Rams' free-agency foray likely to target WR & OL

Rams' free-agency foray likely to target receivers and offensive linemen

Gary Klein

The Rams mollified the fan base last week by unveiling a retro-style home uniform.

There won’t be many cheers at the Coliseum next season if they don’t upgrade the players who will be wearing them.

Especially receivers and offensive linemen.

Those are expected to be the Rams’ main areas of focus this week when NFL free agency begins.

The Rams must find players to complement and protect quarterback Jared Goff, the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, and improve what has ranked as the NFL’s worst offense for two consecutive seasons.

“There’s a lot of things that we’re looking to do moving forward where it’s figuring out what do our players do best?” Coach Sean McVay said. “And then there’s also going to players we’ll acquire in free agency and the draft that are going to try to help that process of becoming a good offense.”

The Rams last August signed receiver Tavon Austin to a four-year $42-million extension. They are expected to let Kenny Britt, who had a 1,000-yard season in 2016, sign with another team.

General Manager Les Snead said the Rams have studied available receivers for McVay’s offense.

“We're confident that we know that market and who, in that market, fits Sean the most,” Snead said, adding, “We're confident we're prepared to test that market, and that we're prepared to test the market in the draft as well.

“We know we want to get better on offense, that includes wide receivers and other positions as well.”

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