St Louis Rams Watch

The rams Holding the Dolphins to 10

2008-11-30T14:27:00.003-05:00

Surpriseling the Rams held the Dolphins to 10 in the first half and 1 piont sperates them. Steve Jackson has 75 yards ruching while Williams has 28.

The Rams can win this game by keeping it close and by rushing. The Rams do not have to throw on every down, but be patiant, They need to control the clock. This is not a blowout.

They have control the running game, put they also have to pressure Pennigton.

Scott Linehans Throws Trent Green to the Bills

2008-09-28T07:18:00.006-04:00

Last year Scott LInehane threw his offensive coordinater, Gregg Olsen under the bus to save his job, now he plans on starting an aging quarter with two cocussions in another attempt to save his job.

After finsihing at 8-8 in his first season, the Rams sank to 3-13 in his second season. Not willing to take the excuse of injuries, which the team had, he put the blame on Olsen' s play calling. Let me remind you, that Olsen called the plays for most of the previous season. If you remember, the team could not score a touchdown under Linehan's play calling. But none the less, Olsen's playing caused the losses and that became Linehan's story. Why did that become his story? Simple, he had no answers for the injuries to the offensive line. Also, Linehan took over the play calling after demoting Olsen during the season. Now, let us look at this year.

Well, Linehan can't find the reason for three losses, so now he puts the blame on the quarterback, Marc Bulger. I am no Marc Bulger fan. He does have his share of blame in the three losses. He replaces Bulger with Trent Green who will face the upsurging Buffalo Bills behind the same offensive line that protected Bulger so well.

I wonder what bachup plan Linehan has should Trent Green get knocked out of the game. I mean who would he put in the game Marc Bulger or Brock Berlin. Also, think about this, Bulger will still make his money while sitting on the bench.

I beleive that the players have given up on Scott Linehan and maybe even Jim Hasslet. I do support the firing of both, and I feel it should be done now and not later. I also support Al Saunders as interim coach to ride out the season. When the season ends, Chip Rosenbloom should ask for the resignation of John Shaw and Jay Zygmunt. I beleive when you do a total house cleaning, you start from the top and work you way down. At the end of the season, Rosenbloom can make decisions on coaching, player, and mangement changes. Chip Rosenbloom needs step up and take the lead over the direction of this team now not later.

Will the Rams Beat the Giants?

2008-09-14T07:00:00.005-04:00

I cannot tell you wether they can or can't be the Giants, but I do know a couple of quick changes, short of firing Linehan, that might help.

Thursday, a friend in work, told me that Boomer Eisen thinks that Rams will beat the Giants. I think Boomer my have taken one too many hits to the head. Those of us who know this team has a multi personality disorder, will warn you that one never knows which personality will show up on Sunday. Partly because they have a coach that can't center on personality, like a winning pesonality.

Fo r the Rams to beat the Giants, they have to get to Manning. Last week against Washington, he completed 19 passes in 35 attempts with one interception unlike Bulger who did not throw an interception for once. But this all rest on the Rams Offense who has to contol the flow of the game and score points. They have to make it easier on the defense. Saunders has to go back to fundamental football.

Saunder's system has been discribed as quick rythem balance attack the focus on first downs. In the first down department last week, they managed only 8 first downs in 24:50 while Phillie manged 28 first downs and five touchdowns in 35: 10 minutes. Let me suggest this that when the opposing team starts to pile on the points first downs become secondary to to quick scores which eventually adds to the interception and sack columns, and evetually wearing down your own defense. Remember you want to wear down the opposing defense.

For the Rams to beat the Giants, Saunders needs to put his system aside and go back to fundamentals. One suggestion like cutting down mental errors such as I don't know false starts. Then make the team realize that you don't need to the whole ten yards in one chunck. Gaining four yards per down in three plays you have the first down. When slowly gaining yardage, you keep the defense out on the field and eat up the clock.

So, the Rams can win if they rattle Manning enough and if they play a simplified and error free offense.

Also, this same friend wants to how the Rams could get rid of an All Pro Quarterback, Kurt Warner, for Marc Bulger? I just don't have the answer.

What if the NFL had the Patriot Super Bowl Tapes?

2008-05-13T13:38:00.008-04:00

Walsh gave the tapes to the NFL, and they claimed they found nothing new. The Man who said that he damaging evidence on the Patriots, delivers the tapes, and we hoped that those tapes would avenge that Super Bowl loss to the Patriots. We had our hopes up that the evil one, Bill Belicheck, would be brought to shame only to have them squashed.

The NFL found nothing new from the tapes. Walsh's lawyer says that he never mentioned anything about Patriots versus Ram Super Bowl. Let me sum it up by saying that Walsh had nothing.

But ask oneself, what if the NFL did have the evidence of cheating during that Superbowl?

I want to explore that possibility by asking the following question.

What if Walsh did turnover the Super Bowl tape, and the NFL exposed that tape to the public?

A lot of gambling occurs during the Super Bowl. People loose a lot of money and maybe their homes. They go into serious debt. And we can go even further down that road. Drunken and angry husbands beat their wives or kill them, and of neither, I do not joke.

All of this brings retaliation against Bill and possible the NFL, so then NFL does their honorable thing: they hide or destroy the tapes.

