Interdivision rematches highlight a friendlier Rams schedule for 2010

by Ryan Van Bibber on Dec 24, 2009 10:09 PM CST in News

When the schedule gods handed down their judgement for the St. Louis Rams 2009, they spared no mercy for a team headed into a desperately needed full rebuild. The folks on Mt. Olympus must approve of the franchise's current direction because the road forward looks slightly more golden.

Yes, there are some tough draws on the docket and the NFC West is no slouch anymore either.

Besides the division games (more on that in a moment) drawing the AFC West is a mixed bag. Denver and San Diego are formidable. Kansas City and Oakland should be on a somewhat more level playing field. Touring the NFC South gives the Rams a chance to get something back from the Saints for a near-miss this year. Atlanta could be a markedly improved team next season with a few good moves. Carolina and Tampa Bay round out that divisional matchup. On top of that, the Rams get rematched with Detroit and Washington.

There's a lot of decision to made between now and next September, but expecting more wins the Rams compiled in the last two seasons (3) is reasonable. Could we top the total number of wins (6) since 2007?

Stay tuned.

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Looking at it...

If they make the necessary upgrades, this should be a 5-6 win team next season.

by blindmouse on Dec 24, 2009 10:47 PM CST reply actions

That'd be nice

I believe in 2010

by Eric Nagel on Dec 24, 2009 11:24 PM CST up reply actions

Wowee!

If we get Suh, some more good picks and a few key FA’s (like a new QB), next year could be exciting. Some key personnel changes, like cutting Barron, Darby, McMichael and the old guys on the D-Line AND getting back half our starters off IR should be a boost. I think alot obviously hinges on Jason Smith making a full recovery. And there won’t be the burning question as to whether Bulger has still got it or not. He’s done and will be completely outta the picture. Same with Boller. So, if the coaching can ratchet it up a notch and start calling some sane plays, beating the 49ers and Hawks once is probably doable. Detroit and Washington should be as close to cake as one can get. And I think wins against Denver, Oakland and KC are possible. The Panthers, Falcons and Bucs are NOT powerhouses by any means. If we can’t pick off six wins outta this schedule, Spags needs to be tarred, feathered and ridden outta town on a rail.

by edpjr on Dec 24, 2009 11:18 PM CST reply actions

With a healthy team--

I’m expecting a division win-not a game less. If we can beat the IR demon next season that is. If we are healthy, and still are losers, I will be in line with a tar bucket with you.

by Knoxfan on Dec 25, 2009 12:03 AM CST up reply actions

merry chrismas

and 3-8 wins are possble in 10 as a fan i love steven jackson anyway hope u get what u want today

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule

by j-man on Dec 25, 2009 10:28 AM CST reply actions