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  • #22977
    Agamemnon
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    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000487258/article/inside-the-rams-2015-schedule
    Rams Season Preview
    Tested from the start

    The Rams will need to come out swinging as four of their first five games are against 2014 playoff teams — including four division winners from a season ago. Things lighten somewhat after that since St. Louis plays four straight contests against teams that had losing records last season. If the Rams find themselves in the playoff race late in the season, a pair of divisional road trips to Seattle and San Francisco will have extra meaning.

    Video: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/0ap3000000484353/Roster-Reset-St-Louis-Rams

    Agamemnon

    #22978
    zn
    Moderator

    Okay. For a couple of years now, Rams fans have complained that the team always ends the season IN Seattle.

    Well, the NFL heard us.

    Now, the season BEGINS WITH Seattle (at home), and ends with consecutive Seattle AND SF away games.

    So, there you go. Fixed it.

    .

    #22979
    zn
    Moderator

    Rams Schedule Analysis

    By Myles Simmons

    http://www.stlouisrams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Schedule-Analysis/0ff758a1-a0b7-4b85-819f-3600a090c8a6

    Now that the schedule has been released, let’s take a look at the full slate of all 16 games in order.

    Week 1: vs. Seattle Seahawks (12-4, 1st place NFC West) | Noon
    All-time record: 12-21 | Last home matchup: Rams won 28-26 in Oct. 2014
    —The Rams will open the year against a divisional opponent that has clearly been one of the best teams in football over the past few years. While the Seahawks did lose Super Bowl XLIX in dramatic fashion, they’ll have Marshawn Lynch back after re-signing him at the beginning of the offseason. On defense, free-agent cornerback Byron Maxwell signed a six-year deal with the Eagles, but Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, and Kam Chancellor will lead that strong secondary once again.

    In last year’s home matchup, the Rams got tricky and held on to beat Seattle, 28-26. The biggest highlight from that game was Stedman Bailey’s 90-yard punt return, during which Tavon Austin and the return team completely misdirected Seattle’s coverage.

    Week 2: at Washington Redskins (4-12, 4th place NFC East) | Noon
    All-time record: 11-22-1 | Last matchup: Rams won 24-0 in Dec. of ’14 (FedEx Field)
    —St. Louis and Washington met in the nation’s capital last year, in what ended up being the second of consecutive shutouts. Tavon Austin was named the NFC special teams Player of the Week for returning four punts 143 yards, including a 78-yard touchdown. Also a game in which Rams got tricky, with punter Johnny Hekker and tight end Cory Harkey connecting on fake extra-point attempt for a two-point conversion. Washington still has some questions to solve at the quarterback position with Robert Griffin III, but should be better in its second year under head coach Jay Gruden.

    Week 3: Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5, 1st place AFC North) | Noon
    All-time record: 15-7-2 | Last matchup: Steelers won 27-0 in 2011 (Heinz Field)
    —After consecutive 8-8 seasons, the Steelers went 11-5 to win the AFC North in 2014. Heading a team that’s is a pillar of stability, Mike Tomlin returns for his ninth season as head coach — as only the third Steelers HC since 1969. Ben Roethlisberger signed a five-year contract in March, keeping the franchise quarterback with the club through 2019. They also have young offensive stars like running back Le’Veon Bell, who accounted for over 2,200 yards from scrimmage, and wide receiver Antonio Brown who caught 129 passes in 2014. But Pittsburgh will have to replace longtime members of its secondary, Troy Polamalu and Ike Taylor, after both players retired this offseason.

    Week 4: at Arizona Cardinals (11-5, 2nd place NFC West) | 3:25
    All-time record: 36-36-2 | Last road matchup: Cardinals 31-14 in Nov. 2014
    —The Cardinals made the playoffs last season after finishing 11-5, good for second place in the NFC West. But their quarterback troubles probably prevented them from advancing past the Wild Card round in the playoffs. In last year’s road matchup, the Rams took a 14-10 lead into halftime. But a long touchdown pass and two costly turnovers allowed Arizona to take control of the game in the fourth quarter and go on to win 31-14. Last year’s contest saw Mark Barron record his first sack as a Ram, and Alec Ogletree make a big interception that went for a 44 yard return.

