The "new" offensive system in St. Louis is actually the old San Diego Chargers system still in use by many teams. Having Al Saunders back in St Louis will help Marc Bulger as he returns to a style of offense he was familiar with during the Mike Martz era. Bulger will feel very comfortable in that system and become more productive. If the offensive line can hold up and Steven Jackson does not get injured, the Rams will be able to move the ball. In fact, the more I analyze the Rams, the more it appears as if their entire season will come down to how well the o-line can perform and if they can avoid injuries.
Having Orlando Pace back at left tackle will be huge and getting Alex Barron to play like a first-rounder will be even more important. Barron is way too soft and does not play the game with any power or explosion off the ball.
The Rams need to be very active with what is left of their summer by adding to their overall depth. They clearly need another running back, even after this Jackson situation gets resolved.
The difference between the Rams going 9-7 and 6-10 rests in their ability to find players from this point forward. They must add to their team and pray for a healthy preseason.
Even with their challenges, at the very least they have something the 49ers don't have -- a legitimate pro quarterback.
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March 11, 2009
