SaintsBro

I don't know if it's all that much to do with Gregg Williams. I do think the league has just gotten more physical, in general. Players on all levels of the league are playing at a higher, faster, harder, more intense level than the "eyeball test" would have seen, watching a preseason game 10 or 15 or 20 years ago.

I also think the Rams are turning things around; they have been building up steam with draft picks and free agents for a while now. To compete in their division with Seattle, SF and Arizona, they need to be a methodical ball control team to keep the other team's offense off the field (Sam Bradford, even though I know he didn't play, it is their style). Combine that with a hard-hitting, physical defense designed to stack up with the physicality of SF and Seattle, so the Rams are a tough team that matches up in interesting ways, against the Saints. I know he didn't play either, but they have the particular kind of defense that gives Drew Brees fits. So the Rams/Saints teams in general are a very interesting, physical matchup.

WHODATINCA

Did anybody else notice the refrigerator with legs Tyrunn Walker? OMG. I thought Gilbert wasn't getting up. Then, the very next play, he brought the Rams runner down. His play in this game was disruptive. I can't wait to watch him this season. He from New Iberia.

Danno

Another ascending young lineman. He's listed at 296, but I'm guessing he's over 300 by now.

Foster and Walker... They both are playing like 1st/2nd day picks.

Manimals!

Euphoria

I didn't see anything other than what these teams typically do in a preseason opener. I think it was more to do about nothing. There was no nasty plays or nastiness going on other than the teams getting ready to play football.

Both teams trying to come up with their identities...

After all its time to move on and play football.

foreverfan

I've hated the Rams as long as the 49ers... so I understand what you mean Halo.

Rugby Saint II

I saw people fighting for a job.