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Sorry if a thread like this has been posted but I've had a lot of discussions (elsewhere) about the Rams offensive line and I would really like to know how ROD feels about the OL, the OL coach and what should or shouldn't be done about protecting Goff/establishing the run. First I'll give you my take. Injuries cost the line continuity, almost from the beginning of the season. Blythe was out in week 3 and Jamil Demby started in his place. Noteboom was injured on the Rams second offensive series in week 6. Allen was injured on the first play of the second half in Pittsburgh and Havenstein went out in week 10 also.
Whitworth was the only guy to start all 16 games but there has been some discussion (with opposing viewpoints) about his play. I do know this much. He got called for holding 9 times in 2019, when he only got called 3 times in 2017 and 2018 (each). To me that suggests he was just a bit slower and to recover, had to hold more often than in the past. I would like to see him back but only if they get a cap friendly one year deal. The guy is going to turn 39.
Havenstein was injured but before that he was flagged many times. He had 1 penalty all of 2018 and he got flagged something like 8 or 9 times in 9 games in 2019. Were his and Whitworth's issues a result of the younger guys playing along side them or are they just getting older and slower?
Noteboom played 5 games for an intents and purposes, having been injured early in game 6. Did he show us enough to lean either way on him.
Allen played a bit longer and I pose the same question about him. Edwards, Evans and Corbett played together the last 7 games of the season. What did they show you?
Austin Blythe showed good health (missed 1 game in 2019) and much versatility. I'd like to see them resign him on a 2 or 3 year "fair" deal.
And then again, some have questioned Kromer's ability to evaluate lineman, adjust on the fly and/or prepare his charges for NFL play. I don't subscribe to any of those theories.
So.......
Should the Rams roll with what they have?
Should they invest draft capital in one or two OL?
Should they resign Whitworth and/or Blythe or somebody else in free agency or more than 1 OL? Trent Williams name has come up among some Ram fans.
What do you see happening with the OL.
Thanks for you input.......and please, if this has already been discussed ad nauseum at ROD, feel free to tell me to take a hike!!!
Whitworth was the only guy to start all 16 games but there has been some discussion (with opposing viewpoints) about his play. I do know this much. He got called for holding 9 times in 2019, when he only got called 3 times in 2017 and 2018 (each). To me that suggests he was just a bit slower and to recover, had to hold more often than in the past. I would like to see him back but only if they get a cap friendly one year deal. The guy is going to turn 39.
Havenstein was injured but before that he was flagged many times. He had 1 penalty all of 2018 and he got flagged something like 8 or 9 times in 9 games in 2019. Were his and Whitworth's issues a result of the younger guys playing along side them or are they just getting older and slower?
Noteboom played 5 games for an intents and purposes, having been injured early in game 6. Did he show us enough to lean either way on him.
Allen played a bit longer and I pose the same question about him. Edwards, Evans and Corbett played together the last 7 games of the season. What did they show you?
Austin Blythe showed good health (missed 1 game in 2019) and much versatility. I'd like to see them resign him on a 2 or 3 year "fair" deal.
And then again, some have questioned Kromer's ability to evaluate lineman, adjust on the fly and/or prepare his charges for NFL play. I don't subscribe to any of those theories.
So.......
Should the Rams roll with what they have?
Should they invest draft capital in one or two OL?
Should they resign Whitworth and/or Blythe or somebody else in free agency or more than 1 OL? Trent Williams name has come up among some Ram fans.
What do you see happening with the OL.
Thanks for you input.......and please, if this has already been discussed ad nauseum at ROD, feel free to tell me to take a hike!!!