Robert Smith is something, and a good kid, too. But I wouldn't be surprised if they lost by 14 to 17 points to St. It's all about speed, speed and more speed, and the Rams have it. Esiason thinks the Vikes' only shot is running the ball and keeping Marshall Faulk and Co. off the field. In the 21st century, offense is the best defense.
Defense is important.
I will maintain that the leading teams in our league are the ones who can score. I don't know. They haven't had to. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.