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Snead’s Snacks: Which defensive linemen in draft can help fill Aaron Donald void

Snead’s Snacks: Which defensive linemen in draft can help fill Aaron Donald void

Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Which defensive line prospects could Rams target in the NFL Draft? The Los Angeles Rams have one of the biggest challenges this offseason during the draft when they look to replace Aaron Donald. While the Rams won’t be replacing Donald, they will most certainly look to add to the rotation along the defensive line at the very least. Since the 2020 NFL Draft, I’ve done a series called Snead’s Snacks. In other words, we’re going to find and look at common themes and traits of previous Les Snead draft picks and see which...
FOX Sports Mar 26, 2024
Rams' head coach Sean McVay reveals he 'had a sense' Aaron Donald was going to retire

Rams' head coach Sean McVay reveals he 'had a sense' Aaron Donald was going to retire

Rams' head coach Sean McVay and Aaron Donald had an unspoken understanding that his retirement was approaching.
Turf Show Times Mar 26, 2024
Random Ramsdom: Aaron Donald gets a full page to himself in LA Times

Random Ramsdom: Aaron Donald gets a full page to himself in LA Times

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 3/26/24 Some people may be tired of the all the Aaron Donald news, reports, intrviews and so much more as AD continues to step away from the NFL and leaves his time as a player for Los Angeles Ram’s behind. I for one think if AD isn’t deserving of all this fanfare than who is? I am assuming most here at Turfshowtimes are pretty happy with all the AD converage, but of course are sorry to see him go. Please check out some of the other links below, please comment on whatever you’d like and have a...
Aaron Donald says T.J. Watt was snubbed for DPOY multiple times

Aaron Donald says T.J. Watt was snubbed for DPOY multiple times

Photo by Joe Sargent/ The recently-retired Donald gave praise to Watt Aaron Donald is one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, and arguably the most dominant defensive player of this century. During an interview with the Los Angeles Rams’ team site, Donald discussed current defenders that are some of the best in the game, and gave extensive praise to Pittsburgh Steelers’ star edge rusher T.J. Watt. “[T.J. Watt] is another guy that’s consistently been doing it every single year,” Donald said. The future Hall-of-Famer added that Watt has been...
Turf Show Times Mar 23, 2024
Aaron Donald admits he almost left Rams and other takeaways from retirement interview

Aaron Donald admits he almost left Rams and other takeaways from retirement interview

Photo by Ryan Kang/ Aaron Donald discussed his career in released retirement interview video The highly anticipated Aaron Donald retirement interview was released on Friday Night on the Los Angeles Rams’ YouTube channel. Interviewed by his wife, Erica, Donald spent over an hour talking about his career and his decision to retire. Here are our takeaways from the interview. 1. Aaron Donald felt like he was special after tackling Adrian Peterson It didn’t take long for Aaron Donald to feel like he could play in the NFL. After years of people doubting him because of...
Turf Show Times Mar 22, 2024
Former Rams running back thinks Aaron Donald could return

Former Rams running back thinks Aaron Donald could return

Photo by Cindy Ord/ for SiriusXM Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald announced his retirement last Friday. It’s officially been a week since that announcement and there are already people speculating that Donald could return. One of those people is former Rams running back Marshall Faulk. Faulk went on Bleav In Rams on Thursday and gave his thoughts on Donald’s retirement. The Rams Hall of Fame running back wasn’t too convinced that Donald would stay retired. Said Faulk, “I’m in such disbelief that I concocted a conspiracy theory that he’s done...
Turf Show Times Mar 22, 2024
Rams re-sign another player, keep some continuity on defensive line

Rams re-sign another player, keep some continuity on defensive line

Photo by Michael Owens/ After losing Aaron Donald to retirement, the Rams re-signed Larrell Murchison After the retirement of future Hall of Fame player Aaron Donald, and the loss of DL Jonah Williams to the Minnesota Vikings via free agency, the Los Angeles defensive line depth was looking rather thin. On Friday the team got a little bit of help, as defensive lineman Larrell Murchison re-signed with the team on a one-year deal. The #Rams are re-signing DT Larrell Murchison to a 1-year deal, per source. He started three games last year and could be in position for a...
Turf Show Times Mar 21, 2024
Current Lions front office played key role in Rams drafting Aaron Donald

