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Game Day with Gordo: Rams vs. Steelers

Saturday December 24, 2011

10:32

gordoszone:

What better way to spend Christmas Eve than in a marathon live chat with angry Rams fans as their team bids for last overall in the NFL? [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:32 gordoszone

10:32

gordoszone:

RT @jthom1: Sunny and cool at Heinz Field. Looking for that one Steelers fan who ISN'T wearing black & gold. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:32 gordoszone

10:35

STLouisRams:

Rams inactives: QB Bradford, QB Feeley, CB King, T Hughes, TE McNeill, DE Ah You. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:35 STLouisRams

10:36

jthom1:

Rams inactives QB Sam Bradford (ankle), QB A.J. Feeley (thumb), CB Justin King (shoulder), G/T Kevin Hughes, TE Mike McNeill, DE CJ Ah You [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:36 jthom1

10:37

STLouisRams:

Steelers inactives: RB Moore, C Pouncey, LB Carter, LB Woodley, DE Woods, OT Meredith, WR Sanders. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:37 STLouisRams

10:37

jthom1:

Rams have only 6 pregame inactives this week because WR Austin Pettis' spot (suspension) hasn't been filled. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:37 jthom1

10:37

Your prediction for today's game:
Steelers win massively.

( 23% )

Steelers win by a lot.

( 46% )

Steelers win by a little.

( 12% )

Teams struggle to a tie.

( 0% )

Rams win by a little.

( 12% )

Rams win by a lot.

( 8% )

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:37

10:38

STLouisRams:

Rod Hood starts for King at CB, Clemens for Bradford at QB and Alexander for Gibson at WR. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:38 STLouisRams

10:39

STLouisRams:

Charlie Batch starting for Steelers at QB but Roethlisberger is active. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:39 STLouisRams

10:39

jthom1:

Among Steelers inactives: LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring), C Maurkice Pouncey (ankle). QB Ben Roethlsiberger (ankle) will dress, but not start [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:39 jthom1

10:41

gordoszone:

From the Pittsburgh side: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11358/1199051-66.stm [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:41 gordoszone

10:42

EdBouchette:

#steelers Inactives: RB Moore, C Pouncey, OLB Carter, OLB Woodley, DE Woods, T Meredith, WR Sanders Ben R dressing [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:42 EdBouchette

10:42

[Comment From JimJim: ]

What are you expecting out of Sjax this week?

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:42 Jim

10:43

Jeff Gordon:

Pittsburgh will sit on him, of course, so the Rams ought use the short passing game to get him out in space -- and not wait until the end of the game to do that.

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:43 Jeff Gordon

10:43

[Comment From NevadariverranchNevadariverranch: ]

Hello Jeff, lets just get this out of the way, can we sit Spags today as well as the inactives?

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:43 Nevadariverranch

10:43

Jeff Gordon:

Steve will be out there coaching and praying as always.

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:43 Jeff Gordon

10:45

gordoszone:

What is there for Kroenke to be "torn" about? Every aspect of this football operation is a disaster. Change everything! http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/24/report-kroenke-torn-on-rams-future-devaney-could-go/ [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:45 gordoszone

10:46

[Comment From NevadariverranchNevadariverranch: ]

So how many showed up for this Rams snoozefest today?

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:46 Nevadariverranch

10:46

Jeff Gordon:

Steelers fans jamming in, awaiting the holiday festivities.

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:46 Jeff Gordon

10:47

[Comment From MM: ]

Jeff do you know if Harvey Dahl was fined by the league for his holding comment

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:47 M

10:47

Jeff Gordon:

He was not fined.

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:47 Jeff Gordon

10:50

jthom1:

Even the traffic cop by stadium is waving Terrible Towels to guide traffic. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:50 jthom1

10:52

[Comment From NevadariverranchNevadariverranch: ]

Jeff, how can you say everything is a disaster? Unless you actually like winning football, something that hasn't happened here since 2003.

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:52 Nevadariverranch

10:52

[Comment From NevadariverranchNevadariverranch: ]

Who is the dope that voted the rams would win by a little?

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:52 Nevadariverranch

10:57

gordoszone:

Sad state of affairs in this division! NFC West third-down success rates by QB - NFC West Blog - ESPN http://es.pn/tjs7x7 [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:57 gordoszone

10:57

[Comment From MM: ]

Chris long needs to take batch down alot today

Saturday December 24, 2011 10:57 M

11:00

STLouisRams:

Rams RB @sj39 needs 34 rushing yards to reach 1,000 for the seventh straight season. He'd be one of only seven RBs to accomplish that feat. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:00 STLouisRams

11:03

[Comment From Dave in JacksonDave in Jackson: ]

What are the ages of oll the rams who can't play because of injuries.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:03 Dave in Jackson

11:03

jthom1:

Rams wearing white jerseys, blue pants today. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:03 jthom1

11:04

Jeff Gordon:

Injured Rams cover the age spectrum.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:04 Jeff Gordon

11:09

STLouisRams:

Steelers wearing usual black jerseys, yellow pants. Rams in white tops, blue pants. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:09 STLouisRams

11:10

[Comment From MM: ]

Jeff if they keep spags do you see him hiring a Different offensive coordinator like brad Childress bringing back wco

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:10 M

11:11

Jeff Gordon:

If Spagnuolo somehow survives, I assume somebody would insist on massive turnover on his coaching staff. The McDaniels offense has been an unmitigated disaster.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:11 Jeff Gordon

11:19

steelers:

#SteelersNation go here http://on.fb.me/tcqvuw to send 80th Bday wishes to Coach Chuck Noll [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:19 steelers

11:27

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Does Spags lose his job today

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:27 Guest

11:27

Jeff Gordon:

Almost no chance of that.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:27 Jeff Gordon

11:27

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

It makes me sick to think the Rams will have another draft (and high pick) wasted unless the current GM is fired.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:27 Guest

11:27

[Comment From nrw89fnrw89f: ]

Rams need to make this game relevant for 4 quaters. I expect more terrible play calling from Josh McDaniels

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:27 nrw89f

11:28

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

No way Spags survives this..

