Rams, Packers and Vikes just outside the top 10
By Ken Moll
Scouts Inc.
(Archive)
Updated: July 17, 2008
The Rams' special-teams units were the only bright spot last year, and their adding PK Josh Brown places them just outside our top 10. But two NFC North teams are on the Rams' heels. Here is how the rest of the special-teams units rank:
11. St. Louis Rams
The Rams had a tough year in 2007, but their special teams were very solid. Dangerous punt and kick returner Dante Hall showed he has the quickness and instincts to be an impact player for St. Louis. The Rams were one of the best in the return game, but their coverage units were very inconsistent. The special-teams units were tested often because the Rams ranked 24th in offense and 21st in defense. The bright spots on the Rams' coverage teams were LB Quinton Culberson, RB Travis Minor and FB Richard Owens. P Donnie Jones has outstanding leg strength but needs to be more consistent at pinning opponents inside the 20-yard line. Brown was acquired in the offseason to replace Jeff Wilkins. He should do well in St. Louis.
Wow I thinking they would rank us lower
