The same thing that happens to most other teams that have a sensational year, they fall back into the pack
Sustaining success is hard, maybe players (and coaches) take success for granted. Once they reach that pinnacle, they think they're just going to stay there. Or maybe other teams figure them out and they don't make enough changes.
Almost every NFL team regresses after a great season. Many MLB teams do as well. There's no regression in the star driven NBA, but that's the only sport like that.
Sustaining success is hard, maybe players (and coaches) take success for granted. Once they reach that pinnacle, they think they're just going to stay there. Or maybe other teams figure them out and they don't make enough changes.
Almost every NFL team regresses after a great season. Many MLB teams do as well. There's no regression in the star driven NBA, but that's the only sport like that.
damaged goods
I drafted Gurley in fantasy and when i watched week 1 this season vs Carolina, i thought "oh crap, he's not right".
The thought Henderson from Memphis was going to be a stud this season and he hasnt done anything.
I dont think Goff is that special. In the past 2 years, he has had a bunch of skilled players around him. Those players were all beat up this season so they never flowed.
Going to be interesting to see what the rams do in the next few years. They have a few players locked into HEAVY contracts (including Goff). They gave up 2 number 1 picks for Jalen Ramsey so we know that he'll be making $$$$ soon
The thought Henderson from Memphis was going to be a stud this season and he hasnt done anything.
I dont think Goff is that special. In the past 2 years, he has had a bunch of skilled players around him. Those players were all beat up this season so they never flowed.
Going to be interesting to see what the rams do in the next few years. They have a few players locked into HEAVY contracts (including Goff). They gave up 2 number 1 picks for Jalen Ramsey so we know that he'll be making $$$$ soon
Panthers, Falcons, Eagles, Rams last 4 NFC SB teams....Tough to stay on top.....Schedule gets harder, you don't run as well with injuries, FA defections, guys get older, etc. That's the great thing about the NFL is that it is constantly evolving in so many different ways.
Rams problem specifically is their OL was reliant on a 37 year old left tackle playing at a pro bowl level. Lost a few other guys as well. And Goff is terrible against pressure.
Now that teams have adjusted to their play-action, they will have to adjust their offense against the better defenses in the league.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...ms-likeliest-decline-barnwell-picks-five-2019
Good write-up from before the season on why Rams could decline in 2019
Rams problem specifically is their OL was reliant on a 37 year old left tackle playing at a pro bowl level. Lost a few other guys as well. And Goff is terrible against pressure.
Now that teams have adjusted to their play-action, they will have to adjust their offense against the better defenses in the league.
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...ms-likeliest-decline-barnwell-picks-five-2019
Good write-up from before the season on why Rams could decline in 2019
This team is so fucked .
Paying a top 15 QB at best top 1 money .
Salary cap hell
Gave 2 1st round picks for a corner back without even signing him to a contract .
So they either spent 2 1st on a 10 game rental on a 8 win team or they going to have to make him the highest paid cornerback in NFL history putting them in even worse salary cap hell.
Gurley contract , Cooks contract . I can go on and on.
I can make the case that their 5 year future is the bleakest of any other team in the league .
They will finish dead last in the nfc west next season
Paying a top 15 QB at best top 1 money .
Salary cap hell
Gave 2 1st round picks for a corner back without even signing him to a contract .
So they either spent 2 1st on a 10 game rental on a 8 win team or they going to have to make him the highest paid cornerback in NFL history putting them in even worse salary cap hell.
Gurley contract , Cooks contract . I can go on and on.
I can make the case that their 5 year future is the bleakest of any other team in the league .
They will finish dead last in the nfc west next season
Lanquel we know you're still salty...
https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=401038956
Atleast you got the NFC-East to fall back on.
