Rams 23, Saints 28: The Spagnuolo era begins as Rams nearly topple a giant
by VanRam on Nov 15, 2009 3:57 PM CST
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It's their eighth loss in nine games, but the St. Louis Rams played their best game of the year against the undefeated, heavily favored Saints today. And, no, there's not a bit of sarcasm dripping from that statement. The Rams played hard to a man and took it right down to the wire. That was truly a moral victory. If the Rams can play like that down the stretch, they'll win more games. Guaranteed.
It's an unusual Sunday afternoon when you don't feel like pointing fingers. At various times late in the game, the Rams overcame plays that would have surely marked the end of the game any other week. Not this time. An 11-point lead suddenly seemed like it might not be enough.
Ok. I'm giddy with delight. Let's nab a bit of rationality before we celebrate. Why? Because the Rams could have won this game. Should have won this game. A mistake free outing is rare even for the best teams - case in point, New Orleans - but the Rams had a couple of moments where they could have sealed the deal.
- Special teams should have had the kick return that broke the tie to open the second half. It looked to me like they all overran the returner, leaving Josh Brown as the only guy who even got a hand on him.
- They had a tough time getting holes for Steven Jackson after the half, when the Saints made adjustments. Credit the Saints some for that, but a misdirection play could have helped a little.
- I'm not bashing Bulger. He played with heart. However, he seems to have lost his ability to adjust and find open receivers. He also made a few throws that would have been INTs had Sharper been playing.
- Randy McMichael, have your hands turned to stone?
- I realize that Pat Shurmur doesn't have much to work with, but some of the playcalling still befuddles me. Why the predictable call on 4th down? Why not open it up a little more with Avery and Gibson or Fells when the Saints were keeping SJ39 in check?
Steven Jackson - He made things happen. Though, unlike last week, he had plenty of help, help from...
The Offensive Line, Mike Karney and the TEs - This unit is really starting to come together. The right side was particularly fearsome. When Jason Smith, who has made the Rams first two round picks in this draft look absolutely brilliant, moves to the left side, Adam Goldberg deserves the first shot at RT. I think he'll earn it too.
Donnie Avery - This is the Donnie Avery we need to see on a weekly basis. Clearly the bye week helped, but credit the play calling for getting him down the field. Slightly better passing might have given Avery a 3 TD day.
Brandon Gibson - Hello, new guy. 7 catches, 93 yards, good God. He studied the routes and showed some nice hands this week, i.e. the grab on the ground that let the Rams take it to the very last play of the game. Too bad we only have three WRs now.
Marc Bulger - Not the Marc Bulger we used to know, but you can't question his efforts this week...notice the nice scramble for the first down at the end of the game?
Oshiomogho Atogwe - He's baaaaaack. Togs got his turnover mojo back today, getting a key INT, forcing a fumble and breaking up a 4th quarter TD pass to give the Rams new life with a touchback.
Jame Butler - Made up for an INT that turned into a safety by just getting an INT, no safety today. This guy played well, and when he and Atogwe are on their game, the Rams have some of the best safties in the league. If they had stud corners this would be a fearsome secondary.
The Defensive Line - They weren't perfect, but they made the best with what they had. They got pressure, they tipped passes, and Chris Long recording his second sack of the season.
I could go on and on, but these are the guys that really stood out to me. Who else belongs on this list? And finally, the game ball.
Game ball goes to...Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo. He had this team born again hard this week, playing damn near air-tight football. The passion, the commitment to what he's been selling....it all came together this week. This guy will have this team competing, by next season. Hats off to you coach, this was a win in every way but one. The next seven games should be some great football. The new era has arrived today.
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They gave it their all, and I'm proud
Even though we’ve got one win, we’re getting better every week.
Best moment I've ever seen at a game in person
"If it was Zoom Zoom'd, we'd be doom doom'd" - making fun of myself for my bad luck streak in the 2009 season
Looking forward to Cardinals baseball in 2010!
by zoomzoomj88 on Nov 15, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Weeding em' out-Practice squad excellence!
Wow-Spags really has a knack for filling our roster with next year’s superstars from other teams practice squads, and they ain’t bad this year! It becomes more clear every game who will be gone next year and who will replace them!
