Bulger’s numbers suffering
ST. LOUIS— The St. Louis Rams’ revamped offense has done little for Marc Bulger’s numbers so far.
In two preseason games the quarterback is an uninspiring 10 for 23 for 85 yards and three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. Factor in the return yardage on the picks, and Bulger, one of the NFL’s highest paid at his position, has a net of 3 yards in the air.
It’s not the only reason the first-string offense, turned over to new offensive coordinator Al Saunders this year, still has not scored in 10 preseason games under coach Scott Linehan. Running back Steven Jackson remains a holdout entering the final year of his contract, two of the interceptions were on tipped balls, and there have been some dropped passes.
Still, Bulger knows he can do a lot better.
“I’ve been doing this a long time, and I know nights like tonight aren’t acceptable for whatever reason,” Bulger said. “There’s a million reasons why I could tell you things happen, but you know, it’s a bottom line business.”
“They made some plays that with a little game planning wouldn’t have gone quite like that.”
Bulger’s 63.5 completion percentage is second in franchise history and sixth-best among active quarterbacks.
