July 20, 2021 04:39AM
I understand the perspective. The OL is the straw that stirs the drink. But I do think it's important to remember they return 4 of 5 starters and 3 of 5 in the same positions. Not many teams have better continuity than that. With Whitworth, can he hold up for 17 games? That's the question. They will pace him accordingly all year I'm sure. Ability-wise I think he's still (incredibly) a top 6-7 LT in the league.

I think Havenstein proved 2019 was an anomaly and that overall he's a very solid RT (who will have some issues with elite speed rushers). I think they decided quite a while ago (February) that Corbett was going to be the center and haven't looked back. Having been in the offense for 1.5+ years now he can handle the line calls (a huge aspect of what made Blythe effective) and he's developed into an effective run blocker.

And I also actually like their depth. Noteboom as a backup LT, Anchrum, Brewer on the right side. If Shelton can prove to be a decent backup center that's as much as you can hope for from OL #s 6-9.
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  Can't get too excited

RFL564July 19, 2021 10:30AM

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zn304July 19, 2021 10:39AM

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george_allen218July 19, 2021 04:21PM

  I'm fired up man, there is a lot to get excited about

Rams Junkie237July 19, 2021 12:59PM

  Love this summary. Nice work Junkie! nm.

stlramz178July 19, 2021 01:19PM

  Re: I'm fired up man, there is a lot to get excited about

AlbaNY_Ram377July 19, 2021 03:01PM

  nice effort, Junkie nm

21Dog282July 19, 2021 08:43PM

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droopy194July 19, 2021 03:16PM

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zn214July 19, 2021 08:53PM

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canadaram241July 19, 2021 04:54PM

  cautious optimism

LMU93160July 20, 2021 04:39AM

  Injuries concern me the most

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