What Is 2014 Los Angeles Rams season

Overview

The 2014 season for the Rams is often misremembered as a Los Angeles campaign, but the team was still based in St. Louis at the time. The relocation to Los Angeles did not occur until 2016, following the conclusion of the 2015 season.

The Rams struggled throughout 2014, failing to improve on their 7-9 record from the previous year. Despite some defensive improvements, inconsistent quarterback play and offensive inefficiency limited their success.

• Relocation status: The Rams remained in St. Louis throughout the 2014 season, with no official move to Los Angeles until 2016.
• Final record: The team finished 6-10, placing 3rd in the NFC West behind the Seahawks, 49ers, and Cardinals.
• Head coach:Jeff Fisher led the team in his fourth season, failing to reach a winning record for the third consecutive year.
• Starting quarterback:Shaun Hill started 10 games, while rookie Austin Davis started six, reflecting instability under center.
• Home stadium: All home games were played at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, with an average attendance of 59,000 per game.

How It Works

The 2014 Rams season operated under standard NFL structure, with 16 regular-season games, a coaching staff led by Jeff Fisher, and a roster shaped by prior drafts and free agency decisions.

• Season duration: The NFL regular season ran from September 7 to December 28, 2014, with the Rams playing 16 games over 17 weeks.
• Coaching leadership:Jeff Fisher served as head coach, overseeing a staff that included Luis Castillo as defensive coordinator.
• Quarterback rotation:Shaun Hill began as starter but was replaced by Austin Davis after poor performances in Weeks 9–10.
• Defensive performance: The Rams defense ranked 10th in points allowed, surrendering 315 total points (19.7 per game).
• Offensive struggles: The offense ranked 28th in yards, averaging only 305.8 total yards per game.
• Key draft pick:Greg Robinson, selected 2nd overall in 2014, started all 16 games at left tackle, protecting the QB.

Comparison at a Glance

Below is a comparison of the 2014 Rams with their 2013 and 2015 seasons across key performance metrics.

The 2014 season marked a slight defensive improvement over 2013, but the offense regressed. Despite climbing to 3rd in the division, the Rams remained outside playoff contention. This transitional phase preceded the eventual move to Los Angeles and later resurgence under Sean McVay.

Why It Matters

The 2014 Rams season is a critical footnote in franchise history, illustrating the instability before relocation and future rebuilding.

• Relocation context: The team’s on-field struggles in 2014 contributed to owner Stan Kroenke’s decision to pursue a move to Los Angeles.
• Quarterback uncertainty: Inconsistent play from Hill and Davis underscored the need for a franchise QB, later filled by Jared Goff in 2016.
• Defensive foundation: Players like Aaron Donald (Rookie of the Year in 2014) signaled future defensive dominance in coming years.
• Draft significance: Selecting Greg Robinson 2nd overall showed commitment to rebuilding, though his tenure was ultimately underwhelming.
• Attendance trends: Declining fan support in St. Louis, with below-capacity crowds, influenced the relocation decision.
• Coaching legacy: Jeff Fisher’s tenure (2012–2016) was marked by mediocrity, setting the stage for a major overhaul after 2016.

While not a successful season on the scoreboard, 2014 laid groundwork for the Rams’ eventual transformation into a competitive team in Los Angeles by highlighting weaknesses and accelerating strategic changes.