KFFL News and Notes

[RamWraith]

Rams | Martz May not Coach Sunday
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 18:18:01 -0700

Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports St. Louis Rams head coach Mike Martz is in such a weakened state that it will be difficult for him to coach from the sideline Sunday, Oct. 9, against the Seattle Seahawks. Martz could do it, and will want to do it, but it's likely that doctors will prevent him from doing it. Interim coach/assistant head coach Joe Vitt could have an expanded role not just at Wednesday and Thursday's practices, but also on game day. This is an arrangement that could last two to three weeks, which would cover games against Seattle, at Indianapolis and against New Orleans.

Rams | R. Williams Officially Placed on IR
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 18:18:55 -0700

StLouisRams.com reports the St. Louis Rams have officially placed TE Roland Williams (knee) on the Injured Reserve list ending his 2005 season.

Rams | Cleeland Officially Re-signed
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 18:37:24 -0700

StLouisRams.com reports the St. Louis Rams have officially re-signed TE Cam Cleeland to an undisclosed contract.


Rams | Bruce Doubtful Week 5
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 18:28:01 -0700

St. Louis Rams WR Isaac Bruce (toe) is listed as doubtful for Week 5. WR Kevin Curtis will start in his place.

Rams | Little Limited in Practice
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 19:00:38 -0700

Nick Wagoner, of StLouisRams.com, reports St. Louis Rams DL Leonard Little (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5, but was not listed on the team's injury report. Assistant head coach Joe Vitt said Little has soreness in his foot, but should be fine.


Rams | Saipaia Moved to TE
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 18:59:40 -0700

St. Louis Rams TE Blaine Saipaia (knee) has been moved to tight end from the offensive line. With injuries to TE Roland Williams (knee) and TE Brandon Manumaleuna (knee), Saipaia could be used as a blocker in running situations.


Rams | C. Johnson Sick
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 18:59:04 -0700

St. Louis Rams CB Chris Johnson (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 5, due to an illness.


Rams | Coakley Probable Week 5
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 18:58:39 -0700

St. Louis Rams LB Dexter Coakley (back) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 5, and is listed as probable for Week 5.


Rams | Tucker Questionable Week 5
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 18:58:16 -0700

St. Louis Rams OT Rex Tucker (calf) didn't practice Wednesday, Oct. 5, and is listed as questionable for Week 5.


Rams | Manumaleuna Questionable Week 5
Wed, 5 Oct 2005 18:57:48 -0700

St. Louis Rams TE Brandon Manumaleuna (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Oct. 5, and is listed as questionable for Week 5.

[Rambos]

MM might do it from the box, like the old days.

[STLRAMSFAN]

I agree Rambo maybe he could do it from the box.

Interim coach/assistant head coach Joe Vitt could have an expanded role not just at Wednesday and Thursday's practices, but also on game day. This is an arrangement that could last two to three weeks, which would cover games against Seattle, at Indianapolis and against New Orleans.

This could be very interesting if someone else winds up coaching on game day for three games. It will be interesting because MM loves calling the plays for the offense. If he is unable to call the plays and someone else calls the plays and the Rams do good then there might be even more people calling for MMs head. This is how people lose jobs the team although 2-2 this year has struggled. If someone comes in and the team does good for three games regardless if it has anything to do with the coach or the team just coming together people will start wondering even more then they are now about replacing MM.

[evil disco man]

Does this mean Steve Fairchild will finally be allowed to call the plays? I know I don't want Vitt doing it.

[r8rh8rmike]

Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports St. Louis Rams head coach Mike Martz is in such a weakened state that it will be difficult for him to coach from the sideline Sunday, Oct. 9, against the Seattle Seahawks. Martz could do it, and will want to do it, but it's likely that doctors will prevent him from doing it.

Man I hope Martz can at least call plays from the booth because he ALWAYS one-ups Holmgren.