It’s time for Rams fans to be presumptuous and a bit arrogant

[AvengerRam]

What has only happened only three times in the NFL in the last 30 years, and only one time in the last 17 years?

Repeat champions.

So, why should we expect our Rams to repeat this year? The odds are clearly against it, particularly in this age of free agency/player movement/salary cap restrictions.

I can give you some logical arguments:

The Rams are returning most of their key players from last year's championship run.

They're also getting some key guys back and have signed two top-notch free agents.

It can also be argued that the migration of talent from the NFC to the AFC and turmoil within the other NFC West organizations could lead to a smoother path to the big game this year.

In the end, though, pretty much every reigning champ and its fans feel this way and, yet, repeat champions are few and far between.

You know what my response to all that is?

I DON'T CARE!!!!

Its time for Rams fans to be presumptuous and, maybe, a bit arrogant. I feel like we're on the mountaintop, and we're going to stay there until someone knocks us off! And, you know what, I can see this team being even better this year if our key guys stay healthy, our new guys pan out, and we again add a bit more talent along the way.

I have no doubt that this team CAN repeat so, right now... I'm expecting it!

RUN IT BACK... all the way to Glendale in February 2023 and another confetti celebration!

 

[PARAM]

I believe the reason teams don't repeat is selfishness and lack of focus. On every Champion there are players who believe their contribution was greater than their salary. So they want out (Von Miller).

And when it comes to actually playing the games, the focus demanded is not there. That seems to happen to many teams.

You want presumption and arrogance? The Rams are different. The culture is different. The coaching staff is different. The front office and ownership is different.

Run it back? These guys may just run it back down everybodies throat. And look even better than last year doing it.

 

[Riverumbbq]

I have few doubts about the Rams getting to the play-offs, but in a league where anything can happen on game day, I also don't want to get too feverish over the notion of repeating just yet. We have a long tough schedule, we need depth at certain positions to avoid injury set-backs, although our own conference/division appears somewhat weakened as the AFC has swiped some recent talent away, we are sitting pretty good from my vantage point. Still, the Rams are the Super Bowl Champs and now we wear a target on our back, everyone playing us knows they have to bring their 'A' Game, and we need to be ready for it.

 

[CGI_Ram]

So, why should we expect our Rams to repeat this year? The odds are clearly against it, particularly in this age of free agency/player movement/salary cap restrictions.

The Superbowl odds we had in preseason 2021 were 14-1. So, 17-1 doesn’t sound so bad.

This team feels different. They don’t feel done to me. We need good fortune with injuries, like everybody else, but the 2022 Rams will be very good.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

I've been saying, we have a 2-3 year window with our star players to win at least one more SB title. Even if it doesn't happen this year, we'll still have another chance or two.

 

[Merlin]

I think we are a favorite to win it all again. No doubt about it. Rams didn't just blindly run everyone back, they actually got better in different ways. This passing game is going to be really good, there are logical reasons to expect improvement even after losing a top LT. Defense should be more stout up front. The pass defense is basically the key to it all, whether they get enough to not be a liability.

Who knows maybe the Rams can win home field this year. I know the value of it seems diminished in some ways but I'll take it every season.

 

[CGI_Ram]

Its going to be fun playing that AFC West, at the same time that is going to make Home Field Advantage hard for anyone in the NFC West.

The damn Packers could accumulate a better record at the end. Their schedule is a lot easier.

Then again maybe the NFC west falls apart with the drama around Lance and Murray.

Packers
Home (9): Vikings, Bears, Lions, Cowboys, Giants, Rams, Patriots, Jets, Titans
Road (8): Vikings, Bears, Lions, Eagles, Commodes, Buccaneers, Bills, Dolphins

Rams
Home (9): Cardinals, 49ers, Seahawks, Falcons, Panthers, Cowboys, Bills, Broncos, and Raiders.
Road(8): Cardinals, 49ers, Seahawks, Packers, Saints, Buccaneers, Chiefs, and Chargers.

 

[SWAdude]

Its going to be fun playing that AFC West, at the same time that is going to make Home Field Advantage hard for anyone in the NFC West.

The damn Packers could accumulate a better record at the end. Their schedule is a lot easier.

Then again maybe the NFC west falls apart with the drama around Lance and Murray.

Packers
Home (9): Vikings, Bears, Lions, Cowboys, Giants, Rams, Patriots, Jets, Titans
Road (8): Vikings, Bears, Lions, Eagles, Commodes, Buccaneers, Bills, Dolphins

Rams
Home (9): Cardinals, 49ers, Seahawks, Falcons, Panthers, Cowboys, Bills, Broncos, and Raiders.
Road(8): Cardinals, 49ers, Seahawks, Packers, Saints, Buccaneers, Chiefs, and Chargers.

These have been my thoughts exactly. All but one thing…….

Even though we have season tickets we are considering buying into the Charger game.

Not expected but may not be a “classic” home game.

And really curious what that would be like.

 

[Merlin]

I assume that Shanny will get enough pieces to do his thing even if they move Deebo. But they're gonna feel his loss if that happens not to mention the Cards might unravel. Seahawks already won't be as tough without Wilson, even though Pete will probably make the defense better.

