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offensive line has been the epitome of consistent excellence and the bedrock of
a wildly prolific offense.When the line failed to reach its own lofty standards
last weekend, the Rams (11-2) were reminded just how much they rely on those
five blockers to allow Jared Goff and Todd Gurley to do their thing.The line’s
shortcomings can be measured most easily, if imperfectly, in the numbers of
those skill-position stars in the Rams’ 15-6 loss to Chicago. Gurley rushed for
just 28 yards, while Goff was sacked three times and threw four interceptions
while under constant pressure from Khalil Mack and the Bears.More broadly, the
Rams’ past three opponents have generated significantly more effective pass
rushing against Goff than in Los Angeles’ first 10 games. While coach Sean McVay
scrambled to accept the blame for his prolific offense’s rare misfire in
Chicago, players across the offense — particularly on the line — also admit they
need to be better if the Rams hope to be a real Super Bowl contender.“From the
way that we felt after the game, I don’t think it was as bad as we
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came down to just fundamentals. When you’re in the heat of the game, especially
emotionally, sometimes you do extra in order to try to make things happen, and
you put yourselves in bad situations.”The Rams watched every mistake Wednesday
during a detailed film session, reminding the linemen that even a unit as finely
tuned as the Rams’ offensive line must keep improving.“We learned a lot coming
out of that game,” said Aaron Kromer, the Rams’ offensive line coach and run
game coordinator. “I think what you learned is when adversity hits at times, to
go back to your fundamentals and techniques and not try to do something that’s
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exactly what you want to get done.”With Michael Bennett, Fletcher Cox and the
defending champion Philadelphia Eagles (6-7) visiting the Coliseum on Sunday
night, the Rams’ linemen know they’ve got to fix their mistakes quickly.McVay
was quick to point out that his play selection is a major factor in the line’s
success or failure.“Anytime that you get some pressure, it’s always a little bit
more difficult to operate,” McVay said. “I would say that it’s a combination of
some different things. I wouldn’t say it’s been a fall-off (by the offensive
line) or anything like that. There’s been specific instances and plays that
might stand out that (are) typically uncharacteristic of what we’ve put on tape.
But like anything else, we learn from it.”Not many offensive lines in recent
history have been more effective or more consistent than the Rams’ group.Los
Angeles had the same five starters for 15 games last season before McVay played
his second stringers in the regular-season finale. After Austin Blythe replaced
Jamon Brown at right guard this season, the Rams again have had the same five
starters in all 13 games.That consistency has been a key to the Rams’ success,
and the linemen are determined to make sure it doesn’t lead to complacency. Left
tackle Andrew Whitworth is a team captain, while
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also are veteran leaders of the entire roster.“There’s no sense of sitting here
feeling bad for yourselves,” Saffold said. “Just go out there and play.”A
potential downside of the Rams’ consistency and durability popped up in Chicago
when both Sullivan and Saffold briefly left the game with injuries. Sullivan
returned after being checked for a concussion, while Saffold missed five plays
with an ankle injury.Los Angeles has had only two backup offensive linemen on
its roster for most of the season, fewer than most teams. Rookie tackle Joseph
Noteboom and backup center Brian Allen got some rare playing time, but the
developments also reminded the Rams how lucky they’ve been with injuries.So the
Rams on Wednesday re-signed lineman Jamil Demby, a sixth-round pick who was
waived Sept. 8 when Aaron Donald ended his holdout. Demby had been on the
Detroit Lions’ practice squad for the past three months.That help won’t be
immediate, however: Although the Rams already know Demby well, Kromer said the
rookie has still “got a ways to go as far as being game-ready.” A random hodge
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