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Originally Posted by djones39
No matter how you cut it, it all starts with the head coach. Vermeil put together a staff, and the players, which made this team unbeatable. Think back to that Super Bowl team, Prhoel, Holt, Faulk, Bruce, Conwell, Hakim, and a turnover hungry defense. The coach decides wo to draft, who to start, who calls the plays, which plays get called. We were lucky to hae a guy like Vermeil, since he left/retired, we haven't been the same.
All problems can be traced from the top down.
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You're right about the problems being traced from the top down. The "slide" from being a respected organization that was nearly always a lock to win the division, to a team that at times, is laughable, began with the death of Carroll Rosenbloom, and the rise of Madamn Ram. Outside of a couple seasons, this organization hasn't been the same since.
I do agree that Vermeil was able to overcome the bumbling front office and put together a great staff, if only for a short time. But don't forget that Dick's overall win/loss record with the Rams was 25-26. But he put together a pretty good staff of coaches included co-defensive coordinators Peter Giunta and John Bunting (who replaced Bud Carson in 1998) as well as Mike White, Jim Hanifan, Frank Gansz and Dick Coury. All respected, proven coaches.
I honestly don't believe the Ram's organization really cares about winning championships. As long as people plant their butts in the seats, and we make a playoff appearance every few years to keep up the interest, the front office thinks they've done their job. I hate what this organization has become, and I place the blame on Georgia. She's responsible for putting guys in charge that understand the game, and in turn, hire good football people. I think she's got people in place that care more about the bottom line, than football.