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I think this team has a lot of talent and the holes aren't nearly as glaring as they once were a couple short seasons ago. IMO these are the 5 positions that the Rams need to address in the offseason.
1. QB...Austin Davis looks like a good backup. Sam might get another crack but there is no way the Rams go into next season all in on him. I think Hill retires this offseason. I'd like to see the Rams bring Sam back at a reduced rate. Bring back Davis. Sign another veteran that can compete. And finally, draft a REAL prospect, not another 6th round Garrett Gilbert type.
2. Interior offensive line. Last year I thought our worst starter was Chris Williams. This year I believe it is Davin Joseph. Scott Wells is pretty close to the end of the line as an effective starter. I just wonder what the coaching staff really thinks about Barnes and Jones.
3. Linebacker. It was nice to see Ogletree have a productive game. Hopefully he has turned a corner and will be more of a force the remainder of the season. Lauranaitis gets some criticism from a lot of fans...I still think he is our best LB at this point. Dunbar is adequate and at times can make really great plays. I'd like to at least see a young LB brought in that can compete for playing time.
4. Tackle. Robinson is settling into the LT spot nicely. He has some growing to do but IMO he's played better than Long was playing. Barksdale is a good starter as well, but he has been exposed at times. I don't see how the Rams can bring Long back next year. I think it would be a wise move to draft another tackle in 2nd-3rd round to be the swing guy or even compete for the RT job with Barksdale.
5. Defensive back. I think Gaines is playing great. I'm anxious to see how Johnson does the remainder of the season. Joyner I think can be a good player, but I am a bit disappointed in his play so far. Jenkins has not lived up to his ability IMO...I know he was coming off of injury today but he was clearly targeted by Palmer. The safety position is curious to me. McDonald and Barron are clearly the most talented but they share a similar skill set. McLeod I think might be better served as a slot corner (I almost wonder if Joyner and McLeod should switch spots). I am curious to see what Williams does at safety the more practice that Barron gets in.
1. QB...Austin Davis looks like a good backup. Sam might get another crack but there is no way the Rams go into next season all in on him. I think Hill retires this offseason. I'd like to see the Rams bring Sam back at a reduced rate. Bring back Davis. Sign another veteran that can compete. And finally, draft a REAL prospect, not another 6th round Garrett Gilbert type.
2. Interior offensive line. Last year I thought our worst starter was Chris Williams. This year I believe it is Davin Joseph. Scott Wells is pretty close to the end of the line as an effective starter. I just wonder what the coaching staff really thinks about Barnes and Jones.
3. Linebacker. It was nice to see Ogletree have a productive game. Hopefully he has turned a corner and will be more of a force the remainder of the season. Lauranaitis gets some criticism from a lot of fans...I still think he is our best LB at this point. Dunbar is adequate and at times can make really great plays. I'd like to at least see a young LB brought in that can compete for playing time.
4. Tackle. Robinson is settling into the LT spot nicely. He has some growing to do but IMO he's played better than Long was playing. Barksdale is a good starter as well, but he has been exposed at times. I don't see how the Rams can bring Long back next year. I think it would be a wise move to draft another tackle in 2nd-3rd round to be the swing guy or even compete for the RT job with Barksdale.
5. Defensive back. I think Gaines is playing great. I'm anxious to see how Johnson does the remainder of the season. Joyner I think can be a good player, but I am a bit disappointed in his play so far. Jenkins has not lived up to his ability IMO...I know he was coming off of injury today but he was clearly targeted by Palmer. The safety position is curious to me. McDonald and Barron are clearly the most talented but they share a similar skill set. McLeod I think might be better served as a slot corner (I almost wonder if Joyner and McLeod should switch spots). I am curious to see what Williams does at safety the more practice that Barron gets in.