Another week has passed and it is time to look around the NFC West to see what is new with the Arizona Cardinals’ division rivals, What is new with the Los Angeles Rams, the defending NFC champs?
Here are some of the stories you should know.
Rookie RB Darrell Henderson raves about fit for him
One of the surprise picks of the draft was when the Rams selected Darrell Henderson, an explosive running back out of Memphis. He will play behind Todd Gurley, arguably the best back in the league. Henderson loves what he sees so far. He thinks the Rams were “the best system I could get in.”
That could be trouble for the league if Gurley and Henderson are both productive.
Rams among favorites to have league’s best record
Coming off a Super Bowl season, the Rams are still among the favorites in 2019. In fact, according to recent odds, the Rams are given the second-best odds to have the league’s best record in 2019.
Sean McVay ranked only behind Bill Belichick in coach rankings
McVay’s Rams finished in second place in the league to Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, losing to them in the Super Bowl. In new head coach power rankings, McVay comes in second again behind Belichick.
Michael Brockers feels motivated after Super Bowl loss
Brockers has seen the bad and the good with the Rams. But after a Super Bowl loss, he is hungry and refreshed in 2019. “I feel — coming from the Super Bowl loss, that fire kind of drives you some more. So just ready to get back out there.”
Andrew Whitworth is one of league’s best old players
Whitworth has been a key player on the Rams offensive line. He is getting near the end of his career, though. However, that isn’t diminishing his impact. He made Pro Football Focus’ list of the top players over 35 years old.
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