Rams, Chargers and NFL Draft talk on ESPNLA 710
With the NFL Draft two weeks away, I joined “Thompson & Trudell” on ESPNLA 710 Wednesday to talk Rams and Chargers. Among the topics:
Why the NFL’s offseason rules are hurting the Rams
The Los Angeles Rams began Phase One of their offseason program Monday, but the NFL’s prohibitive rules have put the team’s new coaching staff and franchise quarterback at a disadvantage.
Rams may need to think safety first in NFL Draft
The Los Angeles Rams have several needs to address in the 2017 NFL Draft, but safety may be the most glaring. Here are two names Rams fans should get familiar with:
Chargers: LSU’s Adams not only reason to wait on QB
The NFL Draft is three weeks away and mock drafts are swirling. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay released a two-round dueling mock draft Wednesday and their selections for the Los Angeles Chargers at No. 7 overall couldn’t be more different.
Rams should add veteran runner to push Todd Gurley
Rams head coach Sean McVay said his running back Todd Gurley is motivated to bounce back from his disappointing 2016 season. But what happens if he doesn’t? Los Angeles would be wise to add a veteran runner to push Gurley in training camp. Even in April, there are notable options on the market.
For Chargers, finding Rivers’ replacement should wait
There’s been a lot of recent chatter about the Chargers potentially finding quarterback Philip Rivers’ successor in next month’s NFL draft. Rivers even addressed the topic last week on XTRA 1360 in San Diego.
NFL Draft: Rams need young playmaker for Goff
It’s safe to call the first two weeks of free agency for the Los Angeles Rams, well, safe. The team’s biggest splash was signing durable veteran left tackle Andrew Whitworth to protect Jared Goff for at least the next two seasons.
OT Russell Okung to sign with Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers are signing offensive tackle Russell Okung to a four-year, $53 million deal with $25 million in guarantees, according to ESPN’s Josina Anderson.
Dissecting Rams’ early moves in free agency on ESPNLA 710
I joined “Thompson & Trudell” on ESPNLA 710 Thursday morning to break down the Rams’ impending free-agent signings: Pro Bowl offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth and wide receiver Robert Woods, who played his college football at USC.
Rams to sign WR Robert Woods
The Los Angeles Rams are expected to sign former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Woods, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.