St. Louis Rams at New York Jets, Nov 9, 2008: Game Thread
by VanRam on Nov 9, 2008 8:25 AM CST
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St. Louis Rams at New York Jets, Nov 9, 2008 12:00 PM CST
Sunday in New Jersey...the weather's fine, and the Rams are 9.5 point underdogs. Nobody wants to see a long afternoon here, nobody wants to see what we saw last week against the Cardinals.
Three things to watch for:
- Led by Leonard Little and the emerging Chris Long, the Rams defensive line must get consistent pressure on Favre to try and force the INT-prone future Hall of Famer to make some bad throws, putting the ball in OJ Atogwe's hands (or any Rams DB). Of course, the Jets will most likely try to get their running game going first, learning from Arizona's game plan last week, so taking the wind out of that will be key.
- It's the blocking, stupid. If the o-line plays well (other blockers too, at TE, FB, WR, etc.) the Rams will have the chance to score points. As pointed out here, the Jets stuff lots of runs thanks to NT Kris Jenkins, but the Rams did have success against a very similar player in Buffalo's Marcus Stroud. The Jets, however, are much more of a complete package on defense, so the Rams have to play tight, mistake-free football, no missed gaps, no bad blocks, and definitely no stupid penalties.
- Channel the team that we saw against the Redskins, Cowboys, and Patriots. That's the team fans need to see, even if they don't win.
- Check out the view from the other side at Gang Green Nation.
- More about Kris Jenkins.
- Quick and dirty previews from a gaggle of Rams folks at the NYT Fifth Down blog.
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blink and you'll miss it - Jets TD
Yikes. The only good defensive play on that drive was drawing a false start.
"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz
by taiko on Nov 9, 2008 12:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Okay, the defense needs to make bulger’s job easier. If the gameplan was to rush Favre and harry him into mistakes, they’ll get eaten up by Thomas Jones all day. First, stop the run, Favre will make his own mistakes.
- Then Favre throws for like 140 yards downfield to Coles. Never mind.
"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz
by taiko on Nov 9, 2008 12:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The good news: Moose Johnston still believes! “This is not the time to panic! … Haslett’s team still knows how to fight…” etc. etc.
"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz
by taiko on Nov 9, 2008 12:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know who Moose Johnston is but it looks to me that ...
it is time to panic.
by WestCoastBuc on Nov 9, 2008 12:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He's in the Fox booth.
He used to be fullback for the Cowboys, now he’s a primary color guy. Pretty good announcer, actually.
"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz
by taiko on Nov 9, 2008 12:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
how does the whole left side just get pushed backwards?
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 12:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
brad smith sighting!
the jets are looking to empty the playbook today
"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz
by taiko on Nov 9, 2008 12:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
why not?
they have a chance to put up 70
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this game's going to be over before halftime.
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
since Q2 against the Cardinals...
Rams have given up 58 points in four consecutive quarters of football.
Remind me, which defensive position did Steven Jackson play?
"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz
by taiko on Nov 9, 2008 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This one looks like it will have us longing
for the good old days such as the loss by 35 (only) in the opener against Philly. Is it time to call for the reinstatement of Linehan?
by WestCoastBuc on Nov 9, 2008 12:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Refs call defensive holding. Haslett circles the play on his chart – “must call that one again. so far, it’s the winner.”
"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz
by taiko on Nov 9, 2008 1:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so, there's no point talking about
what we need to do now, what do we need more on D a true MLB (letting Spoon play OLB) or a Jenkins like DT?
this sucks
by VanRam on Nov 9, 2008 1:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
obviously
O-line help sits right at the top of the needs chart
by VanRam on Nov 9, 2008 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
yes its obvios that ALL OUR LINES NEED HELP
very badly i might add, we suck, we have no OF line, or DF line, we have no LBs,we have no TE to speak off, we have only one RB to speak off, we have 1 1/2 WR to speak off, we plain out SUCK
there is no other way to describe this team , unless your blind
by james535 on Nov 9, 2008 1:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins a DT or NT?
Are the Jets running a 3-4?
"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz
by taiko on Nov 9, 2008 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
either way, LaRoi Glover needs to be replaced
They’re running right through him. Carriker and Long are at least holding their ground on their side.
