THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Rams' offense flowed better -- better than it did at any point last season -- during Saturday's preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, which offered the first meaningful sample size under this new, offensive-minded coaching staff. Jared Goff was more efficient, Todd Gurley was more patient, the receivers and tight ends were more, well, open.
But there was something else: The pocket looked cleaner, a product of a new offensive line that should be a lot stronger on Goff's blind side.
Goff himself is already noticing the difference.