Random Ramsdom, Sunday 11/7: Bye Week Edition

by VTramsFan on Nov 7, 2010 8:18 AM CST in 2010 St. Louis Rams season

ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 31: Danny Amendola #16 of the St. Louis Rams scores a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at the Edward Jones Dome on October 31 2010 in St. Louis Missouri. The Rams beat the Panthers 20-10. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Well it's a quiet Sunday as far as Rams football is concerned, so not much on that front. Today is a pretty big day for the NFC West though, so let's hope the Seahawks and Cardinals both lose today, as that will put us as division leaders due to our head to head win against the Seahawks.

If Seattle loses, and Arizona wins, Arizona will take the division lead due to the Cardinals beating us head to head.

With that said, on to the links:

Think Steven Jackson cares about this team? He actually called Sam Bradford after his back surgery in April.. not sure if it was BEFORE or after we drafted him... someone who knows the dates, please feel free to chime in. UPDATE: Just re-read it.. it said "poised" so I guess it was before, and he was well aware of the selection :-)
I Love Chris Carter.. especially when he is right. Check out the video from last Sunday.
I realize this link has been thrown around a few times here, but those of you who haven't seen it, here's a breakdown of Sam Bradford discussing how the Rams have found their franchise QB.
Here's an interesting look at the offensive line penalties by all NFC West teams. We lead all teams in false starts and holds. On the opposite end, Arizona has the least and lead the division (maybe until 7pm today). Point being, we are still in the hunt and may lead this division at the end of the day today, and we are leading the division in offensive line penalties. That says A LOT about where we are. Only up from here!
Since we aren't playing today, and the other two NFC West games interest you, check out Revenge of The Birds (Cardinals), and/or Field Gulls (Seahawks) for some excellent coverage on those games.

That's about it for this week gang. At the end of the day today, we may be leading the NFC West. I can't believe it. After last year? I honestly never would have predicted this, and I consider myself one of the most optimistic Rams fans in existence.

Peace.. GO RAMS (Giants and Vikings 'horn blast')

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it's funny

Did you ever think that the Cards would be this lousy. Shows you how truly great Kurt Warner really was. I think we have a good chance to take this division but we have to take care of business and that means beating the other 3 teams in this division and 3 out of the four games are away. Those games will be the true test as to where we actually are. GO RAMS. KICK SOME 49ER BUTT.

by johnny scuba on Nov 7, 2010 9:26 AM CST reply actions

AGREED

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

by VTramsFan on Nov 7, 2010 9:28 AM CST reply actions

On a side note,

I’m reading now that the best we can end today with is a 2 or 3 way tie for the lead?

With our head to head win versus the Seahawks, I thought that would have pitted us ahead of them.

Can anyone clarify this please?

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

by VTramsFan on Nov 7, 2010 9:28 AM CST reply actions

your thoughts are correct

If Hawks lose we will be ahead of them but if Cards win they will be ahead of us.

The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!

by DevsLaRams on Nov 7, 2010 9:39 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Because there are still more games to be played..

Most people will just go with the won/loss record but would give us the “edge” over the Seahawks because of our win over them.

If the 3-way tie happens, then the “edge” would go to the Cards because of their 2-1 Division record.

by RBramfan on Nov 7, 2010 9:47 AM CST up reply actions

GOOD so I was right :-)

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

by VTramsFan on Nov 7, 2010 9:53 AM CST up reply actions

I know the Rams really needed the bye week...

but man is going to be a boring day not being able to watch them this week. Besides the game against Detroit, the Rams have brought a lot of excitement every Sunday.

by RamsFan7 on Nov 7, 2010 11:14 AM CST reply actions