Rams Have Grown, But Still Need Watering

by VTramsFan on Nov 15, 2010 5:10 PM CST in 2010 St. Louis Rams season

It's Monday after the tough loss to the 49ers and oddly, as messed up as I felt right after the game (look at my comments in the open thread) today the hangover wasn't that long. I expected to be out of commission at least three days, but somehow, I don't feel as ill as I usually do after a loss.

Am I losing my strength? Nope! I'm actually finding myself growing as a fan, just as the players and coaches are growing. Looking at yesterdays game, and the three point loss in overtime, it's hard not to feel a lot better about our situation would you agree?

Last year the Rams got hammered by the 49ers.. especially in San Fran , courtesy a 35-0 pounding where I had flu like symptoms up until kickoff the following Sunday.

There are two things I want to point out,and i'll start with Sam Bradford. I've heard "Sam the man" , "Samchise" and a few others. Know what I call him?

Lemonade.

I don't of too many QB's that could take the amount of lemons we have at WR and make lemonade. Albeit, it may taste a bit sour, but he squeezes every single last drop out of every WR we have. If they have anything to offer, Sam utilizes it.

The second thing I want to mention is that it's apparent that for this years team to win against a tough opponent on the road, we'll need the "Perfect Game" due to lack of play makers, and experience, coupled with injuries. No big plays, at least two turnovers, and no drops, period.

Keep the faith... we're only out one game, and we play the Seahawks again and hold the tie breaker. Bad news... it's in Seattle. I hope we can grow a little bit more this season and continue to keep it interesting.

By the way, below is a pic of what I received in the mail today.. I forgot I ordered the dang thing from DirecTV! Any doubt about my love for the team?

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I love Sam as much as the next guy

But he’s getting a free pass for overthrowing Amendola on a game clinching, wide open TD pass.

He played well, but had an int called back and blew the most important throw of the game. Let’s not forget that

by Rick Siegel on Nov 15, 2010 5:30 PM CST reply actions

He had the INT called back because he knew the play was a freebie

But he did blow the long pass.

Unfortunately, it happens.

Sam Bradford drops back, sees Laurent Robinson in the open, and he completes the pass for a gain of 28! Oh- Wait, looks like a holding penalty is going to call this one back...(Oh wait; Barron's gone, ignore that last sentence).

by Eric Nagel on Nov 15, 2010 5:38 PM CST up reply actions

Yes he did have that overthrow

and an INT called back on a penlty, but you can’t argue with the fact that if we DIDN"T have him right now, we wouldn’t be in any game we played this year, much less win 4.

Sam is doing fine in my opinion, with a ceiling higher than can be imagined.

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

by VTramsFan on Nov 15, 2010 5:39 PM CST up reply actions

VT, your pretty lucky...

your new remote came today and not before yesterdays game or we’d be looking at some cool remote pieces.

"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense

by moy on Nov 15, 2010 5:50 PM CST reply actions

lmao!!!!

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

by VTramsFan on Nov 15, 2010 5:59 PM CST up reply actions

I have a rams

Soap dispenser

Sam the MAN! GIANTS WIN THE WORLD SERIES!!!!!!!

by loyal2therams on Nov 15, 2010 5:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions

hahahahaha

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

by VTramsFan on Nov 15, 2010 5:59 PM CST up reply actions

Interesting year for Bradford

He has no WR talent for sure, but that also means that he has not had to make long throws. Like it or not, there are a lot of QBs that can make the throws that Bradford has been asked to make this year. He is currently 33rd out the 34 QBs with enough attampts to qualify for the leaderboard in yards per attempt (edging out only Jimmy Claussen.)

I think Schurmur deserves a lot more credit than he gets, working with the group that we have.

Remember the great 2004 and 2005 Rams teams...

by Marmie is the best on Nov 15, 2010 6:31 PM CST reply actions

Have to agree this team has improved a lot.

I just have to wonder if a top notch WR could do much with this team. Obviously the majority of the WR’s we have would not start for any other team. But after watching yesterday’s game I don’t think Sam has the time to throw downfield. The interior of our OL is pathetic. Against the good (but not great) DL of the 9ers, the middle of our OL gets no push on running plays and cannot hold a pocket on passing plays, and allows too much penetration. Sam does not have the time for the deep drops to allow for the long pass to develop. It’s obvious the coaches are very concerned with Sam’s health, and rightly so. So the entire offense is based on one and three step drops and 2-yard passes. Even a beast of a runner like SJax can only average about 2 yards per carry.

I know it’s much more fun and glamorous to think about drafting a WR with our 1st round pick but… I just hope Stan comes through for us in FA in the offseason. Vincent Jackson and Logan Mankins please! Then a Iupati or Pouncey in the first round.

by NewMerlin on Nov 15, 2010 7:37 PM CST reply actions

Off season auction for VT's DVR remote?

I bid $1

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, 2010 9:27 PM CST reply actions

Bradford rookie year remote..

.. with the upside, i’d like to think it would be worth more than that.. perhaps I need a hard plastic protector

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

by VTramsFan on Nov 15, 2010 9:51 PM CST up reply actions

I should lok on ebay and see if their is a listing for

Steve Spagnuolo’s balls.

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

by VTramsFan on Nov 15, 2010 9:52 PM CST reply actions

Who are you kidding VT?

Were do you live? I am going to call around the local sports bars and ask if they are missing a similar remote. LOL ;-)

by Da Rookie on Nov 15, 2010 11:04 PM CST reply actions

lol

Pooch punts should be illegal inside an opponents 38 yard line.

by VTramsFan on Nov 16, 2010 11:31 PM CST up reply actions

We Have a QB!

How many years have we waited for a QB with natural physical ability since Warner. Musical chairs at the QB position no more. We have our Franchise QB and the receivers will come. “If you build it…they will come” Our team is building and the players will come. Bradford protects his WR’s. What WR doesn’t want his body hung out to dry? Thanks 2010 Draft for #1 Overall Draft Pick QB Bradford

by XeVeR on Nov 16, 2010 8:52 PM CST reply actions