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2017 NFL Power Rankings: Los Angeles Rams Enter Offseason Near Bottom

By Dan Parzych

January 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) with the offense against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) with the offense against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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11. Denver Broncos

With their defense leading the way to a Super Bowl in 2016, early signs indicated the Denver Broncos would be one of the top teams to beat in the AFC once again before falling apart in the second half. Everything was going well for the Broncos after a 6-2 start, but losing five of their final eight games prevented the team from having the chance to defend their title in the postseason.

Not to mention, the emergence of the Oakland Raiders along with the Kansas City Chiefs remaining contenders made the AFC West more difficult than normal to play in this year. Denver had plenty of opportunities to gain an edge in the division race, but Oakland and Kansas City ended up being too much for them when it mattered the most.

This year’s results may motivate the Broncos to play with an extra chip on their shoulders, but it should also be noted the team will be going through a bit of transition with the coaching staff now that Gary Kubiak has called it a career. The potential is certainly there with Vance Joseph, but the new head coach also has to deal with the very high expectations right away in Denver.

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