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:28 ActionJackson39

11:28

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

I hate losing, but we have so much to gain if we get the #1 overall draft pick. Then I say trade the pick. A lot of experts are saying the #1 pick will be worth at least 3 if not 4 1st round draft picks among other picks and possibly a veteran or two. This could make the Rams very competative next year.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:28 Ohio Rams Fan

11:29

Jeff Gordon:

But the Colts can clinch that firs overall pick with another loss. I'd expect them to tank.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:29 Jeff Gordon

11:32

[Comment From RookRook: ]

I dont see giving Spags an extension. You don't want a lame duck coach trying to motivate a 2-14 team next year do you? Yea Spags needs to go. I have no clue whom we could get.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:32 Rook

11:32

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Colts have played with some intensity the last couple of weeks - no way they tank

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:32 ActionJackson39

11:32

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

That Jacksonville game is winnable for the Colts. That would be unsportsmanlike if they did tank the game to the Jags. Just think of the number of holes we could fill by trading the #1 pick if we got it.We have now overtaken Minnesota for the #2 pick via strength of opponents schedule.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:32 Ohio Rams Fan

11:33

Jeff Gordon:

I love Jimmy Johnson on Fox. He said he would tank to get the pick -- and tell the world he was doing it.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:33 Jeff Gordon

11:33

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

They cant lose to the Jaggs

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:33 Guest

11:33

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I am worried the current staff would screw up a massive trade with the #1 pick, and the Rams would be on the short end because this GM is a poor judge of talent...

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:33 Guest

11:33

[Comment From nrw89fnrw89f: ]

What Rams are playing for new contracts or contract extensions today and the past couple of weeks. I would expect a lot of turnover on the roster from this year to next year

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:33 nrw89f

11:33

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

i had to laugh to see that Stan the man is torn about the future of the coaching staff and Devaney. All have to go - time to put your mark on this team Stan.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:33 ActionJackson39

11:33

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Especially if we traded with Cleveland. They have 2 first rounders this year with the boatload of picks they acquired from the Falcons by allowing them to move up to take Julio Jones. We could immediately get either a WR, OT, LB, or CB in the first round plus our high pick in the 2nd round then if we could get the Brown's pick in the 2nd round. We could be competative if we "hit" on our draft picks.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:33 Ohio Rams Fan

11:34

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

I love people who don't sugar coat things and tell it like it is. I agree with you GORDO, Jimmy Johnson is awesome.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:34 Ohio Rams Fan

11:34

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

With two QB's projected to go in the top 5 the Rams pick no matter where it falls in the top 3 is very valuable. Obviously the #1 pick is incredibly valuable.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:34 ActionJackson39

11:35

Jeff Gordon:

The Luck pick has freakish value. Barkley's decision to return to USC stung the Rams a bit. Teams would have moved up to get him, too.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:35 Jeff Gordon

11:35

[Comment From BillyBilly: ]

Jeff have u heard Jaggs owner is dogging the Rams and Saint Louis

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:35 Billy

11:36

Jeff Gordon:

Couldn't blame him if he did. He thought he had a clear shot at buying the Rams and then had the rug pulled out.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:36 Jeff Gordon

11:36

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

I think Barkley staying helps the Rams actually - those top two picks just went up in value as there is one less franchise QB to pick.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:36 ActionJackson39

11:38

Jeff Gordon:

Here is a piece on RG III. Will he come out? Would teams trade up to get him? http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8254ff24/article/with-barkley-now-out-of-picture-attention-turns-to-griffin?module=HP11_cp

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:38 Jeff Gordon

11:38

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

The Barkley decision did sting the Rams, but a lot of teams are rumored to think of RG III just as highly as Andrew Luck. Even if we get the #2 pick, we'll have trade partners for RG III

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:38 Ohio Rams Fan

11:38

[Comment From KennyKenny: ]

Is James Harrison playing today?

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:38 Kenny

11:38

Jeff Gordon:

Yes.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:38 Jeff Gordon

11:39

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

A lot of competition for those top picks, the Rams need somebody that knows how to run a draft to get in here and maximize that value.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:39 ActionJackson39

11:39

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

What is the Rams record?

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:39 Guest

11:39

Jeff Gordon:

2-12

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:39 Jeff Gordon

11:39

[Comment From RookRook: ]

action we may draft 3rd unless vikes or colts win.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:39 Rook

11:39

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Rook that is possible, but #2 pick looks likely

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:39 ActionJackson39

11:40

jthom1:

RT @stltoday Bradford sits, Clemens starts http://bit.ly/rYnvoG [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:40 jthom1

11:41

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

I may be in the minority, but I feel Sam Bradford is our answer at QB. Give him a solid line to block and a couple of true #1 receivers to throw to and he'll be great. In his rookie year he took a 1 - 15 team and helped turn them into a 7 - 9 team. The big key is getting him protection!

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:41 Ohio Rams Fan

11:41

[Comment From JimJim: ]

What is the Rams record?

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:41 Jim

11:42

[Comment From RookRook: ]

Action. Rams always find a way to screw-up. Watch them pull out a win LOL

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:42 Rook

11:42

[Comment From KennyKenny: ]

Cleveland has 2 #1 picks this year-I bet they would like to get Griffin

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:42 Kenny

11:42

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

That missed FG by the Browns now huring the Rams big time. Sucks to be rooting for a draft choice

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:42 ActionJackson39

11:42

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Hopefully Clemens has a good game today and we can have our #2 QB next year. I've long said we haven't had a solid #2 QB for a long time.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:42 Ohio Rams Fan

11:42

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

any way devaney gets fired before draft?

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:42 Guest

11:42

Jeff Gordon:

Yes.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:42 Jeff Gordon

11:42

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

I love Bradford, sad the Rams did a terrible job of protecting him and giving him weapons

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:42 ActionJackson39

11:42

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

If Devaney survives the fans will revolt

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:42 ActionJackson39

11:43

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

If they're going to make a change, the Rams HAVE to fire Devaney well before the draft so the new guy can evaluate the team and bring in a solid scouting department and formulate their draft plans.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:43 Ohio Rams Fan

11:43

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Devaney's drafts have been terrible - FA signings in bulk this offseason did nothing

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:43 ActionJackson39

11:43

[Comment From KennyKenny: ]

Im really impressed with the frame and physical makeup of Kalil

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:43 Kenny

11:45

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Rams need playmakers - draft for that - guys that can change the game when they touch the ball

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:45 ActionJackson39

11:45

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

Jeff, you said McDaniels system was a disaster. What do you think is the main reason it has failed?

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:45 SWMO Rams Fan

11:50

Jeff Gordon:

WRs couldn't run the routes. Offensive line couldn't protect the deep drops. The TEs became a non-factor. Bradford became fixated on his primary WRs. And the playcalling was often odd.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:50 Jeff Gordon

11:50

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Like GORDO has said, the Rams have A LOT of expiring one year contracts, we'll have a lot of flexibility with the salary cap.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:50 Ohio Rams Fan

11:50

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Depending on the draft depth, if we traded with Cleveland and secured their 2 #1 picks in 2012, we could get Kalil at OT and a playmaker WR with the 2nd 1st round pick.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:50 Ohio Rams Fan

11:50

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Who are some good available GM's that would come to Rams?

