What's more important to trade for a LT, G, RB or OLB?

[Malibu]

This is the million dollar question which position makes the most sense to instantly help the team?

LT - you get a Tunsil if available and that is a better Whit - you kick Jackson inside to LG and the run game improves and same with pass pro.

G - not a lot of heavy hitters out there but a major upgrade helps with pass pro but we still have an untested in Jackson at LT

RB - several options out there but I have never been the believer it is the RBs fault. Without a better OL I doubt a RB makes a substantial difference - maybe CMC because of versatility but not sure how he would fair on this team. I remember when Gurley had both a great and bad OL with a bad OL he was ineffective.

Lastly an OLB - there are several really good options but will they help us? Pass rush, sacks and pressures will increase and they will solidify the D against better teams as witnessed by last year's playoffs/Superbowl - the caveat last year is Whit.

My thoughts we can get another RB inexpensively if we want one. There is no G that is a massive upgrade so again if we want one we can get it inexpensively.

Here is the question - do we ride with Jackson and wait for Edwards, Shelton to come back? Was that combo ever good enough and with Jackson at LT will it be good enough. The only name out there is Tunsil and it is a low percentage that he would be available but if so I think we choose him over an OLB. This way we solidify the OL the ppg instantly improves the run game improves etc. All of us want an OLB me included, but an OLB doesn't help us score points and that is the name of the game and it is definitely not our skill players that is holding us back. Please remember we had to come from behind in the SF playoff game and Superbowl and we were able to do it because the OL was stable.

What are your thoughts?

 

[OldSchool]

Edge first rb second for me.

 

[Riverumbbq]

It takes two to tango in this trading game, and since quality offensive linemen are rarely available for a reasonable price at this time of year, I believe we can rule them out.
With 1 very bad LG and 1 very untested RG starting for us, it's difficult to predict just how much success our next RB might have rushing this season, but there are several available at what should be fairly low cost, and we absolutely need to start restocking that unit as everyone other than Kyron Williams will be hitting free agency. Allen's return at Center is crucial, although playing between these OG's isn't much of a friendly welcoming back. Yes, we need to trade for a RB now imo.
An exceptional Edge Rusher should be a top priority, they can instantly become a difference maker, providing pressure on opposing QB's forces them to hurry their passing plays and opens opportunities for our DB's to have a greater impact. Yes to a big upgrade at this position, no to overspending and ruining our upcoming draft. Do it wisely Mr. Snead.
jmo.

 

[Allen2McVay]

It takes two to tango in this trading game, …

I used the ‘two to tango’ line just the other day … So back-off!

 

[Riverumbbq]

I used the ‘two to tango’ line just the other day … So back-off!

You can have it, I received the lawsuit you filed for my having possibly plagiarized your previous content, ... ROD dollars are in the mail to you.

 

[Malibu]

It takes two to tango in this trading game, and since quality offensive linemen are rarely available for a reasonable price at this time of year, I believe we can rule them out.
With 1 very bad LG and 1 very untested RG starting for us, it's difficult to predict just how much success our next RB might have rushing this season, but there are several available at what should be fairly low cost, and we absolutely need to start restocking that unit as everyone other than Kyron Williams will be hitting free agency. Allen's return at Center is crucial, although playing between these OG's isn't much of a friendly welcoming back. Yes, we need to trade for a RB now imo.
An exceptional Edge Rusher should be a top priority, they can instantly become a difference maker, providing pressure on opposing QB's forces them to hurry their passing plays and opens opportunities for our DB's to have a greater impact. Yes to a big upgrade at this position, no to overspending and ruining our upcoming draft. Do it wisely Mr. Snead.
jmo.

I understand most feel the same way you do. Maybe it is an upgrade at G Jake Ellenbogen had a podcast out yesterday going over a bunch of names. LG whether Edwards is there or not to me is a weakness. And unfortunately there is so little sample size on Jackson at LT to have an opinion.

You must admit we are scoring like 10 ppg LESS this season and that is based almost solely on the OL the D is ranked #3 so I feel we need to fix the OL to get us scoring in the mid 20s at a minimum this lack of scoring can't continue especially when we hit some of the more high powered teams.

