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by Mike Smithon Nov 26, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Being a rams fan in Kentucky i must say im disapointed in the stl attendance. I remember going to a game in 03 the place was sold out and it was rocking. The ed used to sellout all the time it seems like its been awhile sense the ed soldout.

by Kevin 11/27/2012 7:15:37 PM
I think if any other franchise in the NFL was 19-71-1 over its last 90 games, you'd see a lot of empty seats. Although most of us, I think, would agree that that the team is notceably improved this season, I think fans are still a little hesistant to jump in at 4-6-1. Especially with the lease situation looming.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:18:30 PM
Jim, do the Rams win last sunday in AZ if Kolb had been starting for the Cardinals?

by LaughingLion 11/27/2012 7:19:33 PM
Hard to say. But Kolb has hardly been teraing it up as a Cardinal. And the Rams did beat him in October, 17-3.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:20:14 PM
I guess Janoris Jenkins is out of the doghouse.

by Captain Obvious 11/27/2012 7:20:45 PM
Looks that way.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:21:02 PM
Jake Long will be available as FA. Can he be coached up with this OL coach or is it a waste of time to try to get him?

by vanvaley1 11/27/2012 7:21:23 PM
Assuming he ends up on the market and doesn't re-sign or get franchised, why wouldn't you at least look at trying to sign him?

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:22:13 PM
educate me...why do coaches determine what adjustments a defensive line needs...Don't the linemen know what to do already as to what is wrong and adjust accordingly?

by marvin slay 11/27/2012 7:22:59 PM
It isn't always just the coaches. There's always feedback between what the players see in front of them and what the coaches see loking at more of the big picture.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:24:07 PM
I think it is time to take the training wheels off of Quick and get him into the games and see what he can do. He is so big, he seems to be a pretty good blocker for a WR. Just throw him some quick hitches and lets see what he can do in the open field and build his confidence. We aren't going to the playoffs this year, why not get him some valuable experience (look how Givens is blossoming)?

by Bull 11/27/2012 7:25:04 PM
I think I've been pretty clear on this most of the year. I'd like to see him used more, even if it's an abbreviated package.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:26:01 PM
I hate to go back a week, but can anyone explain to me how football guys didn't seem to know that 7 x 7 = 28? Thanks

by Ric Rossberg 11/27/2012 7:26:30 PM
Actually, 7x7 = 49.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:26:48 PM
Jim, does Givens development and ability to make big plays lessen the need to get a #1 receiver in the offseason?

by ActionJAckson39 11/27/2012 7:27:16 PM
I still think you keep looking, unless you're absolutely sure about what you've got at wide receiver. And at this point I don't think the Rams can be sure. Plus Amendola is a free agent. What if the parties can't agree on a contract because of Amendola's injuries?

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:29:08 PM
Speaking of Amendola has there been contract talks or will that wait until the offseason?

by bk 11/27/2012 7:30:23 PM
I don't know if there have been any talks lately, but there has been some discussion at various poitns of the season.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:30:58 PM
will the craig dahl experiment be over after this year or will his scholarship be renewed for one more year?

by 312ramsfan 11/27/2012 7:31:07 PM
Craig Dahl's contract is up after this season and he becomes ann unrestricted free agent. Don't think he'll be back.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:33:40 PM
Is there any chance Jackson doesn't void his contract? He doesn't seem to be declining to me. I'd like to see him back.

by Midnighter67 11/27/2012 7:34:06 PM
I guess there's always a chance. But II still think he voids.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:34:35 PM
Hi Jim, is it too early to say yet that Hendricks is a huge improvement over Mike H?

by Greg 11/27/2012 7:34:38 PM
Undoubtedly for this if no other reason: Kendricks has stayed healthy; Hoomanawanui could not during his time with the Rams.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:35:39 PM
Jim, what was the issue with Givens/Jenkins in SF? Apparently, it was not a violation of curfew but something more. Comment?

