Much has been written and discussed about another maddening loss by the St Louis Rams. Many have speculated that this team doesn't know how to win, and cites examples of penalties, poor tacking, and coaching decisions. Those points are somewhat valid but the big picture is talent, and the Rams don't have enough of it. When the Raiders game planned on offense, who do you think they said that they had to make sure to block, scheme, or always know his whereabouts? If you said no one, we agree. The Rams do not have a consistent pass rusher, like a Dwight Freeney, or DeMarcus Ware that provides pressure that elevates everyone on that defense. CB's get more turnovers, and LB make more negative plays when someone along the DL is disruptive, or forcing a double team.
On offense, outside of Steven Jackson, who did the Raiders game plan for? Bradford is accurate, so what did they do? They provided pressure all day long like the Cardinals did. That leaves WR's one on one in most cases. Outside of Mark Clayton who scares teams? Right again no one.
It's easy to say this or that is the reason for all the losses, but until you get some dominate play makers on both sides of the ball, success will be out of reach.
GEAUX RAMS
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