[St Louis Rams News]

In an effort to get to the playoffs for the first time since 2003, the Rams no doubt are using the Colts' blueprint. Like the Super Bowl champs, St. Louis has a loaded offense with top-level producers at each of the skill positions. But also like the 2006 Colts, the Rams have a joke of a run defense. (That'll just turn around in the postseason, right?)

The Rams were 28th in points allowed and 31st in run defense last year, so it makes perfect sense that the team's biggest free-agent additions were on the offensive side. Mike Martz did leave the building, right? Drew Bennett and Randy McMichael fill needs by giving the team some big receivers, and Marc Bulger should look to them often in the red zone. Maybe that will keep the offense from settling for field goals; the Rams led the league with 32 last year.

The front office didn't completely ignore the defensive deficiencies. If offseason practices are any indication, rookie lineman Adam Carriker will merit his first-round selection. He played end in college, so there will be an adjustment to playing inside at tackle. The team traded for end James Hall, who should provide an upgrade opposite pass rusher Leonard Little, and Chris Draft could push for a starting linebacker job. Whether or not the defense improves, owners won't have a hard time finding fantasy options in St. Louis.

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