    Week 5: at Green Bay Packers (12-4, 1st place NFC North) | Noon
    All-time record: 45-44-2 | Last matchup: Packers won 30-20 in Oct ’12. (Edward Jones Dome)
    —The Packers were one of the best teams in the NFC last season, losing the conference championship game in overtime to the Seahawks. And with Aaron Rodgers under center, this team will likely be competitive. Mike McCarthy will be in his 9th season as Green Bay’s head coach, and the team has only missed the playoffs twice in that time. The last meeting between the Rams and Packers teams was in 2012, which Green Bay won 30-20 at the Edward Jones Dome. Rodgers was sterling in that game, completing 30-37 passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns.

    Week 6: Bye

    Week 7: vs. Cleveland Browns (7-9, 4th place AFC North) | Noon
    All-time record: 10-9-0 | Last matchup: Rams won, 13-12, in 2011 (Cleveland Browns Stadium)
    —Two franchises that started in Cleveland, the Rams and Browns met in the preseason last year, and this will be their 20th in-season matchup. In head coach Mike Pettine’s first year, Cleveland put up its best record since 2007 by finishing 7-9, but still finished in fourth place in the AFC North. The Browns, who will be sporting new uniforms this year, still have questions at quarterback after letting Brian Hoyer walk in free agency. Johnny Manziel was simply not good in his work as a rookie, but the team did sign free agent Josh McCown, who played for the Buccaneers last year. Cleveland does sport a strong secondary led by cornerback Joe Haden and safety Donte Whitner, but its run defense was 32nd last year.

    Week 8: vs. San Francisco 49ers (8-8, 3rd place, NFC West) | Noon
    All-time record: 63-64-3 | Last home matchup: 49ers won 31-17 in Oct. 2014. (MNF)
    —The 49ers have made a bevy of changes, starting with their head coach. With Jim Harbaugh and the club mutually agreeing to part ways, the former head coach is now at Michigan and former defensive line coach Jim Tomsula is now at the helm. San Francisco will also have to replace middle linebacker Patrick Willis and emerging star linebacker Chris Borland, both of whom decided to retire following the 2014 season. Last year, the Rams and 49ers met on Monday Night Football at the Edward Jones Dome, and while St. Louis led 14-10 going into halftime, San Francisco outscored the Rams 21-3 in the final two quarters.

    Week 9: at Minnesota Vikings (7-9, 3rd place NFC North) | Noon
    All-time record: 14-20-2 | Last matchup: Vikings won 34-6 in Sept. 2014 (EJD)
    —These two teams met in Week 1 of last year, when Minnesota defeated St. Louis, 34-6. The Vikings are in their second year under head coach Mike Zimmer. Teddy Bridgewater didn’t play in last year’s contest (current Bills signal-caller Matt Cassel was under center), but he did start 12 games and complied a 6-6 record last year. Bridgewater completed 64.4 percent of passes for 2,919 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. The Vikings also have a young linebacker in Anthony Barr who excelled in his first season, tallying 4.0 sacks, 2 forced fumbled, and 3 fumble recoveries — one of which he returned for a touchdown.

    Week 10: vs. Chicago Bears (5-11, 4th place NFC North) | Noon
    All-time record: 35-51-3. Last matchup: Rams won 42-21 in 2013 (EJD)
    After a disappointing 2014, the Bears have brought in former Broncos and Panthers head coach John Fox to help right the ship. Quarterback Jay Cutler completed 66 percent of his passes and threw for over 3,800 yards and 28 touchdowns, but he also had a league-high 18 interceptions as Chicago finished 5-11 — its worst record since 2004. But it’s not hard to imagine the Bears having a strong bounce-back year, especially given the talent that remains on offense with Cutler and running back Matt Forte. In the two teams’ last matchup, Zac Stacy, Benny Cunningham, and Tavon Austin combined for 261 yards rushing and three touchdowns, and Robert Quinn returned a fumble 31 yards for a TD.