I not a conspiracy theorist. I know that the Rams never showed up for the game.

The Rams Finally Get it Right

2008-05-01T18:27:00.007-04:00

I am not going give the post analysis of the draft, since it has been beaten to death already, but I want to give you a couple of my thoughts.

The Rams finally got it right on Saturday when they drafted Chris Long. This pick will have a positive impact of the defensive line which has been negected since the departure of Winstrom. Scott Linehan has already declared him to be a starter, and will join Carricker and Little.

In the past the Rams have pulled some cheap tricks to fill their needs, such as the time in LA when they needed a running back, so they got two for the price of one really good running back. They signed Curtis Warner and Marcus Dupree, both attempting comebacks from knee surgeries. Needless to say, they didn't work out. So, this time around I thought they would fall for the Dolphins' bait and give up their first round pick for Jason Taylor.

I must admit that I seriously thought about it. He would have met all their needs as an end in their 3-4 defense. But then I had a reality check. Taylor may only last five years.

Why give up draft pick who has maybe ten or over years in front him for someone with five years left?

So, their I stood in front of my TV nervously waiting the Rams' pick. I waited to hear the following, "St Louis has traded their first pick to Miami."

I felt releived when then selected Chris Long. They finally got it right.

Trent Green Returns to the St. Louis Rams

2008-03-12T18:04:00.001-04:00

Trent Green returned to the Rams after seven years.
He played eight games for the Rams in 2000 before being replaced by Kurt Warner. After leaving the Rams, Green played six years for the Chiefs and one year for the Dolphins. In 2004, he peaked at 369 passes in 556 attempts with 4,591 years. He left the Dolphins after playing five games before a second concussion sidelined him.
Coach Linehan feels the addition of Green completes the quarterback position for the Rams. This may be true in the fact that Green has the potential to be a good backup for incumbent starter Marc Bulger, but that does change if you factor in the two concussions.
If Green plays, he faces the risk of another head injury and permanent brain damage. He does not only face this risk in a game but also in practice. The Rams should rethink this move.

Another Twist in Spygate

2008-02-28T17:29:00.003-05:00

The rumor mill says that the Rams may want the Superbowl lost overturned. I have nothing to substantuate this claim. The officail Rams site has not a thing about Spygate, and the post from which I have obtained this information mentions no names in regards to this claim.

First, even if this rumor proves to be true, the league cannot change the outcome of the game. You cannot assume that the spying caused the Rams to loose. An astrics nest to the game will do because this way the out put of the would be put doubt. I can live with that. They might also banish Belicheck from the NFL.

I can't make any more comments on this because I could go many directions and tangents, so just end now.

After Thoughts

2008-02-19T18:53:00.004-05:00

I have some thoughts before and after spygate.

This lawsuit against the Patriots could open up other law suits against other teams. Just say, the season ticket holders for the Giants of the 1960's. Maybe last the fans of last year's NY Mets for the meltdown at the end of the season. Or beter yet, the Bengals who never played in a Superbowl. Using a the plaintiff's loose base logic, those who gampled and lost on the Rams and Patriots' Superbowl should be able to sue for lost winnings.

Now, let us visit Marc Bulger, the 67 million dollar wonder. If the new owners take over, do you realy think Bulger will still be getting that money no less be around. Remember, he hasn't brought the team to the Superbowl much less play a whole season. I don't think so.

Belicheck and Walsh controvery, one denying of spying on other teams while the other claiming he did. My money would be on Walsh because of the smear campaign the Patriots launched against him. Let us not forget the destroyed tapes. Why did Goodwell destroy those tapes?

Now, we had Linehan's meltdown in the middle of last season, and the removing of Olsen from callind the plays. Olsen had Linehan's confidence before this losing season, and the had a good past relationship. Now, a couple of new coaches also have a positive past relationship with Linehan. Like Olsen will they be thrown under the bus when the season goes arye?

Finally, being an owner how good you turn a blind eye to the Patriots' evading the salary cap? You either want to complain or copy it.

Ram Player Sues

2008-02-16T16:50:00.003-05:00

This has gotten so ridiculous that I would rather not have to comment, but here we go. First of all the players that have the right and that I would listen to would be starters not one year wonders. Secondly, Spygate should be dealt with legally not by lawsuits. Thirdly, we need to the extent of the spying. All we know right now, would be scratching the surface.
Let the legal system investigate before making lawsuits.

Marshall Faulk Speaks

2008-02-13T03:14:00.002-05:00

Marchall Faulk has been reported as saying that the league should investigate the alledge tapeing of the 2001 Superbowl but doubts anything will be done if these investigations prove true.

If we look how Major League Baseball handling of the steriod problem. Steriod pumped players helped their ratings. Remember the attraction to the Mcquire and Sossa home run battle. The NFL Superbowl needed an attraction, the undefeated New England Patriots.

The attraction to draw veiwer watch the Patriots go undefeated. Just think of people wanted became Giant fans that night to cheer them on to destroy the Patriots, and the league cared nothing about how the Patriots got to the Superbowl. They cared only for ratings.

