As a long time lurker & rare poster on this board 43, I've got to say IMO this post is spot on and I have always enjoyed your optimistic post through some downtrodden Rams seasons. Like you I think the tables have finally turned and we are in store for some much deserved joyous football! Nothing pumps me up more than the fact that I think you may be right that we have landed this generations Bill Walsh and if so...wow....just wow. This is going to be a fun ride!!
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Rams43
Not so very long ago the following things were true:
Rams were frantically scouring the waiver wire for camp cuts that could improve their team. Now other teams are jumping on OUR cuts.
Rams were disrespected cellar dwellers. Now they are NFCW champs with an 11-5 record (while resting starters in their final game).
Rams coaches were considered inept while fielding underachieving teams. Now none other than Jimmy Johnson says the Rams coaches are best in the league.
Ram fans used to hope that draftees could look decent by year three. Now their coaches are getting star production from draftees in year one.
Rams fans used to start draft discussions as early as October. Now we discuss potential Ram playoff seedings.
Rams used to go through QB’s every year like water through a sieve. Now we have a QB among the league’s most promising.
Rams had the league’s worst O in back to back seasons. Now our team has led the league in scoring (while sitting starters in final game, mind you).
Rams used to dream of improving their roster to respectability. Now they’re straining to be able to keep star players while remaining under the cap.
Ram fans used to dream of an 8-8 non-losing season. Now they entertain legit SB aspirations.
Don’t know about you, but I haven’t felt this good, this confidant, about the Rams chances since the GSOT days. And frankly, I think this run will be for a much longer time.
We got Bill Walsh lucky with the McVay hire. And I don’t think I’m overstating that.