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:50 Guest

11:51

Jeff Gordon:

There are guys who have been GMs like Mueller who are in lesser roles right now.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:51 Jeff Gordon

11:52

[Comment From GTGT: ]

Do you think a Devaney replacement hire will need time to evaluate the Rams needs? I hope not. The should be bringing in someone with half a brain to start with that should know what needs to be done.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:52 GT

11:53

Jeff Gordon:

This is not rocket science. Anybody currently working in the league has a handle on the Rams personnel already. Any new person might have to brush up on some of the guys hurt much earlier on, but that''s it.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:53 Jeff Gordon

11:53

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

SWMO - lack of practice time in the offseason, no playmakers, guys that can't block, and guys that can't catch on the outside.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:53 ActionJackson39

11:53

[Comment From RookRook: ]

SWMO McDaniels does Not adapt system to players. Players adapt to his system. period. If you don't have great players his system = Fail IMHO

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:53 Rook

11:54

Jeff Gordon:

Here is a link to the NFL standings for anybody curious about team records. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/standings;_ylt=AmGz7bMFJOtZYRV9.OZzNDNDubYF

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:54 Jeff Gordon

11:54

[Comment From JimJim: ]

What is Clevlands record?

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:54 Jim

11:54

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

@Action Jackson - the reason we didn't do much in FA is because the salary cap didn't give us enough room to go after top quality free agents.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:54 SWMO Rams Fan

11:54

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

saaaaackkkk!!!! ok I forgot, what do the Rams Rules require on 3rd down.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:54 Guest

11:54

[Comment From KennyKenny: ]

Its your chance to get a big time OT guys-Kalil

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:54 Kenny

11:54

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Rams need to be looking at the very successful organizations for replacements. They could do a lot worse than focusing on guys that reside in the Ravens or Packers organizations.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:54 ActionJackson39

11:55

[Comment From GTGT: ]

Jeff- Why are the post always so far behind? It takes 4-5 minutes for them to show up.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:55 GT

11:55

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

Jeff, if Jason Smith's head injury forces him to leave football will that free up cap money?

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:55 SWMO Rams Fan

11:55

Jeff Gordon:

Cutting Smith would cost the Rams a $10 million cap hit. I don't expect him to retire, given his high salary.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:55 Jeff Gordon

11:55

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Cleveland is 4 - 10

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:55 Ohio Rams Fan

11:55

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Rams spent plenty just not wisely

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:55 ActionJackson39

11:55

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Yes - the Rams have an option on Smith I believe - no way they pick it up

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:55 ActionJackson39

11:55

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

I agree with Action Jackson, bring in someone from a successful organization with a proven track record of successful drafts and winning.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:55 Ohio Rams Fan

11:56

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Gordon corrected me, I guess there is no option

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:56 ActionJackson39

11:56

steelers:

@Steelers Offense being introduced at Heinz Field right now [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:56 steelers

11:56

Jeff Gordon:

I asked about the Smith cap hit issue last week. That is the answer I got.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:56 Jeff Gordon

11:56

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Ravens assistant GM would be a great start

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:56 ActionJackson39

11:56

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Rams need another tackle and guard regardless they OLB's, WR, back-up RB etc

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:56 ActionJackson39

11:57

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

I wish you were wrong Jeff - sadly Smith is stealing $$ at this point

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:57 ActionJackson39

11:58

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Give Smith a chance by moving him to guard, it worked for Robert Gallery

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:58 Ohio Rams Fan

11:59

[Comment From RealistRealist: ]

Bradford has been stealing $$ all year.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:59 Realist

11:59

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Another draft to set this team up for next year and the future - Rams can't afford to have 3rd, 4th, and 5th round guys not making contributions

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:59 ActionJackson39

11:59

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

Merry Christmas from down under to Gordo and all the Rams fans

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:59 OzyRamsFan

11:59

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Ozy

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:59 Ohio Rams Fan

11:59

[Comment From RookRook: ]

ThoughT I heard about the Chargers GM being available if Norv gets canned.

Saturday December 24, 2011 11:59 Rook

12:00

Jeff Gordon:

If Smith gets fired in San Diego, he would become available too.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:00 Jeff Gordon

12:00

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

Yes, Merry Christmas to all of us Rams fans! Santa, bring us back a winning team in 2012

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:00 ActionJackson39

12:00

[Comment From RealistRealist: ]

It's even worse when first round choices don't contribute.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:00 Realist

12:00

[Comment From RookRook: ]

Hey Ozzy enjoying your summer their?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:00 Rook

12:00

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

GM (Smith) in san diego - not very good in my opinion.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:00 ActionJackson39

12:02

jthom1:

Steelers win toss but defer. Jerious Norwood to receive for St. Louis. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:02 jthom1

12:03

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Again I agree with Action Jackson39, we should focus on someone from the Packers, Steelers, Ravens organizations to take over as the head of football operations

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:03 Ohio Rams Fan

12:03

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

its hot down under fro x-mas

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:03 OzyRamsFan

12:03

[Comment From ActionJackson39ActionJackson39: ]

STan needs to spend the money and do whatever it takes to build a world class organization. When you have STan's money there is no excuse to not pay top $$ to get the best talent at all levels of the organization

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:03 ActionJackson39

12:03

[Comment From BillyBilly: ]

Sammy bot will be gone after next year

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:03 Billy

12:03

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Heinz Field is such a beautiful venue same with PNC Park for the Pirates

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:03 Ohio Rams Fan

12:03

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

If I were Smith I'd think long and hard about risking permanent head injury no matter how much money I was making. That's just me. I guess he could stay on the team and fake injury all the time to lessen his exposure.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:03 SWMO Rams Fan

12:04

Jeff Gordon:

Steelers waiting for Jackson, bury him for loss on the first carry of the game.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:04 Jeff Gordon

12:04

[Comment From DonDon: ]

Is Kronke in the house today or do you know?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:04 Don

12:04

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

that went well, a 2 yard loss

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:04 Ohio Rams Fan

12:05

Jeff Gordon:

Rams fool nobody with some trickery. Steelers double cover Lloyd deep, nothing there.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:05 Jeff Gordon

12:05

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

We're going to need a bigger boat!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:05 Ohio Rams Fan

12:05

[Comment From RookRook: ]

I am shocked that the first play was a handoff to SJax was the call. Everyone knows this on the sidlenes in the stands and the TV audience

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:05 Rook

12:06

Jeff Gordon:

Third and 12 and the Rams get Jackson outside for 15 yards. Steelers totally unprepared for that.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:06 Jeff Gordon

12:06

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

You have to love Steven Jackson, class act and he always plays hard. Wish the rest of the team did.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:06 Ohio Rams Fan

12:06

Jeff Gordon:

Jackson bangs out a couple of more on first down.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:06 Jeff Gordon

12:07

Jeff Gordon:

