NFL Week 1: Top 10 Storylines To Follow
By Erik Lambert
Aug 29, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles (5) prepares to enter a huddle with teammates during the second quarter of a football game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports
Nick Foles hopes to shift NFC West balance
It was generally felt that the one team considered to be a quarterback away from playoff contention were the St. Louis Rams. Hopes are high that they got their man in 26-year old Nick Foles, a former Pro Bowler acquired by trade from Philadelphia. His mix of size, experience and arm talent are what this team has needed for years.
Now the question is can he lead this team out of the NFC West cellar to take a serious crack at dethroning the Seahawks? Based on the talent around him, there is reason for hope but an up-and-down preseason coupled with seeing Seattle right out of the gate leaves some room for doubt.
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