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 4:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
x
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 4:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What is that supposed to be?
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A well deserved clap
For the entire franchise
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it doesn't show up for me
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with you Carneros i expected this kind of play from game one
what are glorifying this team now lmao please
by james535 on Nov 15, 2009 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did I ever say that?
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Now-
I really don’t get it. Somebody, please tell me what the hell this post is about? I thought it was the GIF image!
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 11:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thats what i was talking about
the GIF doesn’t show up for me
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 11:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hope 3K don't read this-
cause I already told him it was funny-but I lied just to make him feel good———-
by Knoxfan on Nov 16, 2009 12:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you all!
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 4:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I would have been happy if the Rams went down with 17 points
I went from being content with how the Rams played to heartbroken because we kept on playing and fell just short. Great effort, we deserved the win.
Next year we will have a solid receiving corps, with Avery, Robinson, and Gibson, 1,2 and 3, not necessarily in that order. With Suh, LeFevour and a 3rd or 4th round CB as good like Fletcher, we could have a pretty good shot at the playoffs. Thats not even looking at the rest of the draft and free agency.
At least I’m looking forward to the next 7 games instead of the offseason. St. Louis Rams Superbowl XLV Champions.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think we need to take
Suh now, pass rush was the only thing keeping the rams from “shutting down” the saints.
i’d like a first round qb for the future though.
by loyal2therams on Nov 15, 2009 5:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is there anyone else who believes this team is better than the 07-08 teams?
In 07 we won 3 games and in 08 we won 2 games and even though we’ve only won one game so far this year, I believe we are a team that is heading towards a bright future!!! I was at the rams and colts game in week 7 and the stadium was packed out with colts fans and while I was walking around the city, there was no support for the team so I hope that when we become a playoff team that they move the team cuz the city of St Louis are a bunch of bandwagon warm weathered fans.
by revrue914 on Nov 15, 2009 4:25 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Disagree on the bandwagon
Sure, we may not have the entire city paying attention, but the Rams have a dedicated, knowledgeable and dedicated fan base. Going into the 4th, I said we needed the crowd to bolster the team; we got them when we needed them most.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 4:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
highest tv ratings in a long time
Turf Show Times
by VanRam on Nov 15, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
So it is, and will apparently always will be-
Remember the ain’ts? and all the paper bags in the stadium? cycles, cycles—
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 4:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Amazing
There were so many great things that happened in this game. Seeing the offensive line give their all in the last two games shows how amazing they will be going forward. Also, Gibson’s performance excites the hell out of me. Having that taller option is something we have lacked since Robinson went out. A win would have been nice, but its hard to be upset with the Rams’ performance
by white088 on Nov 15, 2009 4:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hope we hold our heads up this wee
We deserve to feel good. As good as one can feel about a loss. I see that we may be narrowing down and identifying our needs too. I agree with Knox on the practice squad rotation thing. It’s an affordable way to improve this team outside the draft. Keep up the good work BD.
by dbcouver on Nov 15, 2009 4:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good game guys
never would have expected it to come down to the last play. Could have done without all the injuries. Good luck the rest of the way.
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by Saintsational on Nov 15, 2009 4:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Almost every person I asked said that they can't stand the rams and that they were now saints or colts fans. To me that's being a bandwagon hopper
by revrue914 on Nov 15, 2009 4:53 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
?
Where in the hell were you at?
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 4:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't finish
I was going to ask if you were at the Fair Weather Pub, but I kind of screwed that joke up…
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OK 3K--
Just take a deep breath-relaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaax-the GIF was cute, and the joke would have been funny-cut back on the Bud-pet the Dog, scratch the Cat, and pack the Duffle. See you later in the land of dirt, wind and fire.
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 5:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Relax? NEVER!
I would never cut back on the beer, except down range since I can’t drink. The dog is with the wife. I don’t own a cat. And the duffle’s been packed! Relax nothing! GO RAMS! LOUD NOISES!
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 5:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
YAHOOOOOO!!! I AGREE!!