Remember, Goodwell investigated Bellicheck and fined him, and time to bury the past. Well, Goodwell has a problem just like Major League Owner's had a problem. You see these allegations just wont go away. Just like Baseball it will take Congress at the expense of the taxpayer to handle Spygate as well with possible prison terms to follow.

If only Goodwell, had not shoved Spygate away for the sake of ratings. This end of Spygate for me, now I just want cover the off season.

Spygate Expands

2008-02-07T03:11:00.002-05:00

Spygate has expanded to the point where Kurt Warner has the possibility to sue Bill Belicheck. I started this post before more this.

It seems that Billie has been spying on other teams since he became a coach. Goodwell told ths to Specter. According to this article, Billie spied on the Pittsburgh Steelers twice. His exuse-he that spying on other teams to be legal. The league does allow scouting, but spying? NO!!! Let the hearings begin.

Must Read

2008-02-04T17:19:00.000-05:00

This sums up the Patiots spying on the Rams.

If this allegation holds true, there will be an astrick next to that Superbowl thus leaving the Pats' victory in doubt. I like that. For ever more, there will be a doubt about the outcome of the game. There will be also be more doubt about the other Super Bowl victories. Oh well.

I would like to add this. This season the Rams play the Pats. A friend that the Pats will be bad about this Super Bowl loss, and you know what I say, "So what." What do they have to mad about when these two teams meet? They lost to a better team, the Giants, and in a honest game, not like the Rams who may have cheated out their destiny. Something to think about.

Let the hearings begin.

A Move Back To LA

2008-02-02T13:31:00.000-05:00

I have not heard anything about such a move, but can only wonder. LA may renovate the Colusiem. The league needs a team in LA, and as far I as know, no mention of expansion. The team maybe about for sale. New owners may want the team to be in a number one markets. Again, I am only palying around with a thought.

New Allocations

2008-02-02T13:29:00.000-05:00

More allocations against the Pats.

New Offensive Coordinator

2008-02-01T03:23:00.000-05:00

Rams hire Saunders

Conspracy?

2008-01-30T03:06:00.000-05:00

I received the following in an email.

I just can't say anything but laugh. But the thing about the Patriots' superbowl win in 2001, I kind of begining to believe.

Read this

This author makes a lot of reasons that you can't just discount.

Dismal Season

2007-12-01T05:57:00.000-05:00

The other day, my friend made this remark, "You blame Linehan."

Well actually I don't. I lay the blame exactly where it belong at the feet of the owners and the front office. For thirty years, they have done this fan a great disservice. For thirty years they have failed to put some honest effort in providing us fans a team. What they have gave us, I would call a fracture and disjointed team. They provided us with one or two standout players with no supporting players. We have gotten players such as Eric Dickerson, Willie Anderson, Jerome Bettis, Kurt Warner, Issac Bruce, Terry Holt, Steve Jackson, and Marcial Fualk. I want to know what happen the Fearsome Foursome, and offensive line that block?

I must be fare to them. They did give us the 65 million dollar boy. That last remark maybe unfare to some appologts. But let us ask ourselves, what has Bulger done to deserve the 65 million dollars? Outside of his self promtions, such as "I don't care. I at least scored a touchdown," I can think of nothing else. The truth hurts doesn't it.

Oh lets us not forget about that nice new stadium that has been slowly becoming less pack. Oh how I long for the Columseim in LA when we had respected team, and this joke that our post Rosembloom leaders have give. Yes the good old days.

Starting Offense Fails to Score a touchdown

2007-08-27T18:02:00.000-04:00

Bulger comes up empty again.

Though the Rams have lost the last two games, I still feel good about them. When Linehard took over from Martz, I didn't expect the team to make to the Super Bowl in one year. Let us not forget that alot of damage had been done to this team for the last couple of decades, it would take time to regroup. This seems to be happening. One of the happenings, They talk about not just starters but the backups. Never happened in the past. They seem to be building a team not only for now, but the future.

The rams loose to the Raiders

2007-08-27T17:53:00.000-04:00

Bulger failed to score again. The Rams Defense commited seven penalties but did have some bright spots.

There were several bright spots for the Rams defense as the starters stopped an Oakland drive on their own one-yard-line. Linebacker Will Witherspoon came up with a fumble recovery in the endzone after Jordan was met at the
one-yard-line by a host of Rams defenders.

Bulger gates 65 mill

2007-08-22T17:39:00.000-04:00

He better take the team to the Super Bowl.

Rutger's Leonard Comes to the Rams

2007-05-15T17:06:00.000-04:00

Leonard comes to the Rams. I'm looking forward to see him and Jackson in the backfield. He has very good receiving abilites. This should help both the passing game and receiving games. It might even help the defense. The Rams do not have to score quickly as in the pass. Now, they can slow the tempo down by long drives. They use both the short passes and runs to keep the drives going, and go for the long one when need be. This should help the defense recover between drives while their opponants out on the field.

Rams Pickup a Linebacker

2007-03-20T18:00:00.000-04:00

The Rams get Chris Draft from Charlotte.

The signing of Draft, 31, marks the second straight year the Rams have lured a
linebacker from the Carolina Panthers. Draft replaced Will Witherspoon at
weakside linebacker after Witherspoon signed with the Rams last March.

