Re: This is a Marshall Faulk level move for the franchise

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That issue aside, though, personally, I don't think Stafford will have doubters in the long run.

But I will also defend Goff, depending on the exact issue being discuss. But then I still defend Bulger too. That's the part of me that's an historian.

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This is the historical reference that gives me pause about the Rams' future. The Warner/Bulger debate belied the fact that the team suffered a talent/injury erosion, a league wide familiarity with the Martz scheme, and administrative infighting that set the culture back. Warner now has a gold jacket but would've been considered a one hit wonder (actually three years) if Russ Grimm hadn't fixed the Card's OLine. Bulger suffered the fate of an offense that didn't protect him. The same could happen to Stafford and both fans and media will betray him similarly. He could actually have an Archie Manning like career.

With that said, I believe this staff is better than Martz's in many ways though they face similar issues. With a limited cap, coaching turnover, opponent familiarity with what was once a unique approach, and the probability that the injury luck will diminish, this team faces significant hurdles that have little to do with QB performance. The lack of linebacker talent along with an over reliance on AD to generate a pass rush point to a diminishing defense. Top DLines have always been McVay's kryptonite and I'm taking a wait and see approach as to how that will be handled.

ZN, like you I think Stafford's experience and McVay's collaboration with him is a definite positive. They have an opportunity to do something special if everything falls in place. But the fickle media and fan base WILL doubt Stafford in the long run if only a few of these hurdles trip up the team. If they can turn on Warner and Bulger, they can blame Stafford every bit as much as they did Goff.