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Steve
Like every word Merlin....though Edwards is very good, I think he is no pro bowler--still looks off in pass blocking too much...some times he is great in the run game,sometimes avg. Overall,for a 5th rounder, he is an A+ return.
I am very unimpressed with Evans in pass pro...but he is lil bit of a mauler...him and Corbett would do wonders for the Rams interior.
In fact, if Evans or Anchrum start at Right guard with Corbett, Rams will be looking like 1986 in the run game in 2021....I have zero doubt about that.
Rich Gannon sucked for about 8-9 years, and then became a pro bowler when Gruden took him off the dumpster heap.
Stafford has been b+ his whole career---in McVay's system I expect A to A+ for sure.....no doubt...what that means for wins is probably at least 12 and up to 14, as long as Defense is top 8. I have seen a few 1990-91 games with Gannon playing, and he was C- level player at best....a career backup type.
Stafford, with a run game, with his intelligence will have Rams offense at 2018 and more level. Stafford will learn how to win games without having to be super star
I think a great run game is the key. If Stafford passes for 5k yards we'll be in trouble in the playoffs. Passing game will give you a big win total in the regular season but come the playoffs if you aren't balanced you're in trouble. So I am hoping he's around 4k with a stud run game led by Akers with over 1k and hopefully Hendy or one of the other guys lighting off too.
Oh and by the way re: Edwards I agree he's not been a Pro Bowl guard. I think he's going to be one this year though. He's been very good and I think he will mature more this year and be a real difference maker in both run and pass.
