St. Louis Rams 2010 Season Preview, Predictions Picks & Odds
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St. Louis Rams 2009 NFL Record: 1-15 Home: 1-7 Away: 0-8
St. Louis Rams 2010 Preview
Nobody figured that the Rams would suddenly reverse course in 2009 after bringing in Steve Spagnuolo as their new coach. But few probably thought that things would get worse. But that’s what happened. On the heels of 3-13 and 2-14 finishes the previous two years, the Rams slipped to an NFL-worst 1-15 last season. That adds up to 6-42 over the last three seasons, each of which ended with the Rams in the NFC West cellar. After picking second overall in the last two drafts, the Rams had the No.1 selection this year and spent it on Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford, hoping that he’ll become a franchise quarterback. And soon. The team patched some holes during free agency and believes that it had a solid draft. Spagnuolo is eager put 2009 is his rear-view mirror.
2010 St. Louis Rams Quarterbacks
The early April release ofMarc Bulger, the starter for the previous seven-plus seasons, heralded a new era for the Rams – and made it obvious that Bradford would be their choice at the top of the draft. Bradford arrived with some question marks, including two injuries to his throwing shoulder, the second requiring surgery, and only two full seasons of college experience at Oklahoma. Still, the Rams were highly in1pressed with Bradford at his pro day performance and a private workout, so they’ll sink or swim with the rookie. Veteran A.J. Feeley was a free agent signee and presumably will back up Bradford. He hasn’t thrown a pass in a regularseason game since 2007. The Rams also have Keith Null, a sixth-round draft pick out of West Texas A&M last year who started the last four games following injuries to Bulger and the departed Kyle Boller.
2010 St. Louis Rams Running Backs
Despite a painful back injury, Steven Jackson put together a Pro Bowl year, rushing for 1,416 yards – second in the NFL and the fifth year in a row he’d topped 1,000and adding 322 yards on 51 receptions. Jackson missed just one game because of the herniated disk that flared up during the second half of the season. His numbers would have been even more impressive had the Rams presented a more potent passing attack. A six-year veteran, Jackson also made an overt effort to become a positive voice in the locker room, and Spagnuolo praised Jackson’s leadership throughout a difficult season. Jackson had 324 carries, the secondhighest total of his career, and the Ran1s are hoping Kenneth Darby and second-year pro Chris Ogbonnaya can provide effective relief Mike Karney returns at fullback, where he was solid as a lead blocker for Jackson last year.
2010 St. Louis Rams Receivers
Where the Rams once maintained a stable of standout wide receivers, they slogged through ’09 with mostly youngsters and unproven veterans. That group will provide the nucleus of the wideout corps this season, too. Still, the return of Laurent Robinson, who was off to an impressive start last season before going down with a fractured leg and ankle in Week 3, should be a big boost. Also, the addition of fourth-round draft pick Mardy Gilyard gives the tealTI a prospect with big-play potential. Donnie Avery, Keenan Burton, Brandon Gibson and Danny Amendola got valuable experience last year. Also, Brooks Foster, a fifthround draft choice last year who missed the entire season after undergoing ankle surgery, is healthy again. The Rams parted ways with veteran tight end Randy McMichael and will head into the season without a go-to man there. The options include newly acquired Darcy Johnson, Daniel Fells and Billy Bajema, both of whom showed flashes at times last season, along with two rookies, Michael Hoomanawanui and Fendi Onobun.
2010 St. Louis Rams Offensive Line
The Ran1s got limited return on their investment in Baylor tackle Jason Smith with the No.2 overall choice in the 2009 draft. Because of a knee injury and later a concussion, Smith played just eight games, starting five at right tackle. But the Rams remain high on Smith, and he figures to wind up on the all-important left side after the trade of veteran Alex Barron to Dallas. Rookie Rodger Saffold has the inside track at right tackle. Jacob Bell will be back at left guard, and Jason Brown, a 2009 free agent pickup, is set at center. John Greco started the last three games at right guard after Richie Incognito was released and is expected to go into training camp as the favorite to return there. Free agent pickup Hank Fraley also could figure into the mix. Versatile Adam Goldberg and Mark Setterstrom provide solid depth. Although it’s relatively young, this group could emerge as the Rams’ best line in years.
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2010 St. Louis Rams Defense
The Rams have been vulnerable against the run the past few years, and after ranking 27th in the league last season they’ve done little to remedy that. The addition of tackle Fred Robbins via free agency could help, and the Rams did draft three ends. But most of this year’s line was part oflast year’s debacle. A quickly improving Clifton Ryan figures to team with Robbins inside; second-year pro Darell Scott also will be in the rotation. Chris Long, who has yet to dOlninate in two seasons after being selected No.2 overall, will man one of the end spots. The other likely goes to Jalnes Hall, unless Leonard Little chooses not to retire.
James Laurinaitis became just the second rookie in franchise history to lead the Rams in tacldes, piling up 120 at his middle linebacker spot. Among rookies, only Houston linebacker Brian Cushing had more (133). Na’il Diggs arrived in the offseason as a free agent and is expected to start at strong-side linebacker, with exCowboy Bobby Carpenter, obtained in the Barron trade, on the weak side. David Vobora, started on the strong side much of last season and will provide depth, as will Larry Grant and Chris Chamberlain.
Cornerback Ron Bartell should rebound from his mediocre showing last year, when he was hampered much of the season by a thigh injury. A healthy Bartell would give the Rams one solid corner, but the other spot is less certain. Bradley Fletcher beat out Jonathan Wade for the starting job after the first four games last season, but in his third start he suffered a serious knee injury that ended his rookie season. Fletcher’s rehab has gone well, so he should be in good stead to regain his job. Quincy Butler and later Justin King filled in at corner in Fletcher’s absence, wi·th so-so results. Rookies Jerome Murphy (third round) and Marquis Johnson (seventh) will each get a long look at corner during the preseason. The team’s top safety, Oshiomogho Atogwe, would gain more notice if he played for a team that was good enough to merit a national broadcast now and then Atogwe plays opposite strong safety James Butler, and Craig Dahl, who is coming off a nice ’09 season, can fill in at either spot.
St. Louis Rams 2010 Season Prediction
Bradford is the new face of the franchise, and much of the Rams’ hopes for a 2010 turnaround rest on his surgically repaired right shoulder. He might not be the starter in Week 1, but barring a major setback, he’ll Inove into that role sooner rather than later. With Spagnuolo heading into his second season as the coach, the roster has been better tuned to the “scheme-fit” players he wants, especially on defense. Still, the Rams have a long, bumpy road to travel. And the unsettled ownership situation that stalked the team for months has not helped promote stability. Spagnuolo, Devaney and front office chief Kevin Demoff vowed to rebuild the franchise, but none predicted an overnight renaissance. They’ve taken the slow-butsure approach, and the Rams are probably at least a couple of years away from truly regaining their footing.
We predict that the St. Louis Rams will finish 4th in the NFC West, with a record of 5-11.
St. Louis Rams Betting
NFC West Odds: +1200 NFC Conference Odds: 60-1 Super Bowl Odds: 100-1
St. Louis Rams Five-Year Win Betting Trends
2005: 6 2006: 8 2007: 3 2008: 2 2009: 1
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