dog boy: Please tell me that I'm going to see a better performance this week at Raymond James. I can't go in to the stadium all Rammed out and see this for another week.

Jim Thomas: I actually thought the team was much-improved against San Francisco. The defense gave up only 186 yards. Got pressure on Smith, and did a very good job on Frank Gore. Even with all the pressure on Bulger, the Rams had seven pass plays go for 10 yards or more. The problem is finishing. In both the Carolin and San Francisco games, the Rams had an opportunity to finish off an opponent with 13-7 leads, and couldn't seal the deal. Almost half of every NFL game is decided by 7 points or less; the Rams haven't figured out how to win those games yet. Maybe they never well _ at least not in '07.

jjg: Former season ticket holder.....follow them on direct tv in los ANGELES....SHOULD HAVE TAKEN JAKE CUTLER...traded Bulger and bruce for a package of players and draft picks. I think MarTz(Detroit) would have payed a steep price FOR HIS QB and we would have avoided Bulgers monster contract on our cap. Bruce has lost a step and we could use the money to start shoring up are "gaps" in the defense with better players>>>>>>>just a thought.
regards JJG
ps-if we had done this you can't say we would not have a better record than are current one.

Jim Thomas: Bulger would be the t the first to tell you he hasn't played as well as he'd like, particularly in the Carolina game. But I still think he's one of the game's best QBs. The problems on offense are more the running game, or lack thereof, and the lack of pass protection by the offensive line. By halftime of the very first game, the Rams were minus three of their top six offensive linemen. Yeah, I think Bruce has lost a step. But did you see him turn Pro Bowl corner Walt Harris into a pretzel on several plays. Bruce still has the quickness and change of direction skills to get separation. He had eight catches for 145 yards against San Fran _ the yardage total is the seventh best in the NFL so far this season. I'd hardly say that's the sign of a washed up receiver.

jjg: Another thing>>>>I know the O-line is beat up but at least when Bulger was getting hit this much(whats going to happen on the road?)he was throwing the ball more than 5 or 6 yards a play....we almost never go deep and without K. Curtiss , there is no real deep threat....Wade may develop but will see........i think this team is in big trouble and the hole will only get deeper>>>I wonder in hindsight how many people would take Martz back.....just make sure that we keep a restraining order for larry marmie active >>>>>>what's your take at 0-3 starring us in the face...................JJG

Jim Thomas: The Rams had seven pass plays of 20 or more yards against San Francisco. Say what you will about the other problems on the team, but for one Sunday at least, throwing the ball downfield was not a problem. As for Curtis, I don't know if you've been paying any attention to what's happening in Philly, but he's hardly lighting it up for the Eagles.
As for Martz, it seemed like the whole town was ready to run him out a couple years ago. How many of those same people want him back?

daniel: this isn't a question as so much a statement. Coach Linehan is doing a terrible job! Steven Jackson is way overrated! This team has gone from possible playoff contenders (when martz was coach) to bottom of the league. We would be much better with martz as a coach. good job st. louis fans on chasing away one of the great offensive minded coaches of our time. bring the team back to l.a. where they are really appreciated.

Jim Thomas: There is a lot of frustration mounting on the offensive side of the ball. The defense regrouped impressively against San Francisco. Linehan has to get the offense going. I do not think Steven Jackson is overrated. But I'll say this: if you talk the talk, you better walk the walk. As for Martz, he was and probably still is one of the greatest offensive minds in modern football. I think Bernie Miklasz said it best when Martz was about to be fired: Be careful what you wish for. . . .

Daryl: Have the Rams ever heard of a screen pass? Just wondering.

Jim Thomas: Didn't seem to be in the game plan last week, did it?