The NFL’s abrupt decision to relocate the Chiefs-Rams game set for Mexico

City raises plenty of questions about why the decision was made so close in time to kickoff Todd Gurley Jersey , given that a Shakira concert that damaged the field happened on October 11, more than a month ago.Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the league had been receiving regular reports regarding the condition of the field since September. And it was a report that arrived on Sunday — after a November 7 concert and a November 10 soccer match — that spurred action.The NFL proceeded on Monday and Tuesday with previously scheduled meetings and inspections. Ultimately, the decision came less than 24 hours after the league surveyed the field on Monday afternoon.Reasonable minds may differ as to whether the league should have relocated the game before Tuesday. Regardless of whether it was relocation or resodding of the field or replacement of the surface with FieldTurf, something should have been done before this week.Apparently, the plan was to continue to receive regular reports about the condition of the field until Monday, at which time an inspection would occur and a decision would be made about whether to relocate the game. If that was the plan, the league should consider a new approach for future games in Mexico or elsewhere.Whether it’s more aggressive efforts to inspect the field or a more proactive approach to identifying alternatives or a bright-line rule that there will be no other events on the field for a month (for example) before the looming NFL game, this near-miss should prompt the league to take a step back and consider how to ensure that near misses won’t happen moving forward when it comes to the ongoing desire to play NFL games in other countries. It wasn’t pretty, but the Rams scratched and clawed their way to 5-0 with a tough 33-31 victory at Seattle. Heading into the game, there were a few narratives in play: a) the Rams would waltz into the Clink and destroy the shorthanded Seahawks Authentic Jamon Brown Jersey , or b) winning on the road against a proud divisional opponent is never easy. Obviously, scenario “b” is what transpired.Here’s a look at Sean Wilkinson’s Five Rams to watch and how they performed on Sunday.ILB Mark BarronIn his season debut, Mark Barron logged 48 snaps (80%) and registered 9 total tackles, 5 of which were solo. His presence was felt, as he was able to lay some lumber on the Seattle RBs. Still, the Seahawks’ success on the ground was a big factor in the game, and though Barron’s return was welcome, the LB unit as a whole was once again underwhelming. Barron’s injury was more than likely a high ankle sprain and not an achilles issue, as was widely speculated — if it’s indeed behind him, look for him to return to form against the Bronco’s talented RB duo.RB Todd GurleyIt’s strange when you’d call a 3-TD, 100 all-purpose yardage game ho-hum Limited Greg Zuerlein Jersey , but Todd Gurley has set such a high standard that his solid showing on Sunday was just that. His 3.5 YPC wasn’t exactly awe-inspiring, but on the Rams’ final scoring drive, he did have a few nice 6-yard carries to help put us in position to win. He was also denied a TD on a questionable review. With the Rams’ success throwing the ball, it’s only a matter of time before Gurley breaks a few long runs, but he was unable to best his season-long rush of 23 yards on Sunday.K Cairo SantosNewly signed K Cairo Santos almost cost the Rams the game on Sunday with a badly missed PAT, but he recovered to nail the game-winning 39-yarder when the pressure was really on. Given the state of place-kicking this season — Mason Crosby, anyone? — we’ll take it. Also: Santos looked like an NFL kicker, something no one ever said about Sam Ficken. A solid first game for the GZ placeholder.CB Sam ShieldsTwo weeks ago, I picked Troy Hill as one of my Rams to watch, but Marcus Peters was activated in a game-time decision, and Hill played just 2 snaps. This week Gerald Everett Jersey , Hill got the nod over Vikings’ punching bag Sam Shields, as the veteran CB was on the field for just 10 plays. He continues to show a nose for the ball, with one near-INT in his limited action. Though Hill looked pretty solid opposite Peters (who did not), Shields likely remains a valuable part of the LA secondary as Wade Phillip’s rotates personnel.DL Ndamukong SuhIn what was probably his best game as a Ram to date, Suh registered 7 total tackles (3 solo) and a sack. He also had a sack negated by a defensive holding penalty. Not only is the big fella getting sacks and pressures from all over the line, he’s getting them at critical moments in games. While we’re all sitting around feeling sorry for ourselves (at 5-0!) and our lack of sacks, Suh is quietly having a badass season so far. If you want to nitpick, you can implicate him for some of the Rams run-stopping woes, but from here it looks like 93 is doing his job and doing it well.