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Some are so obvious, others less so but very real, nonetheless.
Step into my time machine with me, please. Last year at this same time there was a feeling of cautious optimism, but this year we now also have a heavy dose of genuine well earned confidence, too.
So many questions have been answered in the past 12 months...
New HC? THAT issue has been answered.
Can Goff play in this league? Oh, yeah!
Was Gurley a one year flash in the pan? Umm, OPOY, baby.
Can Kromer whip this pos OL into something remotely competent without a single draft pick brought in? Definitely.
Is this, “We, not me” thing merely a bumper sticker slogan by a young HC? Nope, there’s been a true culture change, y’all, and it seems to run deep.
Did the Rams overpay out of desperation for this Woods guy and will he ever be able to replace Britt? No problem.
Will the Rams be able to have a successful draft without their 1st? I think that that question has been answered with a resounding “Yes”!
Is Wade still a quality DC and can he flip to his 3-4 D in one offseason with few D picks and no big incoming FA’s? Well, moving Brockers and Joyner should show us his genius, don’t you think?
Which brings us to the present day.
We’ve already had an amazing offseason with the additions of Peters, Talib, Suh, Cooks, and Shields. “Holes” have been replaced with better players than were lost.
Our “draft” is off to a helluva start with Cooks in the 1st and Peters in the 2nd. Not too bad, huh?
Speaking of our draft that some worry about since we don’t pick until #87 in the 3rd? Well, I’ve got 2 things to point out about that. First, we have few remaining holes this year, certainly compared to the perception last year. Second, this S&M duo has proven quite adept at finding gems in the 3rd round or later. Last year they got Kupp and JJ in the 3rd, for example.
These coaches see talent and team fit like few others, IMO. Reynolds in the 4th might yet prove to be a good one, even though he had few snaps in his rookie year. Playing behind Watkins, Woods, and Kupp could do that to many a rookie WR, don’t you think? Lol.
Anyway...
We all have legit reasons for optimism and confidence with this roster and coaching staff. They’ve earned at least that much.
Nobody should be giddy just yet, but all should be anticipating opening day with the excitement of a teenager that just got his drivers license. Lol.
Step into my time machine with me, please. Last year at this same time there was a feeling of cautious optimism, but this year we now also have a heavy dose of genuine well earned confidence, too.
So many questions have been answered in the past 12 months...
New HC? THAT issue has been answered.
Can Goff play in this league? Oh, yeah!
Was Gurley a one year flash in the pan? Umm, OPOY, baby.
Can Kromer whip this pos OL into something remotely competent without a single draft pick brought in? Definitely.
Is this, “We, not me” thing merely a bumper sticker slogan by a young HC? Nope, there’s been a true culture change, y’all, and it seems to run deep.
Did the Rams overpay out of desperation for this Woods guy and will he ever be able to replace Britt? No problem.
Will the Rams be able to have a successful draft without their 1st? I think that that question has been answered with a resounding “Yes”!
Is Wade still a quality DC and can he flip to his 3-4 D in one offseason with few D picks and no big incoming FA’s? Well, moving Brockers and Joyner should show us his genius, don’t you think?
Which brings us to the present day.
We’ve already had an amazing offseason with the additions of Peters, Talib, Suh, Cooks, and Shields. “Holes” have been replaced with better players than were lost.
Our “draft” is off to a helluva start with Cooks in the 1st and Peters in the 2nd. Not too bad, huh?
Speaking of our draft that some worry about since we don’t pick until #87 in the 3rd? Well, I’ve got 2 things to point out about that. First, we have few remaining holes this year, certainly compared to the perception last year. Second, this S&M duo has proven quite adept at finding gems in the 3rd round or later. Last year they got Kupp and JJ in the 3rd, for example.
These coaches see talent and team fit like few others, IMO. Reynolds in the 4th might yet prove to be a good one, even though he had few snaps in his rookie year. Playing behind Watkins, Woods, and Kupp could do that to many a rookie WR, don’t you think? Lol.
Anyway...
We all have legit reasons for optimism and confidence with this roster and coaching staff. They’ve earned at least that much.
Nobody should be giddy just yet, but all should be anticipating opening day with the excitement of a teenager that just got his drivers license. Lol.
