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znModeratorIs Trent McDuffie enough put the Rams over the top? š¤ 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 Seattleās 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
Hereās my summary of the first couple rounds of this yearās draft class:ā Eight OL come flying off the board in RD1/top-40 overall. The shelf drops off drastically after that, especially at OT.
ā Itās a great year to need a WR and/or Edge if youāre picking in the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. The depth of those two positions is insane.
ā Thereās also a lot of talent to be had from Mid-RD1 thru RD2 at CB and LB.
-Finally, if you canāt get one of the top three TEs, thereās 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 Teāo on why moves like yesterdayās 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 š (@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 laterā¦
youāve watched 80 plays and learned nothing.Thatās not film study.
Film study asks:
ā¢ Why did it work?
ā¢ When do they call it?
ā¢ What formation triggers it?Thatās 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 theyāre reunited with the Los Angeles Rams.
Oh ā and Puka Nacua was his college teammate too.znModeratorI donāt love it.
i donāt know what to make of it. if heās a first team all pro this season, then iāll 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 collegeā¦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 āall inā 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.
znModeratorItās only been for 1 year that teachers qualify AT ALL. It used to be that if one drew a teacherās pension, that made one ineligible for SS regardless of how much money/time one put into the system. That just changed, but the minimum qualification for SS is 40 quarters of contributions. If you donāt have 40 quarters, you donāt qualify, and your money goes to someone else. I donāt make the rules.
I didn’t realize that. It shouldn’t be like that, that’s awful.
That’s another thing we’ll fix after The Revolution.
znModeratorNow what do they do at 13?
W
VThat apparently is being reserved for either (1) any rock star who happens to be there at 13, O or D, or (2) trading down.
That means this is the 1st draft in YEARS where we as fans will be talking about all the top picks and who could be there at 13. This draft has strengths at CB, LB, TE, and WR, plus there’s another Todd Gurley type in Notre Dame’s Jerimiyah Love.
CB is deep enough this year that they could take another in round 2. Which I hