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Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 6/17/24
The Los Angeles Rams are moving full steam ahead into the next phase of their offseason (as is every other team in the National Football League). Are there any areas that the Rams should focus on at this time? Is there anything the team should work on before the team comes together again for more practice and preparation? Do you have any areas of concern for this team in general?
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“If Stafford reports and his contract issues remain unresolved, McVay and other players will be asked about it every day. And Stafford — who has not spoken to reporters who cover the Rams since January — also will face questions at every availability.
How to compensate for loss of Aaron Donald
Second-year pro Kobie Turner is the main building block new defensive coordinator Chris Shula has to compensate for the loss of the pillar that was Donald.
The Rams drafted Florida edge rusher Jared Verse in the first round and Seminoles tackle Braden Fiske in the second. The former teammates showed signs of their familiarity and nonverbal communication during workouts, coaches said. Nose tackle Bobby Brown III has lacked consistency but is in a contract year.”
“In a recent article posted on Bleacher Report by NFL analyst Gary Davenport, it is suggested that Los Angeles trade away a first round pick for Adams, who will be stuck playing with mediocre quarterbacks for the foreseeable future:
“The Rams admittedly don’t really need Adams—Puka Nacua was a revelation as a rookie, breaking a 60-year-old record for receiving yards by a first-year player. Cooper Kupp has struggled with injuries the past two seasons, but in 2021 he won the receiving “Triple Crown” –leading the NFL in receptions, yards and receiving scores.
“Adding Adams to that mix would give Matthew Stafford the most dangerous trio of wide receivers in the league.
“It wouldn’t be cheap—but there’s no general manager in the NFL more willing to deal first-rounders than Les Snead. 2024 was the first time Los Angeles picked in Round 1 since taking Jared Goff first overall in 2016. It wouldn’t be easy to get Adams’ salary under the cap, either—but teams play that shell game all the time.
“Want to seriously threaten a loaded San Francisco 49ers team in the NFC West in 2024?
“This is the kind of move it’s going to take.”
As Davenport mentions, trading for Adams would cost the team a first round pick next season. However, Adams is also...
