St. Louis Rams report card vs. Bears
Here’s one blogger’s grades for the Rams after Sunday’s 27-3 loss to the Chicago Bears:
QUARTERBACK: All three got into the game, and none was effective. Trent Green, who entered after Marc Bulger suffered a concussion on the first series, was dealt a bad hand. The Rams again were plowed under by halftime, and they couldn’t do anything on the ground. Green tossed four interceptions, matching the number of times he was sacked. Overall, Bulger, Green and Brock Berlin combined for an ugly passer rating of 33.8. GRADE: F
RUNNING BACKS: Filling in for Steven Jackson, Antonio Pittman and Kenneth Darby produced just 18 yards on 16 carries. The Rams finished with a net total of 14 rushing yards, hamstringing the offensive game plan. GRADE: F
RECEIVERS: Torry Holt picked up a season-best 84 yards on four catches. Sure-handed Dane Looker also had four grabs, getting 46 yards. Overall, a couple of nice receptions and a couple of drops. Average day. GRADE: C
OFFENSIVE LINE: The Bears had 17 sacks all season, but they penetrated for five vs. the Rams. A failure to pick up a stunt got Bulger knocked out of the game. Run-blocking was poor. Chicago’s d-line had an effective push most of the day. GRADE: F
DEFENSIVE LINE: The one sack the Rams managed was a gimme — QB Kyle Orton tripped and fell. Bears ballcarriers got to the second level with consistent ease. Tackling was abysmal. Chicago’s o-line had a decided edge in this (mis)match. GRADE: F
LINEBACKERS: More missed tackles. Overpursuit is a consistent problem. Will Witherspoon played with heart, but also a banged-up shoulder. Pisa Tinoisamoa looked lost at times. Quinton Culberson continues to disappoint in place of injured Chris Draft. GRADE: D
SECONDARY: FS Oshiomogho Atogwe punched out another fumble. CB Fakhir Brown dropped an interception. Coverage was OK. Tackling issues with this group, too. GRADE: D+
SPECIAL TEAMS: Too many undisciplined penalties. Derek Stanley’s 75-yard kickoff return produced nothing because Josh Brown missed a 40-yard field goal five snaps later. Donnie Jones averaged 49.8 yards (44.6 net) on five punts. Kickoff coverage was bad, punt coverage decent. GRADE: D
COACHING: Another good week of practice, according to Jim Haslett, and another pratfall on Sunday. Again, the Rams were on their heels at the start and tumbled into to a deep first-half hole. At least part of the blame for the balky starts falls into this category. Overall, an uninspired effort by an unmotivated team. GRADE: D-


I agree with every grade!! The o Line is bad. Trent Greens numbers are the same as what Bulger usually produces but something was different. Despite being under the same pressure he made a few more plays than Bulger does. he was able to connect with Holt down field and he actual yelled at someone,and acknowledged Pittman when he made a good run and catch with extra effort. 2 of Greens ints were of tipped balls due to the Defensive lines penetration. Green seems to have a better handle of the Offense. If he had been playing since the Buffaloe game I think he we be highly effective at this point despite the terrible O lone play. The Rams seem to have bad luck right now but if they keep working hard the can shed the funk they’re in.
The problem with the Rams having a good week of practice, is that they are practicing against the same pitiful players. The offense will look good against their sorry defense and the defense will look good against their sorry offense. Each week Haslett seems shocked that they look bad on Sunday. Remember the Titans! The early scrimmage this season shows what happens when they practice against a real team. At this point, I am not looking for wins so much as I am competitive play. This is what I grade whether Haslett deserves to be back. Haslett is obviously not the answer. Except for a handful of players, this team has given up and looks like they want to be put out of their misery. December can’t come quick enough for this team.
I Disagree! Trent brings nothing to the table! nothing at all. yeah the difference between bulger and green is that bulger would have thrown more into the turf. the simple answer is we need to start berlin for the rest of the season. what do we have to lose. Bulger will be here next year. Green will not. we need to see if berlin can push for the starting job or if we should just hope bulger gets his confidence back while a rookie learns the system next year. It’s easy to blame the o-line for our poor qb play(they are terrible from tackle to tackle) but that isnt going to change overnight or even for next season. we need to just see what berlin has.
OVERALL TEAM PRIDE: F
OVERALL PRIDE AS NFL PLAYERS TO AT LEAST CONTINUE TO COMPETE EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE DOWN : F
OVERALL PRIDE AS MEN TO BE COMPETITIVE IN A SPORT: F
BEING CRYBABY, SOFT, WORTHLESS OVERPAID HUMAN BEINGS: A+
P.S. Concussion no concussion get on your feet and put on a head set Mark.
