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By: Cameron DaSilva | 9 hours ago
As a Super Bowl contender once again, the Los Angeles Rams enter the 2019 season with sky-high expectations. They have one of the best rosters in the NFL from quarterback to punter, boasting Pro Bowlers at several positions.
As is the case with every team, though, there are certain strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Rams have excellent depth and talent at wide receiver, but on the interior offensive line, there’s some concern.
Ahead of Week 1, we’ve graded every position group on the roster, beginning with the quarterbacks.
Quarterback – Grade: A-
The Rams should feel very comfortable about their quarterback situation in 2019. Jared Goff just signed…
Running back – Grade: A
Few backfields have as much talent as the Rams. Todd Gurley is the starter and should…
Wide receiver – Grade: A+
From top to bottom, the Rams have the best wide receiver group in the NFL. Their…
Tight end ¬– Grade: B-
Tyler Higbee just received an extension, which might complicate things for Gerald Everett and his playing…
Tackle – Grade: A
Andrew Whitworth and Rob Havenstein are just about as good as a pair of tackles can…
Guard/Center – Grade: C
Arguably the biggest weakness on the entire roster is on the interior offensive line. Joseph Noteboom…
Defensive tackle – Grade: A+
Aaron Donald is the best defensive player in the NFL right now and has been for…
Defensive end – Grade: B-
Michael Brockers doesn’t offer much as a pass rusher but he remains a decent run defender.…
Nose tackle – Grade: C+
Based on potential, nose tackle deserves a higher grade. But given the lack of proven talent…
Outside linebacker – Grade: B
Dante Fowler Jr. and Clay Matthews is a formidable duo with a chance to be really…
Inside linebacker – Grade: C+
Bryce Hager will start next to Cory Littleton, which isn’t great news for the Rams. Fortunately,…
Cornerback – Grade: A-
Marcus Peters struggled last season when Aqib Talib wasn’t on the field, but both are healthy…
more
Safety – Grade: A
Eric Weddle comes aboard as a leader in the secondary, pairing with John Johnson III to…
more
Special teams – Grade: A+
Greg Zuerlein is one of the most reliable kickers in the league, Johnny Hekker can flip…
theramswire.usatoday.com
As a Super Bowl contender once again, the Los Angeles Rams enter the 2019 season with sky-high expectations. They have one of the best rosters in the NFL from quarterback to punter, boasting Pro Bowlers at several positions.
As is the case with every team, though, there are certain strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Rams have excellent depth and talent at wide receiver, but on the interior offensive line, there’s some concern.
Ahead of Week 1, we’ve graded every position group on the roster, beginning with the quarterbacks.
Quarterback – Grade: A-
The Rams should feel very comfortable about their quarterback situation in 2019. Jared Goff just signed…
Running back – Grade: A
Few backfields have as much talent as the Rams. Todd Gurley is the starter and should…
Wide receiver – Grade: A+
From top to bottom, the Rams have the best wide receiver group in the NFL. Their…
Tight end ¬– Grade: B-
Tyler Higbee just received an extension, which might complicate things for Gerald Everett and his playing…
Tackle – Grade: A
Andrew Whitworth and Rob Havenstein are just about as good as a pair of tackles can…
Guard/Center – Grade: C
Arguably the biggest weakness on the entire roster is on the interior offensive line. Joseph Noteboom…
Defensive tackle – Grade: A+
Aaron Donald is the best defensive player in the NFL right now and has been for…
Defensive end – Grade: B-
Michael Brockers doesn’t offer much as a pass rusher but he remains a decent run defender.…
Nose tackle – Grade: C+
Based on potential, nose tackle deserves a higher grade. But given the lack of proven talent…
Outside linebacker – Grade: B
Dante Fowler Jr. and Clay Matthews is a formidable duo with a chance to be really…
Inside linebacker – Grade: C+
Bryce Hager will start next to Cory Littleton, which isn’t great news for the Rams. Fortunately,…
Cornerback – Grade: A-
Marcus Peters struggled last season when Aqib Talib wasn’t on the field, but both are healthy…
more
Safety – Grade: A
Eric Weddle comes aboard as a leader in the secondary, pairing with John Johnson III to…
more
Special teams – Grade: A+
Greg Zuerlein is one of the most reliable kickers in the league, Johnny Hekker can flip…
Grading every position on the Rams roster entering 2019 season
The Rams are deep at wide receiver, but the interior offensive line is unproven.
theramswire.usatoday.com
