Can the Rams Rebound?
by ClanRam writer, Don Ackerman

It's been forever since the Rams and the world watched Adam Vinatieri win the Vince Lombardi trophy for the New England Patriots dashing the Ram's hope for a second title.

The big question for this year will be can the Rams rebound?

Right now, things look great. The free agency market has been good to the Rams (more about that as we get closer to kickoff), and the coaching staff is preparing for another title run by adding Ernie Zampese's offensive expertise. The real question will be how the players react. I'm excited to find out if the players can bring it one more time and put the fear of the Saint Louis Rams back into the league.

The Rams took a big hit by losing the Super Bowl in two big ways. After a dominating year, the Pat's gave all teams hope by containing the Rams' offense and defense. Secondly, the loss gave the anti-Ram fans all they needed to see. In Minnesota, most people I talked to were rooting against the Rams in the big game. When I asked why, I was told it was because the Rams have been so successful. I took a double-take - because the Rams have been so successful? Are you telling me one Super Bowl win, one wildcard round exit, and a Super Bowl loss are "so successful?" I can't say I see it that way. The Rams haven't really dominated the league enough to be hated but in the new 4-and-12-one-year-and-Super-Bowl-champs-the-next league, being good 2 out of three years gets you hated.

I don't like it but I can tell you one thing - if the Rams can bring it to San Diego and walk away champs, I'll be happy to be hated and feared. Until then, I'm not satisfied and I hope the Saint Louis Rams aren't either.

Ram on,
Don