[AvengerRam]

1. Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, two elite performers previously separated by 2,281 miles have just been suddenly thrown into the mix together. How can we have the slightest idea of what to expect?

2. Was Brian Allen elevated to starting center because he was that good, or because Bobby Evans (believed to be slated to take over the RG spot if Austin Corbett moved to center) was that bad?

3. Will Darrell Henderson stay healthy enough to be the RB1, or is it going to be Sony Michel's job?

4. Is Van Jefferson the biggest sleeper on the offense, or will it be one of the rookies?

5. How many deep completions before DJax is regarded as a FA steal?

6. Does Andrew Whitworth have 17+ upper-tier LT games left in him?

7. Could Aaron Donald become the first 4 time NFL Defensive Player of the Year recipient?

8. What will Leonard Floyd do for an encore?

9. Is David Long finally ready for a rotation spot?

10. Will A'Shawn Robinson and Bobby Brown make us forget Michael Brockers?

11. Is this still a Top 5 defense?

12. Is Matthew Stafford an MVP candidate?

13. Who is our kickoff returner?

14. Will Tutu Atwell make an impact as a rookie?

15. Who will emerge as Floyd's bookend... Lewis? Garrett? Someone else? Nobody?

16. Will the Rams get over their recent struggles against the 49ers, while continuing their success against the Seahawks and Cardinals?

17. Will the Rams have a home field advantage at SoFi?

18. Will AvengerRam freeze his Floridian tuchus off in late November at Lambeau?

19. Will the Rams play a home game in February?

20. Did I leave anything out?

[max]

1. Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, two elite performers previously separated by 2,281 miles have just been suddenly thrown into the mix together. How can we have the slightest idea of what to expect?
How about because they are 2 consummate professionals who both command a locker room.

2. Was Brian Allen elevated to starting center because he was that good, or because Bobby Evans (believed to be slated to take over the RG spot if Austin Corbett moved to center) was that bad?
Imagine if Evans looked good at RG, you think Allen is beating out Corbett for a starting spot? Not me. So what we know is Evans was demonstrably bad at RG (we saw it), and Allen was at least good enough at OC to keep the Rams from making a panic move. We find out how good starting Sunday night.

3. Will Darrell Henderson stay healthy enough to be the RB1, or is it going to be Sony Michel's job?
I doubt it. Henderson looks brittle. I suspect McVay doesn’t trust him. It was smart to get Sony before the big cuts. No guarantee they get him after Dobbins goes down or the price is higher.

4. Is Van Jefferson the biggest sleeper on the offense, or will it be one of the rookies?
Why not DJax?

5. How many deep completions before DJax is regarded as a FA steal?
Depends on if he can stay healthy.

6. Does Andrew Whitworth have 17+ upper-tier LT games left in him?
That’s why they make rosary beads.

7. Could Aaron Donald become the first 4 time NFL Defensive Player of the Year recipient?
Odds are against it. But SB win is what he’d rather have.

8. What will Leonard Floyd do for an encore?
At least solid. I hope.

9. Is David Long finally ready for a rotation spot?
I think he stinks. Hope I’m wrong.

10. Will A'Shawn Robinson and Bobby Brown make us forget Michael Brockers?
Probably not.

11. Is this still a Top 5 defense?
I think so. And McVays part of the reason.

12. Is Matthew Stafford an MVP candidate?
Candidate, yes. Win it, no.

13. Who is our kickoff returner?
The Funk miester

14. Will Tutu Atwell make an impact as a rookie?
Not much.

15. Who will emerge as Floyd's bookend... Lewis? Garrett? Someone else? Nobody?
Hollins

16. Will the Rams get over their recent struggles against the 49ers, while continuing their success against the Seahawks and Cardinals?
You tell me, I’m clueless on that.

