Random Ramsdom: 8/5/2010

by Eric Nagel on Aug 5, 2010 12:51 AM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

Lots and lots of optimism. You see it, I see it. The best course of action? Caution. 1-15 doesn't just vanish. It's not like teams that are bad can suddenly turn it around. Case in point, the 1999 Rams. Boy where they horrible.

But enough fantasy, onto the links!

Just kind of a recap of what Van had last night, firstly a check in with Leonard Little's situation and how he is still on the fence. Throw in the fact the Jason Smith is on the field again (about time) and Sam Bradford thinks that offense can be super swell, well, you can see where the optimism is coming from.
A news update wouldn't be complete without talking about Brett Favre. Who doesn't hate this guy at this point? I mean besides the teams he plays against, what fan hasn't he alienated in some way?
You'll be happy to know that OJ Atogwe is a galvanized man. If there is one thing about him that rusts away into nothing, it'd be his contract- not his game.
Dick "the crier" Vermeil would very much so like to be part of the Rams again. So much so, in fact, that'd he gladly help Stan Kroenke even after he actively tried to be a part of the Rams ownership during the dark ages of the sale of the team.
Be glad the Rams didn't pick Russell Okung- not only because he's holding out, but because he was drafted by the Seahawks.

That's all for today. Look for more news as the day progresses from training camp, injuries, etc. Let's hope today is an injury free, productive day for everyone. GO RAMS!

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I personally don't hate Brett Favre.

He’s 40 and having a mid-life crisis. He can still play at the top of his game despite his age, and it’s something few people in Football ever accomplish. To walk away from that despite the psychological/physical toll it takes season by season (see New Orleans game, NFC Championship) is a hell of a dilemma that we have no prior example for.

You also have to keep in mind that yesterday(Tuesday’s) report was from “sources,” so far all we know this is Favre’s first mention of it, and he looked pissed about the reports.

The only reason this matters is because the dude is the difference between a marginal playoff team and a SuperBowl contender.

So me? I still love the guy. Because I care about the game of football more than the media politics that govern it at times. When I see Favre on the football field, I see how the game is meant to be played, with heart and with the same childish joy that the players had in college or before that.

Not to mention the list of passing records, the SuperBowl victory, 11x pro bowl, 3x MVP, consecutive starts streak, etc.

Naw, no hate from me. Nothing but respect for that guy, and if he can still do it at 40 then I’ll love to watch him play (unless he’s destroying our Rams).

"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."

"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."

" 'So what if I hit the wall?"
(Reporter): 'Why?'
'Because I'll run right through it."

-Kobe Bryant

by TrojanRam on Aug 5, 2010 1:43 AM CDT reply actions

Great player and all

But if you for one minute think Favre doesn’t play up to the media then you are sadly mistaken. I just think its rough on the fans of all those teams to string them along so much. I mean virtually no-one thought he was retiring this year, then Brett started making noises that his ankle wasn’t quite right and he might not play this year, then a big media story that he has told his team-mates he won’t be back (heard that one before) followed by the usual denial. Its a bit like the boy who cries wolf…sooner or later no-one will really care what he does. As far as a mid-life crisis….its been going on for 5 or 6 years now…..Just buy yourself a Harley and get on with it.

by Stonedtodeath on Aug 5, 2010 5:27 AM CDT up reply actions

I think he plays to the media

but there could also be the possibility that his wife grabbed his cell phone and texted people that he was retiring while he was on the can. Wouldn’t that be funny?

I just wish he wouldn’t have a mid-life crisis EVERY off-season.

THIS year's the year. I hope....

by thisguy on Aug 5, 2010 7:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Mid-life Crisis??

I’m sure Farve is driving through rush-hour traffic, showing up late for work, sneaking into his cube and staring at his monitor day dreaming that he was making millions of dollars and winning stupid Super Bowls. Yea, you’re right, I’m sure he’s in some crisis and evaluating his life. That makes more sense then the GoLadyMall spam on a football website. I read that one sentence and decided the rest of your post most likely won’t be worth it, so I stopped reading it.

by Boofer on Aug 5, 2010 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions

He acts like a 12 year old girl.

If he starts acting like a man then I’d have more respect for him.

Lots of people retire when they can still play.

I’ll bet Childress hates Favre more than anybody else. There’s no way I’d put up with an attention whore like Favre … but then again, Children has no other option.

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Aug 5, 2010 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions

It is amazinge how all of "us" are like moths and gravitate towards the..

Favre lightbulb.

ram_rod had about 1/2 dozen potential subject mattters along with Van’s previous post and all we can comment on is Favre.

This one included :-(

by RBramfan on Aug 5, 2010 10:43 AM CDT reply actions

*amazing

by RBramfan on Aug 5, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions

Well to keep ya happy lol

Russell Okung: Be interesting to see how this develops. If he holds out much longer it’ll hurt that O-Line (Not a bad thing for us). He’s supposed to be the heir apparant to Walter Jones but without getting his reps in he’s gonna struggle early on. The Seahawks really are a boom or bust team for me. Trading for players then cutting them, rookies either not signed or being caught up in silly legal trouble….it’s either all gonna come together for them or crash and burn…guess which i’m rooting for!

Dick Vermeil wants to be involved with the Rams: Coach Vermeil will always hold a special place in our hearts but if i’m honest if he’s involved with the organisation or not i’m really not sure how much of a difference it’d make. Whatever he does i wish him well

OJ is rustproof: Not surprised at all

Leonard Little: if he comes back he can be a useful player but he’s not gonna be a game changing force so if he decides he’s done good luck and happy retirement to him. If he comes back then lets hope he does well.

Jason Smith: If he can shake off these annoying injuries (and i don’t think he’s chronically injured as i read one poster allude to) then i think he can prove to be a quality tackle. When playing, in my opinion, he showed up Alex Barron and that was playing as a rookie (albeit on the right)

by Stonedtodeath on Aug 5, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions