To be a St. Louis Rams fan is to be disappointed. The woeful Rams in 2007 have been outscored 159-73. Not since the 1962 season, when they were known as the Los Angeles Rams. Has this franchise hit a low point. Where are the leaders? The fired up players with a passion to win? Injuries are just the facts. Injuries also happened in 1962.
But at least they had an excuse , they played in a tough era and division. This time the excuses are harder to accept. For the NFC West followers, the most disturbing news is that all the teams are somewhat horrible.No clear cut team with a dominant push to win now.
Oh sure, there is the starting high prized quarterback with rib injuries. The swarm of injuries that has decimated the offense line. NFL Fact#1. The coach that refuses to change. And a backup quarterback that is no better with a makeshift line. But in the end after six weeks the Rams are confirmed a bad team. The facts are they are the worst team in the NFC.
The Rams first priority is to get to the bye week. Priority number two get a win soon.
The Rams' basic problem is simple: The name of the game is score more points than the opponent, and they can't do it. Take away all the Wilkin points and this team might be the worst group of players in franchise history. Fact injuries are part of the game.
Even with a decent defense, that's not enough to win. The 8-8 finish in 2006 is memory forgotten. The assessment so far after the Ravens destruction, the Rams go into the 2007 season with almost the same cast, get off to a bad start and it looks like they will not recover anytime soon.
Baltimore made the most of Sunday's contest. Displaying defensive power at will, causing Frerotte to throw six interceptions. Frerotte forced throws by a depleted injury prone offensive line that could not contain the Ravens defense. Frerotte had career highs in interceptions. This was the Ravens most lopsided win in 2007. Terrel Suggs of the Ravens stated after the game," We knew they were wounded." and added, "We smelled blood and we went aftr it." Suggs recorded 4 sacks. Frerotte responded by confirming the statement, " It was a long day. It's a real tough situation right now."
For the Rams, the mood was frustrating and it started to sound like the coach has bled the cancer to the players. TE Randy McMichael ( 2 for 29yds) stated," It's pathetic , and anybody that doesn't feel so, they're fooling themselves." He added," We weren't able to give our defense a hand." Coach Linehan acknowledge the embarrassment by stating," They are a great defense and we found that out first hand."
At least the Rams have a decent defense. But the question is for how much longer.
Leonard Little was injured in the Ravens game. Burn out will kill whatever life they have left this season. No defense can survive a season playing with no offensive help. Let's thank our kicker for his return to form and his continued contribution.
Bulger's status is up in the air. Probable for the Seattle game. He still looks hurt , to manage the offense. Jackson is in no better shape and given T. Minor and B. Leonard's performance on Sunday. It is not a hopeful feeling. This coach now is officially on the hot seat.
If a football fan were looking for the blandest team possible, he would not have to go far but the NFC West Division and the Rams. Not since the horrible 1990's in Los Angeles has this team been unwatchable. Currently they are a model of a franchise gone to seed. 0-6 for the second time in franchise history. Not a stat to have as a coach.
So the past will tell us a positive. We usually do not hit a low point. But the reality in 2007 is that we have hit rock bottom. An embarrassment as an organization and it seems the current team is missing leadership. Seattle is a tough place. We have won there before and Bulger has had good outings there. So there is my hoping for a win on sunday in Seattle.
Pray Rams fans for the win in Seattle.
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