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znModerator“Trent McDuffie is a great schematic fit for the Rams.”@Nate_Tice and @billbarnwell discuss LA acquiring McDuffie ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/k1ukNNFukh
— ESPN Podcasts (@espnpodcasts) March 5, 2026
znModeratorKenyon Sadiq has been frequently linked to the Rams in recent mock drafts. Here's what the freakishly athletic tight end out of Oregon could bring to the Rams offense:https://t.co/wo6LTOfLhy
— Wyatt Miller (@wymill07) March 5, 2026
znModeratorDaniel Jeremiah@MoveTheSticks
I see the sweet spot in this draft between 50-75. There are going to be a bunch of solid starters in that range. The edge rusher, CB or WR you get at 75 will be graded almost identically to the one you’d get at 45.znModeratorJim Youngblood 53@53_jim70721
McDuffie’s knee injury last was just a sprain–not an issueplays outside mostly but was slot in 2023–good versatility…
good man defender, could put him on boundary and leave him there….expensive but fills biggest need with proven player
Early on, folk though answer was Forbes and Spoon. They are just not quite it. McDuffie and a draft pick will do wonders. All this given the Rams were almost in Sb this year with so-so CBs
Trent McDuffie and Roger McCreary can both play inside and outside, holdovers, like Durant can play field side …not sure if Rams bring back too many holdovers, but Lake, too, can be a slot … drafting a top CB would be ideal at 13, if someone falls.
znModeratorSleeperNFL@SleeperNFL
This is the 9th time since 2017 that the Rams have traded their first round pick.The only player drafted was Jared Verse
Rams Wire@TheRamsWire
The Rams have used just one first-round pick since 2017, five fewer than every other team in the NFL.znModeratorIs Trent McDuffie enough put the Rams over the top? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/grWEjtS7AI
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) March 5, 2026
znModerator"It's not that the Rams undervalue picks. But is it possible the rest of the league mostly overvalues picks?"@colincowherd breaks down why trading away first rounds picks hasn't stopped the Rams from being great pic.twitter.com/SKzFgvoPXr
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) March 5, 2026
znModeratorI asked Fred Warner if there was any playcaller that keeps him up at night when prepping. He went with Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford. He was so good.
"It's the eyes…wherever the QB takes me, that's where I'm going, since he knows that, he's going to try to manipulate me." pic.twitter.com/aZzxZ7IDf4
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) March 5, 2026
znModeratorfrom Fox, 2026 NFL Mock Draft: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-mock-draft-edge-rushers-dominate-top-5-mahomes-jackson-allen-get-new-wr
13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta Falcons, 8-9): Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
Williams: Los Angeles struggled to contain Sam Darnold and Seattle’s passing game in the NFC Championship game because of leaky defense in the back end. The addition of McCoy would provide a legitimate cover corner on the perimeter for defensive coordinator Chris Shula. And the Rams already possess one of the most formidable young defensive fronts in the league.znModeratorTodd McShay@McShay13
Here’s my summary of the first couple rounds of this year’s draft class:– Eight OL come flying off the board in RD1/top-40 overall. The shelf drops off drastically after that, especially at OT.
– It’s a great year to need a WR and/or Edge if you’re picking in the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. The depth of those two positions is insane.
– There’s also a lot of talent to be had from Mid-RD1 thru RD2 at CB and LB.
-Finally, if you can’t get one of the top three TEs, there’s a lot to shop from on Day 3. Unusually good depth at that position. Same can be said for interior OL.
znModeratorThis is a “Rams needs before free agency and the draft” type contribution.
…When the Los Angeles Rams competed in the NFL playoffs, two defensive problems took center stage. The team did not tackle very well, and the team’s futility at covering Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Hopefully, All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie can be more effective in coverage.
But he’s only one player.
As it now stands, the team is projected to lose four veteran cornerbacks to expiring contracts. And there is speculation that cornerback Darious Williams, projected to earn $8.67 million this season, could be a cap casualty. In essence, Snead may be forced to restock the entire cornerback room.
And one player, no matter how well he performs, cannot be expected to do that.
But McDuffie’s presence does give the secondary unexpected leverage. Now, the team has a much better chance of matching up corners to their offensive equivalents. Emmanuel Forbes may struggle against the NFL’s top receivers. But will he be more effective against the second or third offensive options in routes?
Snead thinks so.
With a deep cornerback class, the team could add a raw but talented cornerback as a depth player for now, with the expectation that he could grow into something far more. The team may even shop free agency, or re-sign one of their own corners. After all, this secondary is already building something much better for a new NFL season.
Cobie Durant may be a viable option to re-sign now. Hmm. That has a nice ring to it.
znModeratorSosa Kremenjas@QBsMVP
Trent McDuffie didn’t allow more than 53 yards receiving in a single game last year, per
@NextGenStats
.Has never allowed a 100-yard receiver in his career.
znModerator"The Rams keep getting away with it every single year."
