LA Rams: Three former players that will be missed the most in 2018

2. Connor Barwin

Notice a trend here? As we previously mentioned, the LA Rams linebacker core looks pretty thin heading into next season. While the Rams may ultimately prove us wrong and excel by piggybacking off of the rest of the great defense, the linebacker core is really the one area for improvement for the Rams.

And that is because the team is letting go so many pieces and giving way to a new, younger generation of players at linebacker. Going with youth has worked in the past, so we will try not to doubt the Rams. However, it is hard to ignore the talent that the team is foregoing and what that talent brought last season.

Outside linebacker Connor Barwin is a perfect example of that. Last season, Barwin had the second-most sacks by a linebacker on the team, getting to the quarterback five times.

Barwin did not put up staggering numbers in the overall aspect of the defense. He excelled mostly at getting to the quarterback and that was about it.

However, in this newfound offensive line, Barwin would excel immensely and could post some of the best pass-rushing linebacker numbers in the entire league.

The Rams could still re-sign Barwin as he is still available on the open market. However, with other financial priorities to take care of, the chances of Barwin returning to LA are slim. The chances of missing him are high.