OL this year (How it looks right now)

[WestCoastRam]

How about a synopsis for those of us not subscribing to the Athletic ...

It's a podcast that's free and while there's nothing earth shattering that I can just rattle off it really is a nice analysis of where we're at and what may have got us there.

Just don't have the time today.

 

[Loyal]

IMO
The staff needs to do a better job of identifying the best 5 much earlier than they have.

As it stands, There’s not enough camp or pre season to develop any continuity once the best 5 have been identified. Week 1 is not the time to be asking your best 5 to start gelling as a unit.

McVay alluded to this in one of his pressers last week. He played it down a bit though. It’s likely why our OL seems to come out of the gate shaky seemingly every year.

It seems like they are too concerned whether a player can play more than one position, instead of finding the best 5 and letting them settle there.

 

[RAMSinLA]

It seems like they are too concerned whether a player can play more than one position, instead of finding the best 5 and letting them settle there.

The Rams may be a little shell shocked from last years O-Line injury list. But yes I agree with you.

 

[RamWoodie]

It's gonna shake out by final cuts...that we know. When it comes to Boom, be carful what you ask for because as I see it Boom is the most versatle guy.

 

[XXXIVwin]

Anchrum average annual salary is 842k.

Boom average annual salary is 13.3 M.

Wonder if those numbers factor in to the decision making at all.

Also sounds like Anchrum would be an UFA agent next year. Whereas I think Boom would be in the last year of his 3-year 40 M contract next year.

 

[Mojo Ram]

McVay alluded to this in one of his pressers last week.

5:10 mark
https://www.youtube.com/live/6Ev6YuWDtYE?feature=share

 

[Riverumbbq]

Anchrum average annual salary is 842k.

Boom average annual salary is 13.3 M.

Wonder if those numbers factor in to the decision making at all.

Also sounds like Anchrum would be an UFA agent next year. Whereas I think Boom would be in the last year of his 3-year 40 M contract next year.

Retaining preferred UFA's next year should be a smoother process since we'll be in much better CAP shape. We still don't really know what Anchrum is, but if he has an outstanding season, and being only 25 y.o., I suspect the Rams will bring him back.
jmo.

 

[hotanez]

Oh boy does Jourdan get into the oline on this weeks podcast. Must listen.

How about a synopsis for those of us not subscribing to the Athletic ...

Her theory is that the current changes, moving Note to RG, is because the Rams prefer or want Note to win that spot because he's losing the LT competition to Jackson.

 

[hotanez]

Jourdan also calls the Rams plan for the Oline as messy. That sucks to hear that from her. In my opinion I hope the Rams come to their senses and remember how terrible Note was at guard. They have to run and protect Stafford.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

He ain't a little behind, he is Bobby 'fucking Evans behind. His main obstacle is any defensive lineman across from him. You might as well give me a roster spot, I can let people run by me too. In all honesty, I hope he improves to where he's worth keeping but I just don't see/heard it so far. No wasted rosters spots!

I wouldn't put Bruss in Bobby Evans camp yet since he's coming off a major injury very early into his rookie year. Bruss is essentially a rookie again this year unfortunately as a result. Gotta give him time to develop if possible. Unless someone else completely shows out and Bruss keeps shitting the bed will it be entertained in my opinion. Should be a few interesting weeks here.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Jourdan also calls the Rams plan for the Oline as messy. That sucks to hear that from her. In my opinion I hope the Rams come to their senses and remember how terrible Note was at guard. They have to run and protect Stafford.

And there was a lot of talk about front office not quite being aligned with coaching staff and picking lineman.

 

[hotanez]

And there was a lot of talk about front office not quite being aligned with coaching staff and picking lineman.

It was dispointing to hear that from her. I gotta be honest I'm a little down about our team right now. I've got this bad feeling that the Oline will not be ready to start the season.

 

[kurtfaulk]

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if they start noteboom at rg just because of his salary that will be very disappointing. they better suck it up and play the best players on the oline. wasn't last season bad enough for them?

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[bubbaramfan]

Yes, why play Anchrum at RG when he's going to be an UFA next season. We gotta play Noteboom somewhere cause he's getting paid more than all the otherOL.

Who cares if he's any good. It's the American way.

 

[Riverumbbq]

Yes, why play Anchrum at RG when he's going to be an UFA next season. We gotta play Noteboom somewhere cause he's getting paid more than all the otherOL.

Who cares if he's any good. It's the American way.

I'm still of the belief the Rams are trying to set up a trade scenario with Noteboom sometime prior to the October deadline.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I'm still of the belief the Rams are trying to set up a trade scenario with Noteboom sometime prior to the October deadline.

Would be a weird way to set up a trade, but who knows

 

[Riverumbbq]

Would be a weird way to set up a trade, but who knows

Possibly, but they might be able to enhance his value a little if he can prove himself as a capable swing OT and OG.

 

[PressureD41]

Dalton Risner ffs​

 

[WestCoastRam]

Dalton Risner ffs​

Other than being available, what exactly do you think he can bring to the table that we don't already have?

 

[PressureD41]

think he's still have some gas in the tank, and easily start at RG for us. A vet we could use