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Les Snead recalls some moments that make Aaron Donald the competitor he is

Les Snead recalls some moments that make Aaron Donald the competitor he is

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Snead shares a few stories with Peter Schrager as they look back on AD’s legacy Sports commentator, Peter Schrager, recently put out an interview featuring Los Angeles Rams’ General Manager, Les Snead. The bulk of the interview is spent discussing the recent retirement of Aaron Donald. Snead shares a number of stories and feelings during the conversation, but he provides a couple quotes that I think really encapsulate how much of a genuine competitor #99 is and was. If you have the time, please consider checking out the interview here....
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Tremayne Anchrum signs with division foe

Tremayne Anchrum signs with division foe

Photo by Cooper Neill/ Former Rams guard Tremayne Anchrum jumps ship and joins Seahawks Tremayne Anchrum never settled into a starting spot with the Los Angeles Rams, so the former seventh round pick has jumped ship to sign with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday. Anchrum would have been buried on the depth chart in L.A., and that’s only if the Rams had any interest in re-signing him for another year. It seems that the Rams did not, so Anchrum goes to the Seahawks, a team that is lacking guards and therefore it could lead to a starting opportunity for the former L.A....
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Rams 7-round mock draft: Post-free agency edition

Rams 7-round mock draft: Post-free agency edition

Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/ Rams go defense-heavy in post-free agency mock draft While free agency isn’t over, the first week came and went with a lot of excitement. The Los Angeles Rams signed Jonah Jackson, Darious Williams, Colby Parkinson and Kam Curl and their big signings that should help supplement the roster. It’s possible that the Rams still add a player or two in the second wave of free agency over the next few weeks, but for the most part, the focus will now be on the draft. With Aaron Donald’s retirement announcement, it certainly spiced up the rest of...
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What grade did PFF give the Rams for first week of free agency?

What grade did PFF give the Rams for first week of free agency?

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via The Rams spent money in the first week of free agency, does the media think they did good? ProFootballFocus gave the L.A. Rams a B grade for the first week of free agency after signing upgrades to the offensive line and secondary. The Rams signed guard Jonah Jackson and tight end Colby Parkinson on the first day, then added cornerback Darious Williams to help a weak secondary from 2023. In addition, the team released center Brian Allen, as well as re-signing Kevin Dotson and Demarcus Robinson before they could leave for other...
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Is Dallas Turner worth the Rams trading up for him?

Is Dallas Turner worth the Rams trading up for him?

Photo by Kara Durrette/ The Rams desperately need an edge rusher, but are they desperate enough to trade up in the draft? Dallas Turner has the one NFL draft advantage that every prospect wants the most. Is it speed? No. Is it size? No. Is it a Heisman Trophy like Jayden Daniels has? No. Dallas Turner has “the most buzz” at his position. That’s enough to think that at worst, an NFL owner is going to tell an NFL GM, “Hey, Turner is still on the board, why don’t we take him? I heard he’s the best edge rusher in the class!” and then an edge rusher is off the...
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Rams knew day after loss to Lions that Aaron Donald would retire

Rams knew day after loss to Lions that Aaron Donald would retire

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Rams head coach Sean McVay knew Aaron Donald was retiring after playoff loss to the Lions The Los Angeles Rams were given some unexpected news on Friday when their defensive tackle and three-time defensive player of the year, Aaron Donald, decided to hang up the cleats and call it a career. With simply a message on social media, Donald announced that he was retiring. While Donald officially announced his retirement on Friday, the Rams may have known that he was going to retire ever since the end of the season. Albert Breer of the MMQB described...
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Random Ramsdom: Some potential prospects in the draft who could help replace AD

Random Ramsdom: Some potential prospects in the draft who could help replace AD

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 3/18/24 The Los Angeles Rams lost one of the greatest players in their franchise history recently when Aaron Donald announced his retirement. It’s a huge loss for LA who will need to figure out how they can try to replace him. Do you have any ideas or any potential prospects you’d like to see the Rams add? You can read about some potential soluitons right here! It’s Monday, try to have a good start to you week and please comment on whatever you’d like! Thanks for checking out Turfshowtimes! 5...
Mar 17, 2024
Rams schedule visit with former All-Pro

Rams schedule visit with former All-Pro

Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/ Former Bills CB Tre’Davious White is getting consideration from Rams in free agency When the Buffalo Bills released Tre’Davious White two weeks ago, we wondered if the L.A. Rams would and if they should look into signing the former All-Pro cornerback. Apparently Les Snead thought so too, as White reportedly has a visit scheduled with the Rams this week. White will also visit with the Las Vegas Raiders. His next team could be based on who talks to him first and how comfortable they are with White’s repaired Achilles tendon. Free-agent...
Mar 17, 2024
Fans don’t seem thrilled with Rams’ backup quarterback decision

