National Football League (NFL) previews abound at this time of year. We’re close to the start of the 2015 NFL season and basically everyone in the sports world is in a tizzy, anticipating another great season of the country’s favorite sport. Whether you’re a beginning NFL fan, the family member, friend or partner of an NFL fan, or simply someone who doesn’t follow the league during the offseason, our team previews should get you ready for the season to begin.
If you’re curious about the history and culture surrounding the team, and not just the plot and characters of this edition of the team, read What’s special about the St. Louis Rams?
How are St. Louis Rams fans feeling heading into the 2015 NFL season?
Relieved
When are the St. Louis Rams on national television?
Use this to know when you should host a party with locally (or favorite team-ily) themed food!
Week 15 – vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thu, Dec 17 at 08:25 PM.
When is the St. Louis Rams bye week?
Use this to know when to plan that camping trip you’ve been wanting to go on.
Week 6
What was the St. Louis Rams record last season, in 2014?
Expressed as: wins – losses – ties (if any).
6 – 10
Who are the St. Louis Rams most important departed characters?
The Rams drafted number one overall in the 2010 draft and have treated him like their franchise quarterback ever since. It never really worked. Injuries were a big problem for Bradford. Aside from various angle and shoulder issues that he mostly played through, he tore his ACL in 2013 and than again in 2014. Despite his pedigree, Rams fans were fed up with waiting for him to get healthy and play well. So, they couldn’t have been too sad when he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles this summer.
Who are the St. Louis Rams most important new characters?
The player who the Rams got back in return for Bradford is Nick Foles, another quarterback, and he’s expected to start the year as the Rams primary quarterback. Foles will be a fan favorite, at least at the start of the season, simply because he’s not Sam Bradford. Foles has only ever played in Philadelphia though, under coach Chip Kelly, who is thought to be an offensive mastermind. It wouldn’t surprise anyone if Foles crashed and burned in a new setting… but, if the alternative was another season with Bradford, Rams fans would still take that outcome.
Who are the St. Louis Rams most important characters?
The Rams defensive line doesn’t have a nickname but it could be coming. Lost in the many odes (deserving, for sure) to Texans lineman, J. J. Watt, the Rams are quietly almost as fearsome. Led by pass rusher Robert Quinn, second year beast, Aaron Donald, and Chris Long, son of famed defensive end and Fox Sports analyst Howie Long, the Rams are loaded with talent and personality on the defensive line.
What is the most pivotal pivot point for the 2015 St. Louis Rams?
This year is all about seeing what Nick Foles has to offer. If he’s good, the Rams have a shot in a weakened NFC West to challenge for a division title. If he’s bad, they’ll be stuck down in the cellar where they’re used to being.
How will the 2015 St. Louis Rams fare?
By the middle of the season, Rams fans will be wondering if Nick Foles and Sam Bradford are twins who were separated at birth. That’s not good news.