Much has already been written this offseason about the changes to the Rams roster and coaching staff, and how the changes may affect the teams’ playoff chances. One aspect that will also need to change in 2015 is the tally of penalties. As all Rams fans know, flags have come often and fast in recent years, often setting the team back in crucial situations.
In 2014, the Rams gave up 1139 yards in penalties, third in the NFL. In 2013 it was 1009 (6th) and in 2012 it was 973 (5th). No other team has been featured in the league’s top six in total penalty yards in each of the last three seasons.