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Finishing 2017 the number one scoring offense was an incredible accomplishment for rookie Head Coach Sean McVay, and his revamped Rams.
Bringing in key receiving options Robert Woods and Sammy Watkins from the Buffalo Bills, along with draftees TE Gerald Everett and WR Cooper Kupp, add in the backside rock of protection LT Andrew Whitworth from the Bengals, and John Sullivan from the Redskins and McVay quietly put together the tools to implement his innovative offense, and achieve an improbable worst-to-first miracle for the Los Angeles Rams offense.
Oh, and by the way, McVay found a way to use holdovers Tavon Austin, Tyler Higbee, and revive the reputations of QB Jared Goff, and especially NFL Offensive Player of the Year RB Todd Gurley. (Just look at my avatar to the left- second day of training camp. It was clear there was a fire in his eyes)
What about the Rams’ special teams? No doubt with all-time great P Johnny Hekker, K Greg “the leg” Zuerlein, who was on pace to set a league scoring record, before missing the last few games with a back injury, and all-pro returner Pharoh Cooper, the Rams boast the leagues #1 special teams.
Fast forward to 2018. Legendary Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips took over a talented group of defenders, put together by previous Head Coach Jeff Fisher. However, some of the players, notably ILB Alec Ogletree and the sadly declining OLB Robert Quinn didn’t seem to be good position fits for Phillips’ 3-4 defense last year. While the Rams defense played well on occasion, they were often plagued by run gap failures, often gashed for long runs.
With that in mind, and with the help of GM Les Snead, the Rams had perhaps the franchises most aggressive free agency since escaping Cleveland in the 1940s. Picking up elite CBs Marcus Peters and Aquib Talib, DT Ndamukong Suh and reserve CB Sam Shields, the Rams have developed into a possible defensive juggernaut.
So the question for you gentleman is this:
Will the 2018 Rams have the #1 Offense, Defense AND Special teams?
Please vote in the poll.
Bringing in key receiving options Robert Woods and Sammy Watkins from the Buffalo Bills, along with draftees TE Gerald Everett and WR Cooper Kupp, add in the backside rock of protection LT Andrew Whitworth from the Bengals, and John Sullivan from the Redskins and McVay quietly put together the tools to implement his innovative offense, and achieve an improbable worst-to-first miracle for the Los Angeles Rams offense.
Oh, and by the way, McVay found a way to use holdovers Tavon Austin, Tyler Higbee, and revive the reputations of QB Jared Goff, and especially NFL Offensive Player of the Year RB Todd Gurley. (Just look at my avatar to the left- second day of training camp. It was clear there was a fire in his eyes)
What about the Rams’ special teams? No doubt with all-time great P Johnny Hekker, K Greg “the leg” Zuerlein, who was on pace to set a league scoring record, before missing the last few games with a back injury, and all-pro returner Pharoh Cooper, the Rams boast the leagues #1 special teams.
Fast forward to 2018. Legendary Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips took over a talented group of defenders, put together by previous Head Coach Jeff Fisher. However, some of the players, notably ILB Alec Ogletree and the sadly declining OLB Robert Quinn didn’t seem to be good position fits for Phillips’ 3-4 defense last year. While the Rams defense played well on occasion, they were often plagued by run gap failures, often gashed for long runs.
With that in mind, and with the help of GM Les Snead, the Rams had perhaps the franchises most aggressive free agency since escaping Cleveland in the 1940s. Picking up elite CBs Marcus Peters and Aquib Talib, DT Ndamukong Suh and reserve CB Sam Shields, the Rams have developed into a possible defensive juggernaut.
So the question for you gentleman is this:
Will the 2018 Rams have the #1 Offense, Defense AND Special teams?
Please vote in the poll.