What concerns me the most is even say we had all 5 starters from day 1 are they good enough prior to all the line shifting honestly I say no. A Tunsil if available turns the OL around instantly. Add Jackson to LG and the team is a better version of last year imo.

We are going nowhere unless we score more points it's literally that simple.

Lastly last year it was easier to achieve our goals - getting into the playoffs because we had Whit. It comes down to 1 player we lack this year excluding all ing OL shifting. Whit allowed us to focus on finding an edge. The difference from last year to this year on the DL/OLB before Von got here we were creating a bunch more sacks and pressures this year for some reason we aren't and Lewis is healthy I just don't get it. I thought Von was a luxury not necessarily a need. This year a major upgrade is actually needed because Hollins, Floyd, Lewis etc aren't getting any true pressure.

 

[dieterbrock]

It takes two to tango in this trading game, and since quality offensive linemen are rarely available for a reasonable price at this time of year, I believe we can rule them out.
With 1 very bad LG and 1 very untested RG starting for us, it's difficult to predict just how much success our next RB might have rushing this season, but there are several available at what should be fairly low cost, and we absolutely need to start restocking that unit as everyone other than Kyron Williams will be hitting free agency. Allen's return at Center is crucial, although playing between these OG's isn't much of a friendly welcoming back. Yes, we need to trade for a RB now imo.
An exceptional Edge Rusher should be a top priority, they can instantly become a difference maker, providing pressure on opposing QB's forces them to hurry their passing plays and opens opportunities for our DB's to have a greater impact. Yes to a big upgrade at this position, no to overspending and ruining our upcoming draft. Do it wisely Mr. Snead.
jmo.

I was going to post in this thread but then thought, no need. River's got it covered

 

[Riverumbbq]

I understand most feel the same way you do. Maybe it is an upgrade at G Jake Ellenbogen had a podcast out yesterday going over a bunch of names. LG whether Edwards is there or not to me is a weakness. And unfortunately there is so little sample size on Jackson at LT to have an opinion.

You must admit we are scoring like 10 ppg LESS this season and that is based almost solely on the OL the D is ranked #3 so I feel we need to fix the OL to get us scoring in the mid 20s at a minimum this lack of scoring can't continue especially when we hit some of the more high powered teams.

What concerns me the most is even say we had all 5 starters from day 1 are they good enough prior to all the line shifting honestly I say no. A Tunsil if available turns the OL around instantly. Add Jackson to LG and the team is a better version of last year imo.

While the OL is a huge problem at the moment, I don't see the Rams spending heavily here. There may be some 'B' Grade depth available, but at what cost ? When the Rams are healthy again, quality depth should be acquired by way of the draft imo, that allows what little CAP we have available now to be used at positions with even greater depth needs, Edge & RB. It may not have been done with purpose, but our OL does appear to be entering a youth movement of sorts for the starting line-up, I'd like to see us continue that theme. If AJ Jackson and Logan Bruss distinguish themselves as hoped, another top C/OG being drafted fairly high along with a later round OT to compete with Arcuri & Pircher, we should be pretty well set for awhile. Noteboom & Anchrum will definitely be back next year and Edwards & Shelton likely return in the next couple weeks. There's even a good chance that older vets like Nsekhe, Skura & Aboushi return as practice squad players next season. Unless Snead magically discovers another Corbett like steal, I'm guessing Edge & RB will be his main pursuit. jmo.

 

[Flatlyner]

Edge for sure. Its the only position we don't have potential help coming from IR. And we have ZERO production from it.

 

[jrry32]

1. Edge Rusher
2. HB
3. OL

Yes, I agree that we could badly use OL help, but teams usually don't trade good OLs. We could go bargain hunting for a failed draft pick. There are some guys I like. But those guys aren't sure things. There are likely to be "sure thing" edge rushers and HBs available. And good HBs are relatively cheap, which boosts the position above OL to me.

