Latest Scoop by Dave Kinworthy

Are the Rams really for real? That seems rather redundant, but the St. Louis Rams are the only undefeated team left in the National Football League. Is this because of their weak scheduling though?

I don't know because the Rams did beat the 49ers, but the same dominating San Francisco team from the past is not the same one that the Rams played. Without Steve Young, the 49ers were not at their best.

But enough with the excuses of why the Rams aren't legit.

Kurt Warner is the best quarterback in the NFL right now and the approach he has taken has done wonders for a Rams' offense that struggled last year.

Warner is not only amazing on the field, but off the field is where Warner has been the strongest. His adopted son is partially blind and the stress and patience Warner has had is a miracle itself.

The former arena football quarterback even questioned himself while he was a member of the Iowa Barnstormers.

While quarterbacking the Barnstormers, Warner's parents were killed in a tornado. Warner was so dedicated to his team that he missed the funeral for a game. The next few games Warner slumped, throwing three interceptions in his next two games.

Warner is a remarkable man whom St. Louis has come to love for his resurrection of the Rams.

What would have happened to Warner, though, if Trent Green had not gotten hurt? The NFL's most underpaid quarterback would have never gotten a chance to show his true skills.

I hate to say it, but thank you Green for getting hurt. You have helped the Rams even though you are unable to play.

Head Coach Dick Vermeil always was a strong supporter of ex-Ram Tony Banks, but he overlooked the obvious: his second and third string quarterbacks' talent.

I don't care if Banks had the potential to be a great quarterback, the truth is that he stinks. The pain from the costly fumbles, interceptions and the bad play-calling is finally starting to mend from the last three years.

When the Rams came to St. Louis, the city was excited. When Tony Banks left, Rams fans were excited. When the Rams, behind Kurt Warner, started off the 1999 campaign with a 4-0 record, the fans were excited and showed their support.

Is there a coincidence here? I think not. Tony Banks held the Rams down and now that he is finally gone, the Rams will hopefully create a dynasty with the offensive talent they have.

Whether the Rams actually make the playoffs this season is up to Warner. Please don't tell me that the Rams are going to the Super Bowl, though. It is way too early for that.

Although the season is underway and the Rams band-wagon jumpers have hopped aboard, the team has already made progress this season. The one thing the Rams lacked and now have restored is how to play with heart.