The Los Angeles Rams were one of the most complete teams in the NFL last season, with them looking like Super Bowl contenders for the majority of it. They failed to meet those expectations, but their success showed they have what it takes to win the big game as long as they can get there.
Sean McVay and the rest of the Rams’ coaching staff successfully addressed a significant portion of their needs last offseason, which directly contributed to their success. They now face an offseason where they have to make the correct decisions once again. What’s one position that cannot be left untouched if they want to win in 2026?
Josh Edwards writes for CBS Sports, and he wrote an article breaking down which position every team must value throughout the drafting process. The Rams’ biggest weakness last season was their inability to prevent big plays from opposing passing attacks, which is why they should prioritize cornerbacks in the upcoming draft.
“Cornerback had already been a need for Los Angeles, but Derion Kendrick, Decobie Durant, Roger McCreary and Ahkello Witherspoon are already hitting free agency. Los Angeles has not invested in the position apart from trading for Jalen Ramsey, Marcus Peters in the past”, said Edwards.
The Rams had a chance to draft a cornerback in last season’s draft cycle, and while it may not have changed their final outcome, it could’ve been the difference that propelled them past the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game. However, there’s no reason why they can’t address their need this time around, with two first-round picks to work with and sufficient cap space to boot.
“The time may have finally come for it to be a higher priority. Offensive tackle may be a need unless the Rams are fine with Warren McLendon serving as Rob Havenstein’s replacement. Wide receiver would not be a surprise either as they prepare for the eventuality that Davante Adams moves on or retires”.
Nothing else should matter for the Rams other than finding their next star in the backfield. They have young players they can rely on in both their wide receiver room and offensive line, on top of having budding prospects who can develop into starters.
They simply don’t have that in their secondary, and with that many free agents hitting the market, it’s time for them to focus on what the future looks like for their defense. A perfect fit could be a player like Jamel Dean to give them a boost, as well as drafting a cornerback in later rounds as a player they can develop.
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