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That's what I am as a Rams fan this year. This is just a lil "before the season starts" stream of consciousness ramble.
I feel like this is an exceptional Rams team.. the deepest we've seen on offense... and I really like the defense under Shula with that front.
The Rams opted for a little more veteran depth on the Oline.. that's really, really smart right now, imo. We've seen what happens when there isn't enough depth and they addressed it, knowing that with an aging QB who can't run and is dealing with a back issue.. protection is key. There is some concern here with Jackson's condition and that and Stafford's back are the two biggest issues/worries for the season for me.
I also think that's one reason they kept all 4 TEs. I feel like with Davante and Puka and the other options at WR and even Ferguson.. they'll be keeping 7 in for protection a lot.. knowing that Davante and Puka can still do damage.
Ferguson could be an absolute wildcard at some point.. he's just an incredible athlete.. so fluid and so good at tracking the ball and at moving the ball when it's in his hands.
Mumpfield will make several big plays this year.. because he knows how to get open and is an exceptional route-runner. Really looking forward to watching him.
Whittington is going to truck people with the ball in his hands and as a blocker.
Tutu will not get enough touches to make people feel good about his contract.. but it won't be a bad thing or a negative indicator. It will be because there are soooooo many awesome targets on this team. I just don't remember ever thinking a Rams WR corps was this deep and talented. I can't wait!!!!
The RB room is also a stronger room. Corum with a year in.. Hunter as a quality depth piece with some needed explosiveness... and Williams dying to show he's worth his contract.
This offense.. man... I've just seen what Stafford has done with somewhat limited resources and targets.. now? As long as he's healthy... it's' gonna be wild. I think we'll see him set his Rams-best numbers this season... or at least very close to them. When your 4th WR is Whittington/Mumpfield/Smith... you are in some excellent shape. And.. again.. Ferguson is looooooming. And you have a healthy Higs!!!!
Special teams are going to be excellent. Two incredible young kickers and a fleet of young athletes in coverage... and Smith back at returner.
The defense... Chris Shula, let's start there.
We have a guy who is young, smart, aggressive.. and steeped in Rams culture. He's shown the ability to utilize what he has to get the best out of his players. He's not married to a scheme.. and is creative. He's building on what he's seen with Wade, Brandon and Raheem.. and stealing from around the league. This unit will make at least a 15 team jump in defensive standings this year.
The front is going to be soooooo much fun. I just can't wait to see what they're cooking up. Adding Poona.. and the growth of Tyler Davis.. give a little more dimension to what Turner and Fiske already bring. Verse is going to be an absolute menace. Motherfucker was killing it in the postseason and he's just building on that. He will finish top 3 in DPOY voting. I'm fascinated about seeing Young in the Hoecht role on some passing downs.. moving around the line and using his explosiveness and length to raise hell. Edge depth is my single biggest worry on these units.
The LBs are going to get the job done and be an upgrade over last season. The Rams will NOT be run all over this season with the additions on the line.. more maturity of the front.. and Landman and Speights.
The corners are, arguably, the weakest unit on the defense.. but I don't think they're weak. The Rams will play one of the lowest numbers of "man" coverage this year.. and will succeed by mixing up coverages a ton.. building on a second year together. The corners and the safeties combined are a good unit.
The biggest hurdles.. before the season starts.. Stafford's back, Jackson's blood clots, and just a mother of a schedule. If this team wins 12 in the regular season.. they will absolutely be a Super Bowl contender.
GO RAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I feel like this is an exceptional Rams team.. the deepest we've seen on offense... and I really like the defense under Shula with that front.
The Rams opted for a little more veteran depth on the Oline.. that's really, really smart right now, imo. We've seen what happens when there isn't enough depth and they addressed it, knowing that with an aging QB who can't run and is dealing with a back issue.. protection is key. There is some concern here with Jackson's condition and that and Stafford's back are the two biggest issues/worries for the season for me.
I also think that's one reason they kept all 4 TEs. I feel like with Davante and Puka and the other options at WR and even Ferguson.. they'll be keeping 7 in for protection a lot.. knowing that Davante and Puka can still do damage.
Ferguson could be an absolute wildcard at some point.. he's just an incredible athlete.. so fluid and so good at tracking the ball and at moving the ball when it's in his hands.
Mumpfield will make several big plays this year.. because he knows how to get open and is an exceptional route-runner. Really looking forward to watching him.
Whittington is going to truck people with the ball in his hands and as a blocker.
Tutu will not get enough touches to make people feel good about his contract.. but it won't be a bad thing or a negative indicator. It will be because there are soooooo many awesome targets on this team. I just don't remember ever thinking a Rams WR corps was this deep and talented. I can't wait!!!!
The RB room is also a stronger room. Corum with a year in.. Hunter as a quality depth piece with some needed explosiveness... and Williams dying to show he's worth his contract.
This offense.. man... I've just seen what Stafford has done with somewhat limited resources and targets.. now? As long as he's healthy... it's' gonna be wild. I think we'll see him set his Rams-best numbers this season... or at least very close to them. When your 4th WR is Whittington/Mumpfield/Smith... you are in some excellent shape. And.. again.. Ferguson is looooooming. And you have a healthy Higs!!!!
Special teams are going to be excellent. Two incredible young kickers and a fleet of young athletes in coverage... and Smith back at returner.
The defense... Chris Shula, let's start there.
We have a guy who is young, smart, aggressive.. and steeped in Rams culture. He's shown the ability to utilize what he has to get the best out of his players. He's not married to a scheme.. and is creative. He's building on what he's seen with Wade, Brandon and Raheem.. and stealing from around the league. This unit will make at least a 15 team jump in defensive standings this year.
The front is going to be soooooo much fun. I just can't wait to see what they're cooking up. Adding Poona.. and the growth of Tyler Davis.. give a little more dimension to what Turner and Fiske already bring. Verse is going to be an absolute menace. Motherfucker was killing it in the postseason and he's just building on that. He will finish top 3 in DPOY voting. I'm fascinated about seeing Young in the Hoecht role on some passing downs.. moving around the line and using his explosiveness and length to raise hell. Edge depth is my single biggest worry on these units.
The LBs are going to get the job done and be an upgrade over last season. The Rams will NOT be run all over this season with the additions on the line.. more maturity of the front.. and Landman and Speights.
The corners are, arguably, the weakest unit on the defense.. but I don't think they're weak. The Rams will play one of the lowest numbers of "man" coverage this year.. and will succeed by mixing up coverages a ton.. building on a second year together. The corners and the safeties combined are a good unit.
The biggest hurdles.. before the season starts.. Stafford's back, Jackson's blood clots, and just a mother of a schedule. If this team wins 12 in the regular season.. they will absolutely be a Super Bowl contender.
GO RAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
