Rams fans, how are we doing? I want to thank you all for reading my coverage at The Athleticsand share with you my excitement for the upcoming season. From every crazy throw by Matthew Stafford, to the emergence of young stars on both sides of the ball, I’ll have every angle covered deep from the sidelines of practice, the locker room at Woodland Hills, SoFi Stadium and every road game.
Most of all, it means so much to me to be able to explain this team – as chaotic as it can be – and all the coaches, players and executives who make it come alive. We already know that any Rams season can veer from the weird to the extraordinary — and it’s always interesting. I will be with you every step of the way.
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Week 1: at Lions, Sunday, 5:20 PM PT (NBC)
Here are some stories to get you ready for the season:
Rams must-reads:
What I see: Injured O-line mixed in, other observations
The Rams’ revamped offensive line has battled injuries this offseason. Throw in a suspension and it was a challenge for coaches.
Matthew Stafford and Jonah Jackson discuss new QB/center combo, return to Detroit
Stafford spent 12 seasons in Detroit and Jackson played his first four seasons there before signing with the Rams this offseason.
Rams place starting CB Darious Williams on IR
The Rams are beat at cornerback and will face one of the league’s best passing teams on Sunday night on the road in Detroit.
Rams hiring Scott Frost in a versatile role
Frost will help out on special teams, but will also be asked to contribute in various roles in all three phases.
Rams 53-man roster: One carry for every player who made the cut
Rams coach Sean McVay addressed the team trading LB Ernest Jones. “He’s been really impressive for us in what he’s done,” McVay said.
We know more about quarterbacks’ arms than ever. Can NFL teams take advantage?
With an increasing number of QBs using biomechanics to guide offseason training, teams are figuring out how to implement the data.
SoFi Stadium Guide
(Chris Unger, Ryan Kang, Kevin C. Cox, Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
NFL rankings and insights:
Week 1 Power Rankings
It’s time for a vibration check for every team entering the season.
Quarterback Tiers 2024: Only 2 join Mahomes in Tier 1
Aaron Rodgers missed Tier 1 for the first time in the 11th annual survey of 50 NFL coaches and executives. His successor in Green Bay increased.
Like NFL GMs, coaches really feel about the new kickoff rule
More comebacks? Fewer injuries? The NFL thinks so, but, even after seeing it in the preseason, some coaches and GMs still aren’t sold.
NFL agents dish on best (and worst) franchise, Mahomes’ worth and Dak’s upcoming deal
In our sixth annual agent survey, reps offered thoughts on everything from QB contracts to top talent evaluators to ways to improve the NFL.
Intel on all 32 NFL teams, Russ skepticism, Davante Adams trade talk and more
Dozens of NFL executives and coaches are thinking about how the 2024 season will unfold for each team.
Ten bold predictions: Packers win NFC North, but Caleb Williams for MVP?
Plus: Kyler Murray explodes, the 49ers suffer a Super Bowl hangover and Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs make history (again).
Hope-O-Meter results: fan rating optimism for all 32 teams
Optimism in the NFL tends to be closely tied to a team’s starting quarterback. So, which fan bases are most optimistic in 2024?
Win total projections | Week 1 schedule
(Photo: Thomas Shea / USA Today)