Right now it looks to me like the NFC West is LA vs SF. But things have already been trending that way so no surprise.

The NFC North meanwhile got better. Eberflus does a good job getting everyone running to the ball on defense, he's like Lovie with the loaf charts and all that from that Dungy tree he even modified all that shit to his own form. Bears lack a QB but will be a tougher out regardless and I expect will be very good on defense. Vikes should be tougher too but for reason of the other side of the ball. Lions aren't going to contend but they should be another team that is tougher for Green Bay to get by.

And Green Bay lost a huge weapon in the pass game. I don't think they're as good from that alone. Teams going to have an easier time scheming it up vs Rodgers now.

 

[JonRam99]

Was just thinking, wow, the Rams played 21 games last season. That's 25% more wear-and-tear they had to grind through.
These guys are well trained though, and McVay is good about resting vets & starters as much as possible.
So, I'm thinking.... we ain't done yet!!!
RUN IT BACK

 

[den-the-coach]

The damn Packers could accumulate a better record at the end. Their schedule is a lot easier.

Screw the Packers, they are a Paper Tiger. Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings will win that division, barring injuries, I guarantee it!

 

[Allen2McVay]

Screw the Packers, they are a Paper Tiger. Kevin O'Connell and the Minnesota Vikings will win that division, barring inquires,
I guarantee it!

OK ... So as long as no one asks Minnesota any questions, they win the Division?

Unique and Interesting Take.

 

[den-the-coach]

OK ... So as long as no one asks Minnesota any questions, they win the Division?

Unique and Interesting Take.

Ask me no more questions, tell me no more lies. Richard Nixon said this to me before he ever died.

 

[IE Rams]

Its going to be fun playing that AFC West, at the same time that is going to make Home Field Advantage hard for anyone in the NFC West.

The damn Packers could accumulate a better record at the end. Their schedule is a lot easier.

Then again maybe the NFC west falls apart with the drama around Lance and Murray.

Packers
Home (9): Vikings, Bears, Lions, Cowboys, Giants, Rams, Patriots, Jets, Titans
Road (8): Vikings, Bears, Lions, Eagles, Commodes, Buccaneers, Bills, Dolphins

Rams
Home (9): Cardinals, 49ers, Seahawks, Falcons, Panthers, Cowboys, Bills, Broncos, and Raiders.
Road(8): Cardinals, 49ers, Seahawks, Packers, Saints, Buccaneers, Chiefs, and Chargers.

I was looking at this and was thinking about the imbalance in scheduling and how win-loss records taken out of context can be deceiving, so I decided to find out by unleashing my inner nerd.

I compiled the 2021 home and road win percentages for the Rams and Packers respective home and road opponents, then averaged them out.

Assuming I did this right, the Rams opponents' collective Home/Road Win % is .564. The Packers, .475. We clearly have the more difficult schedule according to the 2021 final standings:

Rams	Opponent '21		Packers	Opponent '21
Home Opponent	Road Win %		Home Opponent	Road Win %
Cardinals	0.800		Vikings	0.333
49ers	0.667		Bears	0.333
Seahawks	0.444		Lions	0	+ 1 tie
Falcons	0.556		Cowboys	0.778
Panthers	0.333		Giants	0.111
Cowboys	0.778		Rams	0.800
Bills	0.556		Patriots	0.667
Broncos	0.375		Jets	0.143
Raiders	0.556		Titans	0.625
Opponent '21			Opponent '21
Road Win %	0.563		Road Win %	0.421
===============	=============	=======	==============	=================
Rams	Opponent		Packers	Opponent
Road Opponent	Home Win %		Road Opponent	Home Win %
Cardinals	0.375		Vikings	0.625
49ers	0.500		Bears	0.375
Seahawks	0.375		Lions	0.375
Packers	0.889		Eagles	0.375
Saints	0.286		Commodes	0.375
Buccaneers	0.800		Buccaneers	0.800
Chiefs	0.750		Bills	0.700
Chargers	0.556		Dolphins	0.667
Opponent '21			Opponent '21
Home Win %	0.566		Home Win %	0.537
Combined '21			Combined '21
H/R Win %	0.564		H/R Win %	0.475

Yes, this is me:

 

[AvengerRam]

Strength of schedule stats should ALWAYS include the same disclaimer provided by stock analysts: past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

 

[Loyal]

@AvengerRam , quit thinking small.

I'm calling for a Three-peat

 

[Petrowsky]

OK ... So as long as no one asks Minnesota any questions, they win the Division?

Unique and Interesting Take.

They are screwed with the first coin toss then. Heads or tails is going to ruin their season.

 

[Riverumbbq]

past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.

I always liked; 'Objects in the Mirror are Closer than they Appear'.

Wait, you aren't related to a sideview mirror are you ?

 

[Allen2McVay]

They are screwed with the first coin toss then. Heads or tails is going to ruin their season.

The only flaw in an otherwise perfect plan.

 

[IE Rams]

This may not be presumptuous or arrogant, but they’re still whooping it up. Slamming brews at last night’s Kings game (a 4-1 win over the Blackhawks ). Boom’s extra thirsty


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