Archives for November 21, 2004

‘What is something that annoys you?

“Being cut off in traffic, which is probably everyone’s pet peeve. It’s not too bad here, though, not compared to L.A.”‘

‘Buffalo, 0-4 on the road, lost the last two by an average of nearly 19 points. But after losing on the final snap against Jacksonville and playing defending Super Bowl champion New England tough, has won three straight at “The Ralph.”‘

‘It made no sense to expose Losman to that atmosphere.’

‘With a high degree of certainty, the Rams know what to expect Sunday from Buffalo at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Bills will line up in their “tank” formation, with two tight ends, two backs, and just one wide receiver … and run them right at the Rams’ defense behind their big offensive line.’

‘”There’s no question we miss London,” Martz said. “He’s my kind of football player. He always has been.”‘

‘Left guard has been another problem area for Buffalo. After starting the first seven games, Lawrence Smith has given way to Ross Tucker. Both entered the league as undrafted players.’

‘Bills quarterback Drew Bledsoe has thrown 10 interceptions and been sacked 25 times despite playing behind one of the biggest offensive lines in the NFL with an average height of 6-foot-4 and average weight of 320 pounds.’

‘In retrospect, Fletcher was a player that the Rams couldn’t afford to lose.’

‘”Their whole defense is actually pretty good, not just the secondary,” Bulger said. “They have some good players up front, their linebackers, everybody knows about them, and the secondary (is good as well). (Their defense) was second or third last year in total defense, and this year they around fifth. That unit has been together, they know what they are doing, and they like to pressure. It will be a formidable challenge.”‘

Buffalo’s expected to tank it Sunday (St. Louis Post Dispatch)

Martz wishes he still had Buffalo’s Fletcher (St. Louis Post Dispatch)

Rams-Bills: 5 Things To Watch (St. Louis Post Dispatch)

Pisa’s Journe (St. Louis Post Dispatch)

Rams know they have to maintain their intensity (Belleville News Democrat)

Former defensive star is now leader for Bills (Belleville News Democrat)

2004 Jazzercise Rams Jam (StLouisRams.com)

Head Coach Mike Martz (StLouisRams.com)

Open Locker Room Quotes (StLouisRams.com)

Defense, Conditions Equal Tough Task for Rams (StLouisRams.com)

‘The Bills’ coaching staff likes Baker’s ability to create turnovers. Baker was a high school All-American wide receiver coming out of Woodrow Wilson, but he was switched to safety when he reported to Knoxville as a freshman.’

‘The St. Louis Rams defense is ranked 28th in the league and they have struggled against the run this season. In four games a starter, Willis McGahee has rushed for over 100 yards in three of those and expect him to have another big day on Sunday. McGahee should be able to find holes in the Rams defensive line, which should allow the Bills to get their running game back on track.’