How do they know that the Rams guards will be below average? Edmunds has had one good year, followed by one not so good year. So he’s hard to project. And Bruss or whomever starts at OLG hasn’t had any years.
I know that David Edwards was not the best all-around OL'er who started for this Ram team in 2021 but he is far from being in need of replacement. His issues have been most attached to his run blocking however his pass blocking has been very good for an OG.
Being over 6-6 inches tall (like Edwards) has always been an issue for OL'ers who are asked to perform the OG position in the NFL in run blocking. I know of no reason why Edwards would not work hard & make every attempt to be a better run blocker from that LG post this upcoming season. Edwards has been a pleasant surprise since being drafted here in the 5th rd pick of 2019.
The situation with his starting playmate LT Joseph Noteboom is very close to what Edwards's issues are. Both are far superior @ pass blocking. So this is sure to get the attention of OL Coach Carberry going into the 2022 OTA Offseason Workouts May 23-24, May 26, May 31-June 2 & Mandatory Minicamp June 7-9.
I do have concerns & have voiced these concerns here in ROD with the run blocking strength going into 2022 due to the pathetic 2021 display. But I also understand there were other elements outside the OL that occurred that caused what we saw in 2021 in the run game.
Summary: I fully expect this OL to be better in its run blocking this season. I believe that Edwards will help in powering this problem up. You could see it in McVay's face over & over when his run game failed him in 2021.
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