5) There will be competition at linebacker

When training camp rolls around in late July, the Rams won't have many unsettled position groups on offense or defense. But due to a few injuries, the Rams could have an open spot or two at linebacker.

Cory Littleton and Ramik Wilson took the majority of snaps at inside linebacker during OTAs and minicamp, with Littleton as the unit's signal-caller. It's not a position Littleton had done before, but appeared to adjust to it well, according to McVay and Phillips.

Second-year outside linebacker Samson Ebukam also appears to have the inside track on a starting role, receiving compliments from his coaches for a strong offseason program, too.

Inside linebacker Mark Barron and outside linebacker Matt Longacre were limited to work on the side during the offseason program, as both were still rehabbing injuries. Phillips noted this week Barron could also potentially be the defensive signal-caller once he's back on the field.

Morgan Fox was making the transition from defensive end to outside linebacker, but will now be out for all of 2018 after suffering a season-ending knee injury during Phase III. Phillips said Fox was working toward a starting role.

Rookie outside linebacker Obo Okoronkwo could challenge for that spot on the outside, as could fellow rookie Justin Lawler. Given all the injuries at OLB — including to Okoronkwo, who missed all of Phase III but should be back for training camp — Lawler received the majority of first-team reps opposite Ebukam.