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Andrew Whitworth "Summary: There is no more perennially underrated and under-appreciated tackle than Andrew Whitworth of the Bengals. He ended the 2016 season with the league’s best pass-blocking efficiency score (98.0), allowing just 14 total QB pressures across 561 pass-blocking snaps. Whitworth recorded six games this year in which he had perfect pass-protection games. His run blocking was solid, albeit not the strength it has been in seasons past.Even at $33.8 million over three years, the Rams got a bargain in the free-agent acquisition of offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth. Whitworth’s only negative is age 35 years old but he is still playing at an elite level and represents a colossal upgrade over Greg Robinson, a former first-round draft pick who has struggled badly thus far in his NFL career."

By whom Florida? He is a 3 time pro bowler and 1st team all-pro in 2015.

That means he's highly regarded by his peers and obviously the Rams.

Agree Whity is mostly underrated by your average NFL following fans because he played in a small city like Cinci.

Saffold - Are you using PFF as a guide? I personally would rate the entire o-line as sub-par in run blocking last season. But hey that's ME.

I never use one single reference like PFF as the single truth.. I Just chose this article to give Rodger some props because I've been hard on him in the past. I think he could be in play for one of his best seasons lining up next to the big fellow but you never know with Saffold.

Dunbar - McVay likes him in the passing game for his quicks, No bueno!

I'm not down on Dunbar which is why I have him ranked #2. Like most that know of him, his skill set fits the puzzle.

Gerald Everette - Will unseat Higbee as the pass catching TE in the offense. Bank It!

I don't doubt Everette's ability and I put him above Hemingway because I believe in him. Higbee might be better than you think or he could be softer than I think.

Robert Woods - I'm going to take great satisfaction in saying I told you so when Woody breaks out this year with the Rams. I could name receivers to the cows come home that broke out once they got with adequate Qb'ing Woody will be in that number!

Yup, you clearly have been pushing for Woods from the get go. I've read the smack on Woods & I'm still elated since the day we signed him. adequate Qb'ing.... hmmm #16 will give him that and more

Tavon Austin - Tavon and Goff won't have a connection. Bank It

I have no feel for how Tavon will click in this offense so I won't be betting against your bank.

Cooper Kupp - A pro's pro. A chain mover yes sir

Tyler Higbee - I'm down on Higbee, the NFL ain't for the meek. He looked soft last season.

Nothing to disagree with here... Higbeast was anything but a beast. I do think he elevates his game in this TE friendly offense just not sure of his ceiling yet?

Jared Goff -

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Summary: NFL Network's Steve Wyche reported that Rams GM Les Snead told him Goff returned this spring with a better grasp of what's expected of him as an NFL starter. Goff understood he had to understand the language and the alignments of the scheme," Wyche said. "So when they came up for their minicamp right before the draft, he said Goff was right on point. He said after the minicamp, coaches said (Goff) exceeded expectations. 'Last year he was a blank slate, now that is no longer the case.

Can we once and for all acquit Jeff Fisher of Goff's inability to play early on?

I never gave Fisher or his staff more their share of the blame. You know how I feel about #16.. All my chips are on the table so I'm cashing in big or going broke at seasons end

Ok Florida I had to offer something other than great work. You offered up some good nuggets as usual

That was getting tired!