...and other stuff not worthy of an individual post...
* FootballOutsiders predicts the Rams as one of this year's surprise teams. Or at least, they're playing up the supposed 48% chance the Rams have to go 9-7 or better this year. Their projection is based on: better luck recovering fumbles (the Rams forced 17 last year but only recovered 5); better red zone running; and they get six games against the rest of the weak NFC West.
Those are all areas Steve Spagnuolo appears to be focused on and striving to improve, so it's logical to project the Rams' record improving if Spagnuolo's work pays off. I don't know about 9-7, but it's nice to see people with credibility saying there's a real good shot.
Although they do not factor in the Rock Gullickson Effect.
* Houston OT Eric Winston's blog discusses the difficulties of switching back and forth from LT to RT, more argument for those of us continuing to wonder why the heck the Rams aren't starting Jason Smith at left tackle right away.
* The San Diego Union-Tribune takes a look at Antonio Cromartie's off-season workout program and discusses how his sophomore slump of last year was related to injury and off-the-field issues. Specifically, the seven children in five states, and five paternity suits, Antonio had already spawned by the age of 24.
Fittingly, the injury was a cracked hip, which I'm guessing Antonio works out a lot in the offseason creating those off-the-field issues. Maybe you should try to cut down on that.
* Who ya got for the All-Star game? I'm picking this as the year the NL finally breaks its losing streak, and I'll go with Ryan Howard in the Home Run Derby. If he can visualize a Cardinal pitcher throwing to him, he'll still be hitting 'em out this time tomorrow.
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