Scratching Heads

The preseason officially opened up for all teams this weekend.
The Rams opened with the Tennessee Titans and it wasn't pretty.

I try to convince myself every year, that it's not the regular season
starters and that once the regular season starts, all will be OK. 

Looking at the stats it's hard for me to keep trying to convince
myself that this is the case with the Rams.

Here is the most glaring stat of the game. The Titans rushed for
340 yards, the Rams had 76 for the game. This is pitiful and
it brings two things to mind.

First of all, regardless if it is first, second or third stringers
playing, the scheme against the run failed. I would have
hoped that the Rams coaching staff would have made some
adjustments during the offseason, to address the problems
against the run, but obviously not.

The Rams only rushing for a measly 76 yards doesn't help
the defense either. Ball control helps rest the defensive
players.

How about this for an idea: Sign Steven Jackson! 

Signing him will help improve both sides for the ball. If the
Rams organization doesn't start using their heads soon, by
December we will all be scratching our heads.


"See you on the hit side" #21

I Hate Crickets

I personally hate this time of year when it comes to football. All you hear about it is what players are doing off the field, and hopefully it is good news.

I hate the fact that the biggest news is how much money the rookies are signing for.

I hate and never watch the NBA, but I admire how they structure their salaries for rookies. I hate the fact that all you hear now is what charity the Rams players are raising money for. Don't get me wrong, I do my fair share of donating to my favorite charity, it is admirable for the players, but is it really football newsworthy?

I hate the fact that I don't get to hear what changes the Rams are planning to make on the defensive side of the ball. I hate that even the most reliable "home town" papers have nothing to write about. I hate it when there is something to write about, and it's about some stupid remark Steven Jackson made about being booed.

I hate the fact that the fans can't get behind the Rams and face a new year.

I hate the fact that it's quiet in football news.

I hate crickets.

"See You On The Hit Side" #21

The Schedule Tells It All

Looking ahead at the Rams schedule, the defense will have some difficult times ahead, or will they?

Week #1 is the Eagles. Depending on McNabb, the biggest test will be their running game.

Week #2 is the Giants. Super bowl champions says it all. The Rams test will come early
this year.

Week #3 the Rams face the Seahawks. The Seahawks seem to have the Rams number
the last few years, and have good balance on offense.

Week #4 the Bills come to town. They are not an offensive team, but the running game
could be dangerous.

Week #5 we get some rest with the bye week.

Week #6 we go to Washington and face the Redskins. The Redskins have virtually
no passing game and will rely on the run.

Week #7 the Rams get the Cowboys at home. The Cowboys have one of the best
offenses in the NFL, this could be a lopsided game.

Week #8 doesn't get any better for the Rams, they go to New England to face the
Patriots. We all know about what Tom Brady and Co. did last year, I see nothing
different this year, this could also be a slaughter.

Week #9 brings the Cardinals to town. With Arizona, you never know what team will
show up.

Week #10 the Rams go and play the Jets. The Jets are not that good offensively, no real
threat running or throwing the ball.

Week #11 at San Francisco. I put them in the same category as the Jets.

Week #12 Da Bears. They kicked the Rams ass on the Rams last appearance on Monday
Night Football, but it was special teams that did it, not the defenses fault.

Week #13 we get the Dolphins. They have one of the worst offenses in the league,
nothing scares me here.

Weeks #14, 15 & 16 we go on the divisional run with Arizona, Seattle & San Francisco again.

Depending on how banged up the Rams are on defense will decide these games.

The Rams finish week #17 with the Falcons. The ghost of Vick still haunts their offense.

Whether the Rams go 10-6 or 4-12, will be decided by how the defense handles each game,
because the schedule tells it all.

"SEE YOU ON THE HIT SIDE" #21