Random Ramsdom: It doesn’t matter, but I think L.A. would’ve beaten Washington

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The Los Angeles Rams didn’t make the NFC Championship game, and so this post is futile and I’ll admit semi-whiny, but also, I do think the Rams would’ve beaten the Washington Commanders had they played them in the NFC Championship game.

Instead, the Rams lost to the Philadelphia Eagles and the rest is and will be history. L.A. took the Eagles down to the wire, and I just can’t help but think that on their best day they could’ve won that game (it wasn’t their best day) and then they could’ve handled the Commanders in Los Angeles.

Would the Rams have then gone on to actually win the Super Bowl? Oh, I don’t know and I suppose it doesn’t matter, but that doesn’t mean I won’t be thinking about it for a while.

Now, maybe Washington would’ve won anyways, and I for sure think that’s a fair take too. They had a great team and a fantastic season.

Please let us know your thoughts. Thanks for checking out Turf Show Times and have a great day!

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“Certain questions plagued the Rams offense on nearly a weekly basis during the 2024 season. Red-zone efficiency. Third-down conversions. Slow starts. Varying levels of execution from quarter to quarter.

This wasn’t how the Rams drew it up last offseason. The expectation was that the group — infused with talent along the offensive line and with a full offseason for head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford to dream ways to incorporate 2023’s breakout stars Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams — would be an explosive unit that would carry the Rams into January.”

Rams Find Surprise Matthew Stafford Successor in New Offseason Prediction (lasportshub)

“The 2025 offseason could end up being one of the most pivotal in Sean McVay’s time as head coach of the Los Angeles Rans. Veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp and quarterback Matthew Stafford face tough decisions regarding their future with the team. While Kupp has already confirmed he will be playing another season, his future with the Rams remains uncertain.

Stafford, on the other hand, has yet to confirm if he will be back for another season. As a result, speculation has begun to grow regarding what the Rams should do at quarterback, with some TV pundits suggesting a potential trade with the Miami Dolphins for Tua Tagovailoa.”

Stafford’s indecision forces Rams front office to this action in 2025 NFL Draft (ramblinfan)

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The Rams and Stafford reworked his contract, accelerating his guaranteed money to fall in 2024. Stafford was happy. The team got its starting quarterback to return for 2024. All’s well that ends well.”

Random Ramsdom Fandom: “Versatile” RBs Available in 2025 NFL Draft (By RamsRoll on Jan 25, 2025)

“Sean McVay said recently that he wants the Rams 2025 running game to be more “versatile,” while making reference to a conversation he had with Bucs former OC Liam Coen about how the Bucs “utilized” RB Bucky Irving in 2024. McVay’s use of the word “versatile” is interesting and thought provoking. What exactly did he mean by using that word? I believe he meant he wants his RBs to catch the ball more as receivers rather than simply tote the rock.

If that is the case does McVay intend to use his current stable of RBs to achieve his goal or does he intend to draft a RB who has the skill set he covets? I believe the latter to be true rather than the former.

In this FanPost I will attempt to acquaint fellow TST members with options in the 2025 Draft that will in theory allow the Rams & McVay to achieve his goal. I am going to use links to player profiles found at NFLDRAFTBUZZ.COM to acquaint TST members with measureables, stats and scouting reports re all RBs I think MAY “fit the mold” of what McVay wants. I am not going to include certain RBs because I do not think the Rams will draft a RB higher than the 3rd rd, if they even draft any RBs.

First on my list is TN RB Dylan Sampson. Dylan Sampson The 1st thing you will notice is his speed. 4.35! Gotta love that. The 2nd thing you will notice is his height & weight. Not ideal. Draft Buzz projects he will be taken in the mid 2nd rd. That seems too high to me, but I am just a fan. He probably won’t be there at Rams pick 90, but I included him here nonetheless.

Second on my list is Ohio State RB Treveyon Henderson. Treveyon Henderson Henderson has excellent speed and better weight than Sampson. He is projected on Draft Buzz to be picked in the late 2nd rd. I like Henderson but I’m not convinced he is the receiving threat McVay is looking for.

Third on my list is Kansas RB Devin Neal. Devin Neal Neal is projected by Draft Buzz to be picked in the 3rd rd. I think Neal COULD be just what McVay is looking for to make the Rams’ running game more “versatile.” Be sure to read his strengths in his scouting report.

Fourth on my list is SMU RB Brashard Smith. Brashard Smith Smith is projected by Draft Buzz to be picked in the 3rd rd. I think Smith is the ideal fit and just what McVay is looking for. Be sure to read his strengths in his scouting report.

The last player on my list is Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten. Bhayshul Tuten You’re darn Tuten you may like this guy. 😀 Check out his speed. 4.32!!! Gotta love that. Tuten is projected by Draft Buzz to be picked in the 5th rd. The Rams currently do not have a 5th rd pick. they have a 4th rd (#125) and three 6th rd picks. My concerns re Tuten are addressed in his scouting report weaknesses. Is he worth our 4th rd pick? Maybe so, maybe not.

Disclaimer: I did not watch any film re any of these players. Perhaps I will eventually before the draft. I just wanted to give us a topic/subject to kick around together. Thanks for reading and commenting if you do so.

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