[airmech35]

I agree, i don't think the defense was as bad as the stats showed. They are giving up 4 or 5 huge gains a game. even so, i think the game was closer than the final score, without that fumble, the rams pickup 3 or 7 ponts, and are only down by 4,, or tied. that fumble was huge, it took the momentum away from the rams and they kept chasing that 14 points the rest of the game. Another missed oportunity was the long incompletion late in the game,,,, can't remember which Rams receiver, but it was the play that linehan challenged. A catch there puts them in quick scoring position and gives them momentum. Even with the loss, I was pleased to see the offense put up 24 points against one of the better defenses in the league. too bad merriman was available for the game, smart move on his part to appeal so he could play against good Rams team. He single-handedly caused 2 or 3 punts. on your list, i would add that the rams should try to pickup a playmaker for ko and punt returns. be nice to have a slasher help give us good field position. maybe rams could pickup recently released A. Hakim. I think rams have a decent shot to finish 10-6, with the next couple of games being a measure of the team's ability to improve.