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Looks like he is just copy/pasting other hacks for the most part. "Experts" indeed.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/colu...cle_550f555f-1341-566e-af11-de6491089de5.html
Tipsheet: Fear not, the Rams remain horrendous
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is sacked by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden, left, and defensive end Calais Campbell during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
If you are concerned that the Los Angeles Rams will suddenly rise up and make you regret their departure from the STL, we have some good news for you:
Experts believe the Rams will be terrible again this season.
It takes a lot to lose year after year in the parity-driven NFL, but the Rams meet that challenge thanks to the debilitating effect of Kroenkeitis.
From the owner on down, no NFL franchise is consistently mismanaged as much as this one.
A Pro Football Focus study ranked the Rams as the 31st-most talented team, ahead of only the New York Jets, for ESPN.com:
Biggest strength: Aaron Donald just earned the top spot on PFF's Top 50 as the best player in the league heading into the season. He had 82 total pressures last season, by far the most of any interior defender.
Biggest weakness: The right side of the offensive line still looks weak, with no clear answer at right tackle.Jamon Brown played only 395 snaps in 2016, but still surrendered four sacks when lined up at guard. His prospects at tackle do not seem bright.
By the numbers: The Rams' season hinges on the development of second-year quarterback Jared Goff. He had a passer rating of just 37.4 under pressure last season, and he completed only 40.2 percent of such passes. His 39.4 PFF grade ranked 33rd out of 34 qualifiers.
ESPN.com Insiders also ranked NFL teams on their potential for the next three seasons -- and the Rams came in 28th:
Why they're here: I find it a bit hasty of people to write off Jared Goff 's NFL outlook following just seven starts, but his rookie season was certainly a little bumpy. Beyond being the No. 1 pick in the draft, Los Angeles mortgaged significant draft capital to acquire Goff. The positive? He's in good hands now with a revamped coaching staff led by offensive whiz Sean McVay. -- Field Yates.
Biggest worry: McVay and QB coach Matt LaFleur must determine if Goff's nightmare rookie season was just a part of the inevitable maturation process, or if he is destined to be an underachiever. I am a firm believer in a quarterback's success/failure being largely determined by how he is coached and how the team is built around him. The Rams will find out soon enough how well they have done at selecting a coach and building a team. -- Louis Riddick.
What could change for the better: The No. 25 ranking in QB outlook is 100 percent understandable and arguably could be optimistic based on the shaky first impression Goff made while posting an 0-7 starting record last season. However, there is also agreement in the league that McVay will dramatically upgrade the offensive scheming, which could realistically improve the long-term QB outlook -- whether or not Goff is part of the picture. (A McVay reunion with Kirk Cousins is another possibility down the line.) -- Mike Sando.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/colu...cle_550f555f-1341-566e-af11-de6491089de5.html
Tipsheet: Fear not, the Rams remain horrendous
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff is sacked by Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Markus Golden, left, and defensive end Calais Campbell during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
If you are concerned that the Los Angeles Rams will suddenly rise up and make you regret their departure from the STL, we have some good news for you:
Experts believe the Rams will be terrible again this season.
It takes a lot to lose year after year in the parity-driven NFL, but the Rams meet that challenge thanks to the debilitating effect of Kroenkeitis.
From the owner on down, no NFL franchise is consistently mismanaged as much as this one.
A Pro Football Focus study ranked the Rams as the 31st-most talented team, ahead of only the New York Jets, for ESPN.com:
Biggest strength: Aaron Donald just earned the top spot on PFF's Top 50 as the best player in the league heading into the season. He had 82 total pressures last season, by far the most of any interior defender.
Biggest weakness: The right side of the offensive line still looks weak, with no clear answer at right tackle.Jamon Brown played only 395 snaps in 2016, but still surrendered four sacks when lined up at guard. His prospects at tackle do not seem bright.
By the numbers: The Rams' season hinges on the development of second-year quarterback Jared Goff. He had a passer rating of just 37.4 under pressure last season, and he completed only 40.2 percent of such passes. His 39.4 PFF grade ranked 33rd out of 34 qualifiers.
ESPN.com Insiders also ranked NFL teams on their potential for the next three seasons -- and the Rams came in 28th:
Why they're here: I find it a bit hasty of people to write off Jared Goff 's NFL outlook following just seven starts, but his rookie season was certainly a little bumpy. Beyond being the No. 1 pick in the draft, Los Angeles mortgaged significant draft capital to acquire Goff. The positive? He's in good hands now with a revamped coaching staff led by offensive whiz Sean McVay. -- Field Yates.
Biggest worry: McVay and QB coach Matt LaFleur must determine if Goff's nightmare rookie season was just a part of the inevitable maturation process, or if he is destined to be an underachiever. I am a firm believer in a quarterback's success/failure being largely determined by how he is coached and how the team is built around him. The Rams will find out soon enough how well they have done at selecting a coach and building a team. -- Louis Riddick.
What could change for the better: The No. 25 ranking in QB outlook is 100 percent understandable and arguably could be optimistic based on the shaky first impression Goff made while posting an 0-7 starting record last season. However, there is also agreement in the league that McVay will dramatically upgrade the offensive scheming, which could realistically improve the long-term QB outlook -- whether or not Goff is part of the picture. (A McVay reunion with Kirk Cousins is another possibility down the line.) -- Mike Sando.