Clemens dumps underneath to Jackson, just short of a first down.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:07 Jeff Gordon

12:07

Jeff Gordon:

Rams use Cadillac, get the first down with an inside handoff.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:07 Jeff Gordon

12:08

Jeff Gordon:

Jackson bangs out 5 more.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:08 Jeff Gordon

12:08

Jeff Gordon:

Jackson bangs out three more. On his way to 1,000 in a hurry.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:08 Jeff Gordon

12:09

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

Jackson is such an awesome player.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:09 SWMO Rams Fan

12:09

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

They should run more plays with Cadilac and SJ39 in the backfield, could open a lot of potential

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:09 Ohio Rams Fan

12:09

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

The OL looks respectable so far.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:09 Ohio Rams Fan

12:09

steelers:

We won the toss and defered, Rams starting at their own 20 [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:09 steelers

12:09

Jeff Gordon:

Clemens wedges the completion to Lloyd. Nice catch,

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:09 Jeff Gordon

12:10

Jeff Gordon:

Lloyd was down by contact, which cuts into the gain.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:10 Jeff Gordon

12:10

Jeff Gordon:

Ooops -- no catch. The replay is glaring.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:10 Jeff Gordon

12:10

[Comment From steveo1steveo1: ]

what is going on?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:10 steveo1

12:10

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Nice play, hopefully we bring Lloyd back next year.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:10 Ohio Rams Fan

12:10

[Comment From BillyBilly: ]

Rams are going to play today

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:10 Billy

12:10

[Comment From DonDon: ]

hate to say it but was a trap

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:10 Don

12:11

Jeff Gordon:

Replay couldn't be worse for the Rams. Oh, well.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:11 Jeff Gordon

12:11

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

get the lube ready, rams will get screwed on this review

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:11 Guest

12:12

steelers:

There is a challenge on the field of a completed catch by the rams [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:12 steelers

12:12

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

It was a trap. But at least they're moving the ball.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:12 WakeUpCall

12:13

steelers:

Incomplete [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:13 steelers

12:13

Jeff Gordon:

Why not go for it there? Rams are 2-12. What more do they have to lose?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:13 Jeff Gordon

12:13

[Comment From steelyramsteelyram: ]

the a catch for a team with a winning record BS

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:13 steelyram

12:14

[Comment From DonDon: ]

Spags at least looks loike he knows the game is on.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:14 Don

12:14

[Comment From DonDon: ]

hats a switch.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:14 Don

12:14

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

2-12 does not get calls.....GO 4 I!!!!!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:14 Guest

12:14

[Comment From steelyramsteelyram: ]

enough with the f-ing punting

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:14 steelyram

12:14

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

Be interesting to see the comments if Clemens has another good day. If the kid does well, what will the Bradford apologists have to say?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:14 WakeUpCall

12:14

jthom1:

Jonathan Scott starting at RT for Steelers in matchup vs. Rams DE Chris Long. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:14 jthom1

12:14

[Comment From GTGT: ]

agreed jeff. they should be going for those.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:14 GT

12:15

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

A punt.THATS SUMS UP COACHING!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:15 Guest

12:15

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Hate to say it but that was a poor pass to a well covered receiver

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:15 Guest

12:15

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I'll still take a healthy Bradford

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:15 Guest

12:15

[Comment From BillyBilly: ]

Spags sucks go for it

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:15 Billy

12:15

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

the announcers mentioned Spags is playing it conservitive today, ie play not to win

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:15 OzyRamsFan

12:15

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

If Clemens does have a good day I'd say it's bye bye Feeley!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:15 SWMO Rams Fan

12:15

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

spags what do you have to lose you are getting fired anyway

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:15 Guest

12:16

Jeff Gordon:

Fans were excited about Clemens after last week's 13-point offensive explosion. Speaks volumes as to the "fail" level of this season.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:16 Jeff Gordon

12:16

[Comment From GTGT: ]

Playing for the higher pick i guess

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:16 GT

12:16

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

Playing not to win is probably the smart thing to do. Sadly.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:16 SWMO Rams Fan

12:17

Jeff Gordon:

Batch avoids sack Tebow-like, then free-lances with a dump-off that leads to a 35-yard gain. Good thing the Rams punted!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 Jeff Gordon

12:17

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Show's Spags mentality, he's dead in the water and still to dumb to go!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 Guest

12:17

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Spags worse than Linehan wo question

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 Guest

12:17

[Comment From chainsaw4099chainsaw4099: ]

steelers win run today

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 chainsaw4099

12:17

[Comment From rwright131rwright131: ]

SPags knows our stellar defense will hold the Steelers to under 12 points and our offense will put up 21 ponts......

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 rwright131

12:17

[Comment From GTGT: ]

could that get any worse

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 GT

12:17

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

I guess so much for tackling, Batch should have been sacked!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 Ohio Rams Fan

12:17

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

The announcers just figured out that Spags plays conservative? Guess they haven't been watching for the last 3 years. Then they'll start telling everyone what a great HC Spags is, and how injuries have hurt the team, and ....

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 WakeUpCall

12:17

[Comment From DonDon: ]

D looks sharp today. Not!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 Don

12:17

[Comment From bobbob: ]

WakeupCall... When are you guy going to realize that this football team's play and won loss record has nothing to do with Sam and everything to do with coaching

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 bob

12:17

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Spats never learns or adjusts. Frightenly awful coach.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 Guest

12:17

[Comment From steelyramsteelyram: ]

we will put batch in the pro bowl we absolutley suck

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:17 steelyram

12:18

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

spags is dumb. he's just an arrogant jerk.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:18 Guest

12:18

Jeff Gordon:

I guess "Guest" has spent a lot of time with Steve.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:18 Jeff Gordon

12:18

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

We moved the ball fairly well. But the D HAS to keep Pitt from scoring or we will be right back where we usually are.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:18 Guest

12:18

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

quit spags, you are a loser.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:18 Guest

12:18

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

Suck for Luck

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:18 OzyRamsFan

12:18

[Comment From RookRook: ]

I think Quinn should be starting every down this game. Needs the work why not do it.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:18 Rook

12:19

Jeff Gordon:

Because is not strong against the run. Rams need to build his workload.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:19 Jeff Gordon

12:19

steelers:

Long pass play from @CharlieBatch16 to @R_Mendenhall [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:19 steelers

12:19

Jeff Gordon:

Batch to Wallace for another first down. Pittsburgh already in scoring range.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:19 Jeff Gordon

12:19

[Comment From Midnighter67Midnighter67: ]

Hall tries to tackle the ball and whiffs.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:19 Midnighter67

12:19

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

10-36 stinks so badly, there is no future keeping him

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:19 OzyRamsFan

12:19

[Comment From steelyramsteelyram: ]

agree Quinn should be playing

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:19 steelyram

12:20

Jeff Gordon:

