Zooey wrote:

PA Ram wrote:

Watching the hapless Browns makes me think: “It could be worse–I could be a Browns fan.”

I am starting to feel like that is about ALL that Rams fans have these days. At least they aren’t the Browns.

As I grew up, the Rams were feared and respected. From the late 60s until 1990, the Rams were one of the most respected teams in the league.

Now – I realize – there are millions of football fans who have think of the Rams as a perpetual doormat to the league, with the exception of the brief candle that was the GSOT.

I am tired of this shit.

Interesting to consider the difference in how the Rams were perceived on the west coast compared to the east coast.

When I was growing up in central PA during the 70’s, the Rams weren’t highly regarded by a lot of people. I’m sure this was mostly due to the fact that we never got to see them play. On those rare occasions when we did get to see them they were usually losing a playoff game. The perception was they couldn’t win big games, so they garnered little respect. People had the impression that the Rams padded their record against the weaklings in their division (Falcons, 49’ers and Saints) and then were exposed in the playoffs. Of course, constantly having to fight this perception was no fun.

But somehow I endured. Somehow I remained a Rams fan.

Uh, yay?

Sorry that people are ignoring your question and instead spouting off about their opinions on the state of the Rams.

To answer your question, it all depends on your point of reference. For example, for me in Bennington, VT, the Rams are 1058.3 miles away. For you in Morgantown, WV, they are 647.7 miles away.

Hope that helps.

Seriously, this team is a good o-line, a competent QB and a good WR away from contention. How far away that is depends. If the raw materials to fix the o-line are already in place and just need experience and to get healthy, then the distance away from contention is a little shorter. As you know you’ll get varying opinions on that but I think they need a LT.

I think it’s safe to say that the QB they need is probably not on the roster. Neither is the WR. Obviously the Rams luck would have to dramatically change for them to fix both in a
single offseason. Could the light turn on for Foles and Robinson in that time? Yeah but I don’t think it’s likely. Doesn’t look like there are decent FA options for QB so the Rams will have to take their chances in the draft. A good WR should be easy enough to get through the draft or FA, but Snisher hasn’t demonstrated that they know what a good one looks like yet. So I think they are most likely at least another year away from contention. If they get really lucky perhaps they could contend next season but I think that’s a tall order as of now.

• This reply was modified 10 years, 6 months ago by nittany ram.
• This reply was modified 10 years, 6 months ago by nittany ram.

Well, I didn’t watch the game and spent the time doing schoolwork instead. I did tune in during the 3rd quarter long enough to see the score was 31-7 and watch Foles float a pass over Gurley’s head on 3rd and 3. That was enough.

I salute those who could withstand 4 full quarters of that torture.

Happy Birthday, SD!

No matter what you think of Fisher, you have to admit it’s odd that a coach with a 24 – 34 record is getting an extension. Perhaps it would make sense if the Rams were trending upward, but that’s not the case since it looks like they need a QB and still have other personnel issues on offense.

PA Ram wrote:

If Keenum can play I’d stick with him at least one more week. If he can’t go–I’d throw Mannion out there. Foles may give them a better chance to win–but he hasn’t proven it lately–but let’s see what Mannion has. It would be great to evaluate him in some real games and see how he holds up. This team has to know the state of the position going forward. Because right now–it isn’t solved. But I’m not sure any QB can thrive in this offense behind this line.
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Well, the current state of the o-line is why I wouldn’t play Mannion. I don’t want to subject my inexperienced rookie to that punishment. I’d wait to play him until I thought he had a decent chance to succeed.

I think I’d start Foles. Let’s see if the benching refocused him. Give him a chance to salvage his career.

InvaderRam wrote:

haven’t watched the game yet. not sure if i can bring myself to watch it.

one thing. with all these ol injuries is there something the rams coaching staff is or isn’t doing to cause these injuries? or is it just extremely bad luck?

The Rams do seem to be a statistical outlier as far as o-line injuries go.

Or do other teams experience injuries at a similar rate?

I wonder if there is variation based on blocking schemes? For example, is reach zone blocking associated with a higher injury rate than power blocking?

My gut tells me ‘no’ – the Rams have just been unlucky – but I wonder if such a study has ever been done…

Fisher is certainly having his worst week since he’s been HC of the Rams. He’s under fire for keeping Keenum in the game…

http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2015/11/23/9782026/st-louis-rams-jeff-fisher-case-keenum-concussion

Frankly I didn’t expect them to be IN the game and yet somehow, ugly as it was, they were.

See I expected them to be in the game today because of the defense. I suspect they will be able to keep most games close because of the defense…until they finally get worn down from carrying the entire burden every week.

However, it’s not like they played the 85 Bears today.

They played a team that was 2 – 7. A team that likely will not get many other wins.

I can understand why you thought they’d get blown out but that just speaks to what an utter mess this offense is that you would expect them to get killed by a 2 – 7 team.

And to be truthful the offense was a mess before the injuries started mounting up. It’s been a mess nearly the entire season.

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PA Ram wrote:

nittany ram wrote:

PA Ram wrote:

I swear it just looks to me that Robinson daydreams out there sometimes. His head is NOT in the game.

I don’t think he fully knows his assignments. He looks confused to me.

That play where Upshaw beats him is just unbelievable–even the announcer couldn’t believe it. Robinson doesn’t even seem to look at the guy and he’s RIGHT THERE. Only when Upshaw is blowing past him does he turn and swat at him–much too late and he’s left watching the QB go down.

He’s awful.

The Rams might as well resign themselves to the fact that they will need a new LT.

And a guard.

And a QB.

And some WR’s.

And a TE.

Probably a DE.

And a coupla corners.

PA Ram wrote:

Myles Simmons
‏@MylesASimmons
Got word in locker room Rams QB Case Keenum has been diagnosed with a concussion.

Well, the Keenum era comes to a merciful end.

Unfortunately, Foles is next man up.

There’s nothing left to play for. Might as well start Foles the rest of the way and see if he can salvage his career. That way they’ll have a better picture of the QB situation going into next season.

Well, that was brutal.
But not surprising. The Rams offense is about as ugly as an offense can be. If it was a fish it would be a hagfish or a goblin shark.
The Rams o-line is a mess with injuries and Greg Robinson, who was expected to be the strength of the unit by now still can’t figure out who to block.
It’s no shock that Keenum didn’t play well. I’m not sure he belongs on an NFL roster. Unfortunately with Keenum in the game there was still no noticeable drop-off in performance from Foles.
I’ve had enough of Legatron. The blocked XP was not going to be good anyway. It looked like he hit it too far to the left. And once again he comes up short (actually wide right) in the clutch.
Great defensive effort for the most part. Unfortunately by the time they get this pathetic excuse for an offense squared away the defense will need to be rebuilt.
Hagfish

Goblin shark

wv wrote:

Yup.

The National media keeps talking about this game
by pointing out the Rams strong Defense,
but they haven’t been factoring in
the Q-factor. It simply AINT
the Ram Defense without Q,
or with a damaged-Q.

They need a Max-Q
to be a max-Q defense.
They cant have a min-Q
or no-Q.

This is all advanced algebra,
people.

D – Q = L

Even if you use Quantum-Kabbalistic-Algebra, and subtract
Foles and add in Keenum, its still
a loss: D – (Q-F) + K = L

w
v

But you forgot to factor in Welker who now is in his second week so he has a better handle on the offense.

D – (Q-F) + K + 2W = w