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e addition of Andrew Whitworth two years ago. Is it time to prepare for his inevitable departure?"Heading into the 2017 season Dakota Allen Jersey nfl draft , Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff had a lot to deal with. He had the stink of his rookie season following him around, a new coach in Sean McVay that was going to implement a completely new offense to learn, and he had a crop of new receivers in WR Robert Woods, WR Sammy Watkins, and WR Cooper Kupp. But there was one person that helped Goff’s transition much smoother than it otherwise would have been: LT Andrew Whitworth. The veteran left tackle was a big signing for the Rams two years ago, and as Ol’ AW heads into the final year of his three-year, $36m dollar contract Los Angeles Rams Jerseys Stitched , it’s abundantly clear that the acquisition was a huge success. However, there is now speculation that Whitworth could retire instead of going through another year of wear and tear on his body. And with OL Rodger Saffold III due to become a free agent and C John Sullivan potentially at his career’s end as well,there could be a scenario where the only returning players to the LA Rams next season would be OL Austin Blythe and OL Rob Havenstein. Solid guys, for sure — but are they leaders that can push the offense to new heights?Simply put, the Rams need to begin executing a plan for a future without Whitworth, Saffold and Sullivan.With Whitworth being a natural leader in the locker room and in the community, it’s no easy task. It’s just that so much of the success of this team rides on the effectiveness of the blocking. Goff needs a pocket that’ll hold for several seconds. RB Todd Gurley needs some holes on the left side. The Rams used the 2018 NFL Draft to shore up the O-line unit with some youth. OL Joseph Noteboom and C Brian Allen could be central contributors in the years to come. Noteboom’s future will likely be somewhere on the left side of the line while Allen might be pushed into a starting role next year with Sullivan’s potential departure. Even with those two Dakota Allen Los Angeles Rams Jerseys , the Rams will need more. As the 2019 offseason kicks into gear, one thing is clear — the offensive line will be changing drastically — if not this year, then in 2020. The free agency market for offensive lineman is always difficult to work with, because guys like LT Trent Brown will most likely be overpaid by a desperate team. So, the question is: are the Rams that desperate team if Whitworth does decide to hang up his cleats?Any team that makes it to the Super Bowl struggles to keep up that level of success in the following seasons. It’s almost impossible to keep the roster together with the limitations of the salary cap. But if the Rams are able to extend their window once Jared Goff completes his rookie contract, the team is going to need a new Andrew Whitworth.Easier said than done. Kiper weighs in with his optimal mock for the Rams."WhiteSections 2019 offseason2019 free agency2019 NFL DraftFull ArchiveLibrary 2019 NFL calendar2019 Rams regular season sched2019 Rams preseason schedMasthead Community Guidelines NFL Odds StubHub ✕2019 NFL Draft2019 NFL Mock DraftsESPN’s Mel Kiper, Jr. Dakota Allen Jersey Baby , leads “grade A” 2019 NFL Draft class for Los Angeles Rams with offensive linemanNew,48commentsKiper weighs in with his optimal mock for the Rams.CDTShareTweetShareShareESPN’s Mel Kiper, Jr., leads “grade A” 2019 NFL Draft class for Los Angeles Rams with offensive linemanNorth Carolina St. Wolfpack C Garrett Bradbury blocks Washington Huskies DT Greg Gaines during the a 2019 Senior Bowl practice, Jan. 24, 2019.John David Mercer-USA TODAY SportsYesterday, ESPN’s Todd McShay offered his “grade A” mock for every team in the 2019 NFL Draft. Today Dakota Allen Jersey nfl draft , it’s his colleague’s turn as Mel Kiper, Jr., drops his “grade A” mock (ESPN+ subscription required) that isn’t nearly as offensively offensive.Here’s Kiper’s mock for the Los Angeles Rams through the first three rounds:Round 1 (31): Garrett Bradbury, C, N.C. State WolfpackRound 3 (94): Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt CommodoresRound 3 (99): L.J. Collier Infant Dakota Allen Jersey , DE, TCU Horned FrogsNot a ton to dislike here. Bradbury makes a ton of sense. I had Williams coming one pick later in my Rams-only seven-round mock on Monday. And Collier makes sense to supplement the defensive line transition.And it’s as good a time as any to check in on the SB Nation Mock Draft Database which still has us leading with Bradbury:How we liking this one, Ramily?