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Probably only seems that way because the numbers are already 5 positions vs. 1. We just perennially gamble on not investing in OL and it has caught up with us.Depends on what you’re asking?
At the moment?
OL because rash of injuries.
But I’d say there’s more OL talent on the Roster than RB talent.
Oh, nonsense.Probably only seems that way because the numbers are already 5 positions vs. 1. We just perennially gamble on not investing in OL and it has caught up with us.
It's a combo of both injuries and drafting. The folks complaining about the Rams not investing in the o-line is about the fact that the Rams don't prioritize them early in the draft but instead spend late draft picks on project offensive lineman. I get you can find them in later rounds, but typically higher draft picks have greater traits and potential. We missed out on Creed (yes I know, dead horse lol) based on the dumb decision to draft Tutu instead. I wish they'd tap that o-linemen well more often earlier in the draft. I think we'd have better depth as a result but I get that's debatable. Either way, we have who we have and injuries have most definitely bit us in the ass big time.Oh, nonsense.
Just from a talent standpoint.. Jackson, Allen & Havenstein are better at their positions than any RB on Rams roster.
Anchrum looked very promising in preseason and who knows about Bruss.
The Oline is down 60% of its starters… take away Akers & Henderson and what do you have?
Injuries caught up with the Rams on the Oline more than draft philosophy.
I completely understand that point of view.. that they'd like to see the Rams invest more in the line.It's a combo of both injuries and drafting. The folks complaining about the Rams not investing in the o-line is about the fact that the Rams don't prioritize them early in the draft but instead spend late draft picks on project offensive lineman. I get you can find them in later rounds, but typically higher draft picks have greater traits and potential. We missed out on Creed (yes I know, dead horse lol) based on the dumb decision to draft Tutu instead. I wish they'd tap that o-linemen well more often earlier in the draft. I think we'd have better depth as a result but I get that's debatable. Either way, we have who we have and injuries have most definitely bit us in the ass big time.
Yeah, our offensive line has been cursed by some voodoo shaman out there. We are definitely finding out the worth of our depth and so far Jackson looks like a keeper. Hopefully when we get our remaining 2 starters back, our offense will play less offensive lolI completely understand that point of view.. that they'd like to see the Rams invest more in the line.
My point is don't confuse this season's injuries with a lack of investment. Players got hurt... a bunch of them.
Not sure if Edwards makes it back, have a feeling that might be a year thing for his safety. So the OL would be my main focus and I like Williams too, but he's so damn small, please draft a bigger back with some life left unlike Malcolm Brown.Our problem on the OL is injuries. Edwards and Shelton will hopefully get healthy, which should improve things a lot. At HB, our only real shot at being saved is if Kyren Williams is a breakout star. He's a very gifted guy in the passing game, but I don't see him being a difference maker on the ground. Here's hoping he proves me wrong. He is shifty, and he does run hard.