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Defensive inconsistencies were part of the reason the Los Angeles Rams were unable to hoist the Lombardi Trophy this season. Chris Shula has his work cut out for him this offseason to figure out what went wrong and how to prevent it from happening in 2026. Let’s start with the good, and there was plenty […]
From Turf Show Times | 13 days ago | 0 reads
When looking at offseason team needs, fans and the media tend to look at the immediate. While all teams have immediate needs, those are the issues that should be handled in free agency. However, looking at the draft, teams shouldn’t necessarily be drafting for the immediate. Free agency and the trade market are there to […]
From Turf Show Times | 13 days ago | 0 reads
Two years ago I tweeted that Puka Nacua was going to sign a contract extension worth over $30 million per season and that he would prove to be a better receiver than Ja’Marr Chase, a declaration that even Rams fans said was going too far. Now entering his first offseason as an extension eligible player, […]
From Turf Show Times | 13 days ago | 1 read
The Los Angeles Rams took the NFL by storm last season when they introduced 13 personnel to the offense. After being primarily a three wide receiver team in 11 personnel sets, the Rams completely flipped the script in the middle of the year. The Rams suddenly became a heavy personnel team, utilizing three tight ends […]
From Turf Show Times | 13 days ago | 0 reads
The retirement of Rob Havenstein had some saying that all the St. Louis Rams were gone now, but one player almost qualifies: Longsnapper Jake McQuaide. Although McQuaide already left the Rams once for four years between 2021-2024, he did return to the team in 2025 and play in 12 games for the team, including playoffs. […]
From Turf Show Times | 13 days ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly promoting Nate Scheelhaase to their offensive coordinator position. It was unclear up to now if the Rams were going to go with a new offensive coordinator or not, and according to Adam Schefter (tweet below), we now have our answer. Scheelhaase had several head coaching interviews this year, but […]
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There is work to do on the defensive side of the ball for the Los Angeles Rams this offseason. The first priority will be finding stability at corner. It may get worse before it gets better. Cobie Durant, Ahkello Witherspoon, and Roger McCreary are slated to hit free agency. That leaves just Emmanuel Forbes, Josh […]
From Turf Show Times | 13 days ago | 2 reads
How will the Los Angeles Rams retool in order to compete for a Super Bowl in 2026? Let’s start a free agent shopping list on the offensive side of the ball. For now, we can ignore players who would require a trade of could be released from their teams and only focus on free agents. […]
From Turf Show Times | 13 days ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Rams could benefit from a “complete corner” in the secondary after falling short of the Super Bowl. In his first mock draft, NFL.com’s Charles Davis mocked Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell to the Rams at No. 29 in the 2026 NFL draft. “Is Terrell a nickelback-only at the next level? Can he also […]
From Turf Show Times | 14 days ago | 0 reads
When perusing the Los Angeles Rams team stats leaders, two things stand out, quarterback Matthew Stafford is closing in on becoming the all-time passing leader for a second team and Kyren Williams is rapidly gaining on Rams running back royalty. Already atop the Detroit Lions list, Stafford could move to #1 in almost all categories […]
From Turf Show Times | 14 days ago | 1 read
The Los Angeles Rams have one of the most difficult-looking schedules in the 2026 season. We don’t know yet what order these teams will come in until the NFL announces the schedule but we already know the 14 opponents, including an international “home” game against the 49ers in Australia. But outside of the NFC West, […]
From Turf Show Times | 14 days ago | 1 read
There’s never really dull moment in the NFL, but I’ll play devil’s advocate to myself by saying that right now is a bit of a dull moment in the NFL (no complaints from me), so a big talking point at this time is speculating on which teams will target who in free agency, and of […]
From Turf Show Times | 14 days ago | 0 reads
49ers returning to Mexico City for second international game of 2026 NFL season“The 49ers are designated the home team for the game in Mexico City, while the Rams are the home team for the game in Melbourne, Australia. San Francisco will play eight games at Levi’s Stadium, seven true road games and two international games […]
