We have been discussing what moves the Rams will make for what seems like forever, but it’s one thing to talk about it when you know nothing can happen, and it’s quite another when the moment is finally upon you. Will the Rams sign Darren Sproles or Reggie Bush? Will they bring in a veteran receiver like Plaxico Burress? What will they do to address obvious holes at guard, outside backer and safety? How will the rookies fit in with this team, and what kind of impact will they have this season? The questions are numerous, and they have all been discussed ad nauseum, but the difference is now we will finally have our answers. As much fun as it is to write about the Rams every day, I find myself feeling almost giddy about the coming weeks. I hope you all enjoy it as much as I will.

With all the questions out there, one of the biggest involves people like me and you. How does the NFL fan feel about everything that has happened over the last several months? Are you just happy the NFL is back and the season will go on? Are you having trouble finding the love you had for the NFL before the lockout? After hearing about the lockout every day are you just sick of the NFL right now? These are all valid questions that only you can answer for yourself. I, for one, am just happy the season is starting. There are still some hard feelings, but when the ball is kicked off on that first Sunday of the regular season … Maybe when the ball is kicked off in that first preseason game … I won’t be thinking about the lockout.

There were many questions posed here today in this article, but in my mind there’s really only one that truly matters right now. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?!?!

Everything listed above tells me that this organization has things moving in the right direction and, more importantly, that the great fans of St. Louis recognize it. The team hasn’t seen numbers like these since the Greatest Show On Turf days, and this city is aching for the Rams to be not only relevant but ultra-competitive again. The city sees what’s happening with this team, and they are responding accordingly. Bradford and Co. are ready to go, and I can’t wait until the lockout is lifted and I can see the squad in person.

Well, I can’t say I’m really surprised about this news. With all of the excitement surrounding Sam Bradford and the 7-9 season of 2010, it makes sense that the team would raise prices going forward. In their defense, this is the first time in four years that prices have gone up, and part of having a good team in this NFL is paying more to watch them. I don’t expect anyone to be happy about it, but that’s just the reality of the situation.

The good news is that you can still buy a ticket for $25 to get in and watch the game, and anyone who has every really tried knows that you can usually find a ticket for less than that if you really want to.