"Attaway to stomp 'em. Stomp the piss out of 'em. Stomp 'em when they're down. Kick 'em and stomp 'em. Attaway to go boys. Pound that old Budweiser into you and go get them tomorrow." -- Joe Schultz
by taiko on Nov 9, 2008 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Glover lmao
this guys a hasbeen , he makes one tackle a game if that since we got him , no sorry i think one game he made two tackles ,what a joke both our lines are, weres the fearsom foursome Carriker another average player we spent a No 1 pick for, he wont even be starting in a year or two
by james535 on Nov 9, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what happen to Avery ? lol
were is every ones favoret player today, theres an old proverb that says One cocoo bird dose not mean spring has come, this team needs so much help in every category,both lines,linebackers,Dbacks,Rbacks, WR., TE, and with out a dought a QB need to bild from scratch,and no coach can help this team to win no mater who they hire ,this year starts a bilding era for the Rams,this team is going to the scap yard
by james535 on Nov 9, 2008 1:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
5 of 11 for 47 yards passing , lol in the first half
Bulger sucks no mater what standard you use to rate him, take his bitch ass out put in any one that wants to play this game
by james535 on Nov 9, 2008 1:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this might be
the worst game I’ve ever seen.
by mpire on Nov 9, 2008 1:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
good half
let’s keep it going boys.
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 1:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My gawd, thank you Rams for feeding the Jets D/ST lots of points
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
by Hawkwind on Nov 9, 2008 1:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
rams make history
most points given up in a single half since 1983
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 1:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
guys come on it dont mater who is in Jackson or not
the hole team need rebilding period
by james535 on Nov 9, 2008 1:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
it obvioulsy does matter
just look at the last five games
with steven jackson: 2-0
without steven jackson: 0-3
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
With Jackson 2-1
Played against Arizona
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
by Hawkwind on Nov 9, 2008 1:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hardly
i don’t count that. he wasn’t a factor in the game.
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 1:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So if he isn't a factor, he doesn't count towards your win-loss record?
Yeah, that’s objective.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
by Hawkwind on Nov 9, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no
because he played a grand total of two plays in the second half. saying he was not a factor is different than saying he was ineffective.
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dropped passes in the second half
Suggests he was a factor, especially when one should have been for a TD.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
by Hawkwind on Nov 9, 2008 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
okay fine
healthy steven jackson: 2-0
without healthy steven jackson: 0-3
happy?
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
weres Jackson when i need him?
we pay Jackson to run the ball , not to voice his opinion on players starting or being benched, way too much drama for this player that has not compleated even one season with out injurys and games missed
by james535 on Nov 9, 2008 1:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jackson
makes a huge difference. he has the skills to compensate for a crap o-line.
I’ll give Bulger the benefit of the doubt, because even Orlando Pace is clearly missing a few steps nowadays.
by VanRam on Nov 9, 2008 1:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that click you just heard in the St. Louis metro area
was the sound of 1000s of TVs simultaneously shutting off.
by VanRam on Nov 9, 2008 1:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
every ones on the trading block after this year trust me
the Rams need to make deals and get as many quality players they can,draft, trade , do any thing ,change this hole team from scratch, like D Vermile did, This team every ones on brake. out to lunch, this season is over , LETS MAKE A DEAL TIME lol
by james535 on Nov 9, 2008 1:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i'll have to say
other than the guys from the last couple drafts, i don’t have any sacred cows.
at this point, I’m not so sure I wouldn’t cut Pace if they can get a top OT in the draft. check back later, that could just be emotions…but i’d still talk to him, at least, about restructuring his contract.
worst. line. ever.
by VanRam on Nov 9, 2008 1:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they MUST
make changes to the lineup before next week.
what I’m not exactly sure just yet, but this is the worst game of the last three years.
by VanRam on Nov 9, 2008 1:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure you only have to go back 3 years to find
a worse game than this?
by WestCoastBuc on Nov 9, 2008 1:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
make all the change you want ,results will be the same
by james535 on Nov 9, 2008 1:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the Raiders will trade us McFadden
I’m sure that would make you happy and a big difference.
by WestCoastBuc on Nov 9, 2008 1:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
just what we need, a young RB to replace our perfectly capable young RB. yeah, that’s it.
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
trent green is in!
and the rams start moving the ball..go figure.
five TDs and five 2 pointers away from tying the game!
by stlcardinalsfang on Nov 9, 2008 1:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Honey-do lists are done throughout the Rams' nation.
We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!
by Hawkwind on Nov 9, 2008 2:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Teen WR squad
gogo whatshisname, so-and-so and the other one.
arrow’d!
by mpire on Nov 9, 2008 2:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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