Mendenhall grinds for seven more. Into the red zone.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:20 Jeff Gordon

12:21

Jeff Gordon:

Mendenhall again. Steelers just plowing the Rams.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:21 Jeff Gordon

12:21

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Even high schoolers learn to tackle

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:21 Guest

12:21

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

how about tackling defence

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:21 OzyRamsFan

12:21

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

How come THEIR free-lances net 35 yards and ours net lossed yardage?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:21 DaveM

12:21

[Comment From RookRook: ]

Jeff- Rams are last in the league vs. run without Quinn. How much worse could he make it?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:21 Rook

12:22

[Comment From chainsaw4099chainsaw4099: ]

rams do'nt need luck they need a oline to block for bradford.how do you know luck will be great?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:22 chainsaw4099

12:22

[Comment From steelyramsteelyram: ]

punting on 4th down the defense has quit

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:22 steelyram

12:22

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Big Ben says wow we are playing the Lambs, I'll just rest. We know Spags will give it to us.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:22 Guest

12:22

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Hopefully Stan is at the game and can inquire interest of some of the Steelers front office people to come and run our front office.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:22 Ohio Rams Fan

12:22

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

Not saying the W/L are all SB's fault. the situation begs 2 questions: 1. How can some kid off the street beat SB's best game this year (in QB rating and average points) without anyone having to wonder what's wrong with SB. 2. Why can't Spags/McD gameplan better when SB is playing. Not all one or the other, but questions about both.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:22 WakeUpCall

12:23

Jeff Gordon:

Wallace was in position to make the TD catch, but Hood breaks it up. Pittsburgh settles for three.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:23 Jeff Gordon

12:23

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

No one knows if Luck will be great, but no one knows that about SB either.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:23 WakeUpCall

12:23

STLouisRams:

Pittsburgh gets 21-yard FG from Shaun Suisham to take 3-0 lead with 4:43 to go in the first quarter. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:23 STLouisRams

12:23

steelers:

3 - 0 @steelers now lead with 4:43 remaining in the first quarter [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:23 steelers

12:23

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

I think as fans we have to have some concerns over Bradford lack of success this year

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:23 OzyRamsFan

12:24

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

D makes a good stop but only AFTER letting them drive downfield into scoring range. Has been a tremendous weakness all year in an otherwise decent defense.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:24 DaveM

12:24

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

OZY, Bradford has had no line to block for him and most of the receivers being on the MASH unit. Give Bradford a chance with a respectable OL and WRs

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:24 Ohio Rams Fan

12:24

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

Minnesota leads Redskins 3-0. Go Vikings!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:24 SWMO Rams Fan

12:24

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

concerns for bradford are being injured no offensive line and lack of reliable weapons....SB is fine...The rams need playmakers around him not low level mediocre players that is the concern

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:24 Guest

12:25

[Comment From BillyBilly: ]

Fire Spags now

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:25 Billy

12:25

[Comment From RookRook: ]

Ozzy- I just wish Bradford was healthy when Lloyd showed up. That would of cleared up the picture. Also Devaney why wasn't Lloyd here week 1!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:25 Rook

12:25

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

OH I understand and have writen him off, but when I saw him this year I rarely thought he looked sharp maybe the GB game.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:25 OzyRamsFan

12:26

Jeff Gordon:

Norwood skids across the 20 on his return. Here come the Rams again!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:26 Jeff Gordon

12:26

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

We're stuck with Smith anyways so let's draft a OT (Kalil) move Smith to G and Saffold to RT, Dahl has been solid at guard and fill the C need through FA.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:26 Ohio Rams Fan

12:26

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

Guest- I still think O-line improvement is the higher priority. Even mediocre receivers can get open if Sam has enough time for plays to develop

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:26 DaveM

12:26

[Comment From GTGT: ]

norwood trips over the air

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:26 GT

12:26

[Comment From GTGT: ]

jeff, does 39sj have any trade value?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:26 GT

12:27

Jeff Gordon:

At this stage of his career, not enough trade value to justify moving the best player on a bad team.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:27 Jeff Gordon

12:27

[Comment From DonDon: ]

I firmly believe SB healthy and a decent coaching staff could be great.. But with Devaney picking help and Spags and McDaniels running game time, he's screwed. Kronke has to realize this bunch are the laughing stock of NFL.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:27 Don

12:27

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

Jeff i we get the first pick do we trade it ?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:27 OzyRamsFan

12:27

Jeff Gordon:

Yes.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:27 Jeff Gordon

12:27

[Comment From RealistRealist: ]

Biggest concerns for Bradford are his inability to read defenses, locking on to primary receiver, and poor accuracy on long passes. And the biggest concern - is not a team leader.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:27 Realist

12:27

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

Great open field tackle on Norwood- by himself

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:27 DaveM

12:27

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

Being last in run defense and ... what? ... 28 in pass defense doesn't make Spags a genius with this group. And since Rams can't score, there's no need for any offense to push things, either. So what does having a mediocre/decent defense mean?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:27 WakeUpCall

12:27

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

What are the odds of rams moving to LA, or another city?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:27 Guest

12:28

Jeff Gordon:

Remote.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:28 Jeff Gordon

12:28

[Comment From DonDon: ]

Realist, it's hard to look around in 1 or 2 seconds.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:28 Don

12:28

[Comment From BillyBilly: ]

Jeff u try out for coach

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:28 Billy

12:29

Jeff Gordon:

Jackson grinds out three more on his march to 1,000.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:29 Jeff Gordon

12:29

[Comment From GTGT: ]

really if the offense could stay on the field the d might not be so bad. yhey are at the top of the league in attempts against

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:29 GT

12:29

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

Rams moving to another city. Not very high. What bargaining strength with any city does Stan have with a team like this?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:29 DaveM

12:29

steelers:

you got it RT @_ThaBestOne_: @steelers dont stop tweeting about steelers ! i cant see the game :/ [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:29 steelers

12:29

Jeff Gordon:

W-L record does not matter. Franchises are scarce. Owners always have leverage.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:29 Jeff Gordon

12:30

Jeff Gordon:

Clemens to DX for a first down. Nice throw,

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:30 Jeff Gordon

12:30

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Is Kronke there?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:30 Guest

12:30

Jeff Gordon:

No idea.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:30 Jeff Gordon

12:30

[Comment From bobbob: ]

Johnny U. couldn't have success with this coaching staff and you want to blame a 2nd year Q.B. Wake up people at best Lucks only going to be as good as Sam is

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:30 bob

12:30

[Comment From RookRook: ]

Comment From Billy Jeff u try out for coach

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:30 Rook

12:30

[Comment From RealistRealist: ]

