I wonder what they had to pay him?
I think the fact that he doesn't miss games, is steady, stays healthy, and doesn't make mistakes makes him a good bet for the long run.
I suspect the Rams are hoping for this year and next out of Whitworth, and then Noteboom thereafter. I hope they can keep Saffold who played at a Pro Bowl level last year. As for Center, I imagine they are hoping for Allen to progress. Blythe isn't terrible, either.
I doubt they keep Brown after this year; he's probably been the least best of the 5 (although not terrible by any means).and not worth the cost of an extension.