First, the good:
1.
Steven Jackson emerges as Pro Bowl RB.
2.
Marc Bulger throws only 8 interceptions in 14 games.
3.
Torry Holt becomes fastest to reach 10,000 yards receiving.
4.
Leonard Little has Pro Bowl year (though not selected), and signs extension.
5.
Will Witherspoon justifies big contract.
6.
Pisa Tinoisamoa plays through multiple injuries and signs extension.
7. Ty Hill shows progress and promise as first round pick.
8. Rams get contributions from second day picks Adeyanju and Setterstrom.
9.
Richie Incognito does solid job in first year as a starter after shift from OG to center.
10.
Joe Klopfenstein settles into TE spot.
Now, the bad.
1. Run defense historically bad.
2. Rams lose home game to Arizona in middle of playoff race.
3.
Alex Barron fails to progress or, perhaps, regresses after promising rookie season.
4. Kennedy and Glover fail to solidify DT position.
5. Rookie
Dominique Byrd is a bust, then busts a glass on the head of a bar patron.
6. Once promising Anthony Hargrove goes AWOL.
7. Third round picks Byrd and Jon Alston fail to crack lineup.
8.
Orlando Pace suffers multiple injuries and fails to make Pro Bowl.
9. Rams fail to take advantage of opportunities against Seattle.
10. Discouraged optimist AvengerRam starts the SLOP party.