 

[Malibu]

While the OL is a huge problem at the moment, I don't see the Rams spending heavily here. There may be some 'B' Grade depth available, but at what cost ? When the Rams are healthy again, quality depth should be acquired by way of the draft imo, that allows what little CAP we have available now to be used at positions with even greater depth needs, Edge & RB. It may not have been done with purpose, but our OL does appear to be entering a youth movement of sorts for the starting line-up, I'd like to see us continue that theme. If AJ Jackson and Logan Bruss distinguish themselves as hoped, another top C/OG being drafted fairly high along with a later round OT to compete with Arcuri & Pircher, we should be pretty well set for awhile. Noteboom & Anchrum will definitely be back next year and Edwards & Shelton likely return in the next couple weeks. There's even a good chance that older vets like Nsekhe, Skura & Aboushi return as practice squad players next season. Unless Snead magically discovers another Corbett like steal, I'm guessing Edge & RB will be his main pursuit. jmo.

I hear the youth movement but I am discussing today how can we solve our issues moving forward. Last year we were scoring over 10 more ppg that is a serious problem we have now. We don't need depth we need a starter who is a massive upgrade if one exists out there.

 

[brucebruce]

oline oline oline

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

Guard is priority #1. The run game will improve automatically once we start to block.

 

[Riverumbbq]

I hear the youth movement but I am discussing today how can we solve our issues moving forward. Last year we were scoring over 10 more ppg that is a serious problem we have now. We don't need depth we need a starter who is a massive upgrade if one exists out there.

That's just it, ... who is this magical fellow and how much would he cost ?

Joel Bitonio, break your contract and get your butt over here.

 

[Soul Surfer]

I think Gurley was beginning to grind down on his own.

Literally, his knees were grinding down.

 

[Soul Surfer]

We need to get our own running backs in the draft.
We just need to do a better job scouting to figure out which ones will be good pros.
Mason, Funk, Akers were really wasted draft picks.

I'm going to go with best player available from the list of four.

But if somebody's second string Center wants to get on the field and he's an upgrade for us over Allen- I say go for it

 

[snackdaddy]

Edge rusher seems to make sense as far as top priority. They've gotten almost no production there. But if you take away the points the offense and special teams gave away, the defense is giving up something like 16 points per game. That is pretty good without the presence of a decent edge rusher.

The offensive line is lacking too. But is there really an upgrade out there? Someone who can come in and develop chemistry with the rest of the line from day one? A high end lineman? Or is it just a mid level vet who may or may not need some games to get used to his teammates on the line? Who may or may not be an upgrade?

Running back is where we are razor thin. Henderson is decent but he's really just an average back. After him, it gets worse. I'd love to find a good back. But that might not be possible. Another average back though should be an upgrade. Maybe someone with a different skill set to provide a change of pace.

 

[LARAMSinFeb.]

I definitely agree nothing would give us the bang for the buck impact improvment as much as a road grader who can handle NFL d-linemen. But I also agree they're hard to come by--not just this time of year, but any time, and requires at least one big investment (like Whit was) and advanced planning and development.

 

[PhillyRam]

I am OK with our Tackles... I think Jackson will be fine.

OGs are another issue altogether. Would be nice to get a very good vet OG just so they have some depth at this point because the cupboard is bare right now.

And yes, still banging the drum on a big back to help settle the run game.

This guy...

 

[Soul Surfer]

I definitely agree nothing would give us the bang for the buck impact improvment as much as a road grader who can handle NFL d-linemen. But I also agree they're hard to come by--not just this time of year, but any time, and requires at least one big investment (like Whit was) and advanced planning and development.

I can never emphasize enough how important and what a great job they did when they took over from Fisher to build a real NFL caliber offensive line.

And they did it by simply finding the best veterans available and coaching up the underperforming o lineman we had.

They had to pay for Whit and then they were lucky on finding Sullivan.

Those are the two most important positions on an offensive line, and through part luck and part excellent planning, we were able to give Goff enough protection to get us to a Super Bowl.

That was easily the main thing McVay did to get us there.

And that's the main thing he needs to concentrate on.
Particularly in improving the run game.

Jackson - left tackle, until he proves he can't handle it.

Matt Skura, who has 65 starts.
There's a reason a guy sticks around the NFL for 7 years.
A veteran presence at LG is needed next to Jackson.

Brian Allen, if he's ready does seem like the best option. C

Oday Aboushi, obviously.

Havenstien, obviously.

Added veteran presence and beef. Roll with it.