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    I am a proud to be a Rams Fan

    Not that I was not always but extra special today. Compared to the first 8 Games I saw countless number of improvements in our team.

    Granted I felt like crap because we could have won that game in those last two minutes! especially the third to last play where bulger went deep. However the slot receiver was open on a streak and if he hit him it would have been a TD. Not to mention the nonchalant shovel pass after that. It has been a while since I felt that bad about our rams losing a game. Watching the whole game I wanted the victory so bad.

    Other than that.

    -Defense only gave up 21 Points, Special Teams 7.
    -We are now getting some turnovers
    -Brandon Gibson can be for real
    -The O-line is gelling together better.

    I had an arguement with my friends that the Rams will stink next year (of course thats what they say). But I see this team turning it up. I dont know and I dont care if we draft a QB.

    But lets go after Kampan, Willie Parker, Kevin Walter this offseason and let the draft plug up the rest of the holes.
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    Re: I am a proud to be a Rams Fan

    Looks like this team is only a few players away from coming back to a position of strength again and being a force to contend with. It seems that with your new staff especially getting rid of Hasslet who screwed things up in New O. you are on your way. Brees threw two interceptions to your team and I think your defensive line crushed our running game pretty well except for Bush. If I was your making the calls for this team I would look for a big time receiver and more pass rush specialist to lite up the quarterback. Do us a favor in N.O. and scramble up the playoff picture.

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      Re: I am a proud to be a Rams Fan

      I loved that game, it signalled we aren't far from being truly competitive, next season cannot start quickly enough.

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        Re: I am a proud to be a Rams Fan

        I did not get to see the game, although from the highlights and stats, we looked pretty good. I'm predicting that we will win a few more games before this season is over. It seems that the future looks rosey as the players going on IR, now Burton, too will lay the foundation for solid depth with back-ups in the years to come. We will hopefully have a good off-season with sold FA pick-ups and a good draft.

        Go Rams!

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          Re: I am a proud to be a Rams Fan

          Yeah, the Bears look to be a winner. That's about it.

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          • #6
            Re: I am a proud to be a Rams Fan

            I agree with the Rams progress this season. I know we're not talking about playoffs, but this time next year, we might be. A lot of improvement in this team, and yet plenty of work remaining to put it all together. I hope that we draft some of the speedy players, and get the veterens into a "We're Back" mode.

            I am excited about this team's potential !!!

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            • #7
              Re: I am a proud to be a Rams Fan

              I am very proud of our team even though we lost. We gave the Saints everything we had. We were 15 point underdogs.. and we fought for four quarters. We actually made the Saints nervous in the final two minutes..

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