Rams Flipping Defense Script, Valuing Back Seven

0:00On March 29th, the Los Angeles Rams are flipping the script on their defense under Sean McVey. For years, they only lock down pass rushers and top corners, letting stars like Corey Littleton, John Johnson III, Jordan Fuller, and Ernest. Jones walk or get traded for peanuts. Now, they're extending inside Linebacker Nate Landman, Safety's Quinten Lake and Cam Curle, showing real love for the Back7. Earlier this week, reports hit that General Manager Les Sneed is meeting with hot rookie Linebacker prospects ahead of the 2026 draft. Guys from Pittsburgh, like Kyle Lewis, Cincinnati's Jake Golday, Missouri's Josiah Trotter, and others from Alabama State, Texas State, and Alcorn, state. Sneed stays tight-lipped to avoid a bidding war with the other 31 teams. Rams fans have been gutted watching Talon Bolt year after year, but this shift sparks real hope. It's a break from the past neglect, building depth across the board instead of just elite edges. The big push comes from needing versatile dudes who cover passes, stop runs, rush quarterbacks, snag picks, and handle special teams like kickoffs and punts.

1:08Chris Schulis' scheme demands it all, and Landman needs coverage help to hold down the middle. If Sneed nails these picks from day two of the draft or undrafted free agents, the Rams could cook up something special by 2026 finally, valuing every piece on defense.