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With OTAs set to begin, here are five key Rams storylines to follow
The Los Angeles Rams will have three weeks of Organized Team Activities prior to the start of minicamp and eventually training camp in the summer. This part of the offseason is when the Rams will begin installing their new ideas for 2025 which is extremely important to the process. This is a team looking to contend. Getting things right at this point in the offseason will go a long way in the team’s performance in the early portion of the season.
Until Jalen Ramsey is traded from the Miami Dolphins, there is going to be a lot of speculation on the cornerback joining the Rams. The Rams are the team that makes the most sense and during the draft general manager Les Snead noted that there have already been discussions.
From a financial standpoint, it makes the most sense for a trade to happen after June 1. There could be other teams involved which may inflate Ramsey’s price. However, if Ramsey has a say, it wouldn’t be surprising if he pushes for a move to Los Angeles. The sooner that the Rams are able to get this done the better. Ramsey is at a point where he doesn’t necessarily need OTAs, but having him for minicamp would be beneficial.
This is a very important part of the offseason when it comes to the connection between Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams. If Stafford can build a level of trust with Adams now, that will carry over into the rest of the summer and therefore the season. Throughout his tenure with the Rams, Stafford has tended to dial-in on his favorites. In 2021, it was Cooper Kupp which led to him ignoring or forcing targets to Robert Woods. After the team signed Allen Robinson in 2022, he was traded as he and Stafford never got on the same page. Puka Nacua has been that player in 2023 and 2024.
It’s very important during this initial phase of the offseason for Stafford and Adams to begin building a connection that is more than just back corner fades in the red zone. That’s something that Adams can certainly help unlock. However, for Adams to be successful with the Rams, he and Stafford need to be on the same page in every aspect of the passing game.
It became very clear towards the end of last season that the offense needed to evolve in some aspect heading into 2025. The offense became less explosive and at times felt hard. From Weeks 10-17 last year, Matthew Stafford’s average depth of target was 7.7 yards down the field. That ranked 21st among qualifying passers. His yards per pass attempt also ranked 14th. Stafford remained efficient, but it was harder to get...
