Experts pick the Rams- I Dont Think So

[Ray Lewis]

So, first of all of this talk about them being 4-1 at home. That's great. Now, they(the experts) keep going on and on about how great this Rams team is...wait arent they 4-5??? Arent they a team who has lost to Tampa Bay, Arizona, got blown out by Detroit, beat by the Raiders before they got their rushing game in week 2, and then outdueled by a San Fran team led by Troy Smith? Oh, and their victories....San Diego, Carolina, Washington and Seattle- combined record of 14 and 22. I dont get it...

Wait, they just said it. Both games that we lost were road games this year. We definitely didnt lose to good teams one being the Steelers who have a rediculous DEF or a great Philadelhia offense, even with Kolb. I guess St. Louis is on the same level as those 2 teams. (On a side note, I dont think it matters who plays for the Eagles or how good they actually are, we just dont have good luck with them.) So I guess this means that our 2 road victories, vs a Browns team who has beaten the Patriots and the Saints or the victory vs. the Saints themselves whom are a NFC favorite amongst the press just doesnt count.

OK, I got my rant out....please someone pass all of this information on to these guys so that I dont have to hear about our 2 road losses, or that the Rams are improved. This stuff is factual and cannot be overlooked. We all know that they are improved...but **** they havent played a high caliber team. If they are going to throw records out there, they need to use all of them. Additionally, mention our 2 road wins. Even with all of this said, every Sunday we know that anything can happen, but jesus they need to do some freaking homework and number crunching. Thanks for listening....please add any other points along these lines if you have them. I am curious to what I have overlooked. Ill be watching the game tomorrow hoping for a blowout, originally had planned to fly to St. Louis, however we all know how money is a factor.

Ray Lewis

[kiwifalcon]

So, first of all of this talk about them being 4-1 at home. That's great. Now, they(the experts) keep going on and on about how great this Rams team is...wait arent they 4-5??? Arent they a team who has lost to Tampa Bay, Arizona, got blown out by Detroit, beat by the Raiders before they got their rushing game in week 2, and then outdueled by a San Fran team led by Troy Smith? Oh, and their victories....San Diego, Carolina, Washington and Seattle- combined record of 14 and 22. I dont get it...

Wait, they just said it. Both games that we lost were road games this year. We definitely didnt lose to good teams one being the Steelers who have a rediculous DEF or a great Philadelhia offense, even with Kolb. I guess St. Louis is on the same level as those 2 teams. (On a side note, I dont think it matters who plays for the Eagles or how good they actually are, we just dont have good luck with them.) So I guess this means that our 2 road victories, vs a Browns team who has beaten the Patriots and the Saints or the victory vs. the Saints themselves whom are a NFC favorite amongst the press just doesnt count.

OK, I got my rant out....please someone pass all of this information on to these guys so that I dont have to hear about our 2 road losses, or that the Rams are improved. This stuff is factual and cannot be overlooked. We all know that they are improved...but **** they havent played a high caliber team. If they are going to throw records out there, they need to use all of them. Additionally, mention our 2 road wins. Even with all of this said, every Sunday we know that anything can happen, but jesus they need to do some freaking homework and number crunching. Thanks for listening....please add any other points along these lines if you have them. I am curious to what I have overlooked. Ill be watching the game tomorrow hoping for a blowout, originally had planned to fly to St. Louis, however we all know how money is a factor.

Ray Lewis

I think it purely because the Rams are at home and the Falcons according to the experts are unproven on the road this is why I think the so called experts give the Rams a very slight edge.

For me though I think Ryan has turned the corner and is knocking on the door of a top 8 QB in the league type status.Bottom line is for me if our O-line can protect Ryan then I have faith he'll get us the W.Also if Turner has a big game we'll murder the Rams.

[paulitik]

I agree, at the same time, I don't want to overlook them. We beat them in 08 when they were a much worse team, and played really close.

[airforceone]

Keep Steven Jackson in check...and turn Turner loose call it a day! Let them pick STL...we know what's going to happen.

[Zanka]

They give it to the Rams due to the fact that we "suck" on the road despite the fact that we beat the Saints in their house. We will prove everyone wrong.

