When Rams had a weak roster things were different...

Meaning, halfway talented rookies became instant starters.

As the roster talent significantly improved, naturally the non-elite rookies had to wait for their debut. Now it’s to the point that Snead is drafting a year ahead of anticipated need and has had a higher hit rate in the bargain, so opportunities are fewer and fewer for the newbies.

How would you like to be a typical rookie trying to crack the Rams starting lineup at these positions:

RB
WR
TE
DL
CB
S
Punter
PK
Long snapper