Rams vs Cardinals

Quick thoughts: Janoris Jenkins is a play maker even before the Arizona game. Jenkins will take risks and most good corners do beacuse some degree of risk is needed to force turnovers.

If you had a chance to watch Jenkins at Florida he was a ballhawk and was sent on blitzes off the corner. Complete corner that has to refine his skills but so far a rookie to get excited about.

Scott Wells at center with Turner sliding over to guard made the line instantly better. Wells had a few early protection issues and the bad holding call but for the most part he did a great job especially with the running game.

Concerns about our d-line generating pressure from the front four. Long and Quinn have had games that they have disappeared I'm not sure if it's the scheme or the fact that Brockers and Langford are getting a push up the middle. Brockers is doubled almost every play so Langford needs to win the one on one matchups.

After a shaky start the Rams forced tunovers and pulled out a road win. Early on they had some issues stopping Arizona but kudos to coaches for making halftime adjustments and winning a game they should have.

Geaux Rams

Stinker across the pond

Well Rams fans, we have become too accustomed to this type of game. The Rams defense put up little struggle against Tom Brady and the Patriots. This team will improve and will compete after this disappointment.

The Rams have addressed and bolstered certain areas but many positions still need serious upgrades in talent. Have faith that the second part of the season the Rams will compete and win more games and then they will have another offseason that the team can address some of those key areas.

Geaux Rams

State of the Rams

Sorry for my long absence. The 2012 Rams have been transformed into a competitive team that other teams probably don't want to play. The talent level has improved over last year due to sound drafting and key free agent signings, as well as subtractions. I will quickly address each position on offense as the Rams approach their bye week. QB: Bradford looks much more like he did hs rookie year running a west coast offfense. Protection as well as sound running game are necessary for his success. B RB: Richardson has surprised many by leap froggging second rounder Isiah Pead and is sharing carries with SJ39. The future may be with a 7th round draft pick but the Rams has a break away runner with speed for the first time in awhile. B WR: Gibson, Amendola are returnees with Amendola playing great pre injury. Gibson has made some spectatcular catches as well as costly drops. Veteran Steve Smith has been inactive and a non factor. 4th round Chris Givens is a playmaker and should only improve. 2nd rounder WR Quick is slowly aclimating into the NFl but coaches are high on him so we should try to be patient with him. C+ without Amendola B+ with Danny TE: Kendricks looks legit and his blocking is overlooked at times. The other blocking TE's are helping due to injuries on the OL OL: Saffold has been injured twice, and Scott Wells who missed all training camp broke his foot and has played very litte. Kudos the Paul Boudreaux the Rams OL coach for taking a few castoffs and making them play quite well at times. Barry Richardson (KC), Wayne Hunter (NYJ), and Joe Barksdale(OAK) all were released or traded by their former teams and have come in a played solidly thus far. B+ (mainly due to injury issues)