Early Winners and Losers of the Rams Offseason

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8 Early Winners and Losers of the St. Louis Rams Offseason
Sam Bradford is probably still smiling—right now—because of the effort made by St. Louis Rams management since the Super Bowl. Les Snead and company shored up his offensive line and got him some new, shiny toys to play with.

He’s the biggest offseason winner.

A couple of his new targets will join him on the winners' list, while the guys they replaced in the pecking order wind up on the other side.

There weren’t a lot of changes at the top of the defensive depth chart; St. Louis will presumably continue to start eight of their 11 base-package starters from 2012.

The other three aren’t in town, so it’s hard for any current Rams defenders to be counted as losers.

Since most of the offseason movement was focused on offense, the winners and losers will be, as well.

There's a slideshow at the link.
 

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albefree69 said:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1677827-8-early-winners-and-losers-of-the-st-louis-rams-offseason
8 Early Winners and Losers of the St. Louis Rams Offseason
Sam Bradford is probably still smiling—right now—because of the effort made by St. Louis Rams management since the Super Bowl. Les Snead and company shored up his offensive line and got him some new, shiny toys to play with.

He’s the biggest offseason winner.

A couple of his new targets will join him on the winners' list, while the guys they replaced in the pecking order wind up on the other side.

There weren’t a lot of changes at the top of the defensive depth chart; St. Louis will presumably continue to start eight of their 11 base-package starters from 2012.

The other three aren’t in town, so it’s hard for any current Rams defenders to be counted as losers.

Since most of the offseason movement was focused on offense, the winners and losers will be, as well.

There's a slideshow at the link.
Bradford at #'s 1-9 as a winner, now i like this!
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Sam Bradford’s best passer rating came in his third season. He’ll be playing under the same offensive coordinator for the first time as a professional.

In addition to keeping his OC around, the St. Louis Rams added protection and weapons for him. They brought another No. 1 overall pick in at left tackle (Jake Long), an electric slot receiver at No. 8 overall in the draft (Tavon Austin) and a physical matchup problem at tight end through free agency (Jared Cook).

Wide receiver Stedman Bailey and running back Zac Stacy were brought in to contribute. Second-year players Chris Givens, Isaiah Pead, Brian Quick and Daryl Richardson should take steps. Austin Pettis, 25, was even making noise in OTAs.

Bradford doesn’t have any quarterback controversy to worry about, but all eyes are on the 2010 draft’s first selection entering his fourth season. With so much new talent surrounding him, expectations are high.

Even that pressure doesn’t detract from the fact that this offseason has been incredibly kind to St. Louis’ QB.
 

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Was no #10, so i'll call this one for the Fans of St Louis, they are a hugh winner this off season.
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