We put our time and money on the line, didn't we?

And it WAS fun in the moment. It was.

We're simpatico on this.

Now I won't speak to or for you further, but just for everyone in general, here's how I look at the big picture.

JMO, everybody. JMO.

What do I want? Playoffs. When do I want it? This year.

How can we do that? One important element is to win within the division. Not go 3-3. Not just win all the home games.

Well that first game on the road against the 9ers was probably the Rams BEST chance to win a division road game. That was their BEST chance to go at least 4-2 in the division.

They had all offseason to prepare for it and aim for it. They lost there to end last season and should have had the motivational advantage.

And they blew it. They blew it badly.

Winning at home against the 'hawks is tough, but still has to be expected given the goal - playoffs.

So for me, to date, they're still behind where they needed to be. And the offense has had two very bad games, the defense one very bad and one very good.

Tampa Bay is another must win if they're going to have a winning record and a shot at the playoffs. Must win. Period.

Now if you're someone who doesn't want to make the playoffs, or already came in to this thinking there was no way they would, then fine. You're probably fine with what they've done so far. But don't expect me to share those low expectations. Because I don't.

But if you want a winning record, I think you're fooling yourself if you think they can blow these early opportunities and still get it all back and go on a tear later in the season. Very, very unlikely. The more games you lose in September the steeper and steeper the hill gets to climb in November and December.

There needs to be a sense of urgency NOW, and the lack of it has been one of the big complaints about the Rams under Fisher.

The only way to make up that disaster on opening weekend is to get an unexpected win somewhere else. And to hold serve in the meantime. And they haven't done that yet, so they're still behind the 8 ball as far as I'm concerned.



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