My wifes a Dog, My Cat owns me, My wife keeps my suitcase packed, I’m outta Beer, and the last time I relaxed to much-I woke up on the AMTrack headed to Lodi with a one way ticket. BUT TODAY IS A DAY FOR LOUD NOISES!! I AM A RAMS FAN! I CAN TAKE ANYTHING!!!!!!! GO RAMS!!!!!
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 5:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good performance
We won on Offense, Defense, but we got burnt on Special Teams. Donnie Jones had a bad game and of course, New Orleans had that touchdown on the opening kickoff of the latter half. I think good clock management on that final drive and the Rammers win. At least it was close, and even after the roughing the kicker and of loss of downs, the team kept fighting and this is what the team needs to be like every game.
by StopSpe on Nov 15, 2009 5:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
For the first time this year i regret not being able to watch the Rams play, I’m amazed that I even have the chance to be saying that so this just goes to show that the new young guys just may be starting to gel and buy into the Spags system….looks like maybe next year and hell, even the last 7 of this year may not be so bad ????
by peteyweestro on Nov 15, 2009 5:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
On Gibson
Clearly the best thing to come out of this game is the emergence of Brian Gibson. He looked quick, big, sharp, and posses good hands. I think that the general manager has actually done a great job getting young potential at WR without the first round investments. Laurent Robinson, Keenan Burton, Donny Avery, and Brian Gibson. Sure, Gibson still can fade out, but I believe we wont be going WR in the draft so that we may tackle DT or QB or DE. Very Exciting.
by gomer7 on Nov 15, 2009 6:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kinda clouds the situation but I LIKE IT
That performance was awesome. Our D held down arguably the best offense in the league. We created turnovers by capitalizing on shortened fields. Our O was pretty good, SJax gets the ball a whole lot but I’m glad he continues to produce even when tired/outnumbered/behind. The WR situation is really where I’m confused now. I don’t know if Robinson is a reliable #1, Avery looks like an amazing speed slot guy, Gibson kinda has that Torry Holt feel to him (don’t crucify me for that) with his good route running and his sure hands. Burton was gaining momentum but I feel like Gibson does what Burton tries to do, Amendola is vital for special teams so he must not go, but I’m pretty sure there’s no one else worth keeping outside of them.
But what about the draft? I was big into getting a reciever at #1 but our recievers are looking better (though Saints were decimated by injury in the secondary). Dline could definitely use Suh in the middle but I’m not sure that’d be a better addition than a marque QB. I really like how our teams growing and can see us being a definite contender in the conference if we get a good draft, jus dunno which way is best, but Devaney has my faith.
by kinzav29 on Nov 15, 2009 6:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what a day what a day
I was so impressed today a couple mistakes but we really are starting to click. How about marc bulger? A great start for the 2nd half of the season if he keeps this up i can see him sticking around. Gibson was a great pick up it seems everyone this organization has brought in since spags got here is impressive or doing a pretty solid job. Today proved why we are nothing like the Browns,Lions or Tampa. I don’t know about you guys but this is a very scary ball team
by keeperskillz24 on Nov 15, 2009 6:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
With Gibson looking like he can be a stud and Robinson back next year, who do you guys see the Rams picking with their 1st Round pick? Is WR still worth taking in the 1st or do we go QB or DL? Input anyone...
by revrue914 on Nov 15, 2009 6:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good Question-
Spags has shown he has the ability to scower practice squads and pick out gems. That makes it hard to pick what you want because I would pay top dollar for a bust. I’m ignoring the draft until the end of the season to really see where we’re at, at that time.
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 7:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It's still a bit premature
Let’s see what Gibson can do from here on out.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 7:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What do we with Null?
Do we just keep him around for a few years and let him try out every year, or do we give him a shot at starting sometime this season? I think next year we should release Bulger, let Boller go, sign Chad Pennington, draft Dan LeFevour, and let Pennington start until LeFevour or Null prove they can take over. Then we could draft Suh, whatever we want in the 2nd round and Terrance Toliver in the 4th round. I feel confident that we can get plenty of CB and LB depth later in the draft. Add in a some good FA signings (we have money to spend) and we could make a serious run next year.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 7:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if Pennington's shoulder would be able to handle a season
I believe in 2010
by ram_rod on Nov 15, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Which is when Null or LeFevour would step in
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pennington only if we can't get Campbell or Orton
because of the weird free agency restrictions this year or whatever other reason. He looks like the best available at first glance after those two who wouldn’t be eligible to be unrestricted FAs next year since they don’t have 6 years of experience.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Y si no mi Carneros-Campbell sucks big Qrtons
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 9:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't speak Spanish
but I get your point, but they are the best options available.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
(It ain't now way it can happen good buddy)-at the bar
literal- And (wouldn’t you say no to this) my friend?