[MattyIceIsSoNice]

I can't really blame them. It has been the trend in the past couple weeks. Two weeks ago, the Pats held the first spot in the power rankings only to get destroyed by the Browns. Last week the Giants held that spot only to get beat down by the Cowboys. Now we hold that spot. I still think we win this game, but I see it being close.

[muskokas finest ©]

What many forget about these "expert" picks is that a lot of them come from writers who are keeping running totals of their selections for the season and competing against other "experts" on total wins. A lot of choices in the 2nd half of the year are made to try and gain ground on other prognosticators because it's a match up where the leader will make the safe pick (Atlanta).

[Same Ol Falcons]

Top 8 ????????

Ryan is a top 5 QB RIGHT NOW!!!

[Same Ol Falcons]

What many forget about these "expert" picks is that a lot of them come from writers who are keeping running totals of their selections for the season and competing against other "experts" on total wins. A lot of choices in the 2nd half of the year are made to try and gain ground on other prognosticators because it's a match up where the leader will make the safe pick (Atlanta).

And sometimes they're picking against the spread

[john_winger]

Both Florio and Rosenthal picked the Bears to beat Miami at home three days ago. Chicago blanked the Dolphins. So much for the experts.

Home teams usually get three points by the pickers. I see this as being a close game as always (since the blowout to open the season), but don't see how the Rams could come out on top unless the Falcons really suffer a letdown.

Oh, yeah, St. Louis is not in Pennsylvania, so no worries! :blink:

[Same Ol Falcons]

Both Florio and Rosenthal picked the Bears to beat Miami at home three days ago. Chicago blanked the Dolphins. So much for the experts.

Am I the only one that thinks he don't proof read :mellow:

[malk]

The "Experts" always pick the other team majority of the time. If we beat them they will claim "Well the rams are a horrible team" or make some excuse to why we won.

[freebird587]

Am I the only one that thinks he don't proof read :mellow:

he meant they picked the dolphins at home over the bears...just didnt type it that way

[millenium falcon]

4-1 at home, 0-4 on the road, lets not forget that. atleast we are 500 on the road.

[Big Rob 64]

Top 8 ????????

Ryan is a top 5 QB RIGHT NOW!!!

1) Peyton Manning

2) <gag> Michael Vick <throws up in mouth>

3) You could make a case for Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Matt Ryan, and Drew Brees here at this spot, and through #6. All have points for and against being #3. The next tier would be Flacco, Schaub, Rapelisberger, Eli Manning, Cassel, and Orton for #7-#12. All just my (not at all humble) opinion.

[Big Rob 64]

Almost forgot: analysts opinions do not impact the scoreboard. Laugh at them, or turn the dial, and enjoy the game. My equally worthless opinion is that we will walk away from these Rams, and score a 20+ point win. If we limit the pressure they are able to generate, the rest of their defense is pretty poor, and their offense is spectacularly unspectacular. No receivers, weak offensive line, rookie quarterback (who has a lot of potential), and an undeniably fantastic running back whose talent is mostly wasted. The Rams are the best bad team in football, but we have the makings of a top-echelon team. If we want to realize that potential, part of it is to run roughshod over bad teams.

[WHODAT BEAST IN THE CELLAR]

Rams aren't great, they're dangerous, and this game is a must win for them. QB is young and confident and of course Stephen Jackson. They gave the Saints all they could handle last season, like they remembered the Saints as the old NFC west rival. In fact, I will go as far to say it felt like a tough division game, hard fought and bitter. It's not out of the question they can steal a win today from their other old NFC west rival Falcons.

Edited November 21, 2010 by SAINTªANGER

[birdman*26]

So, first of all of this talk about them being 4-1 at home. That's great. Now, they(the experts) keep going on and on about how great this Rams team is...wait arent they 4-5??? Arent they a team who has lost to Tampa Bay, Arizona, got blown out by Detroit, beat by the Raiders before they got their rushing game in week 2, and then outdueled by a San Fran team led by Troy Smith? Oh, and their victories....San Diego, Carolina, Washington and Seattle- combined record of 14 and 22. I dont get it...

