Random Ramsdom: 9/27/2010

by Eric Nagel on Sep 27, 2010 1:10 AM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

Seeing as how I do (most) Random Ramsdom posts on Monday, I feel as though I have a special little niche in the overreaction Monday zone. That being said, I haven't been able to do a Monday post where the Rams won since they beat the Lions eons ago last season. Strange to think that this is only the second RR post I've done where the Rams have won a game. Weird.

Anyway, onto the links:

Apparently the Rams aren't too jazzed about Larry Johnson as some "Senior NFL Analyst"(s) thought. You know, because he isn't very good anymore at all.
This is the game recap from ESPN, but I thought I'd link it because it made the front page of their site. Soak it up.
Ramsherd thinks this isn't the same old Rams anymore. For everyone's sake, lets hope that holds to be true throughout the season.
Ramsgab has some injury updates. Steven Jackson as you know is scheduled for an MRI, and we'll know more about that today and tomorrow, but it looks as though Dominique Curry isn't coming back.
Mike Sando has his wrap-up of the game. What happened, what could happen, and what should have been done, all in one wrapped up piece of writing. (It's funny because it's a wrap-up. Get it?...)
Bernie's article is all smiles. Literally.
Jim Thomas has some nice bits about the game yesterday. Brandon Gibson played so well he was relegated to flag waving status at the end of the game. Things like that.

That's all for this morning, so enjoy your post-victory Monday and as always, Go Rams!

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Man I feel bad for Curry

He worked his butt off to make this squad then played hard when he got the chance. Seriously what’s the deal with Rams receivers getting injured. It’s getting ridiculous. Anyway, maybe some good can come out of this and the rams front office makes a move for another stud like clayton. Sam Hurd anyone?

by Buck Nasty87 on Sep 27, 2010 1:32 AM CDT reply actions

Rams power rankings predictions

Im gonna say an average of about 27th. I doubt we’ll get a ton of love from just 1 W. Even though we have flirted with 3-0.

by Buck Nasty87 on Sep 27, 2010 1:35 AM CDT reply actions

whoot whoot

Its a damn good feeling to get a win. I feel more than confident in this teams ability to win next week. We are a game ahead of th 9ers and its been awhile since we could say that. Sleep well Rams fans, tomorrow bring a brand new day. The birds will certainly be chirping in my neighborhood. Well I need to go, there’s a phone call I need to make to a fag ass 49er friend of mine, I just need to ask him how the whole Alex Smith thing is working out.

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

by DevsLaRams on Sep 27, 2010 1:38 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

what?

He’s been talking shit for years, time for some payback.

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

by DevsLaRams on Sep 27, 2010 1:43 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Sam the Ram

Hope you folks in St Looey know how many new fans you have in Oklahoma. :)

awerdenty

by awerdenty on Sep 27, 2010 7:00 AM CDT reply actions

Soon Sam fever will spread to the hole country LOL

by rams210 on Sep 27, 2010 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Woooooooooooo!!!!

Rams victory!!!!!!!!!

I woke up this morning and realized I didn’t have to be depressed about remembering watching the game yesterday.

Go Rams!

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

by thisguy on Sep 27, 2010 7:10 AM CDT reply actions

The best thing about yesterday's game was the change in the momentum

Rams were losing 16-14, second half in a quiet EJD, SJAX and Otagwe out,…
Then, that next drive completely changed the momentum and we came out winners. As long as the Rams keep the momentum going, I think they will win at least a few more games this season

I'm not trolling, just being sarcastic.

by hr on Sep 27, 2010 8:29 AM CDT reply actions

Huge first step by the Rams yesterday we did not fold after we lost the lead in the game

Sam Bradford would really shine if we could only have a couple Top WR’s this kid is starting to show his class more every game ,any one still think Clausen was the better choice lol ,I cant believe even T. Holt said the Rams should draft Clausen and not Sam
We have a real stud at QB now lets get some people around him ,Great game by our team and the coaching was good as well accept for a few small things but all in all were getting better ,next lets pluck some seachikens this Sunday ,Go Rams

by rams210 on Sep 27, 2010 9:08 AM CDT reply actions

Holt said we should draft Gerald McCoy

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

by Midasknight on Sep 28, 2010 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions

One major item

Let’s not start patting ourselves on the back just yet. The Redskins defense is horrible. If you can remember 3 years ago when Has-lost coached the Rams, our defense was just as bad. Washington failed to fill the gaps on defense and got burned.

There are still some of the same problems on the offensive side of the ball too. All of the runs went in between the tackles. Never at any point did we try to stretch the defense or even run one RB screen. There were only a couple of pass attempts downfield.

yes, it feels great to get a win against a decent team. But the front seven next week are a much better team and we will need to take shots downfield.

by 81 Witness on Sep 27, 2010 10:38 AM CDT reply actions

seahawks

I hear what you’re saying but if you look at the shehawks stats it show them giving up the yard and not racking up many yards. We are a 1.5 point underdog, our lowest spread yet. Add that to a team with momentum and it should bode well for us.

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

by DevsLaRams on Sep 27, 2010 11:03 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

shehawks

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

by DevsLaRams on Sep 27, 2010 11:03 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I don't know.

Coming into this game everyone was saying how good the Skins front seven had been playing. I know the Seattle front has been good so far, but they are not among the elite.

I thought we did run one RB screen that went for 8 yards. I know they also tried some WR screens, but I thought we did run one to a RB.

I agree we will need to take some shots downfield. I saw both Curry and Trufant were hurt Sunday, so that should help. But the Rams were tough in the second half. They just weren’t gong to let the Skins beat them, and that attitude goes a long way in this league.

by andyhawk on Sep 27, 2010 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions

They ran in between the tackles, yes, but so what?

Just because they didn’t do something doesn’t mean they couldn’t have done it, or even that they should’ve done it.

It’s entirely possible not running up the middle would have meant taking 2 touchdowns off the board, since that’s how they scored their running touchdowns. I guess it wasn’t “too much” in between the tackles, since it was working.

If the team is built for running between the tackles, if its weaker running off tackle or stretching sideline to sidleine, then it wouldn’t be smart to spend much time doing that.

For example, I don’t even like LG Jacob Bell pulling out, he’s not that good out there. On the other Guard they purposely put in Greco, who is bigger than he is fast. So why not stay in between the tackles if that’s whats working?

I understand your point, I think balance is good, and I wish they could do anything I want to see them do, but I don’t see how you can second guess 30 points, because they obviously did what worked.

by CoachConnors on Sep 27, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Special Teams will decide that game...

…pete is beating teams with special teams. The Rams special teams are some kind of weird mix of extremes. We blocked a punt and our return game is dangerous…but our kickoff coverage and chip shot field goal units….

If the Rams dont address their kickoff coverage issues, leon washington is going to have some espn highlights!

by leadhead on Sep 27, 2010 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions