At 5’ 11" and 240 lbs, Stephen Tulloch is the "Pocket Hercules" of NFL linebackers. He was drafted by Jeff Fisher and the Titans in 2006, placing obvious connections to the Rams, and has enjoyed a steady incline in playing time ever since. In 2010, Fisher’s last year with the Titans, Tulloch became a full-time starter, amassing 160 total tackles on the year.
Last offseason Tulloch signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, rejoining former defensive coach, Jim Schwartz. Once again, he was a 16 game starter at middle linebacker. His stats on the year were nothing short of impressive, totaling 111 tackles, 3 sacks and 2 interceptions. Against New Orleans in the playoffs, he made 15 tackles, batted 2 passes and forced a pivotal Marques Colston fumble.
The Lions will likely do everything in their power to get Tulloch under contract long-term, but there is sure to be a bidding war for his services. Having just turned 27, he is only entering the prime of his career. The only concern about Tulloch and the Rams is fan-favorite, James Laurinaitis, who already has the middle of the field locked down. If Fisher believes that he has the ability to play on either the weak or strong side, then I expect the Rams to show interest. The Rams will begin 2012 with at least one new starting linebacker, and Stephen Tulloch may fit the bill.
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The connection to Fisher could defiantly encourage him to come to the Rams.
That being said I don’t know if he wants to go to a place where he would have to compete for a starting job since he could go to any MLB needy team and instantly start.
RAMpage28 - February 10, 2012
Tulloch is a good MLB
I think he could play outside despite playing inside in his career. Although I just see him going to a team that needs a MLB like the Eagles, or stay with the Lions. Either way, I want to see him tebowing after sacking Timmy Tebow again, that was awesome.
nick-the-greek - February 10, 2012
Agreed.
RAMpage28 - February 10, 2012
Is my email broken?
If swear if I see one more ‘St. Louis Free Agent Options: _________’ post, I’m going to assume that a new name means that you get precedence on potential Ram signings….
Good thing for me, I’ll be hungover and able to type tomorrow morning, when I’ll post some sort of spoof on someone like Fat Albert……….WITHOUT ANYONES PERMISSION!
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
I double dog dare you to do it!
And I grant you permission
Joe Mazzi - February 10, 2012
LATER AT DCRAMFAN'S HOUSE!
*Reads Joe’s comment
“DAMN IT!”
RAMpage28 - February 10, 2012
This just got front paged.
BOOM SHOCKALAKA!
RAMpage28 - February 10, 2012
I swear he shares a two bedroom apartment with Doug!
Won’t be long before his damn name is down at the bottom of the page under ‘Authors’
Then what’ll I do? Everything I say will incite his threat to ban me. I guess the Giants could use another fan…
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
Haha I was just thinking the same thing xD
RG31 - February 10, 2012 via mobile
lol!!!!!
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
Was Taosman's fanpost about me? Why is he mad?
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
What he's saying is that we are total dicks to people with different opinions
example: Jswrib and that guy on the Jones post.
RAMpage28 - February 10, 2012
Oh, I just could pick out who he was mad at? thanks
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
are you suggesting that he didn't appreciate
‘eye told ewe sew’????
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
Haha I think that may have fueled the fire.
Joe Mazzi - February 10, 2012
He's probably pissed at all the air time you're gettin!
I know damn well I am
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
Why don't you write a couple "Players to keep" posts? Send them to me for edit before you post.
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
I only write stuff that'll never happen
so if you want me to write one about Jason Smith and Justin King, I’ll have it to you by tomorrow afternoon
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
Hey, I enjoyed 'Stickum!'
Joe Mazzi - February 10, 2012
OK, give me a Fiction post about Smith and King. Send it to me and I'll give it a quick run through
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
How do I know your roommate won't steal it
and claim it as his own?!?
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
I don't have a roommate... but I couldcopy Mazzi on my e-mails? Hmmm?