Don. Bradford makes the protection calls for the OL. If he can't read defenses he can't make the right protection calls resulting in the breakdown of plays.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:30 Realist

12:30

[Comment From RookRook: ]

LOL what would be the RAms coaching staff if the post writers were the coaches?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:30 Rook

12:30

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

look at all the empty seats in Buffalo. I thought St. louis was the only city that happens at.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:30 Guest

12:31

Jeff Gordon:

Second and 8, Clemens to DX incomplete. Third and 8.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:31 Jeff Gordon

12:31

Jeff Gordon:

Rams panic, take false-start penalty. Jason Brown, congratulations!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:31 Jeff Gordon

12:31

[Comment From BillyBilly: ]

Rams are going no where get use to it they are in Saint Louis to stay

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:31 Billy

12:31

[Comment From Lawarene MarmieLawarene Marmie: ]

I give the defense another drive until they become "tired"

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:31 Lawarene Marmie

12:32

Jeff Gordon:

Third and 12. Clemens tries for Lloyd. Steelers anticipate that. Punt time again.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:32 Jeff Gordon

12:32

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

JEff what does your gut tell ya, do the rams get the #1 pick this year

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:32 OzyRamsFan

12:32

Jeff Gordon:

No.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:32 Jeff Gordon

12:32

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

And now that we are behind-agian- the offenses ineptitude reasserts itself and turns a 3'rd and long into 3'rd and forever

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:32 DaveM

12:32

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

Larry u forgot a c in your name

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:32 OzyRamsFan

12:32

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

Can't blame it all on o-line and receivers. Sure, there's no playmakers, but SB was drafted to make plays and gets paid to makebig plays. So far, he hasn't done it with any consistency - and not at all this year. He's still a "What If ...": and "Could Be ..."

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:32 WakeUpCall

12:34

Jeff Gordon:

Welcome to Sam's world. Third and 7 becomes third and 12 with a false start penalty. Steelers blitz, blanket Lloyd and get the stop. Story of the year for the offense.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:34 Jeff Gordon

12:34

[Comment From Lawarence MarmieLawarence Marmie: ]

Thanks- Ozy

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:34 Lawarence Marmie

12:34

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

I agree with wakeup about SB

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:34 OzyRamsFan

12:34

[Comment From steelyramsteelyram: ]

this season can not end fast enough the roll out should have been the 2nd down play

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:34 steelyram

12:34

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

jeff-have you ever spoken with kroenke? just wondering why you're so confident rams stay.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:34 Guest

12:35

Jeff Gordon:

I haven't seen another city offer up anything like what the Rams have here.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:35 Jeff Gordon

12:35

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

OK-Jeff . Thanks. I just couldn't see any city asking for a franchise just because it is there. Doesn't make sense. I guess they do though.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:35 DaveM

12:35

[Comment From Lawarence MarmieLawarence Marmie: ]

Jason Brown has been a beast!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:35 Lawarence Marmie

12:35

[Comment From DonDon: ]

I don't think Montana, Aikman or Manning could produce with this line and staff.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:35 Don

12:36

Jeff Gordon:

Rams muscle up, force third and long.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:36 Jeff Gordon

12:36

Jeff Gordon:

Batch has to throw underneath. Stewart and Laurinaitis secure the tackle, stop.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:36 Jeff Gordon

12:36

[Comment From bobbob: ]

last time I look there's 11 guys on a team WAKE UP Wakeupcall Sam is only one guy changing QB isn't going to improve this team bust up this coaching staff and Sam will become a very good QB

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:36 bob

12:37

Jeff Gordon:

Miller's punt return gives the Rams great field position at the 43.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:37 Jeff Gordon

12:37

[Comment From GTGT: ]

Jeff, have Steven Jackson teams (high school, college, pro) ever won anything? Not saying he doesn't try hard but some people are just not winners.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:37 GT

12:38

Jeff Gordon:

How could Jackson get even an ounce of blame for what happened with the Rams?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:38 Jeff Gordon

12:38

[Comment From Lawarence MarmieLawarence Marmie: ]

I remember how Billy D & Spags raved about the toughness Jason Brown was going to bring to the running game and how all the people thought it was another genius move by Billy D. I guess by toughness he meant he would commit stupid penalties and spend a lot of time being pushed back into the QB like Jacob Bell- who was another great pickup by Billy D.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:38 Lawarence Marmie

12:38

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Where is Qynn Porter?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:38 Guest

12:38

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

The LA stadium is five or six years down the road. Plus, LA can't/won't give Kroenke the kind of lease he has here. Far higher taxes. Far higher costs. Fickle fan-base. And since there's revenue sharing, bigger TV market doesn't get Silent Stan much. The Rams are here for a long time.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:38 WakeUpCall

12:38

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

What i seen inparticular on the long pass plays he misses to many wide open throws

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:38 OzyRamsFan

12:38

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

If Rams cross the 50, no way should they punt.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:38 WakeUpCall

12:38

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

#39 has no blame for the lame team

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:38 OzyRamsFan

12:39

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

Wow- did we really see a decent performance on a return?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:39 DaveM

12:39

Jeff Gordon:

Nice spin by Jackson gets him four yards.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:39 Jeff Gordon

12:40

STLouisRams:

At the end of the first quarter, Pittsburgh leads 3-0. Jackson needs just 1 yard to reach 1,000 for seventh consecutive season. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:40 STLouisRams

12:41

[Comment From DonDon: ]

Some people are unlucky to be on bad teams, but it's not their ability or fault.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:41 Don

12:41

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

You guys need to lighten up a little on the O-line. They are playing against one of the top defenses in the league and aren't doing that bad.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:41 SWMO Rams Fan

12:41

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

SJ might be a leader, but it doesn't seem to be very effective. Rams need a fire-breather type guy, and not sure if SB has the personality to do that. We'll have to wait and see - next year.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:41 WakeUpCall

12:42

[Comment From GTGT: ]

not saying he's to blame but SJ's never really won anything. Great players can elevate he just doesn't

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:42 GT

12:42

Jeff Gordon:

Name one running back that ever elevated a team with this many problems.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:42 Jeff Gordon

12:43

Jeff Gordon:

False start on the Rams. Jackson should have done something to prevent that.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:43 Jeff Gordon

12:43

[Comment From Lawarence MarmieLawarence Marmie: ]

In Jersey visiting Mom for the holidays- I get to see Giants/Jets.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:43 Lawarence Marmie

12:43

[Comment From JimJim: ]

Would it kill them to try a play fake on first down?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:43 Jim

12:43

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

WakeUpCall- much as I like taking gambles on 4'th remember how many times the O-line has been stopped on 3'rd and short. That has to be a factor in Spags decisions to punt- no confidence that his O CAN get a yard.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:43 DaveM

