Did you hear the big news Monday from Rams Park?
No, you didn’t. Because there wasn’t any.
As usual, coach Scott Linehan took the podium at 4 p.m., followed by defensive coordinator Jim Haslett and offensive coordinator Al Saunders. For about 45 minutes, they tried to explain away another jarring and embarrassing defeat, while providing reasonable answers to stinging questions. It wasn’t pleasant, but they deserve credit for facing the fire.
New owner Chip Rosenbloom is an an extraordinarily difficult position. Does he honor his dying mother’s wish and stick with Linehan till the end of the year? Remember, the Rams haven’t changed head coaches during a season since 1962, when Bob Waterfield resigned.
On the other hand, can Rosenbloom afford to wait and risk that the franchise, which Georgia Frontiere loved so dearly, will tumble even further into a deep and dark abyss?
If Rosenbloom determines that the highly unpopular Linehan must go, and soon, does he:
A) Do it now, on the heels of three dreadful performances and before Sunday’s home game vs. Buffalo? It almost certainly would put more seats in the seats at the Dome, and at least would create a positive buzz among an increasingly hostile fan base.
B) Wait until after the game and do it during the subsequent bye week? That would provide some time for the transition to set in, and also would allow the new head coach (presumably an interim choice) to get his feet wet on the road (Oct. 12 at Washington).
These are difficult questions — far tougher than the coaching braintrust is facing. How Rosenbloom answers them will tell us a great deal about what kind of owner he intends to be and perhaps set the tone for the franchise for years to come.
All for now . . .


1. Grades too high. yada yada.
2. Shaw is telecommuting. Maybe the defense is too.
3. Where’s the play action passing? What’s easier for opposing defense? To get fooled on runs they stop for no gain or short passes that go for no gain. If I was any opponent, I’d put 10 in the box too.
4. On second thought, Isaac Bruce going to S.F. was a blessing…..for his career. I’m sure he’s going “Rams Who???”
5. To all the St. Louis fans that don’t really know this team, what do you think happened during the 80’s and 90’s?
6. Cardinals in first place.
Bulger will be a good QB on any other team.