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Boller as a backup
He’s got starting experience, he can make things happen on the run, he’s got above-average arm strength – I see no reason to look for a different backup. And if we’re looking to take someone in the draft, Boller seems like a decent enough mentor to me.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 8:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If he can be more accurate then I'm fine with it.
We need an accurate passer for this offense and I’ve seen him overthrow too many 5 yard passes this year. Pennington has completed 66% of his passes in 88 career games. Boller has completed 56% in 56 games. I’m not sure how fast Pennington is, but I’d rather have the arm than the legs.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess
but we’re talking about a backup. Hell, if Boller was more accurate, wouldn’t he be our starting QB?
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm talking about starter for next year.
Pennington, LeFevour, and Null would all be fighting for a starting spot. Pennington would have a good shot to win that battle while LeFevour and Null develop.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Meh
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Would you rather have
Pennington (the most accurate passer in the history of the NFL percentage-wise), LeFevour and Null, or Boller, LeFevour and Null
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hehe
I like the way you throw that out there after Pennington, without referencing his injury history. Also, don’t substituting accuracy for completion percentage is misleading.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boller has injury history too
I said percentage-wise, and I guess the real question is, if you had to choose a starter out of Boller or Pennington which would you choose? All my little sneaky persuading facts were accurate.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough
but were your facts accurate or did they have a high completion percentage? Ok, that joke was uncalled for.
As for a starter for 2010, I’d honestly take Boller. He has a year with the team which means familiarity with the playbook, the coaching staff and the system as well as a number of reps with our WRs.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 9:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really care that much which one we get
as long as we get LeFevour. I just want a veteran for LeFevour to grow with. QB is a tough one because if we don’t get a 1st rounder then we have no immediate relief for a QB woes. If Null is gone next year, we made a huge mistake drafting him. We could have gotten him as a UDFA and could’ve gotten something else for the pick and still gotten Null.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really care that much which one we get
as long as we get LeFevour. I just want a veteran for LeFevour to grow with. QB is a tough one because if we don’t get a 1st rounder then we have no immediate relief for a QB woes. If Null is gone next year, we made a huge mistake drafting him. We could have gotten him as a UDFA and could’ve gotten something else for the pick and still gotten Null.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
o and well played
i shouldnt have used the word accurate
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bulger is pretty accurate too
Turf Show Times
by VanRam on Nov 16, 2009 9:19 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
when he wants to be
half the time he is just awful.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 16, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He hasn't been in about three years.
I believe in 2010
by ram_rod on Nov 16, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boller is the only QB to keep
Bulger could completely reinvent himself, he’s still to expensive and not worth it. Null was a mistake from the beginning. Draft a QB. Suh first, if we can get him. If not, then go with QB unless we fall far enough not to get a good one.
by dbcouver on Nov 15, 2009 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We win
a few more games and Suh may not still be there
by johnniewarthawg on Nov 15, 2009 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather
win a spot in the division rather than a spot in the Draft.
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Especially if it keeps us out of the top 5 draft picks which are ridiculously overpriced.
You don't seem to want to accept the fact you're dealing with an expert in guerrilla warfare, with a man who's the best, with guns, with knives, with his bare hands. A man who's been trained to ignore pain, ignore weather, to live off the land, to eat things that would make a billy goat puke. In *St. Louis* his job was to dispose of enemy personnel. To kill! Period! Win by attrition. Well, *Steven Jackson* was the best.
by 3k on Nov 15, 2009 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
and we've been paying last 2 years
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
by VTramsFan on Nov 15, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Even if Bulger re-invented himself
the timeline is waaay off. We talked about this on TSR. Not to mention the moolah.