Fans don’t seem thrilled with Rams’ backup quarterback decision

Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Jimmy Garoppolo will backup Matthew Stafford in 2024 On the same day that Aaron Donald announced his retirement, the Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo will backup Matthew Stafford in 2024, though he’s suspended for the first two games of the season. Rams fans took to social media to voice their displeasure over the signing. The quarterback musical chairs have been in full swing over the last week, and many suggested that there were better options on the table than the veteran Garoppolo....
Mar 17, 2024
What is Rams biggest need after Aaron Donald retirement?

What is Rams biggest need after Aaron Donald retirement?

Photo by Ric Tapia/ Replacing Aaron Donald is impossible for Rams, but there are more holes to plug than just defensive tackle It would be easy to say that the biggest hole on the L.A. Rams roster is the one left by Aaron Donald following his retirement on Friday, and it is true to say that the team must now be taking a harder look at defensive linemen in the draft, but the fact is that the depth chart might have even bigger needs than that. The Rams might be considering one of the few defensive tackles getting first round buzz this year, such as Byron Young out of...
Mar 17, 2024
Are the Rams still contenders without Aaron Donald?

Are the Rams still contenders without Aaron Donald?

Photo by Nic Antaya/ What are the Rams without their best player, Aaron Donald? The Los Angeles Rams made quick work of their rebuild in 2023 with the help of an impressive 14-member draft class and behind the star performances of QB Matthew Stafford and DE Aaron Donald. They seemed like a team primed for contention in 2024 and beyond, but that was maybe derailed over the weekend when Donald announced his retirement. Donald’s sudden absence leaves a massive void in the middle of the Los Angeles defense that has several promising young players but overall lacks star...
Mar 17, 2024
Should the Rams upgrade the linebacker corps in the draft?

Should the Rams upgrade the linebacker corps in the draft?

Payton Wilson “faces” his next hurdle, the NFL Draft | Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports The unit returns almost intact, will it be good enough? While the Los Angeles Rams defensive front and secondary are being re-tooled for 2024, the linebacking unit appears to be remaining static, at least so far in the young season. The second line of defense returns almost intact. Ernest Jones, Christian Rozeboom, Jake Hummel, and Olokunle Fatukasi are all back under contract. Only veteran Troy Reeder remains out of the stable. And in general, L.A. was a middle-of-the-pack NFL run...
Mar 16, 2024
With no Aaron Donald, Rams must make a move for defensive star

With no Aaron Donald, Rams must make a move for defensive star

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Rams must consider trade for Haason Reddick after Aaron Donald retirement The outlook for the Los Angeles Rams defense changed significantly on Friday when Aaron Donald announced his retirement from the NFL. It was thought that Donald would at least return for 2024, if not 2025, as the Rams looked to make one final push with their three pillars as described by general manager Les Snead. However, that will obviously not be the case. As it stands, the Rams now have a bit of a predicament that they will need to figure out. Top defensive free agents...
Mar 16, 2024
Rams fans love signing of Jonah Jackson in free agency

Rams fans love signing of Jonah Jackson in free agency

Photo by Al Bello/ Rams Reacts: Fans give Jonah Jackson and Colby Parkinson signings their due grades The Los Angeles Rams handed out almost $150 million in new contracts this offseason and $99 million of that went to guards. The Rams gave Kevin Dotson a new deal before free agency, then signed former Lions guard Jonah Jackson to a three-year, $51 million contract to pry him away from Detroit. Rams fans have been begging the front office to beef up and load up the offensive line for years, usually through the draft, so Les Snead complied this time and paid up for Dotson...
Mar 16, 2024
How does Aaron Donald’s retirement impact salary cap? Rams leave door open for return.

How does Aaron Donald’s retirement impact salary cap? Rams leave door open for return.

Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via OverTheCap broke down how Aaron Donald’s retirement impacts the Rams salary cap The outlook for the Los Angeles Rams offseason took a completely different turn on Friday when Aaron Donald announced his retirement from the NFL. With Donald retiring, one of the biggest questions has been how it will impact the Rams salary cap. Prior to Donald’s announcement, it was reported that the team restructured his deal, opening up $9.2M in cap space. With that said, the restructure and retirement also has other implications. Jason...