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.
The NFL Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis and free agency kicks off next week. I joined “Thompson & Trudell” on ESPNLA 710 Friday to talk about what the Rams may be thinking over the next several weeks. Among the topics:
The Rams and Chargers are slated for one-year turnarounds before their rookie head coaches even step foot on the sidelines.
ESPN’s Todd McShay has the Chargers selecting Ohio State safety Malik Hooker with the No. 7 overall pick in his 2017 NFL Mock Draft 2.0 released Wednesday.
Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald trailed only Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady on Pro Football Focus’ Top 101 player list, which was partially released Tuesday.
Mike Shanahan’s youth-laden coaching staff from his time in Washington is invading the NFC West.
The Chargers are quickly learning the importance of keeping up in a city like Los Angeles. One day after the Rams formally announced Wade Phillips as their new defensive coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday that Gus Bradley is on his way to L.A. to run the Chargers defense:
I joined “Thompson & Trudell” on ESPNLA 710 Friday to break down NFL Championship Sunday. The guys and I also make our Super Bowl LI picks and discuss whether a win Sunday against the Steelers solidifies Tom Brady as the greatest player in NFL history. Listen here (25:25 mark)
I joined Thompson and Trudell on ESPNLA 710 Monday to react to the Packers-Cowboys thriller in Dallas, and the rest of the NFL divisional games. The guys and I also discussed new Rams head coach Sean McVay, where Tony Romo could land in 2017 and more.
