Tag: Los Angeles Rams
Winning the NFC West: Reasons the 49ers, Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals can capture the division crown
Last year, the NFC West was thrown for a loop. The San Francisco 49ers, expected by many to be a Super Bowl contender, instead were dealt a rash of injuries and slumped to a last-place finish in the division. The Los Angeles Rams went into their Week 6 bye with a 1-4 record, then reeled…
Ranking top 25 players in NFL history: Tom Brady takes top spot, Patrick Mahomes slips after Super Bowl loss
Over the past quarter-century, the NFL has shifted from a running back to a quarterback-driven league. That’s not only evident in how the game it’s played, it’s also clear when it comes to individual awards and player salaries. Each of the past 12 NFL MVP awards were given to quarterbacks, who command more money than any…
Where RBs land in Prisco’s Top 100: Saquon Barkley stands atop group; star AFC back among notable snubs
It’s that time of the year again when our guy Pete Prisco combs through the entire NFL and stacks up who he believes are the top 100 players heading into the upcoming season. One of the more notable takeaways from Prisco’s 2025 player ranking is his newfound (rekindled?) love for the running back position. Last year,…
Agent’s Take: What is holding up NFL Draft second-rounders from signing rookie deals?
Players selected in the NFL Draft began signing at a much faster pace starting in 2012 because of the rookie wage scale implemented in the 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement after the lockout ended. There are very few negotiable items with rookie contracts anymore. Each pick has a salary floor and ceiling based on draft…
Top 10 backup QB situations for 2025 NFL season: Chiefs, Packers, Rams have some of NFL’s best insurance plans
No one ever wants to lose a starting quarterback in the NFL. Even if a team isn’t in the mix for a Super Bowl, a serious injury under center can derail a lot more than playoff hopes; it might also set a franchise back in its long-term building plan. And the harsh reality is that…