    Week 11: at Baltimore Ravens (10-6, 3rd place AFC North) | Noon
    All-time record: 2-3-0 | Last matchup: Ravens won 37-7 in Sept. 2011 (EJD)
    —Following their Super Bowl win in the 2012 season, the Ravens went 8-8 in 2013 before losing in the divisional round of the playoffs last year. Though they had a 10-6 record, they still finished in third place in the AFC North, which says something about the toughness of that division. John Harbaugh is back for his eighth year as Baltimore’s head coach, and the Ravens have missed the playoffs only once in his tenure. With Joe Flacco firmly entrenched at quarterback, Justin Forsett emerged as the team’s top running back last season, tallying 1,266 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. And on defense, the Terrell Suggs and Elvis Dumervil constantly get after the passer, as they combined for 29.0 sacks last year.

    Week 12: vs. Cincinnati Bengals (10-5-1, 2nd place AFC North) | Noon
    All-time record: 5-7-0 | Last matchup: Bengals won 20-13 in 2011 (EJD)
    —The Bengals have been consistent lately in that they’ve made the playoffs the last four seasons, but have lost their Wild Card-round game each time. Marvin Lewis is back for his 13th year as the Bengals’ head coach, and will try to get the team over that hump in the difficult AFC North. Andy Dalton returns as the team’s quarterback, coming off a season in which he threw 19 touchdowns to 17 interceptions. One of his targets, A.J. Green, has emerged as one of the best wideouts in football. Despite playing only 13 games last year, he made 69 receptions for 1,041 yards and six touchdowns.

    Week 13: vs. Arizona Cardinals (11-5, 2nd place NFC West) | Noon
    All-time record: 36-36-2 | Last home matchup: Cardinals won 12-6 in Dec. 2014
    —The Rams faced the Cardinals on Thursday Night Football last year. During the contest, Drew Stanton suffered a knee injury that ended his season, and Ryan Lindley had to come on in relief. While St. Louis lost 12-6, the game represented the third consecutive contest in which the Rams did not surrender a touchdown.

    Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions (11-5, 2nd place NFC North) | Noon
    All-time record: 42-39-1 | Last matchup: Lions won 27-23 in 2012 (Ford Field)
    —The Lions made the playoffs in head coach Jim Caldwell’s first season with Detroit, as quarterback Matt Stafford threw for over 4,200 yards with 22 touchdowns. Calvin Johnson wasn’t completely healthy throughout the year, but still made 71 receptions for over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns in 13 games. Golden Tate proved to be a strong target for Stafford, as he tallied 99 catches for over 1,300 yards and four touchdowns. The last meeting between the two teams was at Ford Field in 2012, which Lions won 27-23 on a late Stafford 5-yard touchdown pass.

    Week 15: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-14, 4th place NFC South) | Thursday Night Football
    All-time record: 12-8-0 | Last matchup: Rams won 19-17 in 2014 (Raymond James Stadium)
    —Tampa will likely have a rookie quarterback under center for their second year under head coach Lovie Smith. The Rams and Bucs met last year in Tampa when Austin Davis led St. Louis on a key late-game drive in his first start to put the team in position for Greg Zuerlein to nail a 38-yard field goal. The Rams will also have to contend with terrific defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, and a good receiving corps with Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans. St. Louis has won three straight over Tampa Bay (2012, 2013, 2014).

    Week 16: at Seattle Seahawks (12-4, 1st place NFC West) | 3:25
    —Last year, St. Louis led Seattle 6-0 at halftime on a pair of field goals from Greg Zuerlein. But the Seahawks’ stifling defense came through in the second half, as the home team outscored the visitors 20-0 in the final two periods. As always, the Rams will surely have to contend with a raucous crowd at CenturyLink Field.

    Week 17: at San Francisco 49ers (8-8, 3rd place, NFC West) | 3:25
    —The Rams beat the 49ers in their inaugural matchup at Levi’s Stadium in dramatic fashion when James Laurinaitis recovered quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s fourth-quarter fumble in the end zone, sealing the 13-10 victory. Kenny Britt had a key 21-yard touchdown reception late in the second quarter, and Greg Zuerlein nailed a 39-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to put St. Louis ahead for good.[/quote]

    #22982
    zn
    Moderator

    Game-by-game predictions: St. Louis Rams

    By Nick Wagoner

    http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/17811/game-by-game-predictions-st-louis-rams

    Predicting the St. Louis Rams’ record this far out is a difficult task considering that we still don’t know who will make up about 60 percent of their offensive line. But as it stands, this looks like a team with a defense that’s ready to compete and an offense with no shortage of question marks. Because of that and because it’s a Rams team coached by Jeff Fisher, we’re going to go with something in the range of mediocrity and predict an 8-8 record while reserving the right to change our mind as the season nears.

    Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Seattle, 1 p.m. ET

    The Seahawks likely have unpleasant memories of the trickery the Rams pulled off at their expense at the Edward Jones Dome last year, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be able to get the victory. The Rams have given Seattle problems in St. Louis and will manage to do so again to open the season with a victory. Rams 20, Seahawks 13. Record: 1-0

    Week 2: Sunday, Sept. 20, at Washington, 1 p.m. ET

    After much was made about Fisher’s pre-game captains in this game a year ago, Redskins coach Jay Gruden likely brings a little something extra to the table this time. But unless Washington finds a major solution for its quarterback issues and finds a way to score some points against the Rams defense, this looks like another St. Louis victory. Rams 27, Redskins 17. Record: 2-0

    Week 3: Sunday, Sept. 27, vs. Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. ET

    Riding high from opening with a pair of wins, the Rams return home to what will likely be something closer to a neutral venue than a home-field advantage. Pittsburgh fans travel well and were all over the place the last time the Steelers visited St. Louis. That, plus Antonio Brown, is enough to hand the Rams their first loss. Steelers 28, Rams 20. Record: 2-1

    Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 4, at Arizona, 4:25 p.m. ET

    Diving back into NFC West play, the Rams head out west for the first time and find themselves facing a new-look Arizona defense. The Rams had the Cardinals on the ropes twice last season but couldn’t finish either game. Sans the addition of a premiere playmaker in the draft, the Rams get the same result. Cardinals 17, Rams 14. Record: 2-2

    Week 5:Sunday, Oct. 11, at Green Bay, 1 p.m. ET

    The Rams at least avoid having to play the Packers in the colder months, which should help. But it won’t be enough to prevent Aaron Rodgers and Co. from dissecting a Rams secondary that allowed the highest completion percentage in the NFL in 2014 and returns the same players in 2015. Packers 30, Rams 19. Record: 2-3

    Week 6: BYE

    Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, vs. Cleveland, 1 p.m. ET

    After a much-needed bye week, the Rams return home and get a chance to see the Browns in what should be a winnable game. Cleveland should be able to keep it low scoring, but the Rams should have enough to get the win. Rams 23, Browns 10. Record: 3-3

    Week 8: Sunday, Nov. 1, vs. San Francisco, 1 p.m. ET

    The 49ers look like a team poised to take a dive with new coach Jim Tomsula and many other substantial changes. The Rams get their first look at them without Jim Harbaugh and also get their second consecutive victory. Rams 27, 49ers 20. Record: 4-3

    Week 9: Sunday, Nov. 8, at Minnesota, 1 p.m. ET

    The Rams head north hoping to turn the tables on a team that spanked them in St. Louis in the 2014 season opener. Under Fisher, the Rams have been known for pulling off surprising upsets but also laying surprising eggs. This qualifies as the latter. Vikings 30, Rams 13. Record: 4-4

    Week 10: Sunday, Nov. 15, vs. Chicago, 1 p.m. ET

    This game will surely once again draw plenty of attention on the Long brothers, but it’s more important for the Rams’ hopes to get a home victory against the Bears like they did two years ago. They will. Rams 31, Bears 21. Record: 5-4

    Week 11: Sunday, Nov. 22, at Baltimore, 1 p.m. ET

    The start of a two-game tour of the AFC North is not a pretty one, as Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is able to take advantage of the secondary’s struggles defending the long ball. The Rams drop back to .500. Ravens 26, Rams 20. Record: 5-5

    Week 12: Sunday, Nov. 29, at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. ET

    As mentioned earlier, the Rams have had a knack under Fisher for winning a game or two that many wouldn’t expect them to, like last year’s home wins against Denver and Seattle. We’ll say this is one of them, and in impressive fashion. Rams 24, Bengals 10. Record: 6-5

