Two moves this offseason highlighted the unique approach the St. Louis Rams have taken to constructing their roster.
The first was taking a one-year flier on former Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley, an immense but inconsistent talent during his tenure in Detroit. The second came during the first night of the 2015 draft, as the Rams -- sitting at No. 10 -- made what most considered the first surprise selection in the proceedings, nabbing former Georgia running back Todd Gurley.
Each player represented a potentially significant value from a production vs. investment cost standpoint, and both can be legitimate contributors for a team that poses one of the fearsome young defensive nuclei in the NFL and an offense that appears ready to be built through a ground-based approach.
In a lot of ways, the team seems ready to take the next step in terms of contending for a playoff spot -- but uncertainty at the quarterback position remains. Here's a look at how the Rams have built up a very strong roster overall, and whether they have enough to make the postseason in 2015.