The Los Angeles Rams have made every move this offseason with one goal in mind: Super Bowl LXI. Their trade for Trent McDuffie and subsequent signing of Jaylen Watson, as well as the return of Matthew Stafford, keeps this team in the driver’s seat to host another Lombardi.

However, to do so, there are still a few holes on the roster I would like to see addressed before the season begins.

Linebacker

I’ve written extensively about the Rams’ woes at linebacker. I’m skeptical they will ever do something to address it, as I’m not sure Sean McVay really respects the position, but it’s the most glaring hole left on the roster, in my opinion.

Omar Speights struggled last season, ending the year with an embarrassing outing (like, burn the film) against the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game, while Landman is a productive run defender, but struggled to be an impact player in coverage. Improving their team speed at the second level is a must this offseason, or else I will feel like they mainly postured about self-scouting this offseason without actually solving a massive problem on the roster.

Offensive Tackle

This is evidently a controversial one among Rams fans, but I remain very skeptical of the Rams’ starting tackle duo.

Alaric Jackson has battled blood clots and off-the-field issues that have hindered his ability to stay on the field, and his play on the field has been underwhelming after his massive contract extension. His 43 pressures allowed was an unacceptable result, and his sack total was only at four due to the ability of Matthew Stafford. Right tackle was marginally better, but there was a similar problem there.

From Week 5 to Week 15, Warren McClendon averaged just 15 “true passing sets” a game. To his credit, he only allowed five pressures on those looks, with three coming against the 49ers. That 49ers game was the only game of that stretch where he ran more than 20 of those sets. From Week 16 into the NFCCG, those sets skyrocketed to 24 a game, including a season-high 31 against Carolina. McClendon’s pressure rate shot up as well, allowing 16 of his 23 pressures and both of his sacks on the season in this stretch.

Essentially, when he had to pass protect and the Rams couldn’t hide him through scheme, his play dipped starkly. Against the top teams in the NFL, that’s simply unacceptable in a starter.

In a Super Bowl run with Stafford (and a young quarterback behind him in the future), those aren’t results I’m comfortable with.

Wide Receiver

Puka Nacua and Davante Adams are one of the deadliest tandems in the NFL, but the depth behind them is razor thin, and it’s no secret (or surprise) the Rams are interested in adding here. I think Konata Mumpfield is best served as a WR4, and Jordan Whittington hasn’t proved much as a receiver for me to think he can’t be replaced. Adding a potential heir to Davante Adams outside to bolster their depth here should be one of their top priorities in the offseason.

Backup Quarterback

The Rams were fortunate to have Stafford healthy for last season, but relying on that to happen again is asking for trouble at his age. Truthfully, I would love for them to add a seasoned vet to run the offense in the offseason again and let Stafford rest his arm as much as possible. The Rams aren’t in a hurry to replace Stafford anytime soon, but adding depth behind him is a must.

Defensive Back depth

Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson are the starting outside corners, and there’s no competition there. However, they are two of just three outside cornerbacks on the roster, and there’s no depth behind them. The Rams would be wise to continue shoring up their cornerback room this offseason.

Additionally, I would also like them to consider another safety in the rotation to help free up Kam Curl to move around the formation. Adding another coverage option deep or split adds so much to their defense, but safety has never been a priority for them, so I’m skeptical of them choosing to do so.