Tim Zirke: How long will Steven Jackson be out? Originally it was said he would be out 2-3 weeks. Well it's now three weeks and there is no mention and how much longer he will be out.

Jeff Gordon: He isn't expected back until after the bye week. The coach's initial projection was way too optimistic, since Jackson did have a torn groin muscle.

Dave L: First game I have got to watch all year and I am about to stop and it is only the 2nd quarter.

Slick rick Bernie is wrong about the defense. When you get thrown into the fire because of an anemic offense they eventually will break.

Linehan gets to grow a pair, say I no longer trust this kicker who is off his rocker, and go for it. We are trying to win games and it won't happen by kicking field goals.

Jeff Gordon: If you did turn the game off early, you were wise. Those watching the rest of it had to admire the Rams defense, which held up well against an admitted poor offense. But the Rams' offense -- yikes!

Mike: Can the coaches really be held responsible for missed field goals, dropped passes, poorly thrown passes, missed blocks, missed tackles, etc. Week in and week out we see mistake after mistake from these players. These guys just can't play. If they executed consistently, this team has at least a .500 record. What can a coach do to motivate a player to catch a pass, make a tackle, or protect the football? With all the injuries it's tough to bench guys. I would think hundreds of thousands of dollars would be motivation enough. Start taking money away for screwups and these guys might start taking their jobs more seriously. Let's face it, the team isn't getting an acceptible return on their investment.

Jeff Gordon: Overall execution does fall on the coaching. Even the most diminished team has to prepare as well as possible and play as cleanly as possible. Some of what we have seen is lack of talent, but clearly the tactical, physical and emotional preparation has to be better.

shane gray: Jeff:

Number one, again I ask why we let Fitzpatrick go? I know you have stated it was due to the fact that these coaches had no plans for him anyway. THAT is another reason why this team sucks: poor coaching and decision making. He has proven he can make plays, he is talented, and he could certainly play as well as Frerotte today. We got an almost uselss pick and a roster spot for him. POOR MANAGEMENT CHOICE. NO EXCUSES NECESSARY.

Two, Curtis had another 75 yard catch. This recieving corps could use him but yet another example of poor personnel choices by the Rams under Linehan. Instead, we have a 5-11 Dane Looker and a 6'5 Looker (Bennett) plus one stud, Isaac Bruce (can still do it as he showed in week 2 with 150 recieving and the 25 yard quick slant that he exploded with a quick run after catch in another game) and a gimpy, diminished Holt. Why not give Hagans (in this week) and Stanley a chance. At least they have speed and quicks and could develop.

Finally, I take issue (strongly but respectfully) with Bernie's article on Haslett's D. One, honestly I know zero Rams fans who would agree that this D plays the same as Marmie's. (Please don't stick by your boy, Jeff. You know this D is better, more agressive, and better coached). This D has shown improvements in many areas including run D until get worn down by time of possession and our sorry offense. The corners are growing, the interior line (Ryan, etc.) are improving, the LB's are playing the run better. In many games they have stood up time and again until finally breaking down. With Marmie, they never stood up just had some O. If we had this O with Marmie we'd have never been in a game!

Jeff Gordon: The Rams D was fine today, despite having to move guys around. Ryan was a force up the middle. Hall looks like a great signing at DE. The Ravens aren't great offensively, but we did see the D flying around.

As for Fitzpatrick, he would have come in handy in this game. I didn't expect this team to need a third QB this season, but Fitzpatrick WOULD have come in handy.

Ditto Curtis, obviously. But at least we saw Hagans and Byrd come to life.

Randy: It looks more and more like a certain RAMS VP, who couldn't get along with Mike Martz, should be shown the exit!!! As he should have been earlier!! He provides NOTHING for the RAMS, except get them back to where they were prior to Mike Martz.

Jeff Gordon: Jay Zygmunt is a great cap guy, but his track record in this front office configuration isn't so good. The Linehan Era is 8-14.