Character

Talk about kicking a guy when he's finally gettin back up! The next few weeks are going to be a testament to this team's character, to see if they can live up to the hype thrown upon them after two stunning victories against Dallas and Washington.

It was said that Haslett had inspired this team, and we were all looking for a comeback, a win over the Cards, and a run at the division title. Not only has this been derailed after Sunday's spanking by Warner, but the Rams will now have to contend with possibly starting unknown running back Kenneth Darby for the upcoming game, and possibly games. Darby right now is the team’s only healthy running back and could be the starter Sunday when the Rams play the Jets on the road. Steven Jackson, Antonio Pittman, and Travis Minor are a toss up this point. Coach said that if Jackson can't give a full week's practice then he won't play. In addition, Hall and Bennett have been placed on injured reserve, and Draft has a fractured right foot and is week-to-week, although it's the same thing Bennet had so this is probaby the last we've seen of Draft this year too.

The season started out terrible, turned great in a heartbeat, and is now back down to earth. Let's just hope the character of our guys didn't come back with it.

Sidenote: Is this a stab at Bennett? Coach said that even though Draft's injured ankle is the same thing Bennett has, he would expect to see Draft back in there within two to three weeks, "Because that's the kind of kid he is." WOW! If that isn't throwing it back in Bennett's grill then I don't know what is. It will be interesting to see if he responds to this and exactly how long Draft will actually be out.