    Week 13: Sunday, Dec. 6, vs. Arizona, 1 p.m. ET

    The blitz-happy Cardinals aren’t quite the same group that visited St. Louis a year ago, and the Rams find a way to scratch out just enough points in a dominant defensive performance to get the win. Rams 13, Cardinals 6. Record: 7-5

    Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 13, vs. Detroit, 1 p.m. ET

    It was right around this time in 2014 when the Giants and Odell Beckham Jr. came to St. Louis to play a game many expected the Rams to win. Beckham went off and the Giants got the victory. Substitute the Lions and receiver Calvin Johnson this time around. Lions 23, Rams 17. Record: 7-6

    Week 15: Thursday, Dec. 17, vs. Tampa Bay, 8:25 p.m. ET

    In what could be the Rams’ final home game in St. Louis, the Buccaneers come to town with Jameis Winston leading the way in a primetime game that doesn’t figure to move the needle much nationally. It should some attention in St. Louis, though, as the Rams put themselves in position to battle for a wild card in the final two weeks. Rams 34, Buccaneers 20. Record: 8-6

    Week 16: Sunday, Dec. 27, at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. ET

    At least the Rams don’t have to end the season with yet another loss in Seattle. But this time, they lose a game they need to remain in playoff contention as the Seahawks wrap up the NFC West by exacting revenge against the Rams for the season opener. Seahawks 17, Rams 9. Record: 8-7

    Week 17: Sunday, Jan. 3, at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. ET

    With nothing left to play for, the only real question becomes whether the Rams actually go to the trouble of flying home from Seattle or staying on the West Coast before this game. Either way, the 49ers sneak out a win and send the Rams into an offseason full of uncertainty and without a winning record for a 12th consecutive year. Niners 16, Rams 13. Record: 8-8

    #22984
    joemad
    Participant

    11-4 easy…..

    Host Philly in the Divional Round.

    Then NFC Championship in Tampa Bay

    Super Bowl victory vs Raiders at Levi

    Then pack for LA.

    #22985
    zn
    Moderator
    #22987
    Agamemnon
    Moderator

    Who is Foles? New OC? Offensive Line, will it be better than average? 9 games vs. playoff teams. Too many question marks. That equals 6 to 9 wins. imo

    Maybe the draft goes really well?

    Agamemnon

    #22989
    PA Ram
    Participant

    If I’m being REALLY generous I can see 10 wins.

    I wish they had a later bye week.

    But they HAVE to improve the o-line in a dramatic way to have any success this year. The formula is obviously tough defense, and steady conservative offense. But that offense better get a line.

    If they fix the line, the defense dominates, they win the close ones, stay healthy, don’t make game killing mistakes, who knows?

    But it all has to come together.

    "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. " Philip K. Dick

    #22990
    wv
    Participant

    If the 49ers would collapse this year,
    it would help.

    w
    v

    #22993
    zn
    Moderator

    But they HAVE to improve the o-line in a dramatic way to have any success this year

    IMO? They just have to field a decent one. In 2012 without the defense they have now and without the receivers they have now, they took it to SF twice, when SF was a powerhouse, with a line that consisted of

    Saffold Turner Wells Dahl Richardson.

    I honestly don’t worry about the OL, myself. The thing that kills Fisher Rams OLs is extensive multiple injuries. And if they have extensive multiple injuries again, it wouldn’t matter if they had an elite OL—that would still set it back. If they have at a minimum a decently good one, if remains at least relatively healthy, they ought to be fine IMO.

    #22994
    bnw
    Blocked

    Last ‘home’ game on NFL network more than three weeks before the regular season ends so the empty seats and Kroenke Sucks signs can be carefully censored.

    The upside to being a Rams fan is heartbreak.

    Sprinkles are for winners.

    #23003
    JackPMiller
    Participant

    We should start out 3-0. Then again, we are known to start out slow. If this team plays like we should coming out, 3-0 should be easy. Playing Arizona and Green Bay on the road, OK, those probably ill be losses. Based on the scheduling this team should be 7-2 after week 9. We come back to which we should win 4 games after the bye. Of course, that is my opinion.

