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Projected starters: St. Louis Rams
By Gregg Rosenthal
Around The League Editor
Published: May 19, 2014 at 04:38 p.m.
Updated: May 19, 2014 at 04:55 p.m.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000351794/article/projected-starters-st-louis-rams
Around The League predicts the Week 1 starting lineups for all 32 teams, analyzing the potential impact of each rookie class. Click here for the complete series breakdown.
St. Louis Rams Projected 2014 Starters
Offense
QB
Sam Bradford
RB
Zac Stacy
WR1
Chris Givens
WR2
Austin Pettis
WR3
Tavon Austin
TE
Jared Cook
LT
Jake Long
LG
Greg Robinson
C
Scott Wells
RG
Rodger Saffold
RT
Joe Barksdale
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DEFENSE
DE
Robert Quinn
DT
Michael Brockers
DT
Kendall Langford / Aaron Donald
DE
Chris Long
MLB
James Laurinaitis
OLB
Alec Ogletree
CB1
Trumaine Johnson
CB2
Janoris Jenkins
CB3
Lamarcus Joyner
SS
T.J. McDonald
FS
Rodney McLeod
» Wide receiver typifies what's wrong with the Rams' offense. They have plenty of options, but need their young talent to step up. We gave the starting jobs to incumbents Chris Givens and Austin Pettis, but Brian Quick and free-agent pickup Kenny Britt have a chance to start as well.
» It's rare to see the No. 13 overall pick in the draft sit for long, but don't assume that Aaron Donald will pass solid veteran Kendall Langford on the depth chart right away. The Rams' starting defensive line could be the best in the entire league.
» Second-round pick Lamarcus Joyner is a Jeff Fisher favorite. This is a roster in desperate need of cornerback help, and there will be pressure on the Florida State product to produce right away.
» No. 2 overall pick Greg Robinson will start his career at left guard. He probably won't stay there past 2014, but his addition there could bolster Zac Stacy's rushing numbers.
» Then again, Stacy's total carries might go down following the addition of third-round pick Tre Mason. The Rams have said publicly they want Stacy to be the workhorse, but Mason could wind up in a timeshare if he's as explosive as expected.
» The secondary is a problem, but it's fair to say that expectations have been raised in St. Louis. General manager Les Snead and coach Jeff Fisher have done a terrific job building up this roster and improving toughness, especially on defense. If Sam Bradford is as good as the Rams believe he is, this is a starting lineup that should win more than seven games.
By Gregg Rosenthal
Around The League Editor
Published: May 19, 2014 at 04:38 p.m.
Updated: May 19, 2014 at 04:55 p.m.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000351794/article/projected-starters-st-louis-rams
Around The League predicts the Week 1 starting lineups for all 32 teams, analyzing the potential impact of each rookie class. Click here for the complete series breakdown.
St. Louis Rams Projected 2014 Starters
Offense
QB
Sam Bradford
RB
Zac Stacy
WR1
Chris Givens
WR2
Austin Pettis
WR3
Tavon Austin
TE
Jared Cook
LT
Jake Long
LG
Greg Robinson
C
Scott Wells
RG
Rodger Saffold
RT
Joe Barksdale
============
DEFENSE
DE
Robert Quinn
DT
Michael Brockers
DT
Kendall Langford / Aaron Donald
DE
Chris Long
MLB
James Laurinaitis
OLB
Alec Ogletree
CB1
Trumaine Johnson
CB2
Janoris Jenkins
CB3
Lamarcus Joyner
SS
T.J. McDonald
FS
Rodney McLeod
» Wide receiver typifies what's wrong with the Rams' offense. They have plenty of options, but need their young talent to step up. We gave the starting jobs to incumbents Chris Givens and Austin Pettis, but Brian Quick and free-agent pickup Kenny Britt have a chance to start as well.
» It's rare to see the No. 13 overall pick in the draft sit for long, but don't assume that Aaron Donald will pass solid veteran Kendall Langford on the depth chart right away. The Rams' starting defensive line could be the best in the entire league.
» Second-round pick Lamarcus Joyner is a Jeff Fisher favorite. This is a roster in desperate need of cornerback help, and there will be pressure on the Florida State product to produce right away.
» No. 2 overall pick Greg Robinson will start his career at left guard. He probably won't stay there past 2014, but his addition there could bolster Zac Stacy's rushing numbers.
» Then again, Stacy's total carries might go down following the addition of third-round pick Tre Mason. The Rams have said publicly they want Stacy to be the workhorse, but Mason could wind up in a timeshare if he's as explosive as expected.
» The secondary is a problem, but it's fair to say that expectations have been raised in St. Louis. General manager Les Snead and coach Jeff Fisher have done a terrific job building up this roster and improving toughness, especially on defense. If Sam Bradford is as good as the Rams believe he is, this is a starting lineup that should win more than seven games.