Chris Draft swayed away from Tampa Bay.

Just Wondering

2007-03-18T17:36:00.000-04:00

A month or so ago, I saw an article saying that Martz wanted Marshal Faulk in Detriot. I have seen anyhting since, but I have been toying the idea. I remembered when the Rams traded Jerome Bettis, and they got several draft picks that helped get to the playoffs and the Super Bowl. What about if say, the Rams did trade Faulk to Detriot? I know this sounds treasonist, but I was just wondering.

Rams End the Season on a High Note

2007-01-04T10:22:00.000-05:00

The Rams win their last game.

I think that this game speaks about the character of this team under Linehan. I remember the Martz years, and how this team gave up. They could have given up because this game had no meaning. Giants had won their game 14 hours before thus securing the last NFC wild card spot. The week before the Seahawks won the division. So, the Rams had very little reason to win this game, but they went out there played and won their game. This shows the character of this team.

Haslett Tired of Questions

2006-12-01T17:42:00.000-05:00

Tired of questions about the Run Defense.

"I'm sick of talking about the friggin' yardage, OK?" Haslett said Monday.
"I pick up the paper every week, and I read about the yardage we've given up. It
is what it is. We haven't done well. ... But you know what? We're ninth in the
league in pass defense. We've given up four touchdowns in the last three games.
I never see you guys write that."
Haslett has a point. The press never writes the positive spin. Remember the slam that the Rams Offense could not score a touchdown. Well look at that, they been scoring points. The press just stops writing about that problem, since they been scoring. Now they write about the Run Defense. Yet, they haven't noticed the change in the Rams since Martz left. The Rams looked like a football team on Sunday. They didn't lay down and die like under Martz. Jackson running, the spinning and diving over people to gain more yards. Lets hear more about that and about the character that did not exist last years. Lets hear about whole aspects of the team.

New Play Caller

2006-12-01T15:19:00.001-05:00

Linehan turned over calling the offensive plays. There Offensive Cordinater will be calling them. This change took place before the 49ner game

Rams coach Scott Linehan decided to delegate play-calling duties
to offensive coordinator Greg Olsonlace.
One Reason.
Olson is most experienced with the West Coast offense, which emphasizes ball control and short passes.

Rams End Skid

2006-11-26T17:55:00.000-05:00

I'll post the recap tomorrow. Of course, I'm happy with the win. This puts the Rams in tie with the 49's.

This should, I hope, will put some spark in the players. I've been reading about characters coming from Ram Park, well it character not give up, like in the past. Next oppenant the hapless Cardinals.

The Rams Last several Games

2006-11-25T15:09:00.000-05:00

Not much to post about. But, I have looked at the standings and they do have a long shot. They have to loose six games while Seattle looses six games. One can only hope.

This week they face a much improve Forty-Niner team. They also face the Forty-Niners with a run challenge defense and patch work offensive line. I'm looking for an oppset. The Rams have been struggling, but look at the last two weeks the Defense has somewhat improve. They held the Panthers to just 15 points. Even if the Forty-Niners may have somewhat improve, they haven't arrived. And from what I have been reading from Ram Camp, they have not reached the point of pointing fingers, like the Giants.

This teams has no earmarks of past teams, but they have character. One must remember the past. Much damage has been done to this team, and work must be done. See you Sunday.

The Rams Run Challeged Defense

2006-11-25T15:06:00.000-05:00

At the bottom on the NFC pack

The Rams have been searching for clues on handling the run. Novel idea gang tackling(its in the article.

Bye Week

2006-10-23T16:36:00.000-04:00

The Rams have a bye, so what should they be doing? The obivious, like looking for ways to win games especially since Seattle lost!

Check Stats

Rams Loss

2006-10-23T15:59:00.000-04:00

I not too worried about the Rams, but they have to win the close games under their own control. A win is a win, as some people beleive. Some will take a win in any fashion even a an ugly win. I can take one or two ugly wins non sequestially, but consectively, does not make me feel comfortable. Hoping to recover an opponants fumble in the wanning seconds of the game to perserve a lead just doesn't do it for me. This just shows me a problem. Like the problem being your defense.
The defense the blew a supstantial lead that put the Rams behind the Seahawks by six points. Which put the Rams ahead by one point when the Rams scored in the last two minutes in the game. Just look for a common factore in the above mention points and you will find the Defense's inability to protect a lead. The Rams defense has not jelled yet, and maybe I should be concerned about the Rams.

Rams Win Ugly

2006-10-11T17:03:00.000-04:00

Not the "Greatest Show on Turf."

The Rams won but not by a blow out.

What used to be the "Greatest Show on Turf" under former coach Mike Martz
isn't much of a show at all under new coach Scott Linehan. But so far,
Linehan's more conservative offensive approach is a hit.

Not Martz's Rams

2006-10-11T16:48:00.000-04:00

Rams meet their old coach.

Win Number Two

2006-09-24T19:33:00.000-04:00

The Rams win their second beating Arizona. The game though improves their schedule, I still don't see too much to happy about. Bulger passed for over 300 yards but in key sitituations he choked. He fumbled the ball deep in their territory with about 2 minutes left in the game.
The Rams running game held to to less then 7o yards.

yes it's a win, but I have too many concerns to be passive about.

