Los Angeles Rams make official decision for the offensive line

The Los Angeles Rams were one of the worst offensive lines last season, but that production level might be on a new level for the upcoming season.

First, let’s talk about good news of the Rams offensive line. Rodger Saffold was the most impressive offensive lineman for the Rams as he played right guard and was the main leader on the offensive line.

Even though Saffold was a leader at right guard, there will be a change to the offensive line. Before the start of the NFL draft, the Los Angeles Rams beefed up their offensive line when they added veteran and big man at left tackle Andrew Whitworth.

With the new addition, Saffold will now join Whitworth on the left side, which gives Jared Goff and Todd Gurley the most protection they have gotten in years.

According to a report from ESPN, the Rams will switch former No. 2 overall pick Greg Robinson to right tackle. Rob Havenstein, meanwhile, will jump to right guard.

Rams general manager Les Snead spoke about why Havenstein will make the jump:

“He’s a very, very, very smart guy. Being inside, you have to be mentally agile in there, a lot more than you have to be at tackle. Things happen quicker, and ther are more options of who you block. Most of the time at tackle, it’s a very limited number of people based on what changes in a defense.”

Whitworth, Saffold, Robinson and Havenstein make up four of the five positions for the Los Angeles offensive line.

Snead also hinted about what the team plans to do at center, which is a missing link for the 2017 season:

“The biggest key for us right now, because you do have a second-year QB, is whoever that player is has got to be mentally astute. You’d probably rather have a veteran who’s done it, at least a veteran mentor.”

The Los Angeles Rams are still missing a center on the offensive line which they may grab during the NFL Draft. The Rams were lining up to get Bills Center Ryan Groy but Buffalo matched their offer.

Who’s ready for the new and improved Rams offensive line?

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