This was the LA Rams season, and the team was well on its way to realizing that dream. And the Rams held onto the hope of getting better all across the roster as chemistry, communication, and game experience improved as the season progressed. Why complain about success? The Rams had dropped just one game, to the NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals, then the best team in the NFL. The Rams were clicking, and the warning signs of bad special teams play, the inability to stop the run and the lack of a running game on offense were all pooh-poohed as the team rocketed to a 7-1 record. ![]() Deep pass plays to Van Jefferson and DeSean Jackson electrified the offense and brought new hope to the fanbase who lobbied for years to upgrade the most important offensive position. Suddenly the Rams offense was scoring in less than a minute on huge passing plays. The combination seemed like the best of both worlds. He had a strong passing arm, the ability to evade the pass rush, the ability to read the defense and know where to throw the ball, and most importantly, he had a far better track record of ball security. Matthew Stafford brought plenty to the table too. The team had a capable rushing attack, a stable filled with veteran talented receivers, and a potent defense that could keep the team in the game against even the most formidable opponent. ![]() Matthew Stafford set a tremendous pace for NFL quarterbacks, and his ability lifted the other players on the team to flirt with or set career highs. We saw what a difference a veteran quarterback like Matthew Stafford could make in this LA Rams offense when the season began. By Bret Stuter 11 months ago Follow Tweet
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