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On a similar, albeit less dramatic note, let's consider the return of linebacker Bobby Wagner. Will the veteran be a legitimate playmaker, even at age 32? Or will he be something less than the star that left Seattle?
Expectations, however, are a tricky thing. Last year, Smith wasn't supposed to do that much, and he cleared the bar. This year, everyone in Washington state will be holding him to the 2022 standard.L.A. Rams: What is this team expected to do in 2023? But, beyond them, there are question marks. Stafford, 35, for all his talent, isn't a young man anymore and is coming off a back injury. When you move down the pass-catching depth chart, Cupp doesn't have much of a supporting cast. Similarly, Donald missed time with an iffy ankle last year. If he's anything less than his best, the entire defensive house of cards starts to shift.
In a sense, McVay—who is clearly talented but also facing something of a prove-it season—can be viewed as something of a symbol for his team. The Rams have some nice pieces and, if things break right, could push for the postseason. But, by the same token, they could fall away, trade some pieces at the deadline and try to turn the page.
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