
Rob Havenstein shared that a top compliment for the Rams' offensive line was from an opposing player who praised their teamwork. He emphasized the importance of playing as one unit for the success of the team.
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The newly retired Rob Havenstein was on Bleav in Rams with Erin Coscarelli and Brian Baldinger when Havenstein recalled an opposing player who expressed after a contest that L.A.ās line āall played well togetherā. Havenstein went on to reflect it was one of the best compliments he and his fellow Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman ever received.
Itās a simple compliment, but for players like Havenstein who reflect more on team success, rather than their individual success, itās the type of compliment that proves their offensive line was setting out what it intended to do: Take a group of five lineman, and play as one.
Every team talks about playing as one, not every team pulls it off. According to Havenstein, the Rams have had success with their offensive line (regardless of the combination) because of their ability to play together, even as new faces have come in over the years. Havenstein credits the athletes of course, and he credits the organization too for identifying the right men for the job, along with proper coaching.
Hereās Havensteinās explanation for why the Rams have had success on their offensive line throughout the years under Sean McVay:
āI think one of the great compliments we every got it wasā¦I wanna say it was still that 2018 seasonā¦I think we were playing the Niners or something, and he wasā¦I wonāt name him, but one of the defensive ends, defensive tackles basically said āIām not sure which one of you guys is good, but you all played well together.ā For him to actually say that to us after the gameā¦it was one of the best compliments that weāve ever gottenā¦we take pride in communicating with each otherā¦that comes from guys caring, and thatās something the Rams have done very well.ā
On the 0ne hand, the fact that the player in question couldnāt single out one āgoodā lineman may be a dig, but Havensteinās point is more that the group played well together, and thatās the part he remembers to this day.
Rob Havenstein recalled an opposing player complimenting the Rams' offensive line for playing well together after a game.
Havenstein highlighted that playing as one unit is crucial for the offensive line's success, which has been consistent despite changes in personnel.
Havenstein credited the team's success to the organization's ability to identify the right players and provide effective coaching.

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My perception is offensive lines around the league would rather play well together and have team success, as opposed to having one or two guys getting credit, while the others underperform.
I suggest checking out the video (below) as itās a cool discussion between Baldinger and Havenstein, and a nice education for anyone wanting to hear more about what itās like to be an offensive lineman at the NFL level, as well as some insight into what makes the Rams tick.