Offensive tackle: Andrew Whitworth (2017-2019) and Rob Havenstein (2015-2019)
The signing of Andrew Whitworth sparked a renaissance in offensive line play for the Rams. For over a decade, the Rams watched multiple promising quarterbacks have their careers derailed due in part to abysmal protection up front. Les Snead wasn’t going to let that happen to Jared Goff (well, at least in 2017 he wasn’t).
Whitworth is the most talented offensive lineman the Rams have had since Orlando Pace. In fact, Pace and Whitworth are the only Rams offensive lineman to have been selected to an All-Pro team since 1990. Whitworth was one of the most important parts of the Rams’ turnaround in 2017.
Havenstein has started at right tackle for the Rams for the majority of the second half of the decade. While his play hasn’t been perfect, especially in 2019, he’s been solid in the tackle spot more often than not. He’s the only other choice for this spot.
There’s literally not another option. If we don’t go Havenstein here, we’re either starting Roger Saffold at two different positions or talking ourselves into Greg Robinson or Joe Barksdale. And if you think that’s bad, strap in. The rest of the offensive line group is not pretty.
Honorable Mention: Rodger Saffold