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Random Ramsdom: October 6: St. Louis Rams - Nuke The Niners

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It's getting to be a habit, reporting the same things every Monday after a Rams game: Penalties, drops, blown coverages, turnovers, sloppy play, and blown blocking assignments. They all add up to another loss, and not the best way to begin the stretch known as the "Octet of Pain". If the Rams are going to beat the 49'ers in their MNF encounter, all of these issues will need to be remedied...and fast.

By Frank "Dubs" Dobozy
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Let's not forget the turnovers as well:

Gotta love the confidence exhibited by Austin Davis:

Coach Fisher has had enough...finally:

This reporter from NFL.com appears to be clueless when it comes to the Rams:

Spencer Engel from Cover 32 Rams was all over it ....:

Go figure:

5 NFL Teams That Need A Reboot: Sports On Earth

Should the Rams fire head coach Jeff Fisher, if the team turns in another sub-.500 season?

Why Brian Quick Is Proving To Be The Real Rams' Wide Receiver Of The Future: Bleacher Report

Is Brian Quick or Tavon Austin the Rams' future at wide receiver?

Rapid Reaction: St. Louis Rams: ESPN NFL Nation

Nick Wagoner shares some quick thoughts following the Rams' loss to the Eagles.

The Goodell Blackout: Grantland

Politics at its finest:

"Small victories like the revocation of the blackout rule become offerings given to the public in lieu of Goodell’s resignation."

Draft Prospect Highlight Reel: C - Hroniss Grasu - Oregon

Sunday Blitz: Rams-Eagles Recap: ESPN

ESPN's Merril Hoge and Jim Basquil break down the Eagles' 34-28 win over the Rams.

Rallying Rams can't overcome big deficit: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jim Thomas offers his thoughts on the Rams' loss to the Eagles. After falling behind 34-7, the Rams rallied behind the stellar play of QB Austin Davis. The rally fell just short, leaving the Rams with a 1-3 record heading into the meat of the "Octet of Pain".

Jim Harbaugh won't return in 2015: CBS Sports

If coach Jim Harbaugh and the 49'ers part ways after this season, should the Rams be interested in signing him to replace Jeff Fisher?

NFL believes it's 12-24 months away from a return to L.A.: Pro Football Talk

"Per a league source, the current plan is that the NFL will send one or two teams back to Los Angeles within the next 12 to 24 months."

Last Friday, Ryan Van Bibber took an in-depth look at the possibility of the Rams moving back to Los Angeles.

Stat Facts Of The Week: 3'rd Down Conversion Efficiency

3rd Down Conversion Efficiency
Rank Team 3rd Down Attempts 3rd Downs Converted 3rd Down Efficiency %
1 New Orleans Saints 49 28 57.1%
2 Atlanta Falcons 49 27 55.1%
3 Dallas Cowboys 49 27 55.1%
4 Detroit Lions 63 33 52.4%
5 San Francisco 49ers 56 28 50.0%
6 Kansas City Chiefs 56 28 50.0%
7 Baltimore Ravens 54 27 50.0%
8 San Diego Chargers 61 30 49.2%
9 Arizona Cardinals 39 19 48.7%
10 Chicago Bears 47 22 46.8%
11 Green Bay Packers 55 25 45.5%
12 New York Giants 53 24 45.3%
13 St. Louis Rams 38 17 44.7%
14 New York Jets 59 26 44.1%
15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 46 20 43.5%
16 Indianapolis Colts 53 23 43.4%
17 Carolina Panthers 54 23 42.6%
18 Denver Broncos 38 16 42.1%
19 Houston Texans 55 23 41.8%
20 Philadelphia Eagles 55 22 40.0%
21 Seattle Seahawks 36 14 38.9%
22 Pittsburgh Steelers 49 19 38.8%
23 Miami Dolphins 55 21 38.2%
24 Cleveland Browns 38 14 36.8%
25 Washington Redskins 49 18 36.7%
26 Minnesota Vikings 66 24 36.4%
27 New England Patriots 58 21 36.2%
28 Jacksonville Jaguars 51 18 35.3%
29 Cincinnati Bengals 37 13 35.1%
30 Buffalo Bills 57 20 35.1%
31 Oakland Raiders 48 16 33.3%
32 Tennessee Titans 47 12 25.5%

The Rams' offense has shown much improvement this season. 3'rd down conversion efficiency has played a key statistical role in that improvement. After 3 games, the Rams ranked 13'th in the league in 3'rd down conversion efficiency. In the game against Philadelphia, the Rams converted 7 of 14 3'rd downs, which will likely move their ranking into the top ten.

