St. Louis Rams 2009 NFL Predictions, Picks & Betting Odds: Steve Spagnuolo, the Giants’ highly regarded defensive coordinator, was hired as head coach, and he quickly established a team-first attitude and emphasized high character. Billy Devaney, the Rams’ new general manager, has known Spagnuolo for more than 25 years. “The first thing that jumped out about Spags was that he was a strong character guy who just had a passion about football. He just had an edge to him that I could relate to,” Devaney says. “I just thought he was smart as hell. You could see that early on. The way he carried himself and related to the players. He had an eye for talent.” The NFL Prediction Experts at online sportsbook Bodog.com have the St. Louis Rams 100-1 odds to win the 2010 NFL Superbowl.
Mark Bulger has been the starter for the last six-plus seasons, and Spagnuolo has indicated strongly that he plans no change. Still, Bulger has put together a full 16-game season only once, in 2006. The battering Ram that is Jackson is foremost in the plans being formulated by Spagnuolo and Shurmur. Jackson is an unusual blend of size, power and speed, plus he is the rare back who seems to get better as the game wears on. NFL betting odds makers Bodog.com have the St. Louis Rams listed at 39 to 4 odds to win the NFC West Division.
Spagnuolo and Flajole plan to stick with the 4-3 alignment the team has employed for years. Carriker has proven to be better suited for the 3 technique spot, and Clifton Ryan has established himself at nosetackle. Rookie Dorell Scott, a fourth-round draft choice, could be part of the rotation inside, and the Rams also would like to get some help from a previously untapped source, perhaps Willie Williams or Antwon Burton. The St. Louis Rams UNDER 5.5 WINS for the season is among the top NFL football picks on the board currently at Bodog.com.
Speedsters Avery and Wade also could figure into the mix, as could reserve back Darby. New special teams coordinator Tom McMahon is looking for willing blockers and dedicated tacklers. The St. Louis Rams are listed at 50/1 odds to win the NFC Championship by the NFL Picks Experts at Bodog.com.
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