The NFL Draft Countdown is where we take a closer look at an NFL franchise to see what its transactions have been and what its needs are.
Franchise
Draft Position: 1
2009 Season Result: 1-15 (4th in NFC West; Missed Playoffs)
2009 Head Coach: Steve Spagnuolo
2010 Head Coach: Steve Spagnuolo (1-15; 0-0)
Key Transactions
QB A.J. Feeley (from CAR)
DT Fred Robbins (from NYG)
CB Kevin Dockery (from NYG)
Draft Picks
1-1
2-1
3-1
4-1
5-1
5-24
6-1
7-1
7-19
7-47
Analysis & Outlook
Near bottom of league on O and D
If a team ranks near the bottom of the league on both offense and defense, it’s no surprise that they finish as the worst team overall and last season, this team was the St. Louis Rams. The big problem with bad teams is that there are always problems to address and never enough solutions. The biggest challenge that St. Louis faces going forward is stability. Not only is their team ownership half up in the air, but—after the release of QB Marc Bulger—the team is also without a QB. On offense, this will be a key position to address. The Rams will also think about adding talent at the O-Line, WR, and TE positions.
On defense, HC Steve Spagnuolo has been trying to plug holes left and right but they’re only halfway there. They’ll work to add more depth across the entire defense.
The Rams are running out of excuses for building a franchise after not drafting either Matt Ryan or Mark Sanchez in the last couple of years. They must now take the chance and go after a QB. With the first pick, the most likely pick is Sam Bradford, but if they manage to trade down, then Jimmy Clausen is a viable option, and if they wait, then Colt McCoy should be available with their second round pick.
The Rams are coming along defensively, but offensively, they need to start establishing stability. This will give them the foundation to improve on. The division is weak but that’s never an excuse to suck the worst.
2010 NFL Draft Countdown: St. Louis Rams
The NFL Draft Countdown is where we take a closer look at an NFL franchise to see what its transactions have been and what its needs are.
Franchise
Key Transactions
Draft Picks
Analysis & Outlook
Near bottom of league on O and D
If a team ranks near the bottom of the league on both offense and defense, it’s no surprise that they finish as the worst team overall and last season, this team was the St. Louis Rams. The big problem with bad teams is that there are always problems to address and never enough solutions. The biggest challenge that St. Louis faces going forward is stability. Not only is their team ownership half up in the air, but—after the release of QB Marc Bulger—the team is also without a QB. On offense, this will be a key position to address. The Rams will also think about adding talent at the O-Line, WR, and TE positions.
On defense, HC Steve Spagnuolo has been trying to plug holes left and right but they’re only halfway there. They’ll work to add more depth across the entire defense.
The Rams are running out of excuses for building a franchise after not drafting either Matt Ryan or Mark Sanchez in the last couple of years. They must now take the chance and go after a QB. With the first pick, the most likely pick is Sam Bradford, but if they manage to trade down, then Jimmy Clausen is a viable option, and if they wait, then Colt McCoy should be available with their second round pick.
The Rams are coming along defensively, but offensively, they need to start establishing stability. This will give them the foundation to improve on. The division is weak but that’s never an excuse to suck the worst.