SB Nation User Blog: ksmooth

Zygmunt Out!

ksmooth — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:57:33 -0000

ESPN is reporting that the Rams and Jay Zygmunt have come to a mutual agreement on his resignation effective immediately. This is a step in the right direction and all Rams fan should be very happy to see him go. Here's to rebuilding from top to bottom! Haslett's future is still up in the air but I see a new coach next season even though all the blame shouldn't be put on him.

More Bad News for the Rams

ksmooth — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:03:30 -0000

The Rams will miss Orlando Pace for 2-4 weeks with a sprained mcl ligament in his knee. This couldn't come at a worse time for the Rams who are reeling after two blowout losses. Hopefully this injury isn't a career ender for Pace but his age is becoming a factor.

Steven Jackson will also be sidelined for the Bears game this week with his quad injury. This will be his 5th straight game missed and this injury seems to be lingering a lot longer than anyone expected. It seems like the Rams aren't going to risk using him anytime soon with the season in turmoil. Antonio Pittman did have a good game and looks like a viable back-up for next season and possible starter for the rest of the year. Look for him to have a good game against the Bears struggling run defense.

Bulger will remain the starter for the foreseeable future. The Rams will defintiely need to look at the QB position in the offseason and possibly go in another direction. This season has been a major dissapointment but maybe this team will show so fight the rest of the season and not pack it in like the previous 2 weeks. We can only hope!

Bennett and Hall placed on IR

ksmooth — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:13:46 -0000

The Rams have reported that Drew Bennett and Dante Hall have been placed on IR and are out for the rest of the season

Bennett has been a complete bust and broke a bone in his foot on opening day against the Eagles. This injury has not healed properly so he'll sit out the rest of the year. This is no big loss for the Rams and actually a blessing in disguise. I don't think Avery would have lost his position as the #2 WR if Bennett came back. This also gives K. Burton a chance to get some more experience.

Dante Hall suffered a high ankle sprain against the Cards on Sunday and the injury apparently is very serious and he'll shut it down for the year. This will give Stanley (who caught an 80 yard TD on Sunday) a chance to return kicks and punts. I believe that Hall had lost a step and was not going to help this team the rest of the year so hopefully some hands on experience will help Stanley out.

The Rams are no stranger to injuries so hopefully the young talent on this team can step up and continue to make plays. Steven Jackson needs to get healthy and hopefully can go at 100 percent on Sunday at the Jets. I'll be at the game cheering on our boys wearing my Rams jersey so keep an eye out and let me know if your going. GO RAMS!

Rams send tape from Pats game to NFL

ksmooth — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:16:11 -0000

ESPN is reporting that Coach Haslett has sent video evidence of missed calls from Sunday's game against the Patriots to the NFL league's office. The Rams were penalized a total of 12 times while the Patriots had zero assesed penalites during the game. The officiating this year in the NFL has been the worst I've ever seen. It does seem pretty strange that the Pats could play a perfect game and since they were the home team that definitely adds to the controversy. I think Haslett is trying to get it out there in front of the leagues eyes and hopefully improve the officiating. Hopefully a few Refs can get graded high enough to work the Superbowl.

Poll

Do you feel as though officiating in the NFL has gotten worse this season compared to past seasons?

Yes

61 votes

No

7 votes

68 votes | Poll has closed

Jackson to play vs. Pats

ksmooth — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:09:35 -0000

Rams fans can take a sigh of relief as star running back Steven Jackson expects to play this weekend against the Patriots. Jackson had a monster game against the Cowboys running for 160 yards and 3 TD's but strained his quad during the game. The "Predator" is back and I expect him to keep rolling against the Patriots. Jim Haslett has stepped in and added some fire and inspiration to this team and the players are responding. This was a huge week for the Rams and a win against the Pats this week would solidify them as a legit playoff contender.

Incognito

ksmooth — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:45:32 -0000

The NFL laid down the hammer and fined Richie "Anything But" Incognito 35K. I feel he's lucky only getting a fine after he almost cost the Rams the game. His actions at the end of the game were childlish and downright stupid. Hopefully he will learn but somehow I doubt that. I know we need all of the offensive lineman since Pace will be out so hopefully the rest of the O-Line steps up and protects Bulger.

Bulger's Back

ksmooth — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:03:28 -0000

Bulger back as Rams' starting quarterback after one-week benching

In Jim Haslett's first major move as head coach of the Rams he made a smart choice. Marc Bulger has been reinstated as the starting QB for the St. Louis Rams.

This is an obvious choice for many reasons but ultimately Bulger is the highest paid player in Rams history and gives the team the best chance to win. Bulger has had a rough start to the season but didn't deserve to be benched in my opinion. His benching was a last ditch attempt by Scott Linehan to save his job. Hopefully this will be the beginning of the Rams becoming at least competive in the National Football League.

Welcome back Marc!

Linehan Fired!

ksmooth — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:08:00 -0000

Chris Mortensen is reporting that Scott Linehan has been fired. The Rams will be releasing an official statement at 9:30 AM eastern.

Here is the link:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3615358

This is a smart move by the Rams and had to be done. Linehan lost the team. I heard Haslett is the front runner for interim head coach. I'm not thrilled about that but he can't be worse than Scott.

Trent Green vs. Bulger

ksmooth — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:28:12 -0000

Can someone please tell me how Trent Green gives us a better chance to win than Marc Bulger? Scott Linehan just sealed his own fate with this move and I am looking forward to moving ahead with a new coach. This team has been underachieving for years and but this year has been the worst by far. Giving up 18 points in the 4th quarter of a tight game is unexcusable especially at home. Hopefully this move will be made quick. I did take a few positives out of today's game for a change. The OL played very well and Steven Jackson finally looks ready to run. Missing training camp definitely hurt him and now he seems to be at full strength. I think we have a player in Avery and the D looked a little better today. We can't lose next week (bye) and hopefully we'll get off the schnide the following week. Go Rams!

Stat of Week 3

ksmooth — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:18:28 -0000

Stat of the Week III At 5:14 p.m. ET on Sept. 21, on their 28th offensive possession of the season, the St. Louis Rams invaded the red zone of an opponent for the first time this season. When I saw this I definitely was in shock. Could this be true? Well it definitely is true and shows how bad this team is on both sides of the ball. Starting field position has been terrible all season plus the offense is non-existent. This stat pretty much sums up the season. Buffalo is no joke and Marshawn Lynch is going to be a handful next week. Something has to give with this team sooner than lat