    #23007
    zn
    Moderator

    Double trouble: Rams close season with two West Coast trips

    By Jim Thomas

    http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/double-trouble-rams-close-season-with-two-west-coast-trips/article_58ba50f2-31d8-5446-8d0e-0b00912749d1.html

    OK, the Rams don’t close the season at Seattle this time around. But it’s worse, if you can imagine that. The Rams play at Seattle on Dec. 27, the second-to-last week of the season. And they close the year with another West Coast trip, Jan. 3 in San Francisco.

    There’s only one prime-time game on the Rams’ schedule, released Tuesday night by the NFL. It’s a Thursday night game Dec. 17 against Tampa Bay at the Edward Jones Dome. With the potential move to Los Angeles looming after the 2015 season, it could be the last home game for the “St. Louis” Rams. Traditionally, the last home game is Fan Appreciation Day for the Rams.

    The Tampa Bay game concludes a stretch of three consecutive home games for the Rams to start December. But then comes at Seattle and at San Francisco. The team has a tough opening stretch, with games against Seattle, Pittsburgh, Arizona, and Green Bay among their first five games _ all playoff and potential Super Bowl contenders.

    Rams 2015 Schedule

    (Home games in cap; starting times are Central)

    Sun., Sept. 13 SEATTLE, noon

    Sun., Sept. 20 @ Washington, noon

    Sun., Sept. 27 PITTSBURGH, noon

    Sun., Oct. 4 @ Arizona, 3:25 p.m.

    Sun., Oct. 11 @ Green Bay, noon

    Sun., Oct 18 Bye

    Sun., Oct. 25 CLEVELAND, noon

    Sun., Nov. 1 SAN FRANCISCO, noon

    Sun., Nov. 8 @ Minnesota, noon

    Sun., Nov. 15 CHICAGO, noon

    Sun., Nov. 22 @ Baltimore, noon

    Sun., Nov. 29 @ Cincinnati, noon

    Sun., Dec. 6 ARIZONA, noon

    Sun., Dec. 13 DETROIT, noon

    Thurs., Dec. 17 TAMPA BAY, 7:25 p.m.

    Sun., Dec. 27 @ Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

    Sun., Jan. 3 @ San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

    PRESEASON

    Fri., Aug. 14 @ Oakland, 9 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 23 @ Tennessee, 7 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 29 INDIANPOLIS, 7 p.m.; Thurs., Sept. 3 KANSAS CITY, 7 p.m.

    #23008
    JackPMiller
    Participant

    I took notice is our game against Green Bay is on CBS, not Fox. That looks weird to me.

    #23009
    bnw
    Blocked

    I took notice is our game against Green Bay is on CBS, not Fox. That looks weird to me.

    That is strange. A typo maybe?

    The upside to being a Rams fan is heartbreak.

    Sprinkles are for winners.

    #23010
    wv
    Participant

    I see the rams have ten days
    to get ready for the game in Seattle.

    w
    v

    #23014
    canadaram
    Participant

    Based on Wagner’s prediction for the Vikings game I guess shouldn’t bother spending the money and making the 6 hour drive south to Minneapolis for the November 8th showdown.

    #23102
    rfl
    Participant

    Just a thought …

    Looking at the last 2 games, I can’t help but think that the league’s arrangement of our season end is a tell-tail.

    Two West Coast games to end the season? Sure would be a smart way to transition the team to the West Coast and open some distance from StL. That might well be a time of year when things begin to break on the stadium front. In any event, those away games provide a relatively smooth slide away from Ed. The pressure to honor the home fans is reduced with 2 games left. The team actually may be getting a break competitively. They won’t be getting home field advantage anyway if they’re on the verge of the playoffs. I think the Rams will play better on the road this year.

    Then, if the playoff games are on the road, the transition continues smoothly.

    Of course, a playoff game at home would be a weird bleeding event. I cannot imagine the heartbreak for StL fans if the Rams improved enough for a home playoff game as the moving vans were packing.

    I’m not saying this PROVES that the Rams are leaving.

    What it does tell me is that the league is shrewdly setting things up for an optimally smooth transition if this move happens … and that the league thinks it’s pretty likely.

    By virtue of the absurd ...

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