Rams LT Andrew Whitworth expected to return

[So Ram]

I'm fine with Rob starting at RG if he WINS the job. In that scenario he beats out Edwards which means I'm confident of good production there. Rams just need to make sure they're not giving out jobs like they did last offseason.

that was mind boggling what Mcvay did. Allen getting a free pass & Noteboom moving inside after he was a backup who was actually playing out of postion.
The experience though that Evens & Edwards got this last season was priceless.They’ve actually earned a spot more than Note & Allen.
Brewer even got more experience as well.

 

[bubbaramfan]

Methinks Noteboom starts the season on the PUP list.

 

[FaulkSF]

I hope Snead structures Whit's contract accordingly under the notion that they are resigning Whit to keep Noteboom's seat warm and with anticipation that he will learn to be an assistant o line coach:

$7M base
Bonus of $1M per game up to $3M for games played greater than 8.
$1M bonus for making the probowl.
$1M bonus if the Rams win the Superbowl.

That would technically count $10M against the cap as long as his contract is written as suggested above. There would be $3 M carryover into next year's cap if Boom is ready to take over by midseason. There would also be other perks like vet rest days between games.

 

[A.J. Hicks]

Whitworth being back is a top priority in my opinion.

In what way can we find that Saffold piece? Either a right guard or a left guard, even a center, but a piece that is an in-a-way athletic nightmare for the opposing line.

A big stong guy that has incredible movement skills.

I honestly feel like with Big Whit back and the stable of Havenstein, Evans, Edwards, Corbett. We have pieces to fit - it's that piece - the guy that can win with power and technique. We have a lot of technique guys.

Saffold was both - and next to Whit (who has declined a bit) he was a monster.

 

[kurtfaulk]

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What if they bring whit back and put noteboom back at guard? What then?

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[fearsomefour]

I think your being Delusional, which is ok since it is the offseason & add players to your after Christmas list.

Like I said earlier that Brian Allen will still be in the mix. My question as one poster said about his injury for the added centers being signed. Allen was never benched so to think he is not thought of as the starting center again is curiously thinking outside of what has been.My point is only that Brian Allen showed enough as a Ram to be the starter without even playing in the preseason. That shows me the coaches thinking about his talent level.

IMO - I think The Rams just need time to develop the talent that is on the roster & resigning Whitworth. Last year fans were worried about him retiring.
The Redskin guy that would be nice is Trent Williams which is a pipe dream as well. Mcvay likes The Kromers & Dickerson that is why he said they did such as good job. If Callahan is signed it would be more as an assistant HC.
Drafting a lineman to me is zero, unless The Rams find EXCELLENT value ?? You never stop your scouting,but I don’t see it happening anyways. There to many needs with less depth.

The Rams didn’t bench Allen or Noteboom and it took weeks to replace Demby.
I understand sticking with Allen and Noteboom.
It’s a crap shoot and practice reps are not the same as game reps.

 

[fearsomefour]

Whitworth being back is a top priority in my opinion.

In what way can we find that Saffold piece? Either a right guard or a left guard, even a center, but a piece that is an in-a-way athletic nightmare for the opposing line.

A big stong guy that has incredible movement skills.

I honestly feel like with Big Whit back and the stable of Havenstein, Evans, Edwards, Corbett. We have pieces to fit - it's that piece - the guy that can win with power and technique. We have a lot of technique guys.

Saffold was both - and next to Whit (who has declined a bit) he was a monster.

He dominated in Tennessee this year as well.
Best case Whitworth comes back, Havenstein returns to his 2018 form and Edwards gets one of the G spots days one.
60% there.

 

[fearsomefour]

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What if they bring whit back and put noteboom back at guard? What then?

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Nothing.
Noteboom likely won’t be back until into the season.
He can take back up practice reps at both G and LT.

 

[fearsomefour]

Methinks Noteboom starts the season on the PUP list.

I would be amazed if this is not the case.

 

[fearsomefour]

As far as the oline goes, there are no great answers this offseason. Only good to horrible. Resigning Whit is somewhere on the good to okay spectrum (prob trending towards okay).

Hey, as my good friend Donald Rumsfeld used to say, "You don't go into FA and the draft with the players you want, you go into them with the players available."

This is it.
Not being negative but it’s pretty clear.
Highly unlikely any top tier FA is coming in and I doubt the 2nd round pick goes to the OL.

 

[fearsomefour]

For some reason I’m in favor of Big Rob playing RG. Evans the starting RT ??
Edwards being a swing guy ??

Was wondering also on another way trying Corbett at center & moving Evans at LG ??

Might sound far fetched, but cross-training is key. I liked Brown & Hav changing it up if for no other reason than cross training. Like turning stones.

I can’t see Hav at G at all.
Hopefully he is healthy and wins back the RT spot. Or he will end up being an overpaid back up RT.
But I think the coaches will do everything they can to have him settle back in at RT.

