2009 Power Rankings # 32 - St. Louis Rams

It was a tough decision to pick the Rams at # 32. But the turnover in the teams roster can make things difficult for first year head coach Steve Spagnuolo. They are heading in the right direction though. Bringing in C Jason Brown from the Ravens, drafting T Jason Smithout of Baylor, and signing FB Mike Karney after the Saints released him, shows they want to bulk up that line to keep Marc Bulger from getting pummeled. And of course this all helps out # 39 Steven Jackson. If only the guy can stay healthy for 16 games. SJ hasn’t played 16 games since 2006, which by no coincidence, is the last time the Rams were at .500 or better. (8-8)

On Defense, signing free agent S James Butler from the Giants, will help ease the transition into Spagnuolo’s new defense. 2nd round pick James Laurinaitis, will take over the middle and Will Witherspoon will move to the weak side. FS Oshiomogho Atogwe is a stud, and DEChris Long should get better in season 2.