Current Lions front office played key role in Rams drafting Aaron Donald

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Brad Holmes and Ray Agnew played a key role in Rams drafting Aaron Donald in 2014 With the retirement of Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, there have been a lot off stories coming out from former players and coaching reminiscing on the all-time great’s career. Back in 2014, the Rams undoubtedly ended up with the steal of the draft when they selected Donald with the 13th overall pick. One of the biggest questions has always been how was it possible that Donald fell that far in the draft. In Bucky Brooks’ final mock draft,...
FOX Sports Mar 19, 2024
Rams must take out-of-box approach to replacing legendary DT Aaron Donald

Rams must take out-of-box approach to replacing legendary DT Aaron Donald

Suddenly, perhaps the most talented defensive tackle ever to play the game is gone. So what do the Rams do now? A few things, actually.
Turf Show Times Mar 19, 2024
Random Ramsdom: Mike Florio asks if Aaron Donald would come back for the right price

Random Ramsdom: Mike Florio asks if Aaron Donald would come back for the right price

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 3/19/24 The news continues to come out about Aaron Donald and when he knew he was reitiring from the NFL. Talking head, Mike Florio, is processing the news like the rest of us and he wonders if there is a way for the Los Angeles Rams or another team to get AD to suit up at least one more season. Florio poses the idea that Donald may be willing to come back for the right price. What are your thoughts on that? I am of the opinion that the Rams would’ve paid whatever AD wanted if he was truly willing to...
Turf Show Times Mar 18, 2024
Les Snead recalls some moments that make Aaron Donald the competitor he is

Les Snead recalls some moments that make Aaron Donald the competitor he is

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Snead shares a few stories with Peter Schrager as they look back on AD’s legacy Sports commentator, Peter Schrager, recently put out an interview featuring Los Angeles Rams’ General Manager, Les Snead. The bulk of the interview is spent discussing the recent retirement of Aaron Donald. Snead shares a number of stories and feelings during the conversation, but he provides a couple quotes that I think really encapsulate how much of a genuine competitor #99 is and was. If you have the time, please consider checking out the interview here....
Turf Show Times Mar 18, 2024
Rams knew day after loss to Lions that Aaron Donald would retire

Rams knew day after loss to Lions that Aaron Donald would retire

Photo by Kevin Sabitus/ Rams head coach Sean McVay knew Aaron Donald was retiring after playoff loss to the Lions The Los Angeles Rams were given some unexpected news on Friday when their defensive tackle and three-time defensive player of the year, Aaron Donald, decided to hang up the cleats and call it a career. With simply a message on social media, Donald announced that he was retiring. While Donald officially announced his retirement on Friday, the Rams may have known that he was going to retire ever since the end of the season. Albert Breer of the MMQB described...
Turf Show Times Mar 17, 2024
Fans don’t seem thrilled with Rams’ backup quarterback decision

Fans don’t seem thrilled with Rams’ backup quarterback decision

Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Jimmy Garoppolo will backup Matthew Stafford in 2024 On the same day that Aaron Donald announced his retirement, the Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo will backup Matthew Stafford in 2024, though he’s suspended for the first two games of the season. Rams fans took to social media to voice their displeasure over the signing. The quarterback musical chairs have been in full swing over the last week, and many suggested that there were better options on the table than the veteran Garoppolo....
Turf Show Times Mar 17, 2024
What is Rams biggest need after Aaron Donald retirement?

What is Rams biggest need after Aaron Donald retirement?

Photo by Ric Tapia/ Replacing Aaron Donald is impossible for Rams, but there are more holes to plug than just defensive tackle It would be easy to say that the biggest hole on the L.A. Rams roster is the one left by Aaron Donald following his retirement on Friday, and it is true to say that the team must now be taking a harder look at defensive linemen in the draft, but the fact is that the depth chart might have even bigger needs than that. The Rams might be considering one of the few defensive tackles getting first round buzz this year, such as Byron Young out of...
Turf Show Times Mar 17, 2024
Are the Rams still contenders without Aaron Donald?

Are the Rams still contenders without Aaron Donald?

Photo by Nic Antaya/ What are the Rams without their best player, Aaron Donald? The Los Angeles Rams made quick work of their rebuild in 2023 with the help of an impressive 14-member draft class and behind the star performances of QB Matthew Stafford and DE Aaron Donald. They seemed like a team primed for contention in 2024 and beyond, but that was maybe derailed over the weekend when Donald announced his retirement. Donald’s sudden absence leaves a massive void in the middle of the Los Angeles defense that has several promising young players but overall lacks star...

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