Rams Legends: Steven Jackson

Rams vs. Eagles: Too Little Too Late: Rams Gab

The Rams cam on strong in the second half of the game against the Eagles. In the end, it wasn't enough.

Austin Pettis disappointed in late drops: ESPN NFL Nation

Pettis has managed to stay on the Rams' roster due to his sure hands, hands that betrayed him twice in the game against Philadelphia.

2015 NFL Mock Draft: Walter Football

Charlie Campbell updates his 3-Round mock draft. The Rams select QB Connor Cook, FS Kurtis Drummond, and G Arie Kouandjio (Cyrus's brother).

Austin Davis impressive again in loss: ESPN NFL Nation

Coach Jeff Fisher had nothing but praise for the efforts of QB Austin Davis, in the loss to the Eagles:

"He was calm and collected and so focused on what he needed to do. He was not flustered at all. He took some hits and we’ve got to get that corrected. But he knows the position is difficult to play and he can overcome that mistake. I think that’s the mark of a fine young quarterback."

On This Day In Sports History

1996 - New York Jets kicker Nick Lowery ties Jan Stenerud's NFL record 373 career field goals.

1882 - First World Series game: Cincinnati (AA) beats Chicago (NL) 4-0.

The Pressers

Jeff Fisher Press Conference - Post-Game: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Jeff Fisher Press Conference - Post-Game Part Two: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Austin Davis Post-Game Interview: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Austin Davis Post-Game Interview - Part Two: St. Louis Rams Official Website

James Laurinaitis Post-Game Interview: St. Louis Rams Official Website

E.J. Gaines Post-Game Interview: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Kenny Britt Post-Game Interview: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Rodney McLeod Post-Game Interview: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Jeff Fisher Press Conference - October 3: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Rams head coach Jeff Fisher reviews the team's 34-28 loss to Philadelphia: 101 Sports

St. Louis Rams Weekly Salary "Re-Cap"

The Rams currently have $4,481,133 in available salary cap space, lowest in the league. The Rams structured Robert Quinn's recent contract extension to have little additional impact on the Rams' 2014 salary cap. I'll be publishing a complete breakdown of his contract - plus a complete salary cap update - within the next week.

St. Louis Rams Current Roster And Depth Chart

C Scott Wells Tim Barnes Barrett Jones
RG Davin Joseph
LG Rodger Saffold Greg Robinson
RT Joe Barksdale
LT Jake Long Mike Person
TE Lance Kendricks Cory Harkey
TE Jared Cook Alex Bayer
WR Tavon Austin Austin Pettis Stedman Bailey
WR Brian Quick Kenny Britt Chris Givens
RB Benny Cunningham Chase Reynolds Trey Watts
RB Zac Stacy Tre Mason
QB Austin Davis Shaun Hill Case Keenum
PK Greg Zuerlein
P John Hekker
LS Jake McQuaide
DT Kendall Langford Aaron Donald
DT Michael Brockers Alex Carrington
DE William Hayes Eugene Sims
DE Robert Quinn Ethan Westbrooks
MLB James Laurinaitis
OLB Alec Ogletree Daren Bates
OLB Jo-Lonn Dunbar Ray Ray Armstrong
CB Janoris Jenkins Brandon McGee
CB Trumaine Johnson E.J. Gaines Marcus Roberson
FS Rodney McLeod Cody Davis Lamarcus Joyner
SS T.J. McDonald Maurice Alexander
Practice Squad IR - Des. For Return Injured Reserve
QB Garrett Gilbert DE Chris Long QB Sam Bradford
OL Brandon Washington RB Isaiah Pead
OT Mike Remmers TE Mason Brodine
WR Justin Veltung OC Demetrius Rhaney
WR Emory Blake
TE Brad Smelley
DT Matt Conrath
LB Denicos Allen
CB Jemea Thomas
FS Christian Bryant

I've updated the roster to reflect all transactions as of 11.00 pm, Sunday, October 5. The only transactions of note were the release of DE Kourtnei Brown from the practise squad, and the signing of TE Brad Smelley to the practise squad.

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Please have a great Monday and a Ramtastic week!!

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