Why Brunell is Struggling

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

In 2000 (Green's first season for the Rams as starter), Marshall Faulk had 81 receptions for 830 yards. 6 of those 81 were 20+, 2 of those were 40+, and he had 42 first downs. Which would lead me to believe that around half of his receptions were less than 10 yards.

(Here are the stats from the 2000 Rams)

As you said, Trent Green's first season in Saunders' offense, he struggled, and I would expect any QB who is going from one system to Saunders to struggle.

However, I think Brunell's struggles stem from the fact that he's honed in on Santana and Cooley moreso than anyone else, and doesn't feel comfortable spreading the ball around.

saunder's didn't run the rams offense (WR coach is NOT an OC, and he didn't call the plays). martz did (with help from vermeil, btw). trent green's stats from 2000 are for martz.