When I look back at Foles's miraculous 2013 season, I see factors in this current Rams team that could support his success, factors that may mature into that kind of support, and maybe some factors that are still lacking.
1.) An excellent RB. Probably the most important support mechanism for him in 2013, IMO. McCoy's a stud, Foles is a excellent play action passer, it goes together like peas and carrots. We got Gurley, I think he's the real deal. IMO, we're on our way here. Maybe not this year, but soon.
2.) An excellent run blocking offensive line. IMO, Peters, Mathis, Kelce, and Johnson were right up there in 2013 with Dallas last year. I think Robinson has great potential, Saffold is already a very strong run blocker when healthy, and I'm optimistic about Havenstein and Brown. Let's see how things go this year, we could be well on out way by 2016.
3.) A deep threat who commands double teams and can still get 1,300 yards. Hmm. Well, I like what Quick brought on a per game basis last year prior to the shoulder injury, and Britt had some nice games last year. Both guys are tough in the intermediate game, but neither usually blows the top off with speed the way Jackson did. Maybe Austin or Bailey? IDK, we're probably the farthest away here, from my prospective.
I think this offense is a work in progress. The defense is probably gonna have to carry the day this year, IMO. Good thing they're very good. But by the beginning of next year we could be establishing the type of environment where Foles can be very successful. Finding our "Jackson" while the other guys mature could really help.
