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BERLIN BY A MILE

Sep/02/08 07:53 AM
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The competition for the No. 3 quarterback job was expected to be a tight race. But it turned out to be a landslide victory for Brock Berlin. "The hard work I put in throughout the offseason and (training camp), it just feels good to know that it pays off," he said.

In the four preseason games, Berlin completed 35 of 49 passes for 354 yards and a touchdown, without an interception. His passer rating was 98.5. His challenger, Bruce Gradkowski, was 22 of 37 for 177 yards, with no TDs and two interceptions. His rating was 49.0.

(stltoday.com)

Berlins Performs Well Against Chiefs

Aug/29/08 07:58 AM
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Brock Berlin did not look too sharp early in the first half, but came back well to lead the Rams on a 66 yard, 11 play two minute drive to cut the lead to 21-10, capped by a 16 yard touchdown pass from Berlin to Looker.  Berlin was 13 of 21 for 107 yards.  Brad Gradkowski who was brought in the second half as he is battling Berlin for the third QB spot.  He had to fight through a rain shower on the Rams opening drive of the second half and led the team into a 40 yard field goal attempt that was missed by Josh Brown.  Gradkowski led the Rams into the endzone in the 3rd quarter.  Gradkowski finished 11 of 18 for 105 yards and an interception.

(stlouisdispatch.com)

Green no lock to make Rams

Aug/12/08 05:49 PM
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Trent Green is the backup quarterback for the Rams, for now. But it sounds like Brock Berlin is making a case to move up the ladder. Green played one series with the first team offensive line last weekend and completed one of three passes for 16 yeards. Berlin came in and completed 11 of 13 passes for 139 yeards. "I thought Brock was real solid," Rams coach Scott Linehan told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "He did some good things, he got a nice drive to get us a touchdown and a nice two-minute drive to get us another three. "He put 10 points on the board when he was in there, and that's the job of a quarterback."

(cnnsi.com)

Berlin Shows Poise

Aug/11/08 05:29 PM
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rams quarterback Brock Berlin was confident and controlled against the Tennessee Titans as he battles quarterback Bruce Gradkowski for the third roster spot.

“It was great to finally play in some live action,” Berlin said. “I felt comfortable out there, and we moved the chains well. Obviously, we didn’t score as many points as we’d like. I felt comfortable out there.”

Berlin entered the game about midway through the second quarter. Before the end of the first half, Berlin had led the Rams to their only touchdown drive against the Titans.

On Berlin’s second possession, the Rams had a first down at their own 49-yard-line. Berlin pump faked to the left and launched a perfect strike to wide receiver Dane Looker down the right sideline. Looker was pulled down from behind at the three-yard-line after a 47-yard gain, and a horse collar penalty was assessed.

Running back Antonio Pittman took a Berlin handoff two yards into the end zone on the next play.

“We had a little play set up for that, and it worked out,” Berlin said. “Dane ran an excellent route. He set the whole thing up. He did a good job. I just had to get it out there to him.”

Berlin finished the second half and played the entire third quarter. He completed 11 of 14 passes for 139 yards and a 108.0 quarterback rating. He connected on his first eight pass attempts before a spike to stop the clock at the end of the first half. 

“Brock I thought played great,” quarterback Marc Bulger said. “Our offense was struggling, and he went in there and gave us a little spark. He’s been doing it all camp, and I think he’ll continue to do that.”

Berlin and Gradkowski have spent training camp battling for the third quarterback spot. Gradkowski took over for Berlin in the fourth quarter, but played only one series against the Titans. He completed two of five pass attempts for six yards.

It’s too early to call the battle between Berlin and Gradkowski, but Berlin certainly helped his cause with his play against the Titans Saturday.

“For me, to finally get in there and play some live football and to be able to put some drives together, and get in a groove, it felt really good,” Berlin said. “I’m just thankful for the opportunity.”

(stlouisrams.com)

Berlin, Gradkowski square off for No. 3

Aug/03/08 09:56 PM
It’s far from the most important competition in training camp, but the fight for the No. 3 quarterback spot between Brock Berlin and Bruce Gradkowski is entertaining nonetheless. Berlin had the job with the Rams last year, but at 25, Gradkowski is two years younger and has more regular-season NFL experience.

“It’s going very good; both guys are getting pretty much equal reps,” coach Scott Linehan said. “Both have some really nice attributes about their game. We’re going to scrimmage on Saturday, and that’ll really be the start of it . . . how they’re going to play in game-like conditions. Then they’re going to get plenty of snaps in preseason” games.”

(stltoday.com)

Gradkowski to Compete with Berlin for No. 3 QB Job

Jun/11/08 06:56 PM
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports Rams newly acquired QB Bruce Gradkowski was on the field Tuesday for organized team activities but didn't take part in team drills. Gradkowski, 25, was signed after the Rams claimed him off waivers last week following his release by Tampa Bay. The Raiders and Chicago Bears also claimed him, but the Rams obtained his rights because they had the worst record of the three teams in 2007. Gradkowski (6-1, 220) will compete with QB Brock Berlin for the No. 3 spot behind starting QB Marc Bulger and backup QB Trent Green.

(kffl.com)

BROCK BERLIN LIKELY TO PLAY IN 2008

Mar/11/08 03:07 AM
Six months before the season is set to start, St. Louis Rams backup quarterback Brock Berlin is the odds-on favorite for most likely third-stringer to see action.

Berlin sat behind Marc Bulger and Gus Frerotte in 2007. He played in one game last season. But the Rams Monday inexplicably not only signed Trent Green to become the fragile Bulger’s primary backup. They also reportedly gave the concussed one $8.9 million for three years – including a $2.1 million signing bonus.

Frerotte, who once sprained his neck head butting a brick wall, shows admirable durability compared with this duo. Bulger, when healthy, is a top eight NFL quarterback, at worst. But he has missed 12 games in three seasons and Green, with two horrendous looking concussions that left his career temporarily in doubt, has played just 13 games the last two years.

So if I were Berlin I’d make sure I know the playbook.

(zoneblitz.com)