zn wrote:

Pete Thamel@PeteThamel
Sources: The LA Rams are set to hire Robert Wright as a defensive assistant. Wright is the former DC at Syracuse and Buffalo. In his first year at Syracuse, the Orange went 10-3 and defeated No. 6 Miami. Wright is a Mike Elko disciple with stops at Duke and Texas AM.

HEMENDRA BISHT@HEMENDRABISHT3
This is not a headline-grabbing move it’s a structural reinforcement hire. Wright brings Elko-style defensive architecture and modern spread-stopping experience. For the Rams, this is about scheme layering, not splash optics.

𝔼𝕃𝔻𝔼ℝ 𝕆𝕄𝕆ℝ𝕌𝕐𝕀@omoruyi_valz
LA Rams bringing in Robert Wright as defensive assistant is solid. Mike Elko disciples know defense. That Syracuse turnaround and Miami upset shows he can coach. Rams rebuilding the staff smart with proven college coordinators.

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zn wrote:

Pete Thamel@PeteThamel
Wright is a Mike Elko disciple

Yahoo Sports@YahooSports
The NFL will have a Wednesday game to open 2026 with 49ers-Rams in Australia being played either on Wednesday or Thursday as part of opening weekend, per @Ourand_Puck.

How Rob Havenstein Exemplified What the Rams Are All About
The Los Angeles Rams right tackle has his place within the franchise secured forever

Brock Vierra

https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/los-angeles-how-rob-havenstein-exemplified-what-are-all-about

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams said goodbye to Rob Havenstein on Tuesday and it can not be put into words how important of a figure he was around the facility.

2025 marks a significant milestone for both Havenstein and myself. My first year on the beat was Havenstein’s last. Having had the privilege of covering him during this past year, here’s everything I learned about the Rams legend.

Football is often a metaphor for life but it’s origins comes from simulated warfare and if there was any man for whom a soldier would want in the foxhole with them, it’s Rob Havenstein. Perhaps no moment exemplified his character more than when he expressed disappointment at not being able to play due to the fact he wouldn’t be sore with his teammates the following day when they came in for treatment.

Perhaps appropriate that his fame came from his work in the trenches because for one of the most selfless players within the organization, he’s one of the most beloved due to his ability to be the glue of the roster.

When Sean McVay first came to the Rams, the idea was to move him to guard. That ended up not happening and Havenstein would remain at right tackle. From then on, he would be the thread that connects the Rams from their St. Louis era through their advanced rebuild into championship success and ended it by pioneering their next success.

Havenstein was the standard for which people followed. He was the guide that helped the Rams cut upfield in Super Bowl LVI, and he was the force behind the scenes that kept the production of offensive line intact despite losses like Andrew Whitworth, Rodger Saffold, John Sullivan, and more throughout the years.

And now he has set up the position for the next seven to ten years. When the Rams lost Whitworth, Joe Noteboom was slated to fill in. That didn’t work out and when the Rams needed to find an answer at tackle, an undrafted free agent named Alaric Jackson found his feet because guys like Havenstein were in the position group room and now, the Rams have a premier talent at the position.

In his final year, Havenstein worked hard to come back from injury. Despite his efforts, Warren McClendon would have to fill in and McClendon performed at the top of his abilities. The reason is due to Havenstein. Havenstein, despite having his own issues that he was working through, made sure McClendon was ready to go week in and week out.

That’s why he’s a legend. As Aaron Donald and Cooper Kupp did before him, Havenstein became a champion and a pillar for the franchise, leaving his legacy, and the position he occupied better than how he found it.

InvaderRam wrote:

so does that make johnny hekker the last remaining st louis ram to still be playing in the nfl?

I think so. Unless Jake McQuaide is still their long snapper.

Albert Breer@AlbertBreer
Long-time Rams RT Rob Havenstein—the final St. Louis Ram—announced his retirement after 11 seasons. Great pro, and a mainstay for the team.

No Jordan Love. No Jared Goff. No Dak Prescott. @ChrisCanty99 shares his top five QBs in the NFC. 👀 pic.twitter.com/0RNIWq6Vi4

— First Take (@FirstTake) February 10, 2026

InvaderRam wrote:

The #Rams are expected to hire Tennessee’s Michael Hunter as a defensive backs coach, sources tell @CBSSports.

Does that mean Pleasant is leaving?

Zooey wrote:

If Stafford and Maye were on the same team, Stafford would be the starter, and Maye would be the backup.

roberto clemente@rclemente2121
in case there was any doubt…

vs the top 10 pass defenses
(passer rating allowed):

stafford:
19 tds, 1 int, 111.3 passer rating
26.7 offensive pts per game avg

maye:
6 tds, 5 int, 82.9 passer rating
19.0 offensive pts per game avg

* includes postseason

"I'm watching Stafford against this Seahawks defense and he looks like Lewis Hamilton. Drake Maye yesterday looked like a student driver. He was completely overwhelmed."@colincowherd thinks it's clear the moment was too big for the young Patriots QB pic.twitter.com/tvVQmAEZZg

— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) February 9, 2026