Will Rams reach bye week at 0-8?
THE WATERCOOLER
QUESTION: The Rams are 0-4 and have the Minnesota Vikings coming to town this weekend. After that the Rams travel to Jacksonville, host Indianapolis and travel to Detroit. Do you see the Rams getting a win before their bye in Week 9? If so, where do you think it will come?
JIM THOMAS
I don’t know where the win comes from. Whether the Rams played Green Bay, Minnesota, Indianapolis or New Orleans, home, away or in Saskatchewan, the result’s probably the same: A loss. But what could be winnable games at home, such as Jacksonville and Detroit, are on the road, where its’ always more difficult to win under any circumstances. (The Sept. 20 game at Washington would also fall into this category.) So the schedule works against the Rams. And at 6 points a game in scoring, the Rams might have to pitch a shutout to end their losing streak.
BILL COATS
No, I see the Rams getting their first win right after the bye week, with a big upset of the Saints. There’s precedence: two years ago, the Rams were 0-8 and won at New Orleans after their bye. So, why can’t history repeat itself?
JEFF GORDON
After watching the massive Week 4 regression, it is hard to feel optimistic about the Rams’ chances in any professional football. Since the Rams apparently have no ability to throw the ball down the field, opponents will gang-tackle Steven Jackson until he breaks down. I believed this team had a chance to win a half-dozen games back before the injuries hit and the losses mounted. Now I cannot see them winning a game before the bye.
KATHLEEN NELSON
The only chance on paper appears to be in Detroit. To win on the road, though, the Rams’ defense must continue to improve and come up with a turnover or two or three. The offensive line remains the key on the other side. Until it improves and protects the QB, the offense will be too one-dimensional, relying only on Steven Jackson.
KEVIN WHEELER (Host of “Sports Open Line” on KMOX)
I don’t see a win happening before the bye, but then again, I don’t think any of us saw them beating Dallas last year either. Strange things happen in football so the Rams could prove me wrong, but until they stop shooting themselves in the foot game after game it’s hard to predict a win for the home team. The best chance for a win looks like the game at Detroit but even the Lions are scoring some points. Before I can feel good about a potential win, I’d have to see some signs of life on offense.
Somebody make an apt with the psycologist for Spags! Poor fellow.