12:43

[Comment From DonDon: ]

GT, what more can the guy do? Shows up, runs hard, gives it all and you find fault!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:43 Don

12:43

Jeff Gordon:

Lance Kendricks sighting! Quick swing gets 6 yards.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:43 Jeff Gordon

12:44

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

And another false start- AT HOME- negates Jackson's run.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:44 DaveM

12:44

Jeff Gordon:

Rams are at home?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:44 Jeff Gordon

12:44

Jeff Gordon:

Underneath pass to Lloyd gets eight and a first down.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:44 Jeff Gordon

12:44

[Comment From mfmf: ]

jackson is sooo over rated. he never gets that tough yard when the rams really need him

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:44 mf

12:45

Jeff Gordon:

That's why he is one of a handful of RBs to stack up 1,000-yard seasons seven years in a row.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:45 Jeff Gordon

12:45

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

People have been blaming O-line all year.Nobody wants to face fact Bradford is not ELITE QB!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:45 Guest

12:45

[Comment From GTGT: ]

not finding fault he just doesn't win

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:45 GT

12:45

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

The o-line gets a lot of blame and it's often correct. But part of it is the QB's ability to read defenses and adjust the blocking. Rams QB's don't seem to be good a that. Also, don't seem to be coached very well.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:45 WakeUpCall

12:45

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

the shams moved to pittsburgh lol

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:45 Guest

12:45

[Comment From WonderingWondering: ]

How many of these so called experts have ever play at any level? Or have ever pulled a strap on?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:45 Wondering

12:45

Jeff Gordon:

Clemens, under duress, has to get rid of the ball.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:45 Jeff Gordon

12:46

[Comment From Lawarence MarmieLawarence Marmie: ]

Gordo- how quickly you've fotten about the great Gerald Moore

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:46 Lawarence Marmie

12:46

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

I think the point between the play of SB and Clemons, is for the money SB is only marginly better for all the money spent

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:46 OzyRamsFan

12:46

Jeff Gordon:

Clemens to DX underneath, but Steelers cover it and get the stop.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:46 Jeff Gordon

12:46

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

I think they shouldn't punt if past the 50 because I'm tired of watching punts every 4 plays - and there's nothing to lose by trying something different. better entertainment value, if nothing else.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:46 WakeUpCall

12:46

[Comment From GTGT: ]

Jeff, lets be honest. Since the league has added more games it not as special of an achievement as it use to be.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:46 GT

12:47

Jeff Gordon:

Then other RBs should do it. Odd that they don't.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:47 Jeff Gordon

12:48

Jeff Gordon:

Donnie Jones takes off on a fake punt. Does not get the first down. But it was worth a try, right?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:48 Jeff Gordon

12:48

[Comment From mfmf: ]

1,ooo yards is nothing in a 16 game season when you are the feature back

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:48 mf

12:48

Jeff Gordon:

Then a lot of backs should strinig together 1,000-yard seasons. Odd that they don't.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:48 Jeff Gordon

12:48

[Comment From Ohio Rams FanOhio Rams Fan: ]

Come on go for it

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:48 Ohio Rams Fan

12:48

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

Minnesota 10-0. Woo hoo

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:48 SWMO Rams Fan

12:48

[Comment From LaughingLionLaughingLion: ]

Jackson is so overrated he's only rushed for 1000 yards 7 years in a row.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:48 LaughingLion

12:48

[Comment From DonDon: ]

Gee, SB is marginally better lame, than Clemmons is healthy. Think about your statement.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:48 Don

12:48

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

finally some effort

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:48 OzyRamsFan

12:48

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

A fake! Even if Jone's didn't make it! Finally, something out of the ordinary.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:48 WakeUpCall

12:49

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Why not give QB a chance to make first down NOT PUNTER!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:49 Guest

12:49

[Comment From whynotwhynot: ]

nice play call

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:49 whynot

12:49

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

We didnt we fake when it was only 2 yrads

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:49 OzyRamsFan

12:49

steelers:

Fake punt by the rams snuffed out and tackle made by @AntonioBrown84 [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:49 steelers

12:49

[Comment From MikeMike: ]

At least they tried

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:49 Mike

12:49

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

why do people rip on jackson so much. some fans are stupid.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:49 Guest

12:49

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Why not do the fake punt on 4th and 2 instead of 4th and 16?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:49 Guest

12:49

[Comment From steelyramsteelyram: ]

Jeff good maybe 8 weeks ago another example of the incompetence of this staff

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:49 steelyram

12:49

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

I dont know about that first pick Gordo, thew Rams might blumder into it

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:49 OzyRamsFan

12:49

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

Nice try and not badly executed- but that play illustrates why Spags doesn't go for it much. They always seem to come up 1 yard short.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:49 DaveM

12:50

Jeff Gordon:

Batch to Ward moves the ball to the Rams 45.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:50 Jeff Gordon

12:50

[Comment From scottscott: ]

Only the Rams do a fake in that situation, wow.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:50 scott

12:50

[Comment From mfmf: ]

how many run ning backs get that run 300 times dont have 1,oo0 yards?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:50 mf

12:50

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Spags cant do ANYTHING right...loser

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:50 Guest

12:50

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

Spags career as a coach can be summed up 1 yard short

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:50 OzyRamsFan

12:50

[Comment From DonDon: ]

Wouldn't our QB's like to have that much time to ob serve?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:50 Don

12:51

Jeff Gordon:

Rams sniff out a flea-flicker, but can't secure the tackle when it was there behind the line.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:51 Jeff Gordon

12:51

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

then lets give up a long pass play

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:51 OzyRamsFan

12:51

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

Even the fake punt was questionable. why go on 4th and 10 and not on 4th and 2? I liked the call, but Spags is an idiot.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:51 WakeUpCall

12:51

Jeff Gordon:

Mendenhall bangs out the first down as the Steelers keep marching.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:51 Jeff Gordon

12:51

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

we just cant tackle today

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:51 OzyRamsFan

12:51

[Comment From DonDon: ]

Jeff would you rate our staff at the bottom of the NFL?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:51 Don

12:51

Jeff Gordon:

Yes.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:51 Jeff Gordon

12:51

[Comment From noreasternoreaster: ]

What did you lose by truing that fake? Maybe 10 yards of field position? Well worth it and no bad consequences. Stop whining you babies.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:51 noreaster

12:52

[Comment From RookRook: ]

Ptt. is just giving other teams something to look at for the playoffs. They are toying with us. When they decide to get serious get ready for the rushing attack to wear down the defense.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:52 Rook

12:52

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

You can't have it both ways. Demand Spags go for it 4'th down then trash him for it when he does.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:52 DaveM

12:53

STLouisRams:

