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How big of a risk are the Rams taking on with Tre’Davious White?

Photo by Cooper Neill/ The Rams signed their new starting corner Tre’Davious White but what risk does that come with? The Rams signed former All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White for $8.5 million. Was this a good move? We will find out in time but here’s what we know. White has been an elite corner in his past, isn’t 30 years old yet but has suffered two of the most catastrophic injuries you can have as an athlete. White tore his ACL in 2021 and last year tore his achilles tendon. It’s safe to say that the risk is fairly evident in this signing. Risk #1:...

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John Lynch explains why the 49ers hired Brandon Staley

Photo by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via From the Rams to the Chargers to the 49ers, Brandon Staley has had quite a ride There have been countless head coaching stints that was far worse than Brandon Staley’s tenure with the L.A. Chargers, but he’s been the subject of ridicule since his team blew a 27-7 lead in the playoffs last season and then was fired after an embarrassing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in December. Were it not for those two losses and an injury to Justin Herbert, or maybe better work by former general manager Tom Telesco, we might still be...

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Random Ramsdom: Recapping recent NFC West backup quarterback moves

Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 3/21/24 It all seemingly started with the Arizona Cardinals trading Desmond Ridder, then the Seattle Seahawks made a move for Sam Howell, the Los Angeles Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo, and finally the San Francisco 49ers added Josh Dobbs. Just like that, the entire of NFC West has new backup quarterbacks. There is a real chance that any of these players can start as injury can strike any starting quaterback at any time. Some may think this isn’t the most exciting news, but I think quarterback movement is...

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Golden Nuggets: Let the games begin

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Sunday, March 11th, 2024 49ers share lead in draft stash after league awards compensatory picks (paywall) “The 49ers’ 11 picks are tied for the most with the Rams, Cardinals and Packers.” Report: 49ers re-signing Ben Bartch to one-year contract “Bartch provided the 49ers with more offensive line depth as starters Aaron Banks and Spencer Burford dealt with injuries. In Weeks 13 through 17 with San Francisco, Bartch was on the field for 28 offensive snaps and 23 on special teams.” 49ers request pre-draft visit with Utah safety...

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Injury regression was extremely real for the 2023 Los Angeles Rams

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Rams went from 31st to 1st in injuries over the past two seasons The 2022 Los Angeles Rams were a trainwreck and suffered many injuries in the damage. According to Aaron Schatz of FTN Fantasy—formerly of FootballOutsiders—the Rams led the NFL with 71 adjusted games lost due to injury on the offensive line alone in 2022. That doesn’t even include the injuries to Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, and Aaron Donald. It is said that injuries at that level would see some regression the next year and wow is that true for the Rams. After a...

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How should the Rams handle LT Alaric Jackson’s pending free agency?

Photo by Cooper Neill/ The undrafted tackle has struggled with injuries, but has been a solid player for the team when on the field The Los Angeles Rams offensive line play improved tremendously from 2022 to 2023. Unfortunately, three out of the starting five lineman are expected to test free agency, as well as their main rotational backup, Joe Noteboom. The team also recently let go of backup center Brian Allen in a cap saving effort. The Rams are expected to try and workout deals with right guard Kevin Dotson, who was one of the best guards statistically last season,...

Brees reportedly needs surgery on torn ligament in hand, could miss 6 weeks or more | CBS Sports HQ

As expected, it's not good news for Drew Brees. The former Super Bowl MVP exited the New Orleans Saints battle in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams with an apparent injury to the thumb on his throwing hand, which was so severe that it prevented him from

'The Saints are done without Drew Brees, period!' - Stephen A. | First Take

Stephen A. Smith is not confident that the New Orleans Saints can continue to win after Drew Brees' thumb injury vs. the Los Angeles Rams. #FirstTake #NFL ✔

Drew Brees to Miss 6 Weeks With Thumb Injury On His Throwing Hand | Breaking News | Kanell & Bell

Brees was hit on his hand by Aaron Donald when the Rams defensive tackle came blitzing into the pocket after Brees released a throw. Immediately after the hit, doctors were doing a test on Brees' hand to determine if he had torn the UCL in his hand. This