Excellent stuff, thank you. I agree with most of what you said so just to echo a few things:
OC, EDGE, CB- probably line up as their three biggest needs. And to your point, all positions they can address with what they have in the draft. WR4 as well.
I think overall they are in an enviable position going into the offseason, other than some cap restructuring you'd rather not have to do.
On Goff, I agree. The real thing here is likely he's been put "on notice" and that without a more consistent year the Rams very well could move on in 2022. And they can feel good enough about Wolford as a QB2.
They have their RB situation settled, top 3 WR, top 2 TE. Find that situational, deep threat WR4 and a good blocking TE3. Should not be that hard. They have to get more from Higbee than 44 catches on 60 targets at his salary.
I have liked Blythe overall but the way you lay it out certainly does point to center being the likely target to upgrade on the OL. They have Edwards, Corbett, Evans and Anchrum all at OG with Noteboom another OG option if needed. Center is the position to address.
Of all the Rams UFA I think Fox would provide the most (cost-benefit) value to re-sign. He's an excellent depth piece on that defensive front. But to your point, also replaceable.
I wouldn't do anything at ILB other than draft someone that slips if the value is too good to be true. Reeder, Young, Kiser, Howard- this defense is fine with them there.
At Edge, while they may not find a true immediate replacement for Floyd in the draft I do hope they use one of their top 2 selections there. At minimum for 2021 depth and to develop into a starter. Go hunting for a mid-priced veteran on a one-year deal.
Long is the big question in the secondary. Can he step in and play productively 2X (or more) the snaps he played in 2020? A CB might be the best value option for them in the 2nd round if someone slips down to the late 50s.
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