Things that we can blame on the offensive line injuries...

[moloch41]

The offensive gameplans that are instituted by Linehan and Co.

The defensive collapses during the second half of games this year.

Gus Ferotte being brought in as a high-priced backup

Special teams allowing either punt or kick off returns for TDs.

High-priced free agents Randy McMichael and Drew Bennett being left out of gameplans

The team electing not to go with a fullback

High gas prices

The Isreali-Palestinian conflict

9/11

The Hindenburg disaster

Keith Olbermann and Bob Costas being on Sunday night football

Ishtar

The popularity of the Back Street Boys

The scandal at Oprah's South African School for Girls

The invention of Zima

Lindsey Lohan's problems with the law

Watergate

The Exxon Valdez oil spill

Rosie O'Donnell/ Donald Trump fiasco

[AvengerRam]

Well done! But I think you left out global warming.

[jkramsfan]

great list but you need to add Brittany Spears to it.

[HUbison]

Hmm, not bad, on the whole. Good use of the classics like Watergate and Hindenberg. The Zima and Oprah lines were really strong, excellent choice. A little disappointed with the selections of Rosie/Donald, Back Street Boys, and Lindsay Lohan.....too much of an Entertainment Tonight re-run, you know?

However, the Olbermann/Costas line was beautiful.....well done.

And you can never go wrong with Ishtar. Never.

[moloch41]

Originally Posted by HUbison

A little disappointed with the selections of Rosie/Donald, Back Street Boys, and Lindsay Lohan.....too much of an Entertainment Tonight re-run, you know?

I tried to include a little recent disaster history...

[RamsInfiniti]

I mean, yes, how stupid would it be to believe that a lack of a competent offensive line could have an effect on game planning, play calling, and schemes ...

And man, I wonder why our defense gets winded at times when our offense is so prolific ...

[TekeRam]

What about the Tsunami? What about the Pats?

[txramsfan]

Recent disasters.....let's see.,,,24 hour WE network....sub prime mortgage debacle.....and CNN?

[laram0]

What about Pacman Jones, Barry Bonds and The Juice (O J Simpson)?

[Rambos]

sub prime mortgage

TX that hurts, this really has hurt a lot of people and appraisers as well:x

[Bar-bq]

Originally Posted by moloch41

The offensive gameplans that are instituted by Linehan and Co.

The defensive collapses during the second half of games this year.

Gus Ferotte being brought in as a high-priced backup

High-priced free agents Randy McMichael and Drew Bennett being left out of gameplans

You know there are legitimate reasons for the poor play of Ferotte, the defnsive collapses, for our inability to work McMichael and Bennett into the gameplan, and the gameplan itself.

It all comes back to injuries along the offensive line.

Without time to throw the ball without getting the QB hurt (Twice and counting this season) you have to modify your offensive gameplan to give the QB more time.

It just so happens that the slew of injuries we've had have meant that McMichael has been required as a blocker. Bennett has been more involved recently.

You can't blame injuries on bringing Ferotte in, but you sure as hell can blame his play on the injuries. A line that struggles to block and a 37 year old immoblie QB are a recipe for disaster.

And those defensive collapses? The offense can't stay on the field, because, due to the injuries, we are unable to sustain a drive, thus keeping our defense on the field. It's no wonder they get tired.

Barry Bonds, though.... definately our offensive line is to blame.