The Los Angeles Rams’ offensive line will look very different on Sunday than it did last season. The most notable change comes at left tackle where Andrew Whitworth will replace former first-round bust Greg Robinson.

It’s a massive upgrade for not only Jared Goff and the passing attack, but Whitworth will also have a significant impact in the running game. It’s what makes him the team’s second most important player for 2017.

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LT Andrew Whitworth

2016 stats (16 games): 15 QB pressures allowed, 4 sacks allowed, 5 penalties

By far the biggest offseason addition Los Angeles made was Whitworth. Despite being 35 years old, he’s one of the best left tackles in the game today. He’s also one of the most reliable.

In seven of the last eight years, Whitworth has started all 16 games for the Bengals. He hopes to continue that trend with the Rams, providing some stability at left tackle for a team that’s been desperate for it.

In 2017, Whitworth is expected to be the Rams’ best offensive lineman. If he’s not, it’d be a major surprise. Last season, he only allowed 15 quarterback pressures, four of which turned into sacks. That’s not a great ratio, but the fact that Bengals quarterbacks were only pressured 15 times off the left side due to Whitworth is remarkable.

Jared Goff shouldn’t have to worry about blindside pressure this season, which is where the majority of it came from last season due to the poor play of Greg Robinson. This is what makes Whitworth so valuable to the Rams, and not just in the passing game.

He’s a solid run blocker, which will hopefully improve the play of Todd Gurley. Whitworth’s impact in both aspects of the offense make him an incredibly valuable player for this season and beyond. His impact on the locker room as a veteran presence is immeasurable, too.