re: Have you ever been a Rams fan?

As an outsider looking in, its never seemed like STL has completely embraced the Rams. Sure, people talk like they love them, and the powers that be in Missouri all say the right things about keeping them there, but it's never seemed like a legitimate marriage between team and city.

I think its been hindered by two things.

1. The last ten years have been god awful.
2. Kroenke is a heartless prick, with an eye only on his ROI, he cares nothing about the city.

The last time I really cared about a Rams season, Mike Martz was the coach, that's how long its been. I've since turned into a Chargers fan, and follow them much more closely than the Rams.

It's because they have not only sucked, but the overall mojo of that franchise is just boring and stale. The games in STL that I do get to see on TV look sad and depressing. All the momentum they had in the early 2000's has been washed away.

If they do move out here, I'll become less of a fan. They will become another annoying LA team with annoying fans, just like the Dodgers and Lakers.

The Rams have always felt forced and disconnected to me, I'd have rather STL got a new franchise and started fresh back in the 90's. Getting a team from another city never seemed completely kosher to me.

Also, from an outsiders perspective I can tell you that no one thinks STL is a football town, nor does anyone believe the city deserves another shot at a team. If the Rams leave, don't bother wasting the funds to build another stadium. The NFL isn't coming back.