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Admittedly, I still have bad memories of the Rams having to play the likes of Larry Turner, Rex Tucker, Matt Willig in his mid/late 30s, as well as many others whose names that I have long forgotten. These guys replaced some pretty average starters. So hopefully McVay’s/Carberry’s Rams won’t be as bad at finding backups on the oline. I agree with you that the results are better at this this stage.
I was relieved when the Rams kept Noteboom this past offseason, but now I am concerned with his play/knee injury. The lack of a run game seems like harbinger of what might be in store for the offense this year. A play that stands out to me happened late in the Falcons game. Akers was able to turn a first down on short yardage despite being met in the backfield by an Atlanta defender. The Rams overloaded the line by bringing in Evans as an extra blocker and the Falcons still had Akers in the backfield. Good play by Akers gave the Rams the first down though.
I too am hopeful that next offseason the Rams go strong at finding help on the offensive line. I still find myself lamenting the decision not to pick Creed Humphrey. Granted I don’t know enough about how Humphrey’s game matches with what McVay is trying to do, but seeing Tutu’s name on the roster will forever make me think of Humphrey, just like I still associate Brian Leonard with the Rams passing on C, Ryan Kalil in the 2007 draft. If the Rams spent all of their resources on offensive linemen and running backs next offseason, I won’t complain …I’m only half joking.
Anyway, the next 3 weeks seem like they could be tough. I am especially dubious about the Rams chances versus the Niners.
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