Rams News Recap: Nov. 10

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Fisher Sticking with Davis at Quarterback –PD
It was another rough day at the office Sunday for Austin Davis — and he’s had a few of those lately. But coach Jeff Fisher said Monday he is not contemplating a quarterback change.

Rams Notebook: Upon Further Review, Fisher Agrees with Officials’ Call –PD
After watching the game tape, Rams coach Jeff Fisher says the officials got it right.

Do the Rams Not Have an Identity? –Wagoner Radio Interview

Jeff Fisher’s Monday Press Conference: 11/10 –Video

Bernie: Rams’ Problem Isn’t Pressure, it’s Points
Understandably, there’s been a lot of talk about how the Rams can’t handle second-half pressure and are melting down with games on the line.

Turning Point: Lance Kendricks Penalized –Wagoner
A look back at the turning point play in the St. Louis Rams’ 31-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday afternoon:

Ten Takeaways from Sunday’s 31-14 Loss in Arizona –Karraker
The Rams were unable to put together a complete game again on Sunday at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., and were thumped by the league-leading Cardinals 31-14.

Failure to Finish Still Plagues Rams –Wagoner
Rams coach Jeff Fisher prefers to believe his team has the ability to close out games. It somehow found a way to do it just a week ago against the San Francisco 49ers.

Morning Ram-blings: Monday Game Balls –Wagoner
It’s the Monday after another slate of NFL games, so you know the drill with how we’re going to kick off the Ram-blings: it’s game balls.

Bernie: Stan Kroenke Flexing Leverage –Video

Jeff Fisher Postgame Presser: 11/9 –Video

Austin Davis Postgame Presser: 11/9 –Video

Jim Thomas: Rams Collapse in Loss to Cardinals –Video

 

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Morning Ram-blings: Rams talking to Inglewood?
By Nick Wagoner

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EARTH CITY, Mo. -- The developing roller-coaster ride that is the St. Louis Rams' future in St. Louis took another turn over the weekend when reports surfaced that Rams owner Stan Kroenke was going to be speaking with recently re-elected Inglewood (Calif.) mayor James Butts.

That came on the heels of the announcement by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon last week that he'd appointed former Anheuser-Busch president Dave Peacock and local attorney Bob Blitz to lead the charge to keep the NFL in St. Louis.

Of course, that announcement was far more straightforward than the story coming from Inglewood over the weekend. In the initial story, posted at InglewoodToday.com (the site of the local paper), Butts was quoted as saying he would be meeting with the "Rams owner" soon after he'd been re-elected. The link to that story no longer exists, but a new one has gone up in its place without the line about meeting with the Rams owner in the revised quote. St. Louis radio personality Tim McKernan at InsideSTL.com offered screen shots of both the original story and the now changed story.

In any event, CBSSports.com's Jason LaCanfora followed up on the initial report by speaking to Butts via e-mail over the weekend. That report indicated Butts has spoken to three NFL owners about possible relocation over the past three years, and though Butts didn't confirm speaking with Kroenke, LaCanfora reported that league sources told him the Rams and Oakland Raiders are among the teams to speak to Inglewood.

If indeed that's the case, it should come as no surprise that Kroenke has spoken to the mayor of Inglewood. He purchased a 60-acre tract of land there in January and many have since believed the site would be the future home of the Rams if they were to relocate.

Just as with anything else in this situation, there's still a long way to go in determining the Rams' future in St. Louis. But there are plenty of signs that all options are still on the table.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Monday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we began the day with a look at this week's game ball recipients. ... Next, we revisited three things to watch from the Rams' latest loss. ... This week's Turning Point offered a closer look at the penalty that went against tight end Lance Kendricks. ... We further examined the Rams' continued struggles closing out games that are there for the taking. ... The Rams are sticking with Austin Davis at quarterback for now.

Elsewhere:

NFL Nation columnist Kevin Seifert offered up his weekly look at critical calls around the league.

The news that Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer will miss the season with a torn ACL became official.

ESPN NFL Insider Mike Sando discussed how Arizona can still win the NFC West.

Grantland's Bill Barnwell sorts through the playoff contenders.

At 101sports.com, Randy Karraker offered his 10 takeaways from the Rams' latest loss.

At stltoday.com, Bernie Miklasz writes that the Rams offense is still stuck in the mud when it comes to scoring points.