[badmoforamfan]

I light of recent events (0-5) I find myself wondering, "Where did the Rams go wrong?". Where exactly did it happen or what chain of events lead to the demise of an up and coming dynasty? I realize that typically in todays salary cap impacted NFL that your not going to get teams that dominate for a decade, but the Rams time in the lime light seemed to have ended as quickly as it started. This post is more for information than anything. I've been sifting through websites trying to find information that could lead me to a better understanding of what happened. Was it poor drafting? Was it the salary cap? Did the NFL adjust to the Rams and the Rams not get the memo? All I know is that in January of 2000 I thought that with the personnel in place that it was a lock that more Rams players would be hoisting the Lombardi trophy.

Looking for historical data on player salaries, contracts and trades. The Rams had 3 #1 picks in 2001 for which they traded the defense away. Did the FO act too rashly to a defense that was hungover from the Super bowl? Were the players traded for these draft picks cancers or money grubbers? I need more information because looking at the partial picture that to me leads me to believe that the Rams FO may be one of the worst ever. Or was it the coaches? The coordinators? Or did this team just rest on it's laurels?

If somebody could point me in the right direction or provide some insight it would be greatly appreciated.