Rams Bet Big on Offense, Draft QB, Tight End, OL

0:00On April 25th, the Los Angeles Rams just wrapped day two of the NFL draft, and their picks scream confidence. They think they've got a Super Bowl squad. Locked in already, instead of chasing why receivers or linebackers like folks expected, they grab Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson at number 13 overall Ohio. Stay tight in Max Claire at number 61, and Missouri offensive lineman Cating Green in the third round to add versatile depth up front. They passed on hot wideouts like USC's McCoy Limon or Washington's Denzel Boston, even though GMless need admitted receivers were always in the mix. The Rams bet on their current crew, all pros Puka Nakua and Devonte Adams up top, with young guys like Jordan Whittington and Kanata Mumpfield stepping. Up is depth figuring injuries won't derail them. Last season, that depth got tested when Nakua and Adams missed time, but the Rams shifted hard to three tight in sets, leading the league and fueling.

1:00Matthew Stafford's MVP year, with 46 touchdowns and a top run game from Kyron Williams and Blake Horm. Now with Claire joining, Resign Tyler Higby and others, they're doubling down on that physical, balanced attack. Meanwhile, they plugged other holes through trades and free agency, like swapping picks to land all pro corner Trent McDuffie from Kansas City, resigning Cam Curle, and adding special teams help. Their late picks number 207 in the sixth and three in the seventh might focus on punt returners. Coach Sean McVeigh and Sneed are totally in sync, joking about it post draft, as they head into day three ready to polish this class without forcing needs. You've been listening to NFL news today, AI-powered football coverage.