4th Quarter

2006-09-24T19:03:00.000-04:00

The Rams need to go into a ball control offense, yes retorical. They have a two point lead with about 4 minutes to play.

Their defense worries me.

The Rams have to score and force a two pocession game

Halftime

2006-09-24T18:05:00.000-04:00

The Rams lead 13-7. Their offense has scored a touchdown. Bulger hit Terry Holt.

Key stats: STL ARZ
FD 10 8
Rush 34 50
Num 13 12
Ave 2.6 4.2

Passing 167 117
Int 0 2
Sacks 1 *yd loss 0
Avg 8.8 7.8

QB Bulger Warner

Rams have a slight edge passing while Arz has done better rushing at 4.2

Catchup

2006-09-24T17:31:00.000-04:00

I have not been blogging for the past couple of weeks. But I will recap, the Rams have a record a 1 and 1. Even though, they won their first game, the did not score a touchdwon, truly amazing, I forget how that would make it. Then they blew the last week's game against the 49'ers.

They did score a touchdown in that game, but they still lost.

This game should show the better quaterback, Warner or Bulger. I look to see Warner the winner, as the Rams take on Arz.

Rams lose to Chiefs

2006-08-29T07:43:00.000-04:00

The thing that concerns me right about now, the Rams starting offense has not scored a touchdown in preseason. zero in 11 attempts

Rams Second Game

2006-08-21T18:06:00.000-04:00

Nothing to said

Rams Like Linehan and Hasslett's Approach

2006-08-19T17:35:00.000-04:00

Check out how the Rams feel about living in a post Martz era.

Rams vs Texans

2006-08-19T17:05:00.000-04:00

Big test for Rams new tackle. It will also be test to see if they progress. Their defense played well last week after Manning left the field, but will they come out from the start and control the game? If the defense expects respect then regardless of who starts they have to establish control. During the season they will not be face backup players.

In the past the the Rams lost games because of the defense. The defense sat back and let the offense do all the work. The Rams had a great offense. They still have a good and possibly dangerous offense. What the fans would like to see? A a good and dangerous defense to go along with that offense.

I know the posted article talks about the Barron the Rams offense tackle and I did show degress from the topic. So let me regress back to the topic. Another part of the equation for the Rams' success, the development of strong offensive and defensive lines. Last week the Rams did show some strong running. Their success on offense would be the strength of bookend offesive Tackles, Barron and Pace. I expect to see a strong game from them tonight.

Rams Colts

2006-08-10T17:36:00.000-04:00

Tonight we get a chance to see a glimmer of what the Rams had gained. We also see how the work that Lineard has done. I'm not expecting anything outstanding. I do want to see the work Lineard and Hasslett have completed so far.

We must remember the obvious. How well a team does in preseason often does not refelect how well they'll do in regular season. I have seen the Rams go undefeated in preseason and have a loosing regular season.

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Rams Add Backup

2006-08-10T17:34:00.000-04:00

Rams add Moe Williams

The Tackle Position

2006-06-26T16:32:00.000-04:00

Could the Rams have solved the Tackle problem?

Offensive Line Outlook

2006-06-26T16:20:00.000-04:00

Timmerman still in charge.

A Decade Without A Running Game

2006-06-21T10:17:00.000-04:00

Can you believe that? It has been almost a decade without a running game.

The Rams want to make the running game part of their plans this season. Back under Robinson I used to complain about always running the ball, and wanting them to pass the ball more. Under the Martz regime, I complained about them passing to much. I guess that I don't know what I want. Well anyway they want to bring back the running game. Linehan has had success implementing the running game in the past.

Jackson will play a major part in the running game, since the uncertainty surrounds Marshall Faulk who wants to retire.

I want to see the running game back in the offensive mix, keyword mix. I don't want it to be the only weapon the Rams will use. I want to it be a a part of a mixture. Also if you want to have a successful running game you must a good offensive line. Keep that in mind.

The Quarteback Outlook

2006-06-19T16:09:00.000-04:00

The outlook for this season. Bulgar still picked to start. Gus Frerotte to backup Bulger. Fitzpatrick to compete with Smoker for the third quarterback position.

Linehan has alot faith in Frerotte. The two have been together in the past.

No much I can say here except what about Faulk teamed up with Jackson in the backfiled?

The 2000 Season

2006-05-17T08:20:00.001-04:00

I remember the end of the 2000 season. The Rams played the New Orleans Saints in the last game of the season. After a win over the Sainst and help from the Detriot Lions the Rams played the Saints again in the Wild Card Game which they lost. That year both Buccanears and the Saints looked like either one could represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. But, the Giants came ome out nowhere to loose the Super Bowl.

Defense

2006-05-17T07:40:00.000-04:00

Jim Hasslet Rams new defensive coach has his mini camp.

