St. Louis Rams: Nick Foles emerging into strong leader

ByLuis Tirado Jr.|

The St. Louis Rams are a team heading into this upcoming season filled with new talent and hope that they will rebound nicely in 2015. Of course it all starts with the biggest upgrade they’ve had at the most important position on the team at quarterback. They traded this offseason in order to acquire quarterback Nick Foles in hopes that he can emerge as the strong leader the team needs to truly bounce back in 2015. So far this offseason, Foles has delivered as it looks like he could finally be the long-term answer the Rams have been looking for at the position.

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Even though Foles is completely new to the organization as far as the playbook and offensive scheming is concerned, early reports out of organized team activities have surfaced that it looks as if he’s been on the team for years. This is great considering that the Rams will need him and their offensive to click on all cylinders if they are make some noise when the games actually start to matter.

In an article written by Myles Simmons at StLouisRams.com, there was an interesting quote from wide receiver Kenny Britt about the leadership that Foles is illustrating to those around him. Here’s what he had to say:

"“A couple of days ago,” said Britt, “I was down on myself, not feeling well, and he was the first one to come to me and say, ‘Hey Kenny, I see it in your face. Let’s go, we can’t have it right now. That’s how it’s supposed to be,” Cook said. “That’s exactly how a team and an offense is supposed to click.”"

Needless to say, Foles is stepping up when his teammates need it which goes to show the Rams definitely made the right decision in bringing him into the mix. If Foles can develop this kind of team chemistry on offense, especially with his wide receivers, the Rams could definitely surprise many in 2015 and be a force to reckon with in the NFC West.

So far, Foles has done well when running the Rams’ offense considering it’s completely different than what he was orchestrating with the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s not easy for many to convert from a high tempo no-huddle offense into a more run-oriented approach, but Foles has seamlessly made the transition and is executing well.

Mar 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams quarterback Nick Foles is introduced to the media at Rams Park. Mandatory Credit: Billy Hurst-USA TODAY Sports

Foles is a proven winner and if it wasn’t for his devastating shoulder injury in the past, probably wouldn’t have ended up where he is now with the Rams.

Regardless, one never knows what can happen in the NFL as Foles has embraced his new team as all his teammates are buying in for what it takes to be successful and truly light up the scoreboard.

Overall, expect big things not only out of the Rams but from Foles. There is a big reason why he went 14-4 in his entire tenure with the Eagles as he looks like he’ll continue being a winner on a team that is on the verge of being a competitor once again.

It’s only a matter of time before everything comes together and the Rams will be back in the spotlight with a potent offensive attack thanks to Foles running the show.

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