Wait, they just said it. Both games that we lost were road games this year. We definitely didnt lose to good teams one being the Steelers who have a rediculous DEF or a great Philadelhia offense, even with Kolb. I guess St. Louis is on the same level as those 2 teams. (On a side note, I dont think it matters who plays for the Eagles or how good they actually are, we just dont have good luck with them.) So I guess this means that our 2 road victories, vs a Browns team who has beaten the Patriots and the Saints or the victory vs. the Saints themselves whom are a NFC favorite amongst the press just doesnt count.

OK, I got my rant out....please someone pass all of this information on to these guys so that I dont have to hear about our 2 road losses, or that the Rams are improved. This stuff is factual and cannot be overlooked. We all know that they are improved...but **** they havent played a high caliber team. If they are going to throw records out there, they need to use all of them. Additionally, mention our 2 road wins. Even with all of this said, every Sunday we know that anything can happen, but jesus they need to do some freaking homework and number crunching. Thanks for listening....please add any other points along these lines if you have them. I am curious to what I have overlooked. Ill be watching the game tomorrow hoping for a blowout, originally had planned to fly to St. Louis, however we all know how money is a factor.

Ray Lewis

You all know what will happen if we crush them. The experts will say they were over-rated and the Falcons should have won this game. We still will not have a quality win on the road according to the experts.

[WHODAT BEAST IN THE CELLAR]

You all know what will happen if we crush them. The experts will say they were over-rated and the Falcons should have won this game. We still will not have a quality win on the road according to the experts.

Who have yall crushed besides the Cards @ home?

[KSFalcon77]

Brother the bottom line is this. They want to annoint the next big young player. I laughed this morning because I saw a post where they were claiming that Sam B. was going to eclipse all Matt's rookie stats. I laughed becasue he might eclipse every stat accept the important one. WINS. If you look to hard at the stats you will miss the man behind them. Ignore the analist. They know not what we see.

[WHODAT BEAST IN THE CELLAR]

Now the Falcons have that target on their backs. Beating the Falcons could jump start an inspired team. The Rams are still in it and are the consensus best in the NFC west. I wish I could watch this game today, but they play the same time Saints pound the Seahawks.

[WCFalcon]

They give it to the Rams due to the fact that we "suck" on the road despite the fact that we beat the Saints in their house. We will prove everyone wrong.

Exactly.

But, I think they forgot that we are playing in a dome

We dominant in any dome!

Edited November 21, 2010 by GridironFalcon

[cyofish]

My sentiments exactly. Also would point out the fact they only scored 6 points against Detroit whose star corner back is Chris "toast" Houston. Rams star TE is Daniel Fels, they guy that couldn't even make it on our practice squad...and this was before we got the hall of fame TE in Gonzo. Their leading receiver is an undrafted free agent.To be fare their top 3 receivers are injured. Only good players they have at the skill position is Jackson and Bradford (who is still a rookie).

I think most of the media is still picking the Falcons but for those that aren't, it's a total disrespect. Falcons should not show Rams any mercy and give them a beating worse then what 2- 7Detroit handed them.

[1989Fan]

Mooch, Irvin, Sapp and Faulk all picked ATL to win this game just now.

I do agree our road record is blown out of proportion. they act like the Falcons are 0-8 on the road or something. What are they, 2-2? barely losing one game, and I admit laying a big egg in PHI (like usual).

But on the flip side, ATL went in and beat the media darlings in their house. That conveniently always gets brushed under the carpet though.

[Ray Lewis]

Mooch, Irvin, Sapp and Faulk all picked ATL to win this game just now.

I do agree our road record is blown out of proportion. they act like the Falcons are 0-8 on the road or something. What are they, 2-2? barely losing one game, and I admit laying a big egg in PHI (like usual).

But on the flip side, ATL went in and beat the media darlings in their house. That conveniently always gets brushed under the carpet though.

I saw that, at least we got some love on the fox pregame show. Like I said, I understand if people pick against us. But use all of the facts when arguing a point...**** this stuff shouldnt be like politics:)