It’s no secret that the Rams need help on offense. The offensive line should be the main concern this off-season, but resigning Kenny Britt or bringing in someone else comparable shouldn’t be too far down the priority list.
The O-line can be held responsible for a majority of the offensive struggles — particularly Todd Gurley’s horrific season — but you can’t blame the men up front for dropped passes.
It’s safe to say that Sean McVay will help Tavon Austin get back to where he should be, help the tight ends become more of a threat and maximize the potential of Brian Quick. However, life may continue to be difficult for Austin if Britt skips town for more money.
Britt’s 1,002 receiving yards and 58% completion percentage was one of the rare positives for the offense this season and something the Rams haven’t had since 2007 with Torry Holt. Unfortunately, it’s a double-edged sword.
The cruel reality is that Britt will likely go into negotiations asking for around $14 million, which is something the Rams probably won’t be able to pay with their current cap space at $40 million.
As much as the Rams need Britt, keeping him at that price would likely mean that they would have to say goodbye to someone like T.J. McDonald or Trumaine Johnson, which is a bad idea.
This situation leaves GM Les Snead with a decision: Ante up for Britt, or say goodbye and look elsewhere.
In a perfect world, Britt takes a home-town discount and signs for $10 million, knowing that the future is bright with McVay at the helm.
Since it’s not a perfect world and money rules in most cases, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on possible replacements in the free agent market.
Names such as Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson are currently being thrown around the rumor mill. Regardless of who LA splurges for, that receiver has to be a reliable option for Goff. Dropped passes can’t be apart of a winning equation.
It’s also important to keep in mind that the Rams need depth at the wide receiver position. Most people naturally look at the big names since they make the biggest impact, but snagging a low-key receiver in the draft may be in the Rams’ plans.
Hopefully, the Rams will be using the draft to get beef up the O-line, although this draft class isn’t considered to have many great talents at those spots.
Wide receiver may not be the main focus for the Rams on April 27th, but watch out for good talent slipping down the board. A sneaky pick in the fifth or sixth round could be an excellent time for the Rams to get a man to make routine catches and help maintain drives.
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