Rams Strengthen CB Corps, Aim for Super Bowl

0:00On March 9th, the Los Angeles Rams had a stellar 2025 season, finishing 14 wins and six losses including playoffs, leading the league-and-point scored and nearly upsetting the Seahawks in the NFC Championship. But their cornerback struggled big time, giving up the most yards and touchdowns when targeted. Now, General Manager Les Sneed is fixing that by rating the Kansas City Chiefs for talent. Earlier this month, the Rams traded their 2026-29th overall pick, plus 5th and 6th rounders that year, and a 2027-3rd rounder to land cornerback Trent McDuffie. They quickly signed him to a 4-year, $124 million deal, with $100 million guaranteed. Then on Monday, they added former Chiefs' corner, Jalen Watson, on a $3-year, $51 million contract, with $34 million guaranteed. Rams fans are buzzing about this duo, who both thrived in Kansas City's aggressive defense. McDuffie held opponents to a solid passer rating last year, especially from the slot

1:02where outside, while Watson was even stingier, allowing no. Touchdowns, and excelling in press coverage, last season's Rams' corners were inconsistent, but these guys bring reliability. The real-game changer could be the scheme shift under defensive coordinator Chris Shula. The Rams already used the most dime packages with six defensive backs, but rarely pressed at the line, only about 37% of snaps. The Chiefs led the league at 87%, and with McDuffie and Watson, expect the Rams to ramp that up fast, mirroring their bold offensive. Changes in recent years, if Shula harnesses this talent like Shawn McVeigh did on offense, the Rams could finally break through to a Super Bowl run.