For the
fourth consecutive week in this young NFL season, the Rams came up
short, losing 17-10 to the Washington Redskins. And for the fourth
consecutive time in this young football season, the Rams, the fans,
and media alike all want to know something. What the hell is going
on?
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Really. Because, this is totally unacceptable. All around the NFL this past weekend, I found myself living vicariously through the fans in other NFL cities.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Look at the the Detroit Lions, for example. My extended family up north is beside themselves after watching their Lions storm back to beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-30. And they now boast a record of 4-0.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The San Francisco 49ers survived Mike Vick and his record-setting performance of 491 total yards from scrimmage.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The Arizona Cardinals got three rushing scores from Beanie Wells and lost a close game to the New York Giants.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Even the Kansas City Chiefs won a game, beating the Minnesota Vikings.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>How about the Cincinnati Bengals upending the upstart Buffalo Bills and knocking them from the ranks of the unbeaten?
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Can you blame me? Can you blame the people that live here? The same people that show up every Sunday, paying $20 and sometimes up to $30 to park on a vacated gravel parking lot. Then, there are the $10 cheeseburgers and the $12 you pay for a beer that is poured out of a can.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>What football fan you know would want to go through this? The people here deserve better. And the Rams deserve better for themselves.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>I’m tired of hearing people talking about the glory days from 1999-2001. However, you can’t blame anyone for hanging onto the past like Charlie Brown’s close friend Linus did with his little blanket.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>All the Rams have to do is make a play. There is no reason the Rams shouldn’t be 3-1. But, when you are 6-for-18 on third down conversions and average 2.5 yards per pass, get sacked seven times for a net loss of 37 yards, commit nine inexcusable penalties and drop five passes, there is not much hope.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Then the natives are going to cling tighter to the past like never before. Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo’s record is 8-28 so far. And I watched some of the Rams future opponents last Sunday. Mainly, the Rams opponents are in the NFC West division, and as of right now, at this moment, I just don’t see a win anywhere.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Honestly. I don’t. The Rams are bad when it comes to making a play. Ironically, they’re one of the best at dropping the ball.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>Â For more Rams talk watch Moses on IWatchradio.com on Wednesday12-1pm.
