs Kansas City Chiefs 7:00 p.m. Central, Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, MO TV: Fox Out: Leonard Little, Marc Bulger, Mike Karney and Larry Grant Questionable: Richie Incognito Returning: Jacob Bell, Donnie Avery Here's 3k's preview and a fight card for tonight's game. We'll have reactions after the game, and more on the fallout ...

Random Ramsdom, 9/6: Post-Cut Come Down
Turf Show Times — ... week as they get ready to take on Seattle to open the season. Some randomness to chew on... Rams head coach Steven Spagnuolo is concerned about the running game, on both sides of the ball, after the Rams struggled in their last three preseason outings on the ground. Part of that has much to do with the fact that we were without starters in those games, particularly in the middle. That should improve with Incognito back in the lineup next to Jason Brown. Jacob Bell still has to prove he can do the job.  Rams first ...

Seahawks Defense Doesn't Bend, Can't Break
Field Gulls — ... the defense played. Playing ahead for most of the game, and forcing ten third and long (often very long) plays by St. Louis, Seattle's defense did not benefit from a turnover. Yet it still limited the Rams to 244 net yards in 10 drives*. It did it like this. Seattle matched a 4-3 under against the Rams two wide "I". Curry was the under linebacker, and Seattle used him as an extra linemen. He attacked Alex Barron, matching Patrick Kerney on left guard Jacob Bell, Brandon Mebane on center Jason Brown and so on ...

Interview with a Rams' Fan About Redskins Game this Sunday
Hogs Haven — ... Hogs Haven: What is the current state of the Rams? Are they re-building or do they think they're a legit contender? I noticed they brought in some high-priced free agents on the OLine (Jacob Bell and ...

Rams at Washington match ups to watch
Turf Show Times — ... The St. Louis Rams face a tough test this week in Washington as they try to get in the win column...and keep fans interested in the franchise. Jaws dropped to floors all over the country last year when the Rams shocked the Redskins with a narrow defeat in front of the Washington crowd. It won't come any easier this year. Let's look at some of the match ups on the field that will make a difference this week. Rams C Jason Brown, OGs Jacob Bell and Richie Incogntio vs. Washington DT Albert Haynesworth The ...

Chapter 2, Game 2 - vs. Washington Redskins (Sept. 20th)
Turf Show Times — ... of the protection downfield, or rather the inability of the Rams' receivers to get open.  Washington doesn't boast an incredibly volatile pass rush, but with the Rams' O-line, you never know who will end up in the backfield.  Especially on running plays.   The Rams were incredibly ineffective against Seattle's D-line which is hardly a top-tier front four.  Having all 350 lbs. of Albert Haynesworth in his prime to deal with isn't a simple task, but if Jacob Bell and Jason Brown can limit him to the occasional ...

The Late Emergence of Julius Jones
Field Gulls — ... 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} Quick notes from the remains of the third quarter: Seattle was getting pressure from its front four. We don't know if the Rams have a good offensive line, but the team has invested huge resources into it. Guard Jacob Bell and center Jason Brown were signed to big money free agent ...

Signs of life on the Rams offensive line
Turf Show Times — ... In the middle, where the Rams have sent 31% of their running plays, they have just 2.53 ALY. Again, some of that is attributable to the defenses they've played. As far as the individual players go in the middle, I was ready to bemoan Jacob Bell when the season started, but he handled Haynesworth much better than I expected last week. That's who tied the big guy up on Jackson's 58-yard run. ...

Where's Admiral Ackbar When You Need Him?
Acme Packing Company — ... is a man who, as some critics put it, looks like Tarzan and plays like Jane.  He is a monster at 6'7", 300+ lbs, and has the strength, agility, and quickness to dominate in both run and pass blocking.  Unfortunately, Barron's biggest deficiency is work ethic, which undermines his consistency and keeps him a marginal starter (at best).  The rest of the line (from LG to RT) is manned by Jacob Bell (6'5", 300), ...

