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1. Its been a great five months.
2. A lot of hard work truly paid off, and the players have really enjoyed the spoils, including the coveted rings awarded last week.
3. We fans have had a great offseason as well. I know that I feel rejuvenated as a fan, and so eager for more.
4. Now... this shit gets real again!
5. From a roster standpoint, there's so much to like about the 2022 Los Angeles Rams.
6. Few teams can match what we have at QB and receiver. Matthew Stafford is now a proven elite player. Cooper Kupp had a year for the ages. Allen Robinson is a perfect addition. Van Jefferson is still a player on the rise. There's still hope (at least from me) for Tutu Atwell. And we have RBs and TEs who can catch the ball and contribute.
7. The OL is definitely a bit of a question mark, as we'll have two new starters. I feel pretty confident, though, that it will come together fairly seamlessly.
8. The running game is a question mark. Though Sean McVay did not abandon the run until the second half of the Super Bowl, it was a non-factor for most of the playoffs. Will a healthy Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson (with, perhaps, a contribution from Jake Funk and/or Kyren Williams) make a significant difference? I'm eager to see.
9. The addition of Bobby Wagner, return of Jordan Fuller and Troy Hill, and development of Ernest Jones make me very optimistic about the defense.
10. Of all the camp/preseason things to watch, the EDGE position will be among the most intriguing. If someone like Chris Garrett or Daniel Hardy can emerge... look out!
11. The CB battle (behind Jalen Ramsey) should also be interesting. I'm glad to have the young depth.
12. Last year, the Rams won the NFC West despite a 3-3 record within the division. I'm expecting at least 5 wins in the division games this year, which will go a long way towards repeating (and ensuring at least one SoFi playoff game).
13. While certain aspects of the Rams' schedule are difficult, the schedule-makers actually did us some favors with respect to the division schedule. For example, our two games against the 49ers fall within the first 8 weeks of the season, meaning we get Trey Lance early when he still may be finding his way. Our second meeting is also at a favorable time, as we will be coming off a bye, while the 49ers will be coming off a tough game against the Chiefs. We also get the Cardinals in the first six weeks, when Deandre Hopkins will be under suspension.
14. On a personal note, if all goes as planned, I'll be in Tampa and Green Bay cheering on our road warriors.
15. While we won it all, there are some returning players who I still think are ascending, including Akers, Jefferson, Kendall Blanton and/or Brycen Hopkins, A'Shawn Robinson and Ernest Jones.
16. Though some of the alternate helmets are okay, the only alternate I'd want to see is a throwback.
17. When you look at OBJ on social media and at celebrations (including his crashing of McVay's wedding!), its clear he wants to be a Ram. Its also clear that the players and McVay want him back. I've got to believe that the team will find the money to make it happen. Its just too tempting to think of a playoff run with Kupp/OBJ/Robinson/Jefferson as the four WR set.
18. How great is it to be a Rams fan right now? I feel supremely confident that I'll be writing 20 thoughts that point towards another year of title contender status 12 months from now. This is truly a golden age for us.
19. Its been 17 years since a team has repeated, so many will point out that the odds are against us.
20. NEVER TELL ME THE ODDS!!!!!!!
2. A lot of hard work truly paid off, and the players have really enjoyed the spoils, including the coveted rings awarded last week.
3. We fans have had a great offseason as well. I know that I feel rejuvenated as a fan, and so eager for more.
4. Now... this shit gets real again!
5. From a roster standpoint, there's so much to like about the 2022 Los Angeles Rams.
6. Few teams can match what we have at QB and receiver. Matthew Stafford is now a proven elite player. Cooper Kupp had a year for the ages. Allen Robinson is a perfect addition. Van Jefferson is still a player on the rise. There's still hope (at least from me) for Tutu Atwell. And we have RBs and TEs who can catch the ball and contribute.
7. The OL is definitely a bit of a question mark, as we'll have two new starters. I feel pretty confident, though, that it will come together fairly seamlessly.
8. The running game is a question mark. Though Sean McVay did not abandon the run until the second half of the Super Bowl, it was a non-factor for most of the playoffs. Will a healthy Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson (with, perhaps, a contribution from Jake Funk and/or Kyren Williams) make a significant difference? I'm eager to see.
9. The addition of Bobby Wagner, return of Jordan Fuller and Troy Hill, and development of Ernest Jones make me very optimistic about the defense.
10. Of all the camp/preseason things to watch, the EDGE position will be among the most intriguing. If someone like Chris Garrett or Daniel Hardy can emerge... look out!
11. The CB battle (behind Jalen Ramsey) should also be interesting. I'm glad to have the young depth.
12. Last year, the Rams won the NFC West despite a 3-3 record within the division. I'm expecting at least 5 wins in the division games this year, which will go a long way towards repeating (and ensuring at least one SoFi playoff game).
13. While certain aspects of the Rams' schedule are difficult, the schedule-makers actually did us some favors with respect to the division schedule. For example, our two games against the 49ers fall within the first 8 weeks of the season, meaning we get Trey Lance early when he still may be finding his way. Our second meeting is also at a favorable time, as we will be coming off a bye, while the 49ers will be coming off a tough game against the Chiefs. We also get the Cardinals in the first six weeks, when Deandre Hopkins will be under suspension.
14. On a personal note, if all goes as planned, I'll be in Tampa and Green Bay cheering on our road warriors.
15. While we won it all, there are some returning players who I still think are ascending, including Akers, Jefferson, Kendall Blanton and/or Brycen Hopkins, A'Shawn Robinson and Ernest Jones.
16. Though some of the alternate helmets are okay, the only alternate I'd want to see is a throwback.
17. When you look at OBJ on social media and at celebrations (including his crashing of McVay's wedding!), its clear he wants to be a Ram. Its also clear that the players and McVay want him back. I've got to believe that the team will find the money to make it happen. Its just too tempting to think of a playoff run with Kupp/OBJ/Robinson/Jefferson as the four WR set.
18. How great is it to be a Rams fan right now? I feel supremely confident that I'll be writing 20 thoughts that point towards another year of title contender status 12 months from now. This is truly a golden age for us.
19. Its been 17 years since a team has repeated, so many will point out that the odds are against us.
20. NEVER TELL ME THE ODDS!!!!!!!
