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My original post is based upon my instincts as a former athlete, years of observing sports, and finally just a sense
that this team has turned the page and we will see it on Sunday.)
There are plenty of people with those perspectives, including the guy you responded to.
Fact is, though, they have a qb who has played just 11 games and they do have some struggling units.
So the team will most likely be up and down. It's an "in process" year more than a "veteran developed team" year.
And given what it is, the team will have ups and downs. Those will not be predictable.
IMO the team could beat Seattle and still not have fully arrived yet this year, and they could lose to Seattle and still have a strong season.
One thing is for certain. If the Hawks win, they are in the driver seat for the West even if the Rams have a strong season.
If the Rams win, then they have a very good shot at winning the West.
For Seattle thats what this game is about. Winning the West.
Yeah I agree.
From the perspective of just what's objectively at stake...it's a crucial game.
But from the perspective of just charting the Rams internal development, IMO they're still too young and unformed and undeveloped as of yet. Things like a qb who has only played 11 games and is not seasoned, and potential holes still on defense, and the OL having only played together for 4 games.
To me the Rams could be up and down all year. Trending up always, I assume, but then with some dips in there too.
So I really do think that they could lose to Seattle and still be a strong developing team, and they could beat Seattle and still have some major speed bumps ahead of them.
For me, if they make the playoffs this year, it's gravy.
But I would be shocked if they didn't keep showing a positive upward trend regardless of how high or low they finish.
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The only thing I would add is I really don't know what Wade will get out of this D just yet. The move of Brockers to DE and Smart to NT could make a huge difference.
~ max ~
“The consciousness of good intentions disdains ambiguity.” - Alexander Hamilton