The Hapless Rams

I heard one of the networks talking heads,
describing the Rams vs. the Bears this weekend
as "the hapless Rams". I believe he couldn't
be farther from the truth. The definition
of hapless is:
                                                                        
unlucky; luckless; unfortunate.                                          
                                                                        

The Rams that I watch are nothing of the sort.
The Rams just don't have the talent, leadership,
or desire this year. Sunday's game was another
prime example of what I'm saying. Was it unlucky
that Bulger got knocked out. or was it the poor
performance of the offensive line? Was it
unfortunate that Trent Green threw 4 interceptions,
or has he lost the ability to read defenses, or
the wideouts were running the wrong routes? The

Rams have been outscored 123-13 in the first half
of the last 4 games. Matt Forte rushed for 132 yards
and scored twice. The Rams had 14 yards rushing for
the game.

The Rams defense is going through the motions and
as a team, they gave up a long time ago. Hapless
is not the adjective to use to describe the Rams at
this point, but since young people might be reading
this, I will refrain form using the ones I really
believe would do it.

"See you on the hit side" #21

Blowout

What a disgusting game on Sunday. The Rams
have been playing a little better since they
fired Linehan, but not this past Sunday. The
Rams marched into New York and got thumped by
the N.Y. Jets. That's right, the J-E-T-S,
Jets, Jets, Jets.

Due to other commitments (thankfully), I did
not have a chance to watch this game. Which
turned out for the better, because I'm
sure I would have been looking for a sharp
object. 47-3 was the final.

It was 40-0 at half-time. This is also known
as an ass whooping. The rest of our football
lives, I swear that we will not hear this again,
"It was the largest margin of victory in Jets
history". That is painful to hear.

The Rams story was the same as it's been all year.
The Rams had 5 turnovers, gave up 149 yards rushing
and 3 TD's to Thomas Jones, (that's right Thomas
Jones) and shot themselves in the foot at every
opportunity.

I can't find anything positive at all to work from
looking at this game. We were man handled on
everything we did. This week we have the hated
49'ers. I hope it's not another blowout.

One Week Later

What happened? Since Linehan was fired the Rams have
looked like a new team. Not yesterday, they looked
like the same old Rams.

The Arizona Cardinals marched right down the field
on their first possession. The Rams defense stopped
them short of what was initially ruled a touchdown.
Coach Haslett challenged the call, (good decision on
his part) and it was reversed.

The Rams defense stuffed Kurt Warner on a 4th and one
from the one and the defense looked pumped up.

That didn't last too long. All that happened next
was after the Rams went up 7-0,  Arizona put up 24
points in the second quarter. The Cardinals ended
up with 31 unanswered points to take a 31-7
lead into the fourth quarter. By then it was already
over, the Rams couldn't stop them from doing anything.

The Cardinals racked up 510 total yards. Warner threw
for 342 yards and two touchdowns.

Arizona benched Edgerrin James before the game going to
a younger Tim Hightower at running back. Hightower ended
up with 109 yards and a nifty 30 yard touchdown run.

Next week it will be the Jets, Brett Favre should look
like he's 25 against the Rams.

You never really know with this team, because it will
be one week later.

"See You On The Hit Side" #21

One Week Later

What happened? 

Since Linehan was fired the Rams have looked like a new

team. 

Not yesterday, they looked like the same old Rams. The Arizona

Cardinals marched right down the field on their first possession. The Rams

defense stopped them short of what was initially ruled a touchdown. Coach

Haslett challenged the call, (good decision on his part) and it was reversed.

The Rams defense stuffed Kurt Warner on a 4th and one from the one and the

defense looked pumped up. That didn't last too long. 

All that happened next was after the Rams went up 7-0,  Arizona put up 

24 points in the second quarter. The Cardinals ended up with 31 unanswered 

points to take a 31-7 lead into the fourth quarter. By then it was already over, 

the Rams couldn't stop them from doing anything. 

The Cardinals racked up 510 total yards. Warner threw for 342 and two touchdowns. 

Arizona benched Edgerrin James before the game going to a younger Tim Hightower 

at running back. Hightower ended up with 109 yards and a nifty 30 yard touchdown run. 

Next week it will be the Jets, Brett Favre should look like he's 25 against the

Rams. You never really know with this team, because it will be one week

later.