From Niners Nation | 14 days ago | 1 read
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, the Los Angeles Rams sit in a position that demands both clarity and boldness. After recent seasons of uneven performance, LA’s front office must balance immediate impact with long-term roster building. Fortunately, a handful of elite prospects—each with the potential to become difference-makers at the professional level—would fit perfectly […]
From Turf Show Times | 15 days ago | 0 reads
Outside of signing free agents from other teams, the Los Angeles Rams will need to decide which of their own free agents they would like back in 2026. After extending Nate Landman and Quentin Lake during the season, that list is much shorter than it would have been if the Rams had waited. The Athletic […]
From Turf Show Times | 15 days ago | 1 read
The Los Angeles Rams enter an offseason in which they’ll have at least the ninth-most cap space to spend in free agency. With money to spend, it should allow the Rams to add a top player or two when free agency begins on March 9. The Rams will have financial flexibility that they haven’t had […]
From Turf Show Times | 15 days ago | 1 read
Puka Nacua is coming off of one of the most productive seasons in NFL history, leading the league with 129 receptions and averaging 107.2 yards per game for the Rams as a 24-year-old All-Pro receiver. But at a time when a contract extension should be obvious to everyone in the media, Nacua’s recent history off […]
From Turf Show Times | 15 days ago | 0 reads
Is it any surprise that Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua find themselves atop some of the highest position scores as graded by Pro Football Focus? Fact check this (if you want), but apparently Stafford was highest rated QB and Nacua was the highest rated WR as determined by PFF, I’ll share the link below. Puka […]
From Turf Show Times | 15 days ago | 0 reads
The Los Angeles Rams are at a crossroads. After coming up just short of reaching the Super Bowl in 2025, the idea of going “all in” again to get over the hump will be alluring. At the same time this is a franchise that is well-built for the future with recent draft hits and a […]
From Turf Show Times | 15 days ago | 2 reads
After 13 seasons, Robert Woods has decided to sign a one-day contract with the Los Angeles Rams, and retire from the NFL. Across the league, Woods may be remembered as a journeyman and veteran wide receiver presence, though “Bobby Trees” spent the bulk of his NFL career between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles […]
From Turf Show Times | 16 days ago | 3 reads
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Robert Woods has announced his retirement from the NFL via his Instagram. Woods was drafted in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. He spent the first four seasons of his career in Buffalo before joining the Los Angeles Rams in 2017. In 2021, he […]
From Behind the Steel Curtain | 16 days ago | 2 reads
Kirk Cousins was on the Kevin Sheenan Show not too long ago where he reportedly expressed and theorized that Washington’s loss in their 2016 regular season finale against the New York Giants, directly led to Sean McVay being available for interview for L.A.‘s head coaching position. Cousins admits to lamenting that specific loss against the […]
From Turf Show Times | 16 days ago | 2 reads
The Los Angeles Rams enter an offseason in which they’ll be looking to take the next step and win a second Super Bowl with Matthew Stafford at quarterback. Over the past two seasons, it’s been popular for the media to mock a quarterback to the Rams. In 2024 there were rumors that the Rams could […]
From Turf Show Times | 16 days ago | 0 reads
The Indianapolis Colts are considering a release of receiver Michael Pittman according to The Athletic and if that happens the Los Angeles Rams must consider how much better their long-term investments at the position would be with him instead of Davante Adams. The 28-year-old Pittman was headed for a 1,000-yard, 10-touchdown season prior to Daniel […]
From Turf Show Times | 16 days ago | 0 reads
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will go down as one of the greats whenever he retires from the NFL. How great? Bleacher Report already sees him in the top-20 even before he calls it quits. Just imagine how much higher he could go if Stafford helps the Rams gets back to the Super Bowl […]
From Turf Show Times | 16 days ago | 1 read