January 02, 2020 09:22AM
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Rams43
Well, it’s possible that our best case scenario actually occurs.

Namely, Whit’s gone and Boom is 100%.
Corbett becomes our permanent starting LG.
Blythe is extended and plays well at C.
Edwards stays at RG.
Evans stays at RT.
Hav is somehow traded giving cap relief.

But, if all of the above doesn’t occur then it’s starts becoming trickier and trickier as more variables are introduced.

Myself, I would like to draft a stud C at #52 and be done with worrying about that position indefinitely. Blythe played better than Allen, but nobody’s calling him a stud there. If we get this stud C then Snead can just make developmental depth OL picks in the rest of the draft and focus on D needs.

Some have suggested Corbett as possible starting C. But then we create a hole at LG, don’t we?

I’m in the camp that thinks Boom should be ready by September, but what if there’s a setback? We can’t afford to gamble at LOT. And yet, I’m not in favor of extending Whit, even at $7-9 million. I think that he’s turned the corner and will only continue to backslide. Not crazy about moving either Edwards or Evans over to LOT until Boom is ready, though. Here again, a new temporary hole would have been created. Don’t know if there’s another player currently on the roster that they would trust to fill in temporarily at either RG or RT. ‘Course, if Hav remains then that’s a moot point.

Like I said, this could be very tricky depending on how they really feel about Corbett, Blythe, Allen, Whit, Boom’s health, and Hav. That enough variables for y’all? Lol.

If they go with your proposed best case scenario, I'm still terribly afraid that the OL will be our downfall next year.

LT - Noteboom
LG - Corbett
OC - Blythe
RG - Edwards
RT - Evans

This is pretty much the same OL that started at ARI last week w/ the exception of Whit instead of NB. And that OL could not open any holes for Gurley.

Given their performances in the 2nd half of the season, I think we can agree that it's better than our 1st half OL but we shouldn't make the mistake of thinking it's a strong OL. Honestly I envision another down year for the offense if that's the OL.

There's not one standout performer among them plus there is definitely at least a couple of them that are slightly below average. e.g. Blythe? Corbett?

I believe they are going to have to make more radical moves to get a average to above average OL next season.
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  Because Allen is cheap, Blythe won't be so cheap

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  Re: OL position outlook for 2020

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  As far as Corbett, I'm not sure

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  Re: As far as Corbett, I'm not sure

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  Re: As far as Corbett, I'm not sure

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  Re: As far as Corbett, I'm not sure

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  Re: OL position outlook for 2020

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  Re: dicey, for sure

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  Totally agree on Blythe

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  Re: OL position outlook for 2020

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  Re: yep best lineman

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  Re: OL position outlook for 2020

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  Re: OL position outlook for 2020

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  Re: Here's my concern...

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