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I think Wilson has been alright but as of now I agree with you. They have guys like Littleton, Kiser, Obo, and Ebukam for 2019 and beyond but they will definitely need to keep stocking up at ILB/OLB.
Wilson, Hager and Longacre will all be UFAs and right now have to think it is HIGHLY doubtful that Barron comes back.
I'm less worried about the inside than the outside.
I don't think Ebukam is as promised. Who knows about Obo. Easley's out and I don't think I ever believed in that. Longacre isn't doing much. He started fairly strong last year but maybe whatever his injury was has diminished him. Fox we never saw. I think they miss Quinn---regardless of anything anyone says about him, he drew attention. Last year the OLBs had 21 sacks and I don't see that happening this year. I think it's clearly on film that Rams OLBs can be handled. That lets them devote more resources to the DL. I think it's fair to say at this point that OLB is a team weakness.
Very well said, zn. You captured my sentiments perfectly.
Now, the question is whether Snead can bring in another vet OLB that might improve the unit.
Given Snead’s aggressiveness, I not only think he can, but I think he will. Might take a late pick in a trade, or maybe a promising depth player from a deep position of ours. Heck, there might be a FA out there that they have their eye on, as well. I’m betting that Snead makes some kind of move for an OLB and that he makes it pdq.
