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Every NFL team’s roster, ranked by preseason potential

By Rucker Haringey

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 3, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 3, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 06: Quarterback Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass from the pocket during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Coliseum on January 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 06: Quarterback Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass from the pocket during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons at Los Angeles Coliseum on January 6, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

14. Los Angeles Rams

Jared Goff improved more than any other quarterback in football last season. Sean McVay deserves a lot of credit for how much he improved this offensive unit. The addition of Brandin Cooks should make the Rams offense even more dangerous in 2018.

Of course, the bread and butter of the Los Angeles attack is the running of Todd Gurley. He is a terrific rusher, but he could use more help from this offensive line. Andrew Whitworth and Roger Saffold are both solidly above average, but the other three spots could use some work. The line’s lack of talent is what’s holding this offense back from being elite.

The good news for Rams fans is that this defense has the ability to be truly special. Adding Ndamukong Suh to a front that already has Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers is downright unfair to the rest of the league. They’ll make life simple for Mark Barron and the rest of the team’s linebacking corps.

If there’s a concern for the defense, it’s the mercurial nature of the secondary. Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters are two of the most talented corners in football, but there’s a reason their previous teams have given up on them. McVay will have to work hard to manage both egos in his locker room.

If everyone plays nicely, the Rams can reach the Super Bowl. The downside of unrest in the locker room is a legitimate cause for concern though. This team may be a year short of maturity to reach the promised land.