Snowball Effect: Random Ramsdom, 10/27

by VanRam on Oct 27, 2009 6:56 AM CDT in Random Ramsdom Comment 7 comments

Just when you thought 0-7 for the St. Louis Rams was enough bad news, comes a morning like this. What is it about struggling teams like the Rams and the snowball effect? What cosmic force looks down on this team and decides to heap additional punishment onto the Rams, on top of their general suckiness?

Let's delve into the bad news.

Fletcher likely to miss part of 2010 too - Here's the worst news of all this morning. Fletcher was looking like a real find for the Rams. Once a head scratcher of a pick in this year's draft, he was the poster boy for the new regime's drafts, righting the wrongs of the past. Not only could Fletcher now miss part of 2010, what happens when does come back? Is he the same player? Does he catch Tye Hill syndrome and never fully regain his ability and confidence after an injury? Add CB to the list of team needs. If the Rams do get a new stadium, wherever it might be, let's hope they dump the turf.

Witherspoon flies with Eagles - From the rubbing it in department...Will Witherspoon took off with his new team this week, scoring a TD, forcing a fumble, and splitting the atom. Ever notice that former Rams get better when they leave? Why is that?

Null could see mop up duty - Next time the Rams are down by 30 points or so, there's a chance that rookie QB Keith Null could see some playing time. Why not? Start turning this operation over the youngsters. His future may not be more than a backup, but let's have a look.

Goldberg to fill-in for Incognito - Nothing against Goldberg, but why not Setterstrom or Greco? Setterstrom has started at G before, and did quite well. Greco will assume Goldberg's swing OL role.

Vobora is back- He's no lock to play this week after sitting out the last four, but it's good to get him back on the team. The former Mr. Irrelevant has played well for the Rams this season.

Lions without Stafford this week? - The Lions could be without first overall pick Matt Stafford when they play the Rams this week.

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Yea, This Hurts

One more need to a team that already needs so much.

This week we still may have a shot at a win… if it don’t happen this week I don’t know if it will this year and I really did NOT want to see us go 0-16.

We need players to step up… and not just one group, but the entire group.

D-Line – Where are you? Other than Little (against Jacksonville) we’ve seen nothing particularly at D-End positions.

Justin King – Play time is over.

Bulger – No comment

Jackson – We need 300+ yards let’s get it together (being smart here)

Burton/McMichael – We NEED you bad

Fells – Whisper in coach’s ear and remind them of your red zone capabilities

Shurmer – I donno what to say here… flashes of play calling brilliance and then.. .well… threee straight dives by Jackson.

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Oct 27, 2009 9:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i really

think if the rams are rebuilding and are getting blown out put in the back ups to really see how they fit on this team. Because in the next years they might get called upon and if they dont perform it’ll be a problem. To me having depth is one of the most important things about all sport teams. I mean look what losing one player did to the patriots granted it was a qb and thats a hard position to fill. As I watch the denver broncos and how they rebounded i think we’re a few moves away from that. Kyle Orton is not as skilled as bulger stats prove otherwise but i think marc is more accurate and smarter. Marshall makes him look Joe Montana at times as with that stellar offensive line. On defense they harass all the quarterbacks they play with dumervill and company. I think Spags really has set the foundation i mean some of are starters right now would be solid back ups we just need a offensive threat in the passing game and work on the trenches both sides of the ball. I think if we had a guy that could pass rush like dumer are blitz’s would be much more effective.

by keeperskillz24 on Oct 27, 2009 10:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Fletcher?

I have to completely disagree about Fletcher being a find. I can only remember him really sticking on a WR once this year. He has gotten burned a ton and has not proven himself to be a solid tackler. As a comparison, I would say he has Wade’s coverage skills with Jason Craft tackling.

Remember the great 2004 and 2005 Rams teams...

by Marmie is the best on Oct 27, 2009 12:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I would still say that Fletcher is much better than Justin King

J. King has been a major disappointment this year. Yeah he’s fast…but that’s about it. King and Fletcher both need to work on playing the ball more. It doesn’t matter if you’re stride for stride with the WR if you’re just watching the WR catch the ball.

by jb22 on Oct 27, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Detroit game is one of our two chances to avoid 0-16.

C’mon you clowns, gird up your loins, get out there and smash somebody in the mouth! I know we’ve got the usual cadre of injuries, but the Lions may be without their starting QB too. Sit the malignant Barron and let Greco, Setterstrom and Goldberg have a shot at it. Give Sjax the ball 60% of the time this week. Throw him some passes too. And pass the ball to Avery or Amendola instead of the other flops. Maybe our LB’s will be inspired and angered by the way Will Witherspoon played last night with a real team. Somebody’s gotta get mad as hell for us to win. I think I’m gonna lock up if I see Spags clapping his hands on the sidelines after we’re blown out again.

by edpjr on Oct 27, 2009 4:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs