Originally posted by Ramned
You know, you keep saying that. And you're wrong.
The Rams went from 8-8 to 6-10 to 8-8 in parabola form.
The Seahawks are going DOWN. from like 12 wins to 9. and a sweep by the 49ers.
Don't forget what I said: The seahawks (or eagles) have yet to taste Superbowl victory. You both evaded that, rather foolishly.
Evaded it? It's a fact. Would it have been less foolish to deny it? BTW Seattle had 13 wins last season and the #1 record in the NFL.
Alas, that was last year.
You know the difference between the Rams and the Seahawks right now (well besides that we are still playing)? You consider 8-8 a good season, and we think 9-7, even with a NFC West championship, is a below expectations. Nevertheless the 12th man is behind the Seahawks come Sunday, no matter how things turn out.
Now what have the Rams got going for them? They have a shakey O-line (infamous for false starts). An aging receiver core (Holt will go down as one of the greatest, but he's already made the turn past his prime. Bruce is beginning to fossilize). You have a terrible defense (especially against the run). Finally your QB is as good as he'll ever get. The only upside you have comes in the form of Steven Jackson, and he's not going to carry you guys to the top of the NFC West.
Arizona has a young and extremely talented offense as well as an up and coming defense. If they can get they're O-line figured out, they'll be a serious team. The 49er's have gotten much better are on they're way up as well. The Seahawks are loaded with great young talent and, barring another bad draw with the injury bug, will be strong for the foreseeable future, though they need to address their secondary in the offseason. That doesn't leave much room for the Rams. I think they've had their day and will have to wait it out for another decade before their turn comes again.