When the Los Angeles Rams finally get around to making their first draft choice later this month, the intrigue will lie in which direction they go. This team has needs that run deep. And while it may be easy to say offense may be the smart choice, Los Angeles will have holes on defense after the 2017 season that will require attention sooner rather than later.
It is impossible to ignore the investment Los Angeles made on the offensive side of the ball in last year’s draft. After GM Les Snead and ex-coach Jeff Fisher traded up for Cal quarterback Jared Goff, four of their next five picks went to offensive players, pass catchers all, beginning with Western Kentucky tight end Tyler Higbee.