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By Anne Erickson
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The Los Angeles Rams aren't going to surprise anybody this season.
That ship sailed the minute they started adding to an already talented roster.
After coming up just short in the NFC Championship Game against the eventual Super Bowl champion Seahawks, the Rams went right back to work. Instead of wondering whether they were close enough, they treated the offseason like a team that believed one or two moves could make all the difference.
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Now they're showing up as the favorite in just about every preseason list.
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It's easy to understand why. Matthew Stafford is coming off an MVP season, Puka Nacua has developed into one of the league's best receivers and adding Davante Adams gives the offense another proven playmaker. That's a tough combination for any defense to deal with.
The Rams didn't stop there. Their biggest need was at cornerback, but they managed to make an even bigger splash by bringing in Myles Garrett. Suddenly, a defense that was already capable of making life hard for opposing quarterbacks looks even stronger.
Of course, preseason favorites don't automatically become champions. Every year, the NFL reminds everyone that paper doesn't win football games. Injuries happen. Chemistry takes time. A few bad bounces can change an entire season.
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Still, the Rams have put themselves in a near-perfect position. They've addressed weaknesses, added elite talent and kept the core of a championship-caliber roster together. That doesn't guarantee anything once September arrives, but it does explain why so many people believe Los Angeles is the team to beat.
The Rams have done everything they could this offseason. Now the spotlight is on them, and every contender in the league will spend the next several months trying to prove they're not as unbeatable as they look.
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