State of the franchise: Rams need to look at themselves in the mirror at the bye week

[GlendoraRam]

“Steve Avila has been extremely solid at left guard. Once the Rams place a steady presence at left tackle it can only sure up that side of the offensive line. Avila has been the eighth-rated rookie offensive lineman this season according to PFF.

After Avila, we have to talk about Kobie Turner and Byron Young who were absolute stud finds in the third round. Turner has over double the number of run stops than any other rookie defensive lineman and trails only Calijah Kancey, Brian Bresee, and Jalen Carter in pressures. Meanwhile, Young leads all rookies with 31 pressures and is second in sacks.

And of course, we save the best for last as Puka Nacua is seemingly breaking rookie records every single week and will be in contention for Offensive Rookie of the Year. While CJ Stroud may end up winning it, the Rams found a good one in Nacua.
Snead had to have a great draft and he pulled one out of his hat when he needed it most. The rookies have been good, but it doesn’t end there for Snead. Prior to the season, the Rams general manager swapped 2024 and 2025 day three picks for Kevin Dotson. Since becoming a full-time starter, Dotson has been the highest-graded guard according to PFF and is playing at an all-pro level.

The building blocks for a quick turnaround are there even in what some may consider a lost season. In a lost season, the Rams have made the most of it and set out what they needed to do.”

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https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2023/11/9 ... w-stafford

[FelixTheStonerCat]

If I was them, I'd sit Stafford's old ass down for awhile. See if Wentz can be the old Wentz. Let's give him a chance. Not saying get rid of Matthew Stafford or anything, I just wanna see if Wentz still has it.

[Ramsfan08ny]

I'd also like to see what Wentz has to offer. But, if the Rams are looking at long term possibilities, they may not want to increase his price tag, as what happened with Mayfield.

As for looking at themselves in the mirror, I hope they don't do so with their Sunday work clothes on!!