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1 reason every NFL team can win the Super Bowl

By Andrew Garda

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; A member of the New England Patriots hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; A member of the New England Patriots hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 1, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams first round draft pick Todd Gurley poses for a photo after a press conference at Rams Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
May 1, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams first round draft pick Todd Gurley poses for a photo after a press conference at Rams Park. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

St. Louis Rams

Over the past decade, the St. Louis Rams have struggled to put the pieces together in order to form a solid team which can contend each year. The offense has struggled with the frequently injured Sam Bradford under center, the receivers have underperformed and the defense has been less than the sum of its parts as well.

If the Rams are going to make a Super Bowl—much less win one—more than anything else they need Nick Foles to find a way to lead this offense.

The defense was actually halfway decent last year, ranked No. 17 overall, and while you’d like to see more out of it, it’s enough to keep them in games when there is a competent quarterback. And of all the issues this team has had over the last few years, inconsistent quarterback play has held it back the most.

So Foles has to find a way to get Kenny Britt, Tavon Austin, Brian Quick and tight end Jared Cook to reach their full potential (in Cook’s case, find it again). While he’s not as good as he looked during his 27 touchdown—two interception 2013 season, he’s better than the 13-10 season he had last year, a function of an injury shortened season during which he played behind an injury-rattled Philadelphia Eagles offensive line. By the time the line was back to full health, Foles was done.

Of course, the offensive line for the Rams isn’t anywhere near as good as Philadelphia’s was, though it’s going to look much different this year. If players like first round tackle Greg Robinson and guard Rodger Saffold can keep Foles upright though, he could have a solid year.

The Rams need someone who can lead and not end up on the trainer’s table by the end of the season. Is Foles that guy? If the Rams have any hope of a Super Bowl, he has to be.

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