After the
St. Louis Rams disposed of the high-powered New Orleans Saints a
week ago, 31-21, the sentiment among Rams Nation was this team has
arrived.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The win against a playoff (and possibly Super Bowl) contender meant better days ahead for the Rams. Better days for embattled head coach Steve Spagnuolo and his entire coaching staff. However, that’s not the case this time.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>The Rams lost in overtime to a team that once used to reside here, 19-13. Why did the Rams take four steps backwards? I really wish I knew.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>I was surprised that Sam Bradford played after sitting out the last couple of games with a high ankle sprain. And Sam Bradford did struggle in the game. Whether he was holding on the ball too long, or overthrowing his intended receiver, or underthrowing an open receiver, it was not a great day for the second-year quarterback.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>It was hard to watch. Even harder to fathom because for the first time I really felt back-up quarterback A.J. Feely gave the Rams a better chance to win against the Arizona Cardinals.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>And the big reason that it was hard to fathom is Bradford was the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft last spring. He is the “Chosen One.” He was the person that will lead the Rams to their next playoff game and maybe a championship title run.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>But, the woes of the Rams go beyond the poor play of the $78 million investment with $50 million guaranteed in the bank. No. The woes of the Rams are many and you can start either on the field or in the front office. I would say it’s equally both.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>I’ll start on the field. I don’t know if Steve Spagnuolo is coaching from the same book of the Missouri Tigers head coach Gary Pinkel, but my goodness.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>For the love of elevation, does offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels pay attention to the Rams’ offensive line, which isn’t known for being physical or disciplined? So, why call the same play two times in a row? Are you serious? What kind of game planning is that?
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>For Josh McDaniels to be considered an offensive mastermind, his play calling is so suspect that maybe he should fill up the little plastic cup at the nearest medical facility.
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>It’s never okay to lose or accept losing. Losing to an Aaron Rodgers is one thing, but when you lose to a guy named John Skelton?
“font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: Verdana;”>For more Rams talk, tune into Moses on Iwatchradio.com.
