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  • February 19, 2017 at 11:19 am #65408
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    I link you to a source but be forewarned…this site lists the Rams as a St. Louis team.

    http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2017/1/2/14147148/2017-nfl-strength-of-schedule-for-all-32-nfl-teams

    Rams have the 13th toughest schedule in 2017, according to opponent win percentage (which in the case of the Rams is .510). So 12 teams have tougher schedules and 19 have easier schedules.

    So here’s some things that fuel a bit of optimism.

    1. In terms of strength of schedule, Rams are no longer in the top 3 for the toughest.

    2. They have a new coaching staff with great pedigree and one of the 2-3 best D-coordinators in the game. I see that as adding up to some very solid improvements on defense and a lot of improvement on offense.

    3. They aren’t as young as they were last year…they have more seasoning.

    4. They aren’t moving this year. No unsettled feeling and distractions from doing things like finding a place to live. Far greater comfort zone.

    I say all of those things combined is good for 4-5 more wins right out the gate and that’s regardless what else happens.

    February 19, 2017 at 12:40 pm #65418
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    I agree ZN, I am impressed by the quality of this coaching staff. Seems to me the people that put this plan together and executed it really did their homework. Just listening to the interviews they all seem to fit together. Time will tell but maybe removing Fisher when they did gave them a jump on forming the new staff.

    February 19, 2017 at 12:56 pm #65421
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    zn wrote:

    I say all of those things combined is good for 4-5 more wins right out the gate and that’s regardless what else happens.

    very possible. and with a strong draft and free agency?

    a winning season???

    i’ve heard this too many times to get my hopes up just yet. maybe after the draft…

    February 19, 2017 at 1:04 pm #65422
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    Eternal Ramnation wrote:

    I agree ZN, I am impressed by the quality of this coaching staff. Seems to me the people that put this plan together and executed it really did their homework. Just listening to the interviews they all seem to fit together. Time will tell but maybe removing Fisher when they did gave them a jump on forming the new staff.

    very true. a lot has been said about the quality and experience they’ve surrounded goff with.

    but the same should be said of gurley. kromer was part of the number one rushing attack in the league. lafleur came from the number five rushing attack in the league. he’s learned under a coach who’s always been strong in both the rush and the pass.

    the rams need to find a way to blend in both gurley’s and goff’s abilities into what is hopefully (HOPEFULLY!) a dynamic offense.

    i like it so far.

    and as far as defense goes no more needs to be said. excellent defensive staff.

    and then bones of course on special teams.

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