Every NFL team’s most glaring weakness for the 2020 season
By Randy Gurzi
Los Angeles Rams: EDGE Rush
The Los Angeles Rams have had an interesting approach to team building as of late. What was once a really young franchise under Sean McVay, they’re now one of the most active teams in the league when it comes to adding veteran talent. They’ve made trades for players such as Brandin Cooks, Marcus Peters, Jalen Ramsey, and Dante Fowler.
Of those players listed, only Ramsey remains but their moves proved they don’t mind going big to try and win it all. So far it hasn’t worked, but they came close a couple of years ago and despite missing the playoffs in 2020, they’re not that far off this season either.
If anything does hold them back, it’s going to be their lack of talent on the edge. Leonard Floyd and Terrell Lewis will be their top options there. Of course, Aaron Donald being on the defensive line helps but they could use more edge rush.
Miami Dolphins: Offensive Line
Tua Tagovailoa has all the tools you need for him to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. The only problem is, he’s joining a team in the midst of a massive rebuild. The Miami Dolphins have added some talent but their offensive line is still a mess.
I am a huge proponent of playing rookies right away since it’s the best way to get them meaningful reps — and since the CBA limits practices which cuts into the reps backups get. In this case, it might not be the worst idea to punt on starting Tua as they get the blocking figured out.