17. Will the Rams have a home field advantage at SoFi?
Sure. I’ll be there to see it!

18. Will AvengerRam freeze his Floridian tuchus off in late November at Lambeau?
Why would you do that?

19. Will the Rams play a home game in February?
I expect it.

20. Did I leave anything out?

How badly will McVay expose Goffs weaknesses in SoFi? And will it be totally embarrassing?

[Haden]

Biggest question from above is whether DJax can stay healthy. I doubt it.

[AvengerRam]

Some answers...

1. Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford, two elite performers previously separated by 2,281 miles have just been suddenly thrown into the mix together. How can we have the slightest idea of what to expect?

Overall, it went pretty darn well. Stafford finishes with 41 TD passes, a 102 passer rating, and his first 12 win season/division title.

2. Was Brian Allen elevated to starting center because he was that good, or because Bobby Evans (believed to be slated to take over the RG spot if Austin Corbett moved to center) was that bad?

They apparently liked Allen, who played better than most expected. Not sold on him long term, though.

3. Will Darrell Henderson stay healthy enough to be the RB1, or is it going to be Sony Michel's job?

Nope... and, yep.

4. Is Van Jefferson the biggest sleeper on the offense, or will it be one of the rookies?

Jefferson had a nice Sophomore season.

5. How many deep completions before DJax is regarded as a FA steal?

Um... never mind.

6. Does Andrew Whitworth have 17+ upper-tier LT games left in him?

Apart from a COVID absence...yes.

7. Could Aaron Donald become the first 4 time NFL Defensive Player of the Year recipient?

TJ Watt will likely get the award this year, but Donald had another all-pro season.

8. What will Leonard Floyd do for an encore?

A good year, though I think he was slowed with a lingering ankle issue in the latter part of the season.

9. Is David Long finally ready for a rotation spot?

Nope (though he played a lot out of necessity).

10. Will A'Shawn Robinson and Bobby Brown make us forget Michael Brockers?

I meant Greg Gaines!

11. Is this still a Top 5 defense?

Sadly, no.

12. Is Matthew Stafford an MVP candidate?

I meant Cooper Kupp!

13. Who is our kickoff returner?

Ultimately, Brandon Powell (who's had some nice moments in the past few weeks).

14. Will Tutu Atwell make an impact as a rookie?

Nope. Maybe next year.

15. Who will emerge as Floyd's bookend... Lewis? Garrett? Someone else? Nobody?

We all knew it would be Von Miller, right?

16. Will the Rams get over their recent struggles against the 49ers, while continuing their success against the Seahawks and Cardinals?

No, yes, and ask me next week.

17. Will the Rams have a home field advantage at SoFi?

They didn't yesterday.

18. Will AvengerRam freeze his Floridian tuchus off in late November at Lambeau?

No... my son's torn ACL scuttled that plan. But, with the Rams and Packers both winning their division, the Rams will be back there next season, so....

19. Will the Rams play a home game in February?

TBD

20. Did I leave anything out?

Probably something about OBJ.

[HellRam]

I had the Rams at 12 wins before the season and that's where they finished.

Figured we'd have a top 10 scoring D but not top 5 with key losses. We finished 15th in scoring. Could have been higher if not for the good amount turnovers in our own territory.

Loved the Jackson pick up. Unfortunately it didn't work.

Not sure how I feel about Stafford. He had a real solid year stats wise but something just seems off, especially of late. Ask me after the playoffs. I knew he would have a good season and he did but not sure he lived up to the media hype. Maybe he performs better next year or atleast is more consistent.

I predicted Kupp would have a great year with Stafford while the other guys might see a dip. Kupp just fit Staffords play style much more then our other recievers. That said...never saw Kupp having a year like this! Wow!

[Hacksaw]

Well played @AvengerRam ..
I expected fewer muscues from MS.
Never comfortable with the OL after pick 57 went small.
Really surprized about the crowd yesterday but home advantage is real at SoFi.

I wonder who sticks around for next season. Hoping OBJ and Vonn return and Woods has a full recovery.