Covitz: Trent Green will get start against the Chiefs
 

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Trent Green will get start against the Chiefs
By RANDY COVITZ
The Kansas City Star


Quarterback Trent Green will start for the St. Louis Rams against his former team in tonight’s exhibition game at Arrowhead Stadium.

Rams coach Scott Linehan made the announcement after practice on Wednesday.

“Right now, my plan is to actually start Trent so that he can get prepared for a game as if he were the starter, which obviously means (I’m) not planning on playing Marc (Bulger),” Linehan said. “Marc has a lot of snaps in preseason, a lot more than he’s (Green) had at this point. Felt really comfortable with his 45 or, whatever, 42 snaps I guess he had last week. Trent has really had limited work and could use some time out there on the field.”

Green, who suffered a serious concussion with the Chiefs in 2006, suffered another in the fifth game of last season with the Miami Dolphins. He is experimenting with a helmet that might reduce the risk of a concussion.

“When I came back from the concussion a year ago, I wore the same helmet, I did everything the same,” Green said of his time with the Dolphins. “Unfortunately, I had another one. So this year I’ve had three different helmets I’m experimenting with, just to find one that is comfortable.”

Each one is a little different, Green said.

“There is air, there is liquid, some are bigger, some are smaller, some have more depth, some protect the jaw more,” Green said.

Does he worry about getting another concussion?

“As crazy as this sounds, no,” Green said.

Green, 38, played one series (six plays) against Tennessee, followed by half of one series (five plays) against San Diego. He did not play in the Rams’ last preseason game against Baltimore. Green has completed three of eight passes for 51 yards and has been sacked once.

“This gives him a chance in a game to go out and find his rhythm,” Linehan said. “So he’s not going in the season cold without reps if we ever called upon him.”

Green is in his 15th NFL season. It is his second stint with the Rams, and he’s back in an offense directed by coordinator Al Saunders, with whom he had some outstanding seasons with the Chiefs when he passed for 21,459 yards and 118 touchdowns from 2001 to 2006.

“You can’t assume that just because he’s a vet that knows the system, that he can just go out there and turn it on, although I would bet on him

He'll get booed.

doubtfull

nope, standing applause

:rolleyes:

Green will receive generous applause in Arrowhead.

If i was there i would stand up and clap.

I don't remember him getting much of a reaction last year, but that was right after the whole "I don't know what the problem is, they should just trade me to Miami for peanuts" situation. But who cares about that anymore? Ancient history.

He should get cheered. If not, Carl already told him they'll put him in the Ring of Honor when he retires, so I'd hope he gets a big ovation by the time that rolls around.

<b>Does he worry about getting another concussion?

“As crazy as this sounds, no,” Green said.</b>

I don't think that could be phrased any better.

If Chiefs fans don't stand up, and give this guy the respect he deserves, we deserve all the offensive woes we are experiencing. The guy was a class act, and the best QB we've had since Joe retired.

He definitely will get cheers (as he should). very well like player. 2nd to Lenny in QB numbers.
Ring-of-honor pretty sure that will happen. doubt he's been told anything.

Bittersweet watching here in STL with a heavy contingent of Lambs fans.... Bring out the RED.....

No way. And if so, it will only be by a few idiots...

I Agree 100% :thumb:

I had a lot of respect for the guy already, but watching those films the other day made me say WOW. He had awesome pocket presence. Knew when to throw the ball before the reciever made his break, and put the ball on the money. We will be lucky to have another like him. It's too bad we could not field a D that could have given him a shot to win a bowl for us.

QFT

Anyone that would boo Green should have the shit kicked out of them and thrown out like a Raiders fan. He was great for us and a real good guy.