The NFL’s officiating is a joke. You don’t know the rule there? Jesus, man. This is supposed to be the most popular sport in the U.S. The NFL acts like it’s the best sports product money can buy. And, their officials don’t know the rules. Wright obviously knocked the ball out of the endzone, and the official was looking right at it. No call. Unbelievable. And, this time, there weren’t any replacement refs.

No mention of Tavon, yet, in this thread. On that video that zn posted, they used him as a decoy, helping to avoid over-pursuit and help open that hole for Gurley. He also looked like he ran some really good routes in this game, and the handoffs to Tavon worked really well. He’s becoming the weapon they envisioned.

As for Gurley, loved what he did in the open field. I’m still waiting to see if he can make something from nothing like Tre Mason and Cunningham can do at times. I wonder about his footwork in small spaces. Would like to see that develop. But, he’s a load once he sees a hole.

Glad to be wrong about this game. The 3-0 turnover differential was really the difference. And, of course, the Rams have just been super defending the red zone. Turn it around, and they were really effective offensively in the red zone, thanks to Tavon. And, Foles made some really nice passes when he had to. I think I was most impressed with the TD pass to Bailey.

Boy, though, we’ll miss Ogletree. He’s been a beast out there.

I won’t lose sleep over it. They missed on the guy, and that happens all the time, even in the 1st round. You just have to hit on enough picks, and the Rams’ current set of backs are fine, especially compared to what they used to have.

My concern is more directed at Robinson, a No. 2 overall pick. It’s good they got Donald with the next pick, but man the Rams had their pick of WRs in a good WR draft, and I’ve always been concerned that Robbie was the wrong choice. I assume he’ll get better, but I wonder if he’ll ever be the monster OT they thought they were drafting.

Who returnes kickoffs? Cunningham? Really, I don’t care, as long as it’s someone who won’t fumble.

I just don’t see this team, right now, competing on the road against a really good team. They really needed to win in Washington, and they really should have won at home against Pittsburgh. And, they could do neither, because of various reasons.

I just don’t see anything other than a 1-4 start at this point. I just don’t.

But. Trying to be optimistic. Maybe the Rams can turn the running game around this week. That’s the only way this offense can do enough to win, imo. Control the ball. Get a lead. And, fer Chrissakes, stop making critical mistakes and penalties on offense. The Rams can’t help but beat themselves. They even did things to beat themselves in the one game they won.

I’ve been completely distracted by real life lately, so I don’t know exactly what’s been said about the Quick situation. But, it is very, very disappointing that this guy is not even dressing lately. I have to believe that he is in Fisher’s doghouse, and these tryouts sure seem like they must be directed at him. I wonder how Quick would have gotten into Fish’s doghouse.

I’ve been completely distracted by real life lately, so I don’t know exactly what’s been said about the Quick situation. But, it is very, very disappointing that this guy is not even dressing lately. I have to believe that he is in Fisher’s doghouse, and these tryouts sure seem like they must be directed at him. I wonder how Quick would have gotten into Fish’s doghouse.

Thursday on the road, against a Giants team that owned Washington last year. The ‘Skins should have had more reason to be up for this game, but so did the Giants, who HAD to win this game.

I didn’t see the Redskins game. I had a big work commitment over the weekend and completely forgot to record it. So, I can’t say much about how the Rams played. Judging by what I heard after the game, I’m glad I didn’t record it.

If history is any indicator, the Rams probably have a letdown against a lesser opponent.

We’ll see if this Rams team is different. Has it made strides in maturity? This game should tell us something.

I would be very optimistic if this team didn’t have such a young O-line. I expect a close game that could go either way … but the Rams have more talent, and hopefully that talent makes the difference.

Rams 23-Foreskins 16

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The Rams match up well with Seattle. They did well at their home opener. It’s one game. So, yeah, 1-0 is good, but if it’s 1-2 in 3 weeks, the sky is falling.

Having said that, I have to believe that this offense, with Foles, is way better than last year’s offense and this team should compete for the playoffs this year as long as their defense is as good as advertised.

zn wrote:

Brock Huard’s Chalk Talk: Why Seahawks failed on fourth-and-1 against Rams

That’s great … but they didn’t show the play.

This is the thing: The Rams beat themselves. AND, they beat the Seahawks. They should be 2-0 after that game.

The biggest play that started the turnaround to give the ‘Hawks a chance was the I. Pead fumble. Man, just hold onto the ball. That’s all you have to do at that point. I was most disappointed in that play than just about anything else that happened. Obviously, the fumble and TD return was the biggest play for Seattle in that turnaround, but I’m not sure who I blame there. Anybody know how that happened? Did Foles just miss the blitz there?

I figure a 1-3 start. Some improvement. Maybe a shot at a .500 season. Unless Foles gets killed.

The poor are taking my taxes just so they can sit back and relax, not having to work all day. Meanwhile, I’m busting my ass!

That’s why we hate the poor.

I see all types of attacks on “freeloaders” — you know, welfare recipients.

The most interesting thing to me about those types of statements is that they often come from someone who I know has received or is receiving government assistance, or at the very least some type of handouts (hand-ups?) from a charitable organization. They’re people who work, so you know, why should they pay any type of tax to support those freeloaders. They’re always ready to share a story about a welfare cheat or fraud. Or, worry about immigrants getting help from “my” tax dollars.

It’s small-minded thinking, as you know. I think, at the same time, these same people do want significant change that allows more opportunities — mainly out of selfishness. I mean, yeah, it’s always out of selfishness. Why else would you support a public policy? To help them? What about me and my tribe? How can a policy help me when it’s helping them, the Freeloaders, the Outsiders?

This mentality is played like a harp by the establishment.