I think its time for some predictions: Nine wins

10-6.

Goff to Woods. Steady as she goes.

Philips gets his defense going.

9 wins? 10 wins?

I’m sorry. I thought this was a prediction thread for RAMS FANS.

12 – 4, baby. And they’ll make it look easy.

9 wins?

Please.

I’m just glad Coy Bacon isn’t alive to see that.

<actually 9 wins sounds about right>

4-12, and sorry, it will be my fault. Whenever I start paying attention to one of my teams, they start to lose. Did it to the NY Rangers when they got into the playoffs, just started paying attention to the Yankees, and look at that swoon. Football has always been my favorite, and I’m going to be focused ion it starting day 1, so… 4-12, best case.

I like what the Rams have done. But there are too many moving parts and too many new parts. I don’t see how they can do better than 8 – 8. I think they will have a top 10 pick in the draft.

I will go with 9-6-1.

I think the D will be fine. Phillips just has a good track record in his first year with a defense. I think he knows what he is doing, has experience implementing a new system, and a lot of talent to work with.

The offense is upgraded, and perhaps better suited to Goff. I’m concerned that being a first time head coach AND playcaller is too much to deal with in McVay’s first year as head coach. And I’m concerned with the use of Austin. But I think this is still an upgrade because Boras was terrible, and Gurley’s head was somewhere else, and there has been improvement on the OL.

This could be make or break years for Gurley and Austin. I think Gurley is going to come back with better focus, but last year’s inability to hit a hole – ever! – is a concern. I can’t explain it. I mean on raw talent and luck he should have been more productive. But I think he will study harder, and practice harder this year. Austin…I dunno. He’s a swiss army knife, not a sword. I hope they don’t just line him up outside all the time. If they do, Kupp is going to take his job.

Goff should be okay. He has a lot to learn, but he seems confident. That’s good. And he has the tools. With reliable protection, and WR who can run routes, I think he will improve. He kind of reminds me of Montana, actually. Doesn’t appear to be very bright, but knows how to throw the ball to the right guy, and doesn’t know what “fear” means. Not in a Favre way. In a Montana way. Kind of just without fear of failure, or fear of getting hit. Just like a video game.