ST. LOUIS (AP) – After two games and two close setbacks by a total of six points, the long-downtrodden St. Louis Rams are still learning how to win.
Funny thing is, some of the mistakes that cost them dearly in a 16-14 loss at Oakland on Sunday were made by veterans who were supposed to lead the way, and not by kids whose missteps are more easily accepted.
The most egregious of the bunch: A personal foul penalty on defensive tackle Fred Robbins, who pushed quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to the ground late in the fourth quarter, allowing the Raiders to run out the clock. Cornerback Ron Bartell shoved a Raiders wide receiver long after the play ended for another personal foul.
The Rams (0-2) had eight penalties for 92 yards. That’s way too many for any team, especially one whose offense was outgained 404-210.
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