The Los Angeles Rams Offseason
The Good: The Matt Stafford Trade
This was easily the best move of the offseason as Matt Stafford's talent was being wasted in Detroit with bad coaching and constant turmoil in the organization and now he's going to a very loaded roster with exceptional talent on both sides of the ball. They gave up 1st round picks to get him but the Rams are no strangers to dealing away their Day 1 selections for talent, just ask Jalen Ramsey, but that trade has paid huge dividends for them and Matt Stafford's arrival should make this team a Super Bowl contender. And getting rid of Jared Goff also helps solidify the quarterback position and rejuvenates the organization
The Bad: Letting John Johnson III walk
John Johnson III has quietly been one of the better safeties in the NFL and letting him go in free agency may come back to bite the Rams. Now I am not able to afford all your players but Johnson III didn't exactly reset the market when he signed with Cleveland and knowing how well the Rams can fit players under their cap, I am confident they could have fit him under their cap. It's possible that the Rams could have felt that he benefited from playing with Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey, both are at the top of their positions, but only time will tell.
The Ugly: Losing Gerald Everett
Losing John Johnson III was understandable for the Rams as he was likely to command a big deal in free agency, but losing Gerald Everett is a move that has the potential to really hurt the Rams. Now while the Rams have Higbee on the team, Gerald Everett was an underrated offensive weapon for the Rams offense and his absence could potentially hurt the Rams after losing receivers to free agency.
Offseason Grade (Pre Draft) A-
NFL Draft Summary
Day 1 Grade: N/A
Selection: N/A
The Los Angeles Rams haven't had a 1st round pick in years as they continue to the old George Allen strategy of trading picks for talented veterans like Jalen Ramsey and Matt Stafford. They are a potential Super Bowl contender because of it.
Day 2 Grade: C
Selections: Tutu Atwell, Ernest JonesThe Rams used their first in the draft to grab one of the best pure deep threats in the draft in Tutu Atwell out of Louisville. Atwell is a speedster that has good hands and quickness but his slight frame and lack versatility makes him somewhat pigeon-holed as a prospect. Ernest Jones. The Rams needed to grab depth at the linebacker position as the Rams struggled with run defense in 2020. Ernest Jones is a bit of a reach but he was productive in college playing for South Carolina and he should develop into a quality backup within his first few years in the league.
Day 3 Grade: B-
Selections: Bobby Brown III, Robert Rochell, Jacob Harris, Earnest Brown IV, Jake Funk, Ben Skowronek, Chris GarrettThe Rams kicked off Day 3 by picking an absolute monster at defensive tackle in Bobby Brown III who brings incredible strength and size to their interior on the defensive line. He has the chance to develop into a formidable run stuffing anchor for their line and allow Aaron Donald to have more room to wreak havoc in an offensive backfield. Robert Rochell is a small school cornerback with potential as a slot corner and a rotational piece on the outside. Jacob Harris is a big bodied receiver that will find success as a redzone receiver for Matt Stafford. Earnest Brown IV is a rugged defensive end that will be a quality backup in the defensive line rotation. Running Back Jake Funk is going to have to make a name for himself on special teams and as well as the practice squad before taking the field on offense. Wide Receiver Ben Skrowronek is a depth player who is going to have to show up on special teams as a gunner. Linebacker Chris Garrett is going to have to make a name for himself on special teams and on the practice squad before ever sniffing the field.
Selection: N/A
The Los Angeles Rams haven't had a 1st round pick in years as they continue to the old George Allen strategy of trading picks for talented veterans like Jalen Ramsey and Matt Stafford. They are a potential Super Bowl contender because of it.
Day 2 Grade: C
Selections: Tutu Atwell, Ernest JonesThe Rams used their first in the draft to grab one of the best pure deep threats in the draft in Tutu Atwell out of Louisville. Atwell is a speedster that has good hands and quickness but his slight frame and lack versatility makes him somewhat pigeon-holed as a prospect. Ernest Jones. The Rams needed to grab depth at the linebacker position as the Rams struggled with run defense in 2020. Ernest Jones is a bit of a reach but he was productive in college playing for South Carolina and he should develop into a quality backup within his first few years in the league.
Day 3 Grade: B-
Selections: Bobby Brown III, Robert Rochell, Jacob Harris, Earnest Brown IV, Jake Funk, Ben Skowronek, Chris GarrettThe Rams kicked off Day 3 by picking an absolute monster at defensive tackle in Bobby Brown III who brings incredible strength and size to their interior on the defensive line. He has the chance to develop into a formidable run stuffing anchor for their line and allow Aaron Donald to have more room to wreak havoc in an offensive backfield. Robert Rochell is a small school cornerback with potential as a slot corner and a rotational piece on the outside. Jacob Harris is a big bodied receiver that will find success as a redzone receiver for Matt Stafford. Earnest Brown IV is a rugged defensive end that will be a quality backup in the defensive line rotation. Running Back Jake Funk is going to have to make a name for himself on special teams and as well as the practice squad before taking the field on offense. Wide Receiver Ben Skrowronek is a depth player who is going to have to show up on special teams as a gunner. Linebacker Chris Garrett is going to have to make a name for himself on special teams and on the practice squad before ever sniffing the field.