Manti Te’o on why moves like yesterday’s trade for Trent McDuffie continue to keep the Rams at the top of the NFL. pic.twitter.com/I0G1aQwpED
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 5, 2026
znModeratorSure, the 49ers had a ton of injuries in 2025. But things were even worse for the Cardinals, who combined the hardest schedule in the NFL with a near-record total of Adjusted Games Lost to injury trailing only the 2021 Ravens.https://t.co/4VlwMCsmqQ
— Aaron Schatz 🏈 (@ASchatzNFL) March 5, 2026
znModeratorGeoff Schwartz@geoffschwartz
There aren’t enough quality offensive lineman in the NFL. Just the way it’s been trending. Many reasons for it but one or two injuries and you’re screwed.…
Rich Hribar@LordReebs
Every teams most-often used OL combo (not even the best unit) last year and the overall play % of that group.Your team does not have enough offensive linemen.
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znModeratorWinningSystem@WinningSystemFB
Every young coach has watched film like this:Play 1: good run
Play 2: good pass
Play 3: big gainTwo hours later…
you’ve watched 80 plays and learned nothing.That’s not film study.
Film study asks:
• Why did it work?
• When do they call it?
• What formation triggers it?That’s where game plans are built.
znModeratorRams Wire@TheRamsWire
Quentin Lake and Trent McDuffie were high school teammates in Southern California…
For the past three seasons, McDuffie had been the Chiefs’ second-best defender behind pass rusher Chris Jones. Whether he lined up from the nickel or on the perimeter, McDuffie was exceptional in coverage and as an occasional blitzer. Last season, McDuffie recorded one interception, seven pass breakups, one forced fumble and one sack.
McDuffie’s best individual season was in 2024, when he recorded two interceptions and 13 pass breakups, both career highs, along with 59 tackles, four quarterback hits and one forced fumble.
znModeratorAdam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Rashid Shaheed is said to not be close to an extension with the Seahawks and the expectation is that he now will test the free agent market Monday, per sources.znModeratorznModeratorJoe Marino@TheJoeMarino
The Rams have avoided a “collapse” despite trading so many high picks for a number of reasons.1. The players they’ve traded for have made the expected impact, especially Matthew Stafford.
2. Sean McVay is awesome.
3. They have made the 3rd most total picks in the NFL over the last 5 years. F*** them picks though.
4. THEY HAVE HIT ON DRAFT PICKS. Since 2022:
– WR Puka Nacua R5
– G Steve Avila R2
– RT Warren McLendon R5
– RB Kyren Williams R5
– DL Braden Fiske R2
– DL Kobie Turner R3
– EDGE Byron Young R3
– EDGE Jared Verse R1
– SAF Kam Kinchens R3
– DB Quentin Lake R6
– CB Cobie Durant R4
– P Ethan Evans R7– Not to mention LT Alaric Jackson and LB Omar Speights were meaningful UDFAs
– 2025 picks like TE Terrance Ferguson and EDGE Josiah Stewart are also both very promising.Have there been misses? Absolutely. But the volume of picks has mattered, and the collapse hasn’t been avoided because they have neglected key young players. They are experts at finding them and implementing them.
znModeratorLAFB Network@LAFBNetwork
Jimmy Lake recruited and coached Trent McDuffie at Washington…Now they’re reunited with the Los Angeles Rams.
Oh — and Puka Nacua was his college teammate too.znModeratorI don’t love it.
i don’t know what to make of it. if he’s a first team all pro this season, then i’ll be happy.
i read that he is signing a long term contract if he is traded. at first i thought it was a one and done. with a long term deal i might feel differently.
No this is not a one and done rental…negotiating a longterm deal was part of the trade.
znModeratorznModeratorznModeratorDaniel Jeremiah@MoveTheSticks
Fun to go back and read McDuffie report coming out of college…everyone around him raved about his smarts. His versatility & intelligence is going to allow the Rams to get creative.znModeratorJames Palmer@JamesPalmerTV
I asked Pat Surtain during training camp, “You’re the best CB in the NFL. Who’s film do you watch?”He told me: Derek Stingley. Trent McDuffie.
znModeratorJames Palmer@JamesPalmerTV
McDuffie’s teammates will all tell you this: Smart as hell. Fundamentals are through the roof. Great hands in coverage. Chess piece. Willing to do anything in the game plan to win. So strong and explosive. (He actually would win squat competitions). Favorite teammateNFL Researcher@NFL_Researcher
Trent McDuffie leads all CB with 34 QB pressures since entering the NFL in 2022, per
@NextGenStats
.He also leads all CB with 8 forced fumbles, and his 45 run stops are T-8th at the position.
znModeratorTrent McDuffie is heading to LA
McDuffie is a physical corner who can stick to the WRs, inside and out. A TWO time All-Pro at 25 years old. A 2023 1st Team All Pro.
The Rams are “all in” and on the verge of adding a much needed top notch CB. 2026 is already underway! Horns UP pic.twitter.com/qCzE0Ajbaf
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) March 4, 2026
znModeratorSee my edit above. It may clarify.
I added to my post too.
Thanks for the edit, it helps clarify.
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