FootballOutsiders 2019 OL Contunuity ScoresOne of the big reasons for the Rams offensive decline in 2019 and a major reason to draft an OL this month either as an immediate starter or top backup with 2021 starting potential. Rams fell from #1 in the league in this category in BOTH 2017 and 2018 to 12th in 2019. They had 9 different starter on the OL, tied for 6th most in the league.
"The Los Angeles Rams led the league in offensive line continuity in 2017 and 2018, with a perfect 48 in the latter season, and they made the playoffs both years. In 2019, they started four different players at left guard alone, and their continuity score fell to 30. Granted, that was still better than average, but it no doubt contributed to L.A.'s fall from Super Bowl participant to wild-card also-ran. In hopes of returning to postseason glory, the Rams have re-signed starting left tackle Andrew Whitworth and center Austin Blythe. That means all five starters from last season are currently under contract, though right tackle Rob Havenstein has been suggested as a possible trade candidate."
