Here's something I saw elsewhere:
Les Snead, when asked whether the Rams' lack of adding an offensive lineman until late should be seen as a vote of confidence in the current group:
From Rambill
His 2020 cap hit puts him at the 20th highest paid center if that's where he plays. It is also pretty on par for a veteran backup who's capable of filling in at Center and both Guard spots.
Don't get all passive aggressive about this. We are depending on a LT that we hope can provide consistent play at his age. Our Oline was a liability last year and no one can deny that...or at least not credibly deny it. I know I didn't say to fire Kromer, but you also can't live on the success of 2016 in 2020. The Rams braintrust thinks we can spackle together an Oline with late rounders and UDFA's, and I hope they are right.
I think you over exaggerate a little bit. Most of the o-line is comprised of 2nd, 3rd and 4th rounders. They either lack experience or have been injured. A year of development and good health should make a world of difference.
Yes, but we are assuming that Snead is a better GM than Billy Devaney ( Jason Smith), and the Robinson pick was actually heavily influenced by Jeff Fisher (not on Snead, somehow). If we have competent people analyzing talent, is it fair to say they can draft capably for all positions except Olinemen in the 1st and 2nd rounds?
