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Ty Simpson is ‘F them picks’ Incarnate

The Los Angeles Rams’ two biggest moves of the offseason, trading for Trent McDuffie and drafting Ty Simpson, are a continuation of general manager Les Snead’s “F them picks” mentality. Even if Simpson is only the second player drafted in the first round by the Rams in the last 10 years, he represents the “F […]

Defining roles for each of Rams’ reserve receivers

It has been mildly surprising that so far this offseason the Los Angeles Rams have not made a splash at receiver despite a visible need behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. In some ways this decision—that is subject to change leading into training camp or ahead of the NFL trade deadline—reminds me of the team’s […]

L.A. Rams News: Ty Simpson thinks he has ‘advantage’ of learning from veterans

Ty Simpson is going into his rookie NFL season thinking he has an advantage as he’ll be able to directly learn from players like Matthew Stafford and Davantae Adams. It’s good that Simpson feels he’ll have support and the ability to learn from established stars and coaches, but at some point, he’ll likely have to […]

Rams still searching for answers against Eagles under McVay

The Philadelphia Eagles have been the Los Angeles Rams’ kryptonite since Sean McVay arrived in Los Angeles. With both teams set to face each other for the fourth straight season, L.A. must figure out a way to get past their nemesis in 2026 or risk falling short in the conference yet again. Under McVay, the […]

Rams way-to-early hot takes for 2026 season

The Los Angeles Rams rarely operate like a franchise content with standing still. Every offseason under head coach Sean McVay brings aggressive roster moves, calculated risks, and a belief that the organization can compete with anyone when healthy. After reshaping parts of the roster again this offseason, expectations are rising entering training camp. The Rams […]

L.A. Rams News: Jared Verse could be more disruptive in 2026

Jared Verse has been a strong defensive player for the Los Angeles Rams, but can he do even more in 2026? With the Rams new look secondary Verse could be in for a very big year which could lead to Verse earning a massive pay day from the Rams after his third year. Verse has […]

Back-to-back MVP awards is Matthew Stafford’s to lose

The Los Angeles Rams schedule for 2026 sets Matthew Stafford up with a great opportunity to win back-to-back MVP awards thanks to more exposure in primetime and the opportunity for him and Sean McVay to build on the narrative that he’s the most valuable quarterback in the NFL. MVP voters are often criticized for being […]

The highest-paid UDFA on the Rams is also a TE

The Los Angeles Rams already have the deepest tight end room in the NFL with five players who are a lock to make a 53-man roster, whether it’s L.A. or somewhere else, but it turns out that Sean McVay’s obsession with the position doesn’t stop there. As details emerged about the Rams’ undrafted signing bonuses […]

5 Rams that are likely to regress in 2026

The Los Angeles Rams enter the 2026 season with expectations that are as high as they have been in years. After a deep playoff push and an aggressive offseason that included adding marquee talent on both sides of the football, the Rams appear built to contend for another NFC title. However, every season brings statistical […]

Trent McDuffie’s tenure with Rams may be similar to Jalen Ramsey

When the Los Angeles Rams acquired Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this offseason, the move immediately felt familiar. Not just because the Rams once again traded premium draft capital for an established star, but because the structure of the deal — and the expectations attached to it — mirrored the franchise-altering acquisition […]

Ty Simpson tells us how Sean McVay really feels about Brock Purdy

Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2020 Super Bowl. Just months later they traded multiple first round picks to take a shot at a physically talented and ultra-toolsy quarterback in Trey Lance. Shanahan was chasing the next Mahomes. Lance was traded to the […]

Did Rams Draft the Wrong Player at No. 13?

The Los Angeles Rams may have secured their future when they drafted Ty Simpson with the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Sean McVay recently reinforced that belief during an appearance on Bussin’ with the Boys. But even if Simpson eventually becomes Matthew Stafford’s successor, it’s fair to wonder whether selecting Makai Lemon […]

How Jared Verse can go from ‘great’ to ‘elite’

There were concerns surrounding Jared Verse’s ceiling when he fell to the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Verse spent two years at Albany before transferring to Florida State and was age 23 by the time he made the transition to the professional level. The self-fulfilling narrative that Verse […]

The worst wrong call of the Rams 2025 season

When the Rams played the Seahawks on Thursday Night Football in Week 16, it wasn’t just the biggest game of the entire NFL season up to that point. The contest also ended up having the weirdest two-point conversion, the most insane ending, and having the biggest significance of any regular season game in 2025. Had […]

Davante Adams nearing Rams legends in NFL record books

Los Angeles Rams Davante Adams has already built one of the most productive careers in NFL history, but he has a chance to further boost his Hall of Fame candidacy in 2026. While Adams has been far from his elite self in L.A., he is within striking distance of passing a pair of Greatest Show […]

L.A. Rams News: Matthew Stafford’s finances should be in order

After the recent contract extension involving Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, Stafford has a chance to make even more money on top of what’s already been one of the most profitable NFL careers in history. Any guy at a bar can say “I’d throw a football for $100 million”, but what team will […]

Rams ‘no longer in mix’ for A.J. Brown trade

The Los Angeles Rams are not attempting to trade for Eagles receiver A.J. Brown right now, a week before he is likely to be traded by Philadelphia to the highest bidder. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport on Friday evening, the Rams were the second-most likely team to trade for Brown behind only the New […]

Matthew Stafford barely made ESPN’s top-10 QB rankings

Matthew Stafford is the reigning MVP and the Los Angeles Rams were one play away from winning the NFC Championship last season, but one accolade he almost did not get was making the top-10 QB list of ESPN analyst Mina Kimes. During her podcast this week, Kimes ranked Stafford as only the 10th-best quarterback in […]

Star receiver could miss Rams game in Week 2

The Los Angeles Rams are no stranger to injuries in the offseason that can leave the upcoming season hanging in the balance. In the 2023 offseason, Cooper Kupp missed time because of a hamstring injury and opened the season on injured reserve. In the 2024 offseason, Puka Nacua nursed a knee injury that he suffered […]

Why the Rams should not trade for A.J. Brown

The Los Angeles Rams should not trade for A.J. Brown, as reports have recently suggested they might, or any of the many other wide receivers being talked about as additional weapons for quarterback Matthew Stafford. The reason comes down to basic math. If the Rams are as committed to running 13 personnel as often as […]

Do the Rams need another wide receiver?

After Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, the experience of the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver room gets thin really quickly. As of today, 2024 Round 6 draft pick Jordan Whittington has the inside track for WR#3. He has nine starts and 700+ offensive snaps under his belt. Working in his favor is the Rams recent […]

L.A. Rams News: Still a dynamic duo?

Are Sean McVay and Les Snead still a top coach and general manager tandem in the NFL? Regardless of whatever you think of the 2026 NFL Draft, the answer is likely yes. McVay and Snead have done fantastic work for the Los Angeles Rams ever since they joined forces. The latest draft doesn’t change what […]

How Ty Simpson & Matthew Stafford can co-exist amid extension news

Matthew Stafford is now under contract with the Los Angeles Rams through the 2027 season. The veteran inked a one-year extension that will pay him up to $105M over the next two years. The Rams still need Ty Simpson, who they drafted with the 13th overall selection in last month’s NFL Draft. Even with Stafford […]

Matthew Stafford Signs $55 Million Rams Extension Through 2027 Season

The Los Angeles Rams have once again doubled down on stability at the most important position in football, agreeing to a one-year, $55 million contract extension with veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford that keeps him under contract through the 2027 season and increases the chances of winning during the Rams’ Super Bowl window. The Matthew Stafford […]