STILL WINLESS

Rams Continue to Struggle at Midseason
By James T. Ingram for OhhMyOnline.net

At midseason the Rams struggles continue, and that’s an understatement.

Coming off their bye week the Rams have dropped two contests on the road; the first , a 24-3 loss to the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers in which RB Steven Jackson ran for 96 yards and QB Sam Bradford was 28 of 44 for 321 yards.

Unfortunately, Bradford suffered a high ankle sprain as result and his return status is week-to-week.

Hoping to revive their receiving game, the Rams acquired veteran WR Brandon Lloyd from the Denver Broncos in time for their game against the Dallas Cowboys.

But, without Bradford the passing game faltered against the Cowboys and the Rams were handed an uneven 34-7 defeat as rookie DeMarco Murray ran wild, beginning with a 91-yard TD run on his first carry.

Murray went on gain 253 yards overall, setting a franchise record for the Dallas and concurrently recording the longest run ever against the Rams.

Steven Jackson ran for 70 yards, with 46 of those coming on the Rams only TD drive.

Now, the Rams return to the Edward Jones Dome, with an 0-6 record, to face the New Orleans Saints. Bradford is, again, doubtful for this game as are the Rams prospects unless something drastic changes on both sides of the ball.

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RAMS WEEK 2 AT GIANTS

FREE DENARIO!
by James Ingram/OhhMyOnline.net Sports Reporter

Too Many Mistake, Too Little Alexander Equals Rams Loss

You don’t need to be some football prodigy or have a sophisticated understanding of football strategy to get to the heart of the Rams troubles this season.

Let’s start with the main culprit, which continues to mistake-prone football; fumbles, turnovers, muffed punt returns, mental lapses and questionable offensive play calling. The St. Louis Rams are guilty as charged.

And why the Rams are so reluctant to utilize WR Denario Alexander more frequently escapes me, particularly since he (on the rare occasion that he is utilized) stretches the field for the Rams and consistently comes up with big plays.

Case in point, on Monday Night Football, Alexander proved to be one of the few bright spots in an otherwise lackluster 28-16 loss, hauling in a scintillating 68-yard catch, then a 19-yard touchdown.

Otherwise, the Rams offense stalled in the redzone all night long and deferred to the field goal unit for offense. You can’t do that and win in the NFL.

When Alexander returned to the bench, the Rams returned to the same, nonproductive, business as usual team.

To make matters worse, the Giants weren’t particularly exciting or productive. They just played good enough to beat the struggling Rams; 4 touchdowns and that was all she wrote.

Maybe when Steven Jackson mends (hopefully sooner than later) and the Rams take stock of their errors, perhaps coach Spagnuolo and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels can make the necessary adjustments to right the Ram’s sinking vessel before it is too late.

Let’s face it, the schedule doesn’t get any easier and now is the time to, at the very least, utilize Rams talent in such a way that this young team has a fighting chance.

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WEEK 1 RAMS vs EAGLES

VICK, EAGLES RUIN RAMS OPENER
by James Ingram/OhhMyOnline.net Sports Reporter

The Rams opener got off to a good start with Rams RB, Steven Jackson rumbling for a 47-yard TD on the first play from scrimmage. But that proved to be the end of the highlight reel for the Rams.

Jackson tweaked his quad on the carry, and by halftime it was pretty much a rap. The injury bug continued, with WR Danny Amendola going out, possibly for the rest of the season, with a dislocated elbow and QB Sam Bradford was forced out after slamming his index finger into the helmet of an Eagle defender.

The rest was clinic conducted by the Eagles, with QB Michael Vick running wild for for 98 yards, Eagle WR DeSean Jackson making six catches for 102 yards and RB LeSean McCoy rushing for 122 yards.

All in all, the Eagles racked up 404 total yards of offense while the stunned Rams and fans looked on in disbelief.

Chalk this loss up to a plethora of Rams mistakes, from 5 dropped balls by Rams receivers, “fundamental” mistakes to quote Coach Spagnuolo, and poor pass protection for Bradford, causing him to never get into a rhythm with his offense.

The end result was an ugly 31-13 loss as the Eagles threw and ran for touchdown after unanswered touchdown as the Rams stood helplessly by.

The good news is that it’s only the first game of the season and, hopefully, the Rams can adjust regroup and retool for the remaining 15 games.

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PERFECT PRE-SEASON

Rams Look Like Contenders for 2011
By James Ingram/OhhMyOnline.net Sports Reporter

The term “perfection” and St. Louis Rams have not been used in the same sentence for nearly a decade, going all the way back to the “Greatest Show on Turf” glory days.

However, the Rams have done an exceptional job of fixing many of their problem areas just in time for the 2011-2012 NFL season, making them a, potentially, very exciting and competitive team to watch.

For the first time, since 1979, the Rams completed a perfect 4-0 preseason record, handing defeats to the Colts (33-10), Titans (17-16), Chiefs (14-10) and Jaguars (24-17). And while pre-season means nothing in the grand scheme of things, it can mean a lot in terms of creating confidence and momentum for a team that, frankly, has underachieved for several consecutive seasons.

With the addition of Running Backs Cadillac Williams and Jerious Norwood, the Rams have added depth to their backfield, giving the Rams options and Steven Jackson some relief, in terms of having to carry the team on his back.

Quarterback Thaddeus Lewis had an impressive pre-season and, if Rams coaches have been paying attention, may have earned the number two QB slot behind Sam Bradford.

The Rams also have a wealth of wide receivers in their arsenal in 2011-2012, with Mark Clayton returning to the fold after being injured last season. And with the likes of Denario Alexander, Mardy Gilyard, Danny Amendola, Brandon Gibson and newly acquired WR Mike Sims-Walker, the decision of who stays and who goes will be a tough one.

Then there’s the rookie TE Lance Kendricks who, at 6-3 and 243 pounds, has been extremely impressive all preseason and should add a whole new dimension to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniel’s offensive scheme for the Rams.

As for defense, the answer to what happens after the exit of O.J. Atogwe question came in the acquisition of former Eagle Quintin Mikell, who brings experience and leadership to the defensive side of the ball.

So the Rams now have a solid team which should prove to be exciting to watch and, potentially, win their division as well be competent playoff contenders.

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Saints Overwhelm Rams 31-13

Rams vs Saints
By James T. Ingram for OhhMyOnline.net

The Rams went into the New Orleans Superdome with aspirations of winning their third straight road game before returning to the welcoming confines of the Edward Jones Dome.

However, after two first quarter TD’s from Saints QB Drew Brees to WR Marques Colston, the New Orleans Saints kept the Rams in their rear view mirror for the remaining three quarters.

Rams QB Sam Bradford threw for 231 yards on 18 completions, but was sacked three times and threw two key interceptions (both to Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins) in the red zone.

That, pretty much, was the end of the Rams on Sunday.

On a brighter note, Rams RB Steven Jackson rushed for 134 yards bringing him over the 1,000 yard mark for the sixth consecutive season and the Rams, despite their loss remain tied for first in their division, with two division rivals left before the season ends, keeping their hopes of a post-season playoff berth alive.

Next up, the Kansas City Chiefs at the Edward Jones Dome on Sunday.

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