He can sort through the 150+ e-mails I get a day! lol
I swear, if I don’t recognize the name , or you put “For Edit” in the subject line, it gets lost in one of my G-Mail files
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
I have a Front Office Fiction ready to go, so I can post them back to back! Very cool, eh?
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
You have something for tomorrow too?
I have a mock draft that should be ready for tomorrow and I think Brandon and tevin have stuff ready too lol so it should be a fun day at TST tomorrow.
Josh Wehrle - February 10, 2012
If they are in the hopper, I'll check to make sure they are spread out through the day. What time do you want? I'll make sure you get it.
The Mocks you do are lots of work, so lets give it lots of FP time
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
It's just an all rams one
I still have to fill out the last two prospect descriptions, plus add an intro and a summary so I’ll probably finish it up tomorrow morning. I did put a lot of thought and research into this one though so lots of fp time is appreciated lol
Josh Wehrle - February 10, 2012
Unless Ryan pops in a post, you can have the FP for a few hours if you want.
What post time are you aiming for?
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
Hmmm
I’m not sure. What time do you think would be good? It depends if I can get it done. I don’t think I’m doing anything tomorrow morning but we’ll see lol. I’ll shoot you an email as soon as I get it done?
Josh Wehrle - February 10, 2012
Cool! You know that you are one of my Draft gurus, right?
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
I did not
But thank you for saying so.
Josh Wehrle - February 10, 2012
I'll post my FOF story later in the day to give the football news more time on th FP
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
"Why Justin King and Jason Smith were snubbed by the Pro Bowl"
LARams1968 - February 10, 2012
hell, even I dont know the answer that that one. lol!
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
I don't know what to think
I looked at his comments and noticed that the last thing he said was some extremely weird thing on the post you had thanking people for participation…
I certainly don’t want to speculate, but he seems to be upset that maybe his name wasn’t mentioned? I honestly don’t know. Pretty weird stuff
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
He a great young guy. I had him do the picks of the week post and he seems like a cool guy.
The swirb-ness drives people nuts!
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
Just got off the phone with him
he want’s less Joe Mazzi
….what are you gonna do about it?
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
It's a great flash post. There are sooooo many FAs this year?
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
To whomever added the poll
Thanks and nice touch lol
Joe Mazzi - February 10, 2012
It was DC. He did it because he's your biggest fan!
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
He's a great fellow.
He just has poor judgement in favorite teams. Outside of the Rams, of course.
Joe Mazzi - February 10, 2012
If I knew the keys on a macbook
I’m sure there’s a cyber punch button that I could deliver
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
Crazy thought - Is JL shifting to OLB an impossibility? I think he'd be a beast at any position
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
Hey DC! Did you get you Band of Brothers DVD set?
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
depends....
did you ban Ramphet yet?
Haha……yes sir! I sure did. Again, you didn’t have to do that. I know your wallet took a hit because of some a-holes who couldn’t have created a better caption for Sammy B and Tebow. I do appreciate it very much, though
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
My dang parents raised me to honor a promise given... Damn! lol
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
My parents taught me
if you don’t have anything nice to say,
SPELL IT IN ALL CAPS AND INCORRECTLYDCRamFan - February 10, 2012
So you're admitting you're related to jswirb? Brave man!
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
I too have a two bedroom apartment!
someones gotta help out with the bills
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
Your wife must love having him around?
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
one in the same...
he’s great with seeing the future and doing the laundry
DCRamFan - February 10, 2012
LMAO! rec'd
Douglas M - February 10, 2012
He is a stud
Do we really want to play, take another role my friend? I think not. Middle Linebacker is taken by a bigger stud who will only get better. I believe he played this year with a torn Pectoral muscle. He just didn’t want to sit. He CRAZY! Just the way I like my D.
fearsomefoursum - February 11, 2012
Would be SAM in our defense
Brick Top - February 11, 2012
fact is LJ give up too many big plays up the middle he is not as good as he is popular
Rammon105 - February 11, 2012
I really think this position needs to be filled through the draft
Spend that money on a WR or CB
Jombari - February 11, 2012
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