Brian Schottenheimer can't take the fall for Tavon Austin any more. The former Rams offensive coordinator is at the University of Georgia now, facing a whole different sort of professional pressure.
Frank Cignetti moved over to the Rams hot seat for this season and made some changes in the run-oriented attack. Nick Foles arrived to play quarterback, bringing a long arm and more height to the position.
Will these changes spur a breakout season from Austin? SI.com columnist Don Banks explored that topic:
If Nick Foles really is the answer at quarterback for the Rams this season, then the questions about Tavon Austin’s production might finally cease.