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Sounds as though you are dismissing our free agent acquisitions somewhat when comparing us to our oppositions pre-season gains. The Rams are transitioning from a 4-3 base D to a 3-4 base, and while that may not be as catastrophic as a few here might have tried to have us believing when originally announced, it does require some adjustments for scheme fit. Prior to the draft we acquired a quality veteran starting LT (Whitworth), a starting WR (Woods), a starting OLB (Barwin), a starting Center (Sullivan), a probable starter at CB with Webster, a rotational DT/DE (Walker), and a reserve CB (Robey-Coleman).
Our draft has filled huge needs for a starting WR & TE, solved a great need for depth at OLB & a necessary rotational DE. The only surprises for me were at FB & S as most every other position being widely discussed was addressed other than Center & CB. My assumption is that the Rams are closer to re-signing TruJo than we are aware, and that management prefers the idea of settling our depth needs at center from building with what we already have in-house. This draft fits both our defensive transition and obtaining quality offensive weapons. The names may not have all been known household guys, for that we must trust in McVay & Phillips. I'm certainly prepared to allow for our new coaching staff to get the players of their choice and train them according to their own techniques. Regardless of a few new veteran free agents, the Rams are still a very young team, 2017 may not be all a bed of roses, although I have confidence we are at the beginning stage for turning the tide, and even if I won't expect the play-offs until next year, success on the field of play is closer today than it was yesterday. jmo.
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