What should we expect in our first preseason game?

*Rambos* · #1 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

What should we come away with, when we get our first taste of the new Era?

**HUbison** · #2 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

I expect (or at least want) two things:

1. For every Ram that walks onto the field, be able to walk off the field afterwards.

2. Some signs of a learning curve for our rookies, and new starters.

The one thing I could care absolutely nothing about.....

THE SCOREBOARD

*AugustaRamFan* · #3 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

I did not see any choices that answered the question for me.

I want to see some intensity and focus from the #1s. I don't need to see points on the board, but I need to get a feeling that there is some chemistry that is taking place.

From the #2s and #3s, I expect to see them win some individual battles and show some pride in a Rams uniform.

*RamsFan16* · #4 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

We need to make a statement that we are much improved on Defense

*Zero Cool* · #5 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

i dont want our first team players to get injured as stated before, or anybody to be injured. i would just like to see how our defense looks, and see how the rookies do.

**HUbison** · #6 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by RamsFan16

We need to make a statement that we are much improved on Defense

Those statements don't get made until September. The only statement made in pre-season is.........so-and-so has been placed on the Injured Reserve list.

*Zero Cool* · #7 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

yeah but we need some sign of life from our defense

*RamsFan16* · #8 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by HUbison

Those statements don't get made until September. The only statement made in pre-season is.........so-and-so has been placed on the Injured Reserve list.

Thtas what I voted out of the choices.

**laram0** · #9 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

Timing and cohesiveness......no false starts from Mr Barron

*general counsel* · #10 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

There are no relevant "statements" in a preseason game. Its preseason, it doesnt count.

New people, read the posts of Hubison, the big bison. He is the most pragmatic guy on the board. What counts the most in any preseason game is that your guys dont get hurt. End of story.

Injuries are part of the game for every team and a critical component of who wins the superbowl. You cant win anything in a preseason game but you can sure lose plenty if you get key injuries. Notwithstanding the miracle result of the trent green injury, at the end of the day, almost everything that comes out of preseason that can truly affect your season is bad. 0-4 in the preseason is a LOT less relevant than how healthy your team is when its over.

In 2002, i believe the rams were 0-4 in preseason. Thats not why we started the season 0-5. But james hodgins breaking his foot in the last preseason game sure had a lot to do with our inability to run the ball early in the season and that was a material factor.

Stay healthy and have the #1's and for that matter the entire team play hard. Thats all you can hope and pray for. I for one have no interest in revealing any news schemes that haslett may have in mind for week one vs. denver. MAX PROTECT PLEASE, keep people away from mr bulger. A few carries for the Big Boy and thats it, get him off the field and onto the bench. The last thing we need is some marginal player trying to make a roster taking a free shot at our best guys.

ramming speed to all

general counsel

**Nick** · #11 (**permalink**) -03-08-2006

I voted "Not much at all first game" because... it's the first pre-season game. These guys will probably need to get back in the feel of putting on the equipment and going out against a team that isn't made up of part of their own roster. We'll probably see some glimpses of something, but I don't expect to see anything except an introduction back into the realm of pro football.

*Bruce=GOAT* · #12 (**permalink**) -04-08-2006

We have to win this game. I say throw caution to the wind and get the W at all costs. Just kidding, as long as there are no significant injuries and the rooks get some PT, I will be happy.

*eldfan* · #13 (**permalink**) -04-08-2006

Not Much the starters might not be in but a couple of plays. The second and the thrid games mean a lot moore. The last game is like the first. Not much.

*majorram* · #14 (**permalink**) -04-08-2006

TO walk off the field with NO INJURIES, thats whats on my mind......

steve:ramlogo:

*RamsFan4ever* · #15 (**permalink**) -04-08-2006

We need to make a statement that we are much improved on Defense. If we can stop Colts Offence. Its gonna be AWESOME!