When the Pittsburgh Steelers traded Kevin Dotson, it came after the team had invested heavily in the guard position, including signing James Daniels and Isaac Seumalo. That left Dotson as a backup and on the outs.
The Los Angeles Rams allowed Dotson to spread his wings and soar. He earned one of the highest-paying contracts for a guard in the NFL after a breakout season that saw him entrench himself as a long-term starter.