by ActionJAckson39 11/27/2012 7:35:50 PM
The best I know is what I reported. They were out partying with DT Kellen Heard (who was released after the incident) and either missed curfew or showed up late for a team meeting. And that info, however sketchy, came from a pretty good source.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:37:17 PM
Hey Jim, there has been alot of talk of Fisher always fielding disciplined teams. So far i haven't seen it. The stupid penalties (i.e. illegal formations/motions and drive killers) are KILLING us. Is this because the team is so young, what do you think? Should there start being consequences for the stupid mistakes, has anyone been fined or otherwise punished. Thanks.

by eman78 11/27/2012 7:37:31 PM
I don't know that Fisher necessarily had a reputation for having disciplined teams. Aggressive, phyysical? Yes. But the penalties are a problem. I think some are a result of having so many young players. I think some have been just plain bad calls.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:39:08 PM
Why was Coach Fisher so grouchy in the Monday presser after the Cardinals win?

by bobmartin23 11/27/2012 7:39:12 PM
I didn't think he was necessarily grouchy. But sometimes he is more engaging with the media; sometimes less so.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:39:57 PM
I only see one more win this year for the Rams (Vikings at home). You?

by Max Q 11/27/2012 7:39:59 PM
I think Buffalo, Minnesota, and Tampa Bay are all winnable games.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:40:36 PM
Do you think TJ Moe would be a good replacement for amendola does Moe have the tools for the NFL,i. I like Amendola but like Alexander he is very injury prone.

by John 11/27/2012 7:40:39 PM
I don't think Moe is as fast or as elusive as Amendola.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:41:04 PM
What happened to Long's "frog" stance?

by Soly 11/27/2012 7:41:06 PM
Has he used it at all this year?

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:41:23 PM
Have you seen Silent Stan at any of the Rams' recent games? Or have you heard of him being there?

by rams2050 11/27/2012 7:41:46 PM
He has been to most of the game this year. Saw him at the Arizona game Sunday in the locker room afterwards, and had a little small talk.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:42:37 PM
Steven Jackson usually gets really psyched up for 49ers week and has been the emotional leader of this team for a long time. Danny A. also seems to be a tough "little" son of a gun on game days. But Sam B. seems to be a little bit more laid back as a leader. If both Danny and Steven leave through FA or voiding, does same step up his leadership? Do you think he's held back as a leader because it's "Steven" team and Sam was being respective of a vet?

by STLFootball 11/27/2012 7:43:00 PM
I saw Sam Bradford absolutely get the tar knocked out of him in the third quarter in Arizona. WInd knocked out, sore ribs. After one play _ just one play _ he was back on the field and led the team on a go ahead touchdown drive. To me that's a textbook example of leadership, and his players and coaches took notice. And it's not the first time something like has happened this season.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:45:11 PM
Harbaugh hasn't named his starting QB for this week although I'm sure everyone expects it to be Kaepernick. Does it matter in terms of the Rams preparation?

by Midnighter67 11/27/2012 7:47:24 PM
I'm sure the Rams are preparing for Kaepernick. Harbaugh isn't fooling anybody. Keapernick is much more mobile than Alex Smith, so I do think the Rams would have to prepare differently for him. They can't let him get to the edges like he did in the 24-24 tie.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:48:45 PM
Jim, nice win in Arizona. How do you see the Rams matching with the 49ers this weekend? Now that we have Janoris and Givens back, do you see us having a chance? I hate the 49ers!

by ekern55 11/27/2012 7:48:55 PM
I just have to think the 49ers took the Rams at least a little lightly three Sundays ago. I don't think that will happen this week. And even though Amendola isn't 100 percent, the 49ers will play a lot more attention to him when he's on the field this time around. The 49ers will bring their A game. but as you mentioned, the Rams tied San Francisco without Jenkins and Givens playing. And they didn't see Scott Wells at center last time around either.

by jthomas 11/27/2012 7:51:21 PM
What is up with Greg the Leg? He used to hit moon shots right down the middle, now 35-yard field goals have become problematic. Given the Rams usual red-zone difficulties, this is pretty serious.

by LaughingLion 11/27/2012 7:51:47 PM