For as difficult as last season’s defensive performance was to swallow for
the Rams, it paled in comparison to the ups and downs that 2006 provided for new
defensive coordinator Jim Haslett.
For years, Haslett has been viewed as one of the toughest coaches in the
league and last year was the ultimate test of that character trait. That was
just one of the reasons that Haslett was the primary target to become the new
defensive coordinator for new Rams coach Scott
Linehan.
“I think that obviously was a big factor for me,” Linehan said. “I don’t
know that many people have gone through the ups and downs as a head coach like
Jim. I mean that respectfully. The people there on the inside know how grueling
and tough the year was for that entire organization and for Jim and his staff
and their families; he really held it together.”
Now it is Haslett’s job to instill that toughness into a revamped and reworked defensive unit that struggled last season on its way to finishing 30th in the league in total defense.
“I want our defense to be tough-minded, I want our defense to be
physical, but I also want them to be good technique guys and I want them to be
good tacklers,” Haslett said.

Maybe Hasslet will be good for the Rams, I really don't know. I must admit that I do like the idea of him as coach. The have had a problem with dicipline and mental toughness. The only way they knew how to win by blowing out the opposition. Maybe now they will have someone that could the defense a killer instinct.

Rams New Backup Quarterback

2006-03-29T08:46:00.000-05:00

The Rams signed an exprienced backup quarterback, Gus Frerotte. He will backup Marc Bulger. Could we have a battle for starting Quaterback? Frerotte, Linehan's boy against Bulger, Martz boy. We can safely assume that Linehan and Olsen will change the offense to fit their style. Frerotte has the inside lane because he has been around Linehan in Miami, and could pickup the system quicker than Bulger. Also, Bulger has not completed the last two seasons because of shoulder injuries requiring the Rams to reley backup quarterbacks. So Linehan may cut to the chase and start Frerotte.

Rams Free Agents

2006-03-29T08:40:00.000-05:00

The status of the Rams Free Agents.

Have the Rams Woken Up

2006-03-15T17:24:00.000-05:00

The Rams made some moves to help their Defense.

Could Hasselette have some pull on this move.

The New Coach

2006-03-07T18:02:00.000-05:00

I don't know how I feel about the rams new coaching staff. I want to be optimstic, but I have some reservations. I don't think that coaching changes will help. I feel that ownership change would work wonders. I have a fan for thirty some years and I have lived through some really tough time. The ninties made me want to change teams. During the nities they lived by band aid measure that didn't work, and no one held this team accountable. I hope this time that some one will step upp to the plate hold this team to some accountablity.

Rams 2006 Opponants

2006-02-02T18:03:00.000-05:00

The schedule has not been set, but the Rams' adversiries became know.

Hasslet Becomes Defensive Coordinator for the Rams

2006-01-29T15:40:00.000-05:00

Former Saints Head Coach becomes Defensive Coordinator for the Rams. I don't know what to make out of this. Ironic, may be at this time, the only thing that I can say. I remember some of games against this man. Like two games, the Rams beating the Saints in the last game of the regular game of the season only to loose to the Saints in the first round of the playoffs in the 2000 season.
From what I have been reading, Linehan would be quite comfortable if Hasslet used this position as spring board back as a head coach. One question, what about Hasslet leaving before completing the job? I guess maybe this be one of those things you have no control. I mean Linehan has no control over this happening.
I geuss that I am looking for some way to take a shot at what happen the pass couple of weeks, and I can't. The one thing I have learned from this team, never get your hopes up too high because the Rams somehow find a way to crush them. I want to really beleive that things can change for the good, but experiance shows me other wise. I'll just wait and see next year, and hope for the best anyway. Good to have you Linehan, Olsen, and Hasslet, and God Bless you.

2006-01-23T18:07:00.000-05:00

Mami Offensive Coordinater becomes the Rams new Head Coach.

Scott Linehan, an offensive coordinator with two NFL teams,

was named coach of the Rams on Thursday.

But, don't get too exited.

Scott Linehan is a sharp offensive tactician who will

call his own plays -- just as Mike Martz used to do.

Could Martz being warning the new coach.

But Linehan should also expect the Rams' front office to be very involved, Martz said.
"They'll pick the players and coaches for him, and he'll do whatever the do," Martz said.

Rams 20 Cowboys 10

2006-01-02T08:23:00.000-05:00

The Rams win their final game. Wouldn't you know they their final game. They actually showed some defense, and they ran the ball. Why couldn't they play this way all season?
I happy the won, but disappointed that this game ment nothing. They may have played for pride, so be it. But, this game still means nothing except for those looking for free agency, and others looking to keep their under a new head coach.

A Great Falls Ill

2005-12-31T16:35:00.000-05:00

Jack Snow fighting staff infection. May God be with you Jack and speedy recovery. I remember your great years. God Bless!

Rams Future Uncertain

2005-12-31T16:25:00.000-05:00

With free agency coming and salarie cap considerations the future appears uncertain. Throw a coaching change the future becomes even more uncertain. I can not guess how the Rams will next year. My main concern would be the new coach. Will the Rams go after someone who could make a change or go on the cheap. You can have all the talented players, but if you don't have a coach to lead them than forget it. I guess also if you don't have the players and a good coach, but ownership (such as they have now) you might as well blow the season. We won't know until after the season.

Vitt Take the Blame

2005-12-29T17:11:00.000-05:00

Vitt took the blame on Monday for the teams slide. He made some positive statements about the Rams. Saying the work hard and that he shouldn't have pushed them on fourth and short yardage. When he had so, they ended they ended loosing. Example: The lead the Forty-Niners 20-17 only to loose the game after failing fourth and two. Vitts said he should have gone for the points.
One wonders if he taking the blame for Martz?