Interception by CB Josh Gordy deep in Rams territory. His third of the season and second in as many games. [via Twitter]

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:53 STLouisRams

12:53

Jeff Gordon:

Josh Gordy gets the pick after Brown falls down on his route. Here is one of the team's pleasant surprises.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:53 Jeff Gordon

12:53

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

how lost is spags....he's listening to fans now and decided to go for it.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:53 Guest

12:53

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

Good post noreaster

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:53 SWMO Rams Fan

12:53

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

the point about spags is his timing is like Col Klink always wrong timing

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:53 OzyRamsFan

12:53

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

Nice int. Can Rams take advantage of it? I'm looking forward to another fake punt.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:53 WakeUpCall

12:54

[Comment From DonDon: ]

Quick, someone run and tell Spags and McD we have the ball!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:54 Don

12:54

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

One of our problems is that we don't generally capitalize on these mistakes. Keeping my fingers, toes, legs, and arms crossed hoping we do.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:54 DaveM

12:54

[Comment From roger1944roger1944: ]

not me i want a fake fg

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:54 roger1944

12:55

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

I hope #39 get hiw 1000 this drive,lets goSJax

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:55 OzyRamsFan

12:55

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

If Clemens scores more than 13 points today, there'll be a QB Controversy!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:55 WakeUpCall

12:55

Jeff Gordon:

Williams stuffed at the line.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:55 Jeff Gordon

12:55

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

wake up it might be if we score 3 points

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:55 OzyRamsFan

12:56

Jeff Gordon:

Clemens to DX underneath for 8.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:56 Jeff Gordon

12:56

[Comment From DonDon: ]

I see McD's play sheet still frozen

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:56 Don

12:56

[Comment From RookRook: ]

Hey ! Josh Gordy isn't from the Eagles practice squad!. 1 shinning star moment

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:56 Rook

12:56

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

3 points? yeah, I set the standard too high.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:56 WakeUpCall

12:56

[Comment From goosegoose: ]

am I drunk or is the O line blocking effectively?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:56 goose

12:57

Jeff Gordon:

Rams, perhaps anticpating a false start penalty, burn a time out.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:57 Jeff Gordon

12:57

[Comment From LaughingLionLaughingLion: ]

QB controversies will come next year if SB does not improve.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:57 LaughingLion

12:57

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

hehe, miami up 10-0 over N.E.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:57 Guest

12:57

[Comment From GoneGatorGoneGator: ]

Good timeout. Guess somebody realized SJ was not on the filed for a 3rd and 1!!! Shotgun really?!

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:57 GoneGator

12:57

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

best call for spags on the day a to to prevent a false start

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:57 OzyRamsFan

12:57

[Comment From goosegoose: ]

is it possible Spags suffered a coaching concussion at some point?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:57 goose

12:58

[Comment From roger1944roger1944: ]

3rd and 1.oh what do i do?cal a time out and let them get ready for a run

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:58 roger1944

12:58

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

Spags has had 3 years of brian freeze

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:58 OzyRamsFan

12:58

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

timeout? Another genius Spags move - part of his slow-the-game strategy. Why does everyone rip on the guy?

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:58 WakeUpCall

12:58

[Comment From DonDon: ]

Hey Jeff, let's listen to these experts and get rid of SB, SJ and Long. I'll bet we could find some taker.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:58 Don

12:59

Jeff Gordon:

Play action to DX, broken up but . . . offsetting penalties.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:59 Jeff Gordon

12:59

[Comment From WakeUpCallWakeUpCall: ]

I'm being sarcastic. can't figure out why/how Spags still has a job.

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:59 WakeUpCall

12:59

[Comment From mfmf: ]

come on jackson get us them 60 yards a game soo jeff can praise you

Saturday December 24, 2011 12:59 mf

1:00

[Comment From SWMO Rams FanSWMO Rams Fan: ]

Laughing Lion - QB controversies started this year. Beginning with letting Lewis go and playing Bradford hurt.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:00 SWMO Rams Fan

1:00

Jeff Gordon:

Clemens overthrows Gibson on third and 1. Punt time.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:00 Jeff Gordon

1:00

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

Spags should have been fires after the bye week

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:00 OzyRamsFan

1:00

[Comment From DaveMDaveM: ]

Geez- wasted both the time out, an open receiver, and a turnover!!!!!

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:00 DaveM

1:00

[Comment From goosegoose: ]

punter should ask for overtime

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:00 goose

1:01

[Comment From nrw89fnrw89f: ]

overthrows a wide open gibson

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:01 nrw89f

1:01

[Comment From GoneGatorGoneGator: ]

Good grief. Nice play calling Josh. Have you met Steven Jackson?

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:01 GoneGator

1:01

[Comment From rwright131rwright131: ]

Spags forgets who Jackson is on 3rd and one.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:01 rwright131

1:01

[Comment From steelyramsteelyram: ]

another turnover with no points

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:01 steelyram

1:01

Jeff Gordon:

Mendenhall breaks loose for nine yards.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:01 Jeff Gordon

1:02

[Comment From OzyRamsFanOzyRamsFan: ]

3rd and 1 MacD has been a play calling idiot

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:02 OzyRamsFan

1:02

[Comment From GTGT: ]

I'll keep Long and SB but if could get a 2nd and 3rd round pick for SJ I'd do it in a second.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:02 GT

1:02

Jeff Gordon:

Trading the elite offensive player on a bad offensive team is always a great idea.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:02 Jeff Gordon

1:02

[Comment From goosegoose: ]

I'm watching while cleaning the basement and so far the basement is winning

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:02 goose

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[Comment From RookRook: ]

Clemens was in a no win situation. If it would of been on Gibsons # it would of been dropped anyhow. Why are the Rams punting the ball to these dangerous returners?

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:02 Rook

1:03

Jeff Gordon:

Mendenhalls breaks free for 52 yards. Now the game is starting to get away from the Rams.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:03 Jeff Gordon

1:03

[Comment From somedudesomedude: ]

3rd and 1 call was good. can't overthrow an open receiver that bad that short. pathetic execution, not playcalling.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:03 somedude

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[Comment From LaughingLionLaughingLion: ]

SWMO: by QB controversy I mean whether SB is no longer the long-term QB for the Rams, not whether to play him hurt or not.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:03 LaughingLion

1:03

[Comment From GoneGatorGoneGator: ]

Hopefully the Rams will get Josh a new video camera for Christmas.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:03 GoneGator

1:04

Jeff Gordon:

Now the Steelers are up 10-0. This could start getting grim.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:04 Jeff Gordon

1:04

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

All I want for Christmas was this nightnare to end.Thats not going to happen for a few years.I can not see a winning season for a few years.Maybe playing a last place schedule next year will give false hopes.

Saturday December 24, 2011 1:04 Guest