Los Angeles Rams: 4 offseason needs in 2019

By Jon Dove | Mar 1, 2019

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 20: General Manager, Les Snead, head coach Sean McVay and Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after defeating the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the New Orleans Saints with a score of 26 to 23. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

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NASHVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 24: Rodger Saffold #76 of the Los Angeles Rams plays against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

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Long-time Ram Rodger Saffold is a free agent and one the team would like to have back. Saffold has been a key cog within the Rams offensive line for many years. He’s a hard-nosed player who can set the tone for the entire offense.

However, Saffold is one of several Rams offensive linemen who are getting older. Andrew Whitworth and John Sullivan are both at the back end of their career.

The Rams drafted Joseph Noteboom in the third round last year with the aging offensive line in mind. He’s projected as more of a tackle, but could potentially see time at guard. He maybe forced into that position should the Rams fail to bring Saffold back.

As the roster stands, Austin Blythe has one of the starting guard spots but that should be open to competition. Losing Saffold could force the Rams to bring in as many as three new interior offensive linemen.

Quinton Spain and John Miller are two free agent options that would make sense. Both have starting experience with some success. The NFL draft offers players like Oklahoma’s Cody Ford and Penn State’s Connor McGovern.

Obviously, the best case scenario for the Rams would be to find a way to get Saffold back into the fold. He’s a veteran leader who would be worth the price tag.

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