What does ‘success’ mean for this LA Rams season?

Some reasons 2020 has been a huge success

If you wanted an NFC West Division winner, you are likely very disappointed. But let’s peel back some layers and see why the Rams 2020 season has not been disappointing. Perhaps the team’s finish to the season will not play out as hoped, but the Rams have plenty of achievements to hang their hats on.

For starters, the Rams hired a number of coaches who have been tremendous for the team this season. Running backs coach Thomas Brown has been very effective in refocusing the Rams running game with new and inexperienced players. Developing young quarterbacks has progressed with offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell. And the hiring of defensive coordinator Brandon Staley may reap benefits to the team for many years to come.

Offensive line is strong again

For starters, the Rams offensive line has played very well this season, and is ranked among the top-10 in the NFL. That’s pretty significant, as the Rams were the second-worst offensive line in the NFL in 2019. The Rams offensive line if very young, and will improve with experience and maturity in 2021 as well. Plus the Rams had drafted another diamond-in-the-rough in rookie OL Tremayne Anchrum, who could push hard for 2021 playing time.

With a renaissance at the line of scrimmage, the Rams have reinforced a solid running game with rookie Cam Akers.  As Akers plays, he will become more adept at using the best of his blockers to gain yards. And the Rams signed two other running backs to reinforce the team next season in Raymond Calais and Xavier Jones.