A few (too early) predictions for the Rams 2022 season…

[Rams43]

Well, we’ll only see backups during preseason games, of course, but starters might play some during controlled scrimmages again this year.

Here’s the highlights (and only the highlights) that I see in my crystal ball…

Stafford will have an even better year, probably his best yet.

Akers will have a very nice year, probably picking up where he left off in playoffs of ‘20.

Boom will have a terrific year and at the end we’ll be asking WTH we were ever worried about.

RG starter is too blurry, could be Bruss or could be Shelton.

Allen Robinson will prove to be a steal and he and Stafford are gonna make beautiful music together.

Kupp will be Kupp once again. Might not equal those ‘21 numbers but he’ll once again be virtually uncoverable. He and Stafford will resume their mind meld mode.

Rams will be VERY difficult to run on. They have best DL in league and now have both Wagner and Jones for 3 downs to help out. Goodness.

Edge opposite Floyd is still blurry but I’m betting that Rams will windup with a very adequate rotation over there. I have high hopes for both Garrett and Hardy, btw. More and more snaps will be earned by them on passing downs.

I see a CB roster beyond Ramsey that has tremendous potential. Very deep and very versatile and I expect Morris to use them in many different combos and schemes. It’s gonna be much better than the ‘21 unit. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by multiple players, including rookies. Don’t see how Snead could have done a better job restocking CB than he has.

Safety will be a team strength on D. Rapp will be traded for pick or player before trade deadline. He will go to a team for which he is a better fit. Win-win. Nick Scott will be a fan favorite by mid season. Hell, I might even break down and buy his jersey!

Honestly, my crystal ball is clueless when it come to punter. Could go either way and will be determined in camp and preseason games. Sorry.

Morris will be a Ram hero and get hired away as a HC and I suspect that he will be in position to pick and choose the opportunity he most likes.

Rams will win 13 games despite playing the toughest schedule.

Rams finish with a Top 3 Offense.

Rams finish with a Top 5 Defense.

Rams run the table with relative ease in the playoffs and go to SB. I don’t see a better NFC team that can stop them.

Rams meet Bills in SB and win 27-21.

Sooooo…

How do you like THEM apples?

 

[Tano]

Well, we’ll only see backups during preseason games, of course, but starters might play some during controlled scrimmages again this year.

Here’s the highlights (and only the highlights) that I see in my crystal ball…

Stafford will have an even better year, probably his best yet.

Akers will have a very nice year, probably picking up where he left off in playoffs of ‘20.

Boom will have a terrific year and at the end we’ll be asking WTH we were ever worried about.

RG starter is too blurry, could be Bruss or could be Shelton.

Allen Robinson will prove to be a steal and he and Stafford are gonna make beautiful music together.

Kupp will be Kupp once again. Might not equal those ‘21 numbers but he’ll once again be virtually uncoverable. He and Stafford will resume their mind meld mode.

Rams will be VERY difficult to run on. They have best DL in league and now have both Wagner and Jones for 3 downs to help out. Goodness.

Edge opposite Floyd is still blurry but I’m betting that Rams will windup with a very adequate rotation over there. I have high hopes for both Garrett and Hardy, btw. More and more snaps will be earned by them on passing downs.

I see a CB roster beyond Ramsey that has tremendous potential. Very deep and very versatile and I expect Morris to use them in many different combos and schemes. It’s gonna be much better than the ‘21 unit. Prepare to be pleasantly surprised by multiple players, including rookies. Don’t see how Snead could have done a better job restocking CB than he has.

Safety will be a team strength on D. Rapp will be traded for pick or player before trade deadline. He will go to a team for which he is a better fit. Win-win. Nick Scott will be a fan favorite by mid season. Hell, I might even break down and buy his jersey!

Honestly, my crystal ball is clueless when it come to punter. Could go either way and will be determined in camp and preseason games. Sorry.

Morris will be a Ram hero and get hired away as a HC and I suspect that he will be in position to pick and choose the opportunity he most likes.

Rams will win 13 games despite playing the toughest schedule.

Rams finish with a Top 3 Offense.

Rams finish with a Top 5 Defense.

Rams run the table with relative ease in the playoffs and go to SB. I don’t see a better NFC team that can stop them.

Rams meet Bills in SB and win 27-21.

Sooooo…

How do you like THEM apples?

Only difference is Rams 38 and Bills 35 in Superbowl with them winning on a last second FG

My wife is going to be so upset lol

 

[Merlin]

Stafford should be the favorite for the MVP. He was in the mix for much of last season until that midseason lull pulled him out of the race. Finished strong in the playoffs and won the big game. Now in year two under McVay. Insanely good weapons. Might have a goddamn run game this year too. Might even have a better defense, depending on that secondary and how the pieces settle in.

There isn't a QB who by logic makes more sense than Stafford. If I'm setting odds in Vegas he's a top 3 guy in that running.

Rams were 6th in scoring last year at 27 ppg. They're gonna be in that 30 range this year, might even have an offense of rare potency.