Rams News Recap: Oct. 13

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Mason Makes Rams Debut as Rookies Get More of a Chance –PD
After spending the first three games and the bye week waiting, Rams running back Tre Mason got his chance Monday night in the team’s 31-17 loss to San Francisco at the Edward Jones Dome.

Rams Start Fast, then Fizzle in Loss to 49ers –PD
The Rams came out breathing fire Monday night. All things considered, it was a fair approximation of the group being honored — the Super Bowl XXXIV champion Rams of 1999.

Rams Notes: Robinson Gets First NFL Start –PD
Mr. Robinson, meet Mr. Smith. The moment finally arrived Monday night for offensive lineman Greg Robinson.

Janoris Jenkins Declines to Meet with Media –Wagoner
Observed and heard in the locker room after the St. Louis Rams’ 31-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers:

49ers Squeeze the Life Out of the Rams –PD
The Rams came out breathing fire. All things considered it was a fair approximation of the group being honored Monday night at the Edward Jones Dome — the Super Bowl XXIV champion Rams of 1999.

Burwell: Efforts Under Way to keep Rams Here
With all the noise coming out of Los Angeles recently, and the deafening silence emanating from St. Louis, cold-sweat paranoia is the natural response for local NFL lovers who already have been burned once by an owner with a hardcore case of wanderlust.

Rapid Reaction: St. Louis Rams –Wagoner
A few thoughts on the St. Louis Rams’ 31-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers at the Edward Jones Dome.

Top stats to know: 49ers 31, Rams 17 –ESPN
The St. Louis Rams looked poised for an upset through the first 29 minutes of their Monday Night Football matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.

Greg Robinson Set for First NFL Start –Wagoner
After four games of relative inactivity, the St. Louis Rams’ No. 2 overall pick, Greg Robinson, will make his first NFL start Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers.

ESPN’s Wagoner/Gutierrez 49ers-Rams Keys –Video

Tops stats to know: 49ers at Rams on MNF –ESPN
With the 49ers (3-2) riding a six-game winning streak on Monday Night and the Rams (1-3) having lost five straight such contests, the deck is stacked against St. Louis.

Rams-49ers Five Things to Watch –Latsch
The Rams go into their Monday Night Football matchup with the 49ers trying to snap a two-game losing streak and also a two-game losing skid against their NFC West rivals.

SI: MNF Preview – 49ers vs. Rams –Video

Madden MNF Simulation: 49ers At Rams –Video

Game Trailer: Rams vs. 49ers –Video

Keys to Victory: Rams vs. 49ers –Video

Gruden/Tiricio’s Rams vs. 49ers Preview –Video

 

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Morning Ram-blings: Progress in St. Louis?
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/12625/morning-ram-blings-progress-in-st-louis

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- The St. Louis Rams suffered another loss to the San Francisco 49ers in which little was done in the way of progress on the field. But there might be some progress off of it.

That's what stltoday.com columnist Bryan Burwell reported Monday night, anyway. In this piece, Burwell writes that there has been far more movement toward coming up with a solution for the Rams' stadium situation behind the scenes than was previously known.

Burwell's piece even goes so far as to offer what one possible solution being considered is: an open-air stadium near the banks of the Mississippi in downtown St. Louis. Further, he writes that more momentum could build after next month's general election.

As with most things in this ongoing saga, it's not worth jumping to any conclusions based off another report. Nobody really knows what owner Stan Kroenke's intentions for the team are, and until something far more solid comes along, all we can do is wait and wonder what happens next.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Monday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... We began the day with a look back at the legacy of the Greatest Show on Turf. ... We then had the news on rookie Greg Robinson making his first NFL start. ... We then offered Monday night's inactives. ... Rapid Reaction offered instant thoughts and observations on the Rams' loss. ... Locker room buzz looked at cornerback Janoris Jenkins' decision to not speak to the media after a rough night. ... Finally, we took a closer look at the continued miscues from the Rams' defense, with a focus on the coaching and player mistakes that led to big plays.

Elsewhere:

Niners reporter Paul Gutierrez offers that the 49ers have a dependable piece in receiver Anquan Boldin.

At 101sports.com, Jeff Fisher gives his thoughts on the loss right after the game.

This piece from Randy Karraker on the stadium issue is older but goes with Burwell's piece above.

At stltoday.com, Jeff Gordon hands out grades for the Rams' latest loss.

Jim Thomas on the Rams falling apart against the 49ers.