Here’s my projected opening day starters.
OC. Corbett looks like the favorite. This decision was probably made pre-FA, frankly.
RG. Anchrum. That’s right, I think Anchrum can beat out Evans at RG before opening day. Evans is an OT, not an OG, at least in my opinion. Anchrum could possibly become a 10 year starter at OG.
WOLB. Lewis is the nominal starter on opening day but I have little confidence that he can stay healthy enough to remain there. So, soon we will be back to a rotation of Hollins, Obo, and maybe Garrett. Wouldn’t be surprised if they brought in a 2nd tier vet for insurance in such a rotation. WOLB has not been ‘fixed’, y’all.
ILB. Just a question of when, not if, Jones becomes a starter, I think. I make it 50-50 that he starts there on opening day. Got a feeling Howard is the other starter inside but I will say this. I think Rams are fairly satisfied with their ILB room for 2021. No superstar, but lots of solid players for this particular D scheme.
Slot CB. Technically, on opening day it’s probably gonna be Long, but I see Rochell gaining by leaps and bounds and seizing the position by November and never looking back. If Long struggles in camp, I’m very comfortable with Burgess there until Rochell is a full go. This Ram secondary is loaded and will be a joy for Morris to tinker with. Lots of opposing QB’s are gonna be frustrated this year after playing Rams, including the uber-experienced Tom Brady.
