The draft is over, free agency for the most past is over, and we as fans envision greater things for this years version of the Rams. What a difference a year makes. The roster turnover wasn't massive ala the Miami Dolphins who cleaned house, but key areas that have been areas of concern for far too long seem on paper to be cleaned up.
Vermeil and Martz long had neglected the offensive & defensive lines. Not surprisingly those have been two areas that have cost us recently. Sure Pace & Barron, and free agents have been added but we all know that players like McCollum & Timmerman can get old or injured in a hurry, and if they had young players behind them they would be ready to fill in. Unfortunately, the Rams never really likes to commit high draft picks to these areas. There have been exceptions but I mean a real commitment. The uglies, guards, centers etc.
This year outside of Carriker, everyone else will provide depth and hopefully pan out in a few years should the need arise. Pace is coming off significant surgery, and into double digits in the NFL, McCollum has his hands full rehabbing an ACL, and Romberg, and draft pick Fry to contend with.
Linehan continues to preach the benefits of competition, with the draft and free agency there will be competition on the lines and elsewhere.
Some key matchups to look forward to"
Chris Draft and Brandon Chiller
Setterstrom and Terrell
Romberg/McCollum and Fry
Kennedy and Carriker
Wroten and Glover
Bartell, Wade, Rumpf, Walls, Butler (Nickel CB)
How ever it pans out this team has addressed key areas long forgotten about and added some depth and hopefully some playmakers and starters for years to come.
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