Could This Faulk's Last Year?

2005-12-27T18:02:00.000-05:00

Faulk's future

The Forty-Niners 24, The Rams 20

2005-12-27T17:56:00.000-05:00

The Rams loose to the Forty-Niners.

Jamie Martin threw for a career-best 354 yards against a decimated 49ers secondary and the Rams led 20-7 late in the first half. They were mistake-prone the rest of the way, losing for the sixth time in seven games overall and their fourth straight time at home.
At 3-5, they finished with their first losing record at home since 1998. That's also the last time they lost at home to the 49ers.
"I feel like we embarrassed the city of St. Louis," wide receiver Isaac Bruce said. "Today wasn't a good day for us."

Martz Cleared to Coach

2005-12-18T17:20:00.000-05:00

Martz could be back on Jan 1st against Dallas. He may also be bought out of contract.

The Rams are expected to reach a settlement with the coach, who has one year remaining on a three-year contract and is due $3.25 million. Martz has clashed with the front office all season and likely would seek a head coaching job elsewhere in the NFL.
John Hadley, a spokesman for Martz, confirmed that the coach had been cleared by his physician. Interim coach Joe Vitt is expected to coach the final regular-season game at Dallas on Jan. 1.

The question: Will he coach the Rams against Dallas?

The Eagles 14 Rams 13

2005-12-18T17:14:00.000-05:00

The Rams loose their fifth under Vitt. The Rams dropped another in a lackluster game against Phili. Neither team shined.
Two more to go.

A positive note: Steve Jackson hit the 100o yards.

Faulk Gets Record for Recieving

2005-12-14T09:44:00.000-05:00

One bright spot from last Sunday's game. Congrats Marshall and thank you for workhorse and unselfish play.

Bruce moved past Hall of Famer Charlie Joiner for 10th place
in NFL history with 12,181 yards and caught his 800th career pass.

One of the most versatile and skilled running backs in NFL history,
it has been a difficult season for Faulk, who declined interview requests
after the game.

Rams loose other one

2005-12-14T09:38:00.000-05:00

The Rams loose another one under Joe Vitt. The Rams stand at 5 and 8 with definately no hope for the playoffs. Oh well.

The Rams Look for A Balance Attack

2005-12-09T17:16:00.000-05:00

With Bulger and Martin out, the Rams face the fact they can't survive by the pass along. Maybe the last two months might bring a bright future for the Rams. In away it put an end to the past. What do I hope for? Not having to make comebacks in almost every game. It might make good vidio highlights and once in awhile, it can be a good thing. But, almost every game, can be a sign of some serious problems. Like not being able to take a lead and control it. A sign of poor defense. Next wish would be for a good and solid defense. One that can stop the run and put pressure on quarterbacks. The third wish would be for good lines on both defense and offense. A line that wrecks havoc on opposing teams' offenses, and a line that cannot only protect a quarterback, but open holes for Faulk and Jackson. The last wish would be to both Jackson and Faulk in the same back field. A new front office and owners would be nice too.

Possibly a new Coach

2005-12-05T18:22:00.000-05:00

A possible new coach stood on the sidelines yesterday.

Rams Loose

2005-12-05T18:10:00.000-05:00

The Rams barring a miracle dropped out of playoff contention.

Fitzpatrick Could Start

2005-12-01T17:23:00.000-05:00

New quarterback against Washington

St. Louis Rams interim coach Joe Vitt has been coy all week about whether rookie Ryan Fitzpatrick earned his first career start.
But it was telling on Wednesday when the rookie from Harvard, and not veteran Jamie Martin, met with the media, usual the duty for the No. 1 quarterback. And Fitzpatrick was taking snaps with the first unit while Martin, who had a concussion and blurred vision after absorbing a blow in the first quarter of last week's overtime victory at Houston, watched in sweat clothes.
Regardless of Martin's status it's been more or less an open secret around Rams Park that Fitzpatrick, a favorite of Mike Martz's since he drafted Fitzpatrick in the seventh round, will get the nod this week against the Redskins. And why not? It's tough to bench the NFC offensive player of the week.
Fitzpatrick threw for 310 yards in three quarters and got the Rams (5-6) to overtime with a pair of scores in the final half-minute before throwing the winning touchdown pass to beat the Texans. His yardage is the third highest by an NFL quarterback in his first game.

Could Fitzpatrick be the Rams Future

2005-11-29T18:05:00.000-05:00

I wonder if the Rams should conceed the season. The Rams have a long shot at the playoffs. The only way the Rams could win the division would be if the Rams win all their games while the Seahawks loose all their's. They will have to rely on help as well as to win a wild card. They have no control over their future. So, why not just take a look at Fitzpatrick. If it doesn't look like Fitzpatrick could make, then put Jamie back in or Bulger.
The Giants took a shot with Eli Manning, and he panned out this year. I'm not comparing Fitzpatrick to Eli. But that, the Giants took a shot and it paid off.

