Warner, Bruce rekindle GSOT memories
In case you hadn’t noticed . . .
A couple of key members of the Rams’ 1999 and 2001 Super Bowl teams are off to big starts — for other NFC West teams.
Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner, released by the Rams after the 2004 season, has thrown for an NFL-high 1,472 yards. Warner, 38, has a 102.5 passer rating, fourth-best in the league. He posted only one higher rating during his six years here — 109.2 in ‘99, as a leader of the Greatest Show on Turf.
Wide receiver Isaac Bruce, waived by the Rams this past Feb. 28, has scored four touchdowns for the 49ers. Bruce, 35, has rolled up 275 yards on 14 receptions. His 19.6-yard average is second in the NFL among receivers with at least 10 catches.
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Rams wideout Dane Looker spent the bye weekend in front of his TV, watching — what else? –football. “And when you’re watching football on the weekends and you’re a professional football player, it really makes you appreciate how much you love the game,” he said. “It feels like something’s missing when you’re not out there playing.”
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Notes & quotes:
*The season-ending injury to Randy McMichael is a blow to the Rams, who worked throughout the preseason on getting the tight end more involved in the offense. McMichael had 11 catches for 139 yards. Whether Joe Klopfenstein can produce in that role will go a long way toward determining the Rams’ fate over the final 12 weeks.
*With WRs Keenan Burton (knee) and Drew Bennett (foot) almost surely out for at least another week, and Dante Hall nursing a sore hamstring, Derek Stanley could be promoted from the practice squad.
*HC Jim Haslett isn’t planning more lineup changes on offense, other than Klopfenstein at TE and Marc Bulger back at QB. On defense, he’s planning to leave Clifton Ryan as the starter at nose tackle.
*Ryan, on Monday’s spirited practice: “I think we put our best foot forward today. Another good three days of practice and we’ll be on our way.”
*Looker, on whether the coaching change boosted the team’s attitude: “We’ve always had a pretty positive outlook on the season. Obviously we’re struggling, but we’ve had a great attitude all year.”
All for now . . .


Glad to see Ryan will still be starting. Bench Corey at SS and we might have something.