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Rams Game Day with Jeff Gordon

Join columnist Jeff Gordon for a live chat before, during and after the Rams' season opener at Detroit.

by Mike Smithon Sep 7, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Rams inactives today: DTs Michael Brockers, Matt Conrath and Darell Scott, RB Terrance Ganaway, OT Ty Nsekhe, G Shelley Smith and S Darian Stewart.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 3:46:26 PM
Looking at the Lions D-line vs. The Rams O-line, from Detroit perspective. www.freep.com

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 3:50:13 PM
Megatron vs. Jenkins, from the Motown side. www.freep.com

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 3:51:02 PM
Lions overview column from the Detroit News. www.detroitnews.com

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 3:53:20 PM
Detroit inactives today: S Louis Delmas, CB Chris Houston, QB Kellen Moore, OT Corey Hilliard, OT Jason Fox, LB Tahir Whitehead and WR Ryan Broyles

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 3:57:09 PM
For those asking about Broyles: Speed still an issue, he's not going to replace Scheffler in four-receive packages, and no special teams

by Chris McCosky via twitter 9/9/2012 3:59:13 PM
The rams win today 27-23 Bradford the best qb in the nfl comes out strong.

by Corey 9/9/2012 4:00:17 PM
Well that's optimistic.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:00:28 PM
Is that Jeff Gordon or Reuben Kincaid?

by Midnighter67 9/9/2012 4:01:24 PM
Well, it's me.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:03:29 PM
Anyone who thinks coaching doesn't make a difference needs to take a look at the UCLA Bruins. Mora and staff have made a big difference.

by Midnighter67 9/9/2012 4:05:07 PM
I think the rams come up short today do u think they come back home and beat the skins next week.

by Jeff 9/9/2012 4:05:11 PM
I will be happy if SB when starts going to 2nd and 3rd recivers .. He is Meo, the defense is the Matrix, and he hasn't quite figured it out yet ... I think Schott simple game plan will help him get confidence and start him fresh ..

by JeffinUtah 9/9/2012 4:05:17 PM
is quick active

by Display Name:Mark 9/9/2012 4:05:28 PM
Yes. Inactives listed down below.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:05:45 PM
Come on get happy

by Midnighter67 9/9/2012 4:05:47 PM
By the way, Shannon Eastin is not the referee in today's game as some reported. Those duties go to Donovan Briggans. But she is line judge.

by Jim Thomas via twitter 9/9/2012 4:07:37 PM
Jeff are you allowed to drink beer during the game?

by Display Name:Mark 9/9/2012 4:09:05 PM
S Stewart among Rams inactives: bit.ly via @STLtoday

by Jim Thomas via twitter 9/9/2012 4:09:19 PM
When I am at home and the game turns really ugly and the game is almost over . . .

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:09:30 PM
Jeff... Will Quick and Givens get to play a lot .... I am hoping they do not hold them back like Spags did with Quinn last year ... I want to see Bradford work with them

by JeffinUtah 9/9/2012 4:09:35 PM
I would imagine that will rotate in. But Amendola and Smith run really good routes. Bradford doesn't have to guess where they are headed. The kids are still learning.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:10:25 PM
Jeff, Does the absence of two starting Detroit defensive backs mean that Fischer is going to alter his stated run heavy game plan?

by Craig 9/9/2012 4:10:36 PM
He needs to neutralize the Lions pass rush and protect Bradford. So the Rams will run a lot and try to get that side of their offense going. But do expect Sam to take some shots today.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:11:17 PM
Will we see a more dynamic play calling and less vanilla plays as we did in the pre-season?

by J.a. Mayhugh 9/9/2012 4:11:21 PM
There will be more adventure, yes. But Fisher is a conservative coach by nature and he's got a bunch of kids in a hostile environment. Don't expect too much silly stuff.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:11:57 PM
RT @kdemoff: Rams fans, thanks for a terrific offseason of support. I hope you are excited about this young team growing together and su ...

by Jeff Gordon via twitter 9/9/2012 4:14:23 PM
Lions gameday: Louis Delmas, Chris Houston inactive vs. Rams goo.gl

by Freep Lions via twitter 9/9/2012 4:15:09 PM
welcome back to another nfl season gordo...hopefully the football gods are going to smile down on the rams this year...can fischer outcoach schwartz today? enough for a victory?

by rammer in naples 9/9/2012 4:15:44 PM
Schwartz has a playoff threat. Fisher has a bunch of kids. Lions win, regardless of what Jeff comes up IMO.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:16:15 PM
whatever happened to setterstrom?

by rickk 9/9/2012 4:17:46 PM
Not sure anybody picked him up.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:17:58 PM
Crazy things happen in week 1. The Rams could steal one.

by Midnighter67 9/9/2012 4:20:51 PM
No silly stuff ... thank goodness for Fisher ... haven't been up on this team this high since Vermeil was hired ... best football players will be on the team and play ... regardless of "combine stats" ...

by JeffinUtah 9/9/2012 4:20:57 PM
Who will we see more of today, Richardson or Pead?

by Midnighter67 9/9/2012 4:21:00 PM
Good question. Pead stayed ahead of Richardson in the preseason rotation, despite some early struggles. I'm sure to see if Pead shows a better handle on the passing side of the offense.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:21:59 PM
It seems that a number of sports writers are suggesting that Detroit's defensive line, while great pass rushers, can be run on. Any idea if that's because they are undisciplined in their gap assignments? How best could the Rams exploit that lack of discipline?

by Craig 9/9/2012 4:22:09 PM
Well, the Rams still have to block. And this O-line has never played together. I'm curious to see how this match-up plays out. Here is a piece on the Lions' effort to upgrade their run D. www.mlive.com

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:24:42 PM
Hi Jeff,
tough loss yesterday, huh? I think the tigers surpassed the Rams all blueberries for ugliness with those unis.

by Ihtnep 9/9/2012 4:24:49 PM
Not a fan of the bumblebee look.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:25:14 PM
“@BigRed6810: @davebirkett @cmccosky Any sign of Houston with trainers in warmups?” -- Nope

by Chris McCosky via twitter 9/9/2012 4:27:43 PM
I have a really bad feeling about this game, between that
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by i have a bad feeling 9/9/2012 4:28:25 PM
I have a really bad feeling about this game, between that d line and our awful o line, plus having to face calvin johnson.....this could get REAL ugly

by i have a bad feeling 9/9/2012 4:28:28 PM
hello jeff..a bit off topic but do you know how often Rams and CVC are in contact or if the even remain in semi regular contact

by lewjr 9/9/2012 4:28:34 PM
Work continues at that level, yes, but ultimately the big decisions will be made at higher levels. This is just stage one.

by Jeff Gordon 9/9/2012 4:29:18 PM