2020 NFL Power Rankings: Way-too-early 1-32 offseason poll--Rams #13

2020 NFL Power Rankings: Way-too-early 1-32 offseason poll

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Now that Super Bowl LIV is in the books and the Kansas City Chiefs are the champions, we can move on from the 2019 season and look forward 2020. That's exactly what we're looking to do with these way-too-early NFL Power Rankings.

There's no rest for the weary, and NFL teams will be spending the next six or so months trying to bolster their rosters and make it to the top of the heap when games resume in the fall. Between now and then, here's how we see things now, with each NFL Nation writer identifying a reason for optimism for the teams they cover. How we rank: Our power panel -- a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities -- evaluated how teams stack up throughout the season.

13. Los Angeles Rams

2019 record: 9-7

Reason for optimism: Sean McVay's willingness to adapt -- even if it means hiring unproven coaches. The Rams finished 9-7 in 2019 and were the only team with a winning record to miss the playoffs. Following the season, McVay could have remained content knowing his team was only a couple of plays away from earning a postseason berth. However, McVay made a bold move in not renewing defensive coordinator Wade Phillips' contract, replacing him with newcomer Brandon Staley. He also demonstrated that he is not too proud to bring in extra help on offense in his hiring of offensive coordinator Kevin O'Connell, who fills a position that's been vacant the past two seasons. -- Lindsey Thiry

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