robbieruff
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While a die-hard Boys fan, I live in the SF Bay Area and thus find myself in conversations with a lot of local fans of the Niners (and Raiders - ugh!). In any case, I have been consistently arguing that my pick this year for the NFC West is the Rams (I am taking a shocker position to say that the Seahawks will have a let down year and not make the playoffs...but that's more bluster than actual conviction).
So, being on the west coast, I am watching the Rams Seahawks game and I must say that my POV appears to be playing out pretty starkly. Of course, the Rams still may lose this game (Seattle won't just lay down and give up and they're making a push to close the gap as I write this), but the talent that the Rams have on D is absolutely freakish! I am counting about 7-8 former 1st rounders on their D (heck, even some of their back-ups are starters in a lot of situations)...their overall defensive speed and ability to bring the heat with four down lineman is reminiscent of dominant defenses of the past...the Rams are a team to be reckoned with, particularly if Nick Foles plays within himself and doesn't make a ton of mistakes...that D will carry them to some place special this year. And Tavon Austin is just sick!
They're a team I would be worried to face in the playoffs, regardless of location.
Having said that, if there's a team there's a team set up to content with the strength of their front seven, it's us!
Go Boys!
So, being on the west coast, I am watching the Rams Seahawks game and I must say that my POV appears to be playing out pretty starkly. Of course, the Rams still may lose this game (Seattle won't just lay down and give up and they're making a push to close the gap as I write this), but the talent that the Rams have on D is absolutely freakish! I am counting about 7-8 former 1st rounders on their D (heck, even some of their back-ups are starters in a lot of situations)...their overall defensive speed and ability to bring the heat with four down lineman is reminiscent of dominant defenses of the past...the Rams are a team to be reckoned with, particularly if Nick Foles plays within himself and doesn't make a ton of mistakes...that D will carry them to some place special this year. And Tavon Austin is just sick!
They're a team I would be worried to face in the playoffs, regardless of location.
Having said that, if there's a team there's a team set up to content with the strength of their front seven, it's us!
Go Boys!
