Quote: “(Raji) would give the Rams an impressive defensive front with youngsters Long, Carriker and Raji playing alongside Leonard Little for a dangerous pass rush.”

Dangerous to whom? Little and Carriker have helped win 5 out of 32 games the last two seasons. Long was there for the 2-14 record in 2008. I’m afraid Little is too old and neither Carriker nor Long will live up to their 1st round draft status. Poor drafting has been a problem with STL for years. A single extra sack or a crucial stop on 3rd down would’ve won 3-4 more games for the Rams last season.

most of the Rams problems with the D-line were the result of not having physical presence in the middle; no true NT to draw double team blockers, no MLB to back up against the run, no SS to put in the box.

Little is outta time – too old. Glover is too. And, probably James Hall, who led the team in sacks last year. Carriker will be starting his 3rd year – that should be enough time to tell if he’s a bust or not. Chris Long @ 260+ lbs is simply too little to play DE against 330 lb O-Lineman. He’s got to transition to OLB. Witherspoon is currently the only linebacker worth his salt. The rest need to be jettisoned. When it all boils down, the Rams defense has Long, Witherspoon, Bartell, Atogwe and maybe Carriker, as credible players. The remaining slots would be just as well served filled by rookies or free agents.