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Rams have their reasons for not drafting offensive linemen

The Los Angeles Rams fielded what was widely considered one of the NFL's worst offensive lines this past season, but did not select a single offensive lineman in this year's draft.

What gives?

It makes a lot more sense once you dive deeper.

First, consider their free-agent signings. They splurged on a left tackle, as they should, signing Andrew Whitworth to a three-year contract that guaranteed him $15 million. They released center Tim Barnes, but replaced him with John Sullivan, a six-year fixture on the Vikings' offensive line until back issues crept up in 2015.