PLEASE TRASE INCOGNITO TO THE LIONS. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How could they give ANYBODY anything other than an F?!?
Dear Mr. Coats:
Regarding the Rams’ latest grades:
IT STINKS! It’s the lowest on campus. It’s the lowest in Faber history!
Signed,
Dean Vernon Wormer
Faber College
Dear Mr. Incognito:
Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.
Signed,
Dean Vernon Wormer
Faber College
The defense may have stunk in the 1st half, but they certainly showed up with in the 2nd half.
Can we send Incognito to Philly or somewhere else where obnoxious players are venerated?
The male sheep are pathetic. However, the good news is that they will get another high draft choice.
I think we can beat these guys pretty bad.Either at our house or in theirs.It really dont matter at this point.
Daunte Culpepper
quaterback
It’s not the QB, stupid! Johnny Unitas would have been crushed by the Bears yesterday. On another note, why is eveyone so quick to attribute this pathetic performance on lack of “attitude” or “motivation” or “effort”. This is not high school or college. The NFL is about talent. There are very few marginal players that simply hustle and play with fire listed on NFL rosters. After nearly 3 years of ineptitude it’s obvious that the Rams do not have enough talent on their roster to compete. This will take 2 - 3 years to fix if all the right players are eventually signed.
is it possible to get an F-? haslett can’t say practice is bad b/c that makes him look bad. if they prep great, but don’t play well, then he can deflect towards team and not take blame…now that’s leadership!
I liked that Dean Wormer showed up on the blog.
“Flounder” would be a good nickname for Incognito.
Bulger is not the only problem on this team.I dont care if you rotate Brady and Manning at Qb this team is HORRENDOUS.Hey Chip do us all a favor and fire or cut everyone from Swah to the maid and sell this team.
knuckles, if it is just about talent, then how do sixth and seventh round draft picks become allstars or HoFs and why do first round picks become busts. It is more about “attitude”, “motivation” and “work ethic” than you give credit for. The Rams have made many reaches in the draft but they have made several picks that all the experts agreed that were smart choices and they have turned into busts. In selecting a player, teams should look for quality human beings that includes not only their physical talent but the character that will drive them to be the best after they cash the check.
OK, how ’bout this matchup; Ditka vs. the Rams… You mean Ditka by himself? Whoa, wait, that’s already unfair…
Yesterday was really nice outside. I spent 4.5 hours blowing and picking up leaves. I filled 65 Ace leaf bags in the time alotted.
I hope they get picked up today as usual.
I could tell on 550 that many Bears fans were in attendance rooting for the smuck from Nebraska.
The grade for coaching has to be “F” when the team, for the third week in succession, is out of the game before halftime and, for the second week in a row, sends the field goal team on in the second half. Especially when the causes are the same every week, and undisciplined penalties looms large among them.
Here’s an idea for Jim Haslett. One of those special teams penalties was an unsportsmanlike conduct against an undrafted player that few know and fewer will miss. Cut him. Tell the rest of the team that, should they do what he did, their sorry a**es will be next. And make good on it.
is it possible for the O-line to receive a worse grade than F? an X perhaps?
Maybe we should make the rest of the season like American Gladiator.
Pull some guys off the street who need the money and let them clash with the big boys of the NFL. A loss is a loss and we’d still get our draft pick. At least that would be sort of entertaining and people that need some financial help would make some money. Seriously we pay these guys millions to be professional football players? Do know the difference between a professional and an amatuer… the paycheck? hmmmmmmmmm
Does little Richie deserve his paycheck this week?
Mr Coats is getting a little frustrated with the rams. His grades usually tend towards the charitable side, even with how the rams have been rolling over for everyone all year. Nothing charitable in this set of grades.
If the Rams have a good week at training and come out looking like this, I wonder what would happen if they had a bad week. Hell we might get to the end of the season and have a chance to go all the way….. Just kidding!
Whaaa Hahahahahahahaha….or were we talking football??
Apparently NOT at Ram Park! These Ram guys don’t give me anything to be happy about. Too many crybaby’s on OUR team. Someone should change the sideline gatorade to Emfamil! Next home game…hand out crying towels so we can cheer or babies on!
They suck so bad that we can’t even get a #1 draft pick next year. GOD, if you are going to loose, loose ALL your games so that we can get a better pick next year.