Rams 0, 49ers 35: It's officially ugly
Turf Show Times — ... Make Jason Smith the starting LT. Some won't agree with me on this, but he's the best OT the Rams have, and is good enough at pass blocking already to be solid on the left side. Make Adam Goldberg the guy on the right. He's fine to finish out the season with. There's already been some whispers of Jacob Bell getting time at OT; I don't believe it. Greco hasn't played much OT in the NFL, so his penalty isn't as egregious as the others. Not to excuse it. That gives the Rams their best line, and start the future right now.  ...

Rams 10, Vikings 38: Lack of ball control dooms the Rams...again
Turf Show Times — ... The offensive line has glaring weaknesses. I'd start thinking about replacing Jacob Bell with Greco or Setterstrom, let the future begin now. Bell will surely get cut this spring. He's fine, but not worth his paycheck. ...

Bulger to start in week 6
Turf Show Times — ... rebounded after his benching last week. I still don't see the Rams running through Jacob Bell much on the stat sheet, and that bothers me. ...

Grading the Rams & Overreaction Monday: Week 8 @ Detroit
Turf Show Times — ...  - After a so-so opening half, the O-line turned it on in the second half opening up chasms for Steven Jackson to rumble through.  There's a reason why he averaged 7.4 yards per run in the second half and it was the play of the line.  Was it a coincidence that Jacob Bell sat out much of the half?  No.  Was it a coincidence that we did it without Incognito?  Yes.  Whereas Bell has been a disappointment for a year and a half, Spagnuolo showed his mentoring ability early this season, turning Incognito from a blockhead into a ...

Rams injury news: Amendola has a concussion
Turf Show Times — ... Jacob Bell has "head and neck" injuries, and will be tested this week. They didn't say anything about a concussion, which is what the coach said he thought Bell had in the wake of yesterday's game. Run blocking got better with Setterstrom filling in for Bell. Setts has proved his mettle as a starter before, and I'm more than willing to say he's a better for the Rams going forward than Bell. This is the second year of his six-year contract he signed in the Spring of 2008. ...

Reading between the offensive lines: Random Ramsdom, 11/3
Turf Show Times — Still basking in the glow of the St. Louis Rams first win? Yeah, me too. Let's dive into some random ramsdom. RG Jacob Bell has a concussion and a neck stinger. Bell now has two concussions on the season, something that certainly won't help his effectiveness. Speaking of concussions, does it seem like the Rams have had an inordinate amout of concussions this season? People can't seem to say enough good things about the Rams first round pick OT Jason Smith. He had a monster game at Detroit ...

Where Did They Come From?
Turf Show Times — ... starting RB in the league.  The 13th highest ranked offensive line in terms of run blocking, and the 14th highest ranked offensive line in terms of pass protection. That's a bit of a jump from 28th and 23rd of last year (respectively), isn't it? Is this a fluke? Not likely. The Rams invested heavily in the offensive line in the past few years. Some have come out to be good deals (Jason Smith, Jason Brown) and some not so much (Jacob Bell, Alex Barron). Luckily, the Rams seem to have found good ...

Random Ramsdom, 11/4
Turf Show Times — ... and Jacob Bell. Let's hope these two get back soon. Amendola has been a find this year and I really admire the passion he plays with. ...

Early returns on the Rams o-line investment
Turf Show Times — ... foundation for the rebuilding process. Get strong up front and build outward. So far this season, the results have been mixed, but do indeed seem to be trending in the right direction. Check out the OL grades from CaliRamsMan in this fanpost, there's much to mull over there. This feature at Football Outsiders takes a look at the highest paid interior linemen in the NFL. There are two members of the St. Louis Rams on that list: C Jason Brown and LG Jacob Bell. The investment in Brown has already paid dividends. ...

New Orleans Saints @ St. Louis Rams: Thursday Injury Report
Canal Street Chronicles — ... FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE   Wednesday G Jacob Bell (thumb)   ...

New Orleans Saints @ St. Louis Rams: Friday Injury Report
Canal Street Chronicles — ...        PROBABLE G Jacob Bell (thumb)   ...