Martin and Pace Leave Houston Game

2005-11-28T17:50:00.000-05:00

Rams down to their third string quarterback. Jamie left the with a head injury to be replaced by Fitzpatrick. This would be the Fitzpatrick first pro start.

Fitzpatrick look confident.

The Rams Beat Houston in Overtime

2005-11-28T17:34:00.000-05:00

The Rams Win in Overtime

"I knew there was no way we were going to lose that game," Fitzpatrick said. "You sort of get that feeling out there, of invincibility, with the way the offense was playing late and the way the defense really stepped up."

Rookie Fitzpatrick replaced Jamie Martin who left the game with a head injury.

"I felt sick out there," said Texans center Steve McKinney. "I was so disgusted I wanted to throw up. We were squandering some opportunities and sure enough it came back to bite us. It's really hard to lose a game when you're up 10 points with 30 seconds to go -- but we did."

The Rams Lose Another Game

2005-11-22T17:52:00.000-05:00

What should have been a win turned out to be loss for the Rams. The Cardinals led by Warner soundly beat the Rams.

This loss dims their playoff hopes. They fall three games back behind the Seahawks who won by a field gaol over the 49'rs. The wild card does not not look so good.

Rams Loose to Seattle

2005-11-14T21:10:00.000-05:00

Could Martz be disobeying his doctors
SEATTLE (AP) -- It was as if dice-rolling coach Mike Martz was calling plays from his St. Louis-area home Sunday.
The Rams, actually under the direction of assistant head coach Joe Vitt while Martz recovers from a heart virus, were lining up for a field goal in the second quarter to add to a 3-0 lead against first-place Seattle. A third straight win and an improbable restart of the NFC West race was in sight.
But instead of settling for the 25-yard kick, Vitt morphed into Martz, providing the turning point in the Seahawks' 31-16 victory.
He had holder Dane Looker flip the ball to kicker Jeff Wilkins, who was about to throw to wide-open Cameron Cleeland at the 5. But Seattle cornerback Marcus Trufant charged the kicker. Wilkins aborted the pass and ran feebly into a turnover on downs. One wonders if Martz called this one.

Rams loose to Seahawks

Seven Games Left and the Cheap Talk Comes Out

2005-11-14T13:11:00.000-05:00

However, you’re going to begin to make yourselves look very, very stupid if you don’t wake the hell up and realize that these are NOT THE SAME OLD SEAHAWKS.
This team can win in dominant fashion (ask the Houston Texans ), but more often than not, it’s the close ones – the nailbiters – the “winning ugly” that sets this Seahawks team apart from others. With or without key starters…with or without coaches. In the face of adversity that would have crushed previous Seahawks teams – it simply does not matter. We will find a way to win – as a team commitment.
During Passover Seders, people of Jewish faith ask themselves, “Why is this night different from all other nights?”
For Seahawks fans of any faith, the answer is simple:
This is the night the Seattle Seahawks introduced themselves to the NFL’s elite plane – without question or qualification.
Wake up, America.
You have been warned.
Best regards,Your Seattle Seahawks.
We still seven games left and the Seahawks warn the league and America.
The Western Division has not been decided yet.

They had a soft begining schedule, but the end part of the schedule remains the toughest. With the victory over the Rams, does not mean the Western Division. It only means a shot. The Seahawks still have to play the Giants, Eagles, and Colts. They have two games against the Forty-Niners who could be spoilers. They could hand the over confident Seahawks an upset. The only two teams that they beat in their division would be the hapless Cardinals and the fickle Rams. They also have a game against the Packers who won yesterday and may want to settle an old score. Don't forget the Panthers who share the same record 7-2. The season does not end until 12/31, and if they do win the division they still have the playoffs. If they make it to Super Bowl then they can trash talk all they want.

Rams verse Seattle

2005-11-12T17:44:00.000-05:00

The Rams have chance to improve their playoff chance with a win over the Seahawks. Bulger should be back, as Holt and Bruce. Jackson has been running the ball well with 179 yards. Vitt seems to have the motivated.
The Seahawks are favored by seven points.

Bulger to Return for the Seahawks

2005-11-02T17:56:00.000-05:00

Bulger said he would be back after the bye week in for an important game against the Seahawks, Western Division leaders. He also hopes that Bruce, Little, and Holt should also be back for the game.
I'll take this as good news. If the Rams can win this one against the Seahawks, they would be one game behind the Seahawks. If the Seahawks loose next week and the Rams beat the Seahawks, both teams would be tied. Not a bad place to be for the second part of the season. The Rams can only afford one loss during the rest of the games to remain in the playoff hunt.
http://http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/E0496C793FA6ABFE862570AC0017739A?OpenDocument

Another coach with heart problems

2005-11-01T22:05:00.000-05:00

Coah Vitt had angigoplasy yesterday. I wish him well. But two coaches with heart problems, this says a lot about the Rams

Rams 24 Jags 21

2005-11-01T22:04:00.000-05:00

The rams improved their record t0 4-4 with this victory. Right now they remmain 1 game behind the Seahawks in the west. The Seahawks have a bye this week. Jackson did well with 179 yards rushing, but Jamie had four interceptions.
The 179 yards rushing would be a positive side since the Rams pass a lot.
Next week they have a bye.