WR is going to be the interesting topic next year. With Gibson looking the way he is, Robinson back, Burton (not sure extent oh his injury), Ruvell Martin (a ? at this point), Brooks Foster, Avery looking good again, Amendola (maybe safe due to return ability? Drop today sucked balls tho)…
Plus we’ve been talking about drafting a WR..
I think I’m more confused at where we are, and headed in the WR department.
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
by VTramsFan on Nov 15, 2009 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bolister the CB positions
Not being able to shut down the corners have really hurt us.
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with the
confusion… it seems most people forget about R Martin & B Foster. As you pointed out, we haven’t even seen what Martin can do. We don’t need players who can’t stay healthy & on the field, so I say no to ‘injury prone’ players. A few more games and we’ll have a better idea about some of our WR’s.
by RamsFan1979 on Nov 16, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone catch the post game press conference?
Spags looked really disapointed and less positive than our blowouts… this loss hurt but I thought i’d see him with a spring in his step more… i’m sure he’s happy with our performance but a tough loss nontheless
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
by VTramsFan on Nov 15, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I was deflated after this loss too
It is harder to lose like this than to lose by 30.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 15, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see him during the game?
He put it all on the line and they didn’t pull it out Of course he was deflated.
I believe in 2010
by ram_rod on Nov 16, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think our recent success
is our O-Line… we’ve really been coming together… and I was seriously impressed with J Smith… he’s going to be a pro-bowler at some point.
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
by VTramsFan on Nov 15, 2009 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And just like that, Brandon Gibson has more receiving yards in November than Torry Holt
And with only one less catch than Torry. Holt also hasn’t had a TD since last December. Just sayin.
by CoachConnors on Nov 15, 2009 10:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ain't it weird
Here Spags finds a guy that can go head-to-head with a real quality Defense, and do that good. AND he was on somebody else’s PRACTICE SQUAD! Go figure!!
by Knoxfan on Nov 15, 2009 11:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Technically
If I remember right, I believe he was on Philly’s active roster, but was getting no playing time due to the amount of ridiculously good receivers that Philly hoards. They were trying to keep him there, but got desperate due to two of their MLBs getting injured. Great pickup by Spags and Devaney, it seems.
THIS year's the year. I hope....
by thisguy on Nov 16, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If he had been on the practice squad, any team could have signed him to their active roster immediately without having to trade for him.
THIS year's the year. I hope....
by thisguy on Nov 16, 2009 9:42 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Philly hoards recievers
how the times have changed…
I believe in 2010
by ram_rod on Nov 16, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for being so quiet today...
I just had to watch and focus on this game in the solitude of my own living room. I expected this game might be excellent, and it was. The Rams generally played well, and I’m pleased with their effort. But as I alluded to previously, we had to get ALL the breaks and play virtually perfect to win. Too many dropped passes, an INT in the RZ, a KO returned for a TD, and poor clock management just couldn’t be overcome despite multiple NO mistakes and turnovers. And, it seems that I felt a twinge of a momentum killer by my favorite whipping boy "Alex Barron" with that false start penalty that wrecked a potential drive after the sensational touchback play late in the 3rd quarter. Anyway, congrats Bulger, Jax, Avery, Smith and Gibson! Even Chris Long got a sack. Too bad it was his only tackle of the day. We’ve got another challenge coming up against the Cards next week. They roared back and pasted Sheattle today. I just love seeing Mora, Baldy and the Sea Snakes lose. If we can only win one more game this year (and we might pick off 2-3) I hope we beat those green gooney birds from the Northwest.
by edpjr on Nov 15, 2009 10:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to remember this
You congratulated Marc Bulger.
I believe in 2010
by ram_rod on Nov 16, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals fan here
You guys preformed better than anyone would have ever expected against the Saints.
Congratulations for keeping it so close when everyone was expecting the Saints to win by 20-30 points.
Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.
No band-wagoner fans allowed, pick a team and stick with em, throughout the good and the bad.
by JoeCB1991 on Nov 16, 2009 2:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the gesture
Hopefully we can finish the job next week.
The 53 as one have become the 53 that won.
by Carneros on Nov 16, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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