 

[fearsomefour]

So, if Whitworth returns, I doubt we try to keep Blythe and we might not have the capital to go after anyone else on the oline in FA.

I could see the line going into camp looking like Whit-Edwards-Corbett-Evans-Havenstein with possibly a draft pick to compete. It would seem to me Corbett and Allen would battle it out for starting Center. I wouldn't be surprised if Corbett could beat him out.

Edit: Well, actually, I bet Evans and Edwards would prob be switched.

Could see a low cost FA C and a C being drafted.
Allen, Shelton, FA, draft pick to compete at C with Corbett staying at LG, Edwards at RG with Whitworth and Havenstein at the Ts.

 

[kurtfaulk]

Nothing.
Noteboom likely won’t be back until into the season.
He can take back up practice reps at both G and LT.

There's another 7 months before the next season starts. Noteboom will be there.

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[FarNorth]

Whitworth being back is a top priority in my opinion.

In what way can we find that Saffold piece? Either a right guard or a left guard, even a center, but a piece that is an in-a-way athletic nightmare for the opposing line.

A big stong guy that has incredible movement skills.

I honestly feel like with Big Whit back and the stable of Havenstein, Evans, Edwards, Corbett. We have pieces to fit - it's that piece - the guy that can win with power and technique. We have a lot of technique guys.

Saffold was both - and next to Whit (who has declined a bit) he was a monster.

Right, we have a lot of technique guys. If we want the run game to work it would help to add someone who can physically dominate at guard or center. Not sure what the chances are given cap and other needs, but imo that's what we need.

Oh, and we need to stop limiting Gurley in off season training and his practice days if we want him to return to being explosive.

 

[Kevin]

There's another 7 months before the next season starts. Noteboom will be there.

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Not without training camp and preseason. I think he starts the season on the pup.

 

[bubbaramfan]

As a bad as he played, no way Noteboom will see the field any time soon after surgery and rehab. After the bye at the earliest. Maybe spell Big Whit when his ancient azz gets gassed midway towards the end the season or an injury forces them to play him


Big Whit says-.

 

[fearsomefour]

There's another 7 months before the next season starts. Noteboom will be there.

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Hopefully.
The recovery protocols are much better than they used to be.
Both ligaments though....that’s a big one.

 

[BonifayRam]

Ref. CB Troy Hill's contract......are your figures correct?

Troy Hill

Troy Hill contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations.

www.spotrac.com

 

[fearsomefour]

Right, we have a lot of technique guys. If we want the run game to work it would help to add someone who can physically dominate at guard or center. Not sure what the chances are given cap and other needs, but imo that's what we need.

Oh, and we need to stop limiting Gurley in off season training and his practice days if we want him to return to being explosive.

The way most guys dominate is with technique.
They are lining up against guys that are big and strong with techniques of their own. You don’t see most interior lineman that are hugely tall.
Finding an interior lineman that is physically imposing that can move well with good technique.....think Larry Allen (he was listed forever at 325, but played closer to 350 a lot of years) that is what everyone wants.
They are very hard to find.
Starting with good technique, a good scheme fit, good balance and feet.....that’s the way to go.

 

[BonifayRam]

20 LA Rams offseason player injury updates for 2020 season
by Bret Stuter

Offensive line injuries

Player/ Position/ Injury / Status

Brian Allen- Center-Knee– MCL- May not return for training camp
Rob Havenstein- RT- Knee- Ready for TC
Andrew Whitworth -LT- Ankle -Post surgery, ready for TC
Joseph Noteboom- LG ACL/MCL- May not return for training camp
Austin Blythe RG/OC- Ankle/Shoulderss- May not return for training camp

The 2019 offensive line felt as though it was made of glass at times. The plan to begin the season had the following lineup: Left tackle Andrew Whitworth, Left Guard Joseph Noteboom, Center Brian Allen, Right Guard Austin Blythe, and Right Tackle Rob Havenstein. Despite early struggles, the Rams jumped out to a 3-0 season, and seemed to be cruising for a second appearance in post season.

But the shootout upset loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers began a streak of bad play and bad luck. In a week six loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the Rams lost left guard Noteboom to an ACL/MCL injury. By week ten, they had lost center Brian Allen to an MCL injury.

On a positive note, the LA Rams were forced to sign and promote offensive linemen. The team ultimately traded for guard Austin Corbett, who slotted in left guard. The team promoted rookie Bobby Evans for right guard, and promoted rookie David Edwards to right tackle. Austin Blythe healed up enough to take up the center position, and the Rams reinforced the position with center Coleman Shelton.

That experience for Corbett, Evans, and Edwards will carry a long way in the 2020 training camp. Don’t be surprised if all three earn starting line roles for the Rams this season.

To read the complete article click below:
https://ramblinfan.com/2020/02/05/la-rams-offseason-player-injury-updates/2/