Noteboom got hurt early in the season. But because of all the injuries, he tried to play through it for several games until he tore his Achilles. He should return from that and I have to wonder if his playing injured factored into his Achilles tear due to compensation. When healthy Noteboom is a quality LT and IMO I will take Whitworth's and Havenstein's evaluation of Noteboom over PFF every day of the week.
They have two very good OTs in Noteboom and Jackson. Jackson played very well at OG so I would start him at LG with Noteboom at LT next year. Then move Jackson to RT in 2024 when they move on from Havenstein. That was not an anomaly against Cox. I've been saying for years, how Havenstein struggles against speed and power. The only difference is that the media pointed it out repeatedly in this game. In today's NFL there is little difference in the edges (left or right). You need two quality OT to protect both edges and the Rams have that in Noteboom and Jackson. The Rams have the makings of a very good OL for either Stafford or Mayfield. Durant looks like the real deal. I'd rather have Michel at this point than Akers. His fumbling is getting worrisome.
I'd like to see a RB group next year of Williams, Michel, and Powell. WRs of Kupp, Jefferson, Tutu, Skowronek, McCutcheon, and Harris. OL of Noteboom, Jackson, Allen, Shelton, Havenstein, Bruss, Thomas and Anchrum. DL Floyd, AD, Gaines, Hardy, Hoecht, Brown, Williams, and drafted edge. LBs Wagner, Jones, Howard, TBD. Secondary Ramsey, Rochell, Durant, Lake, Fuller, Scott, Kendrick, and Yeast.
When you look at the core roster this is a very good team if used properly. Morris showed that if he plays his defense aggressively they can get those 3 and outs. This defense can dominate when played properly. Where the fuck has it been all year? I'll tell you where, it's been playing a base prevent by Morris that is where. Starting a 6th round rookie CB over Durant and Rochell. Playing Rapp out of position. This defense DESERVES a DC that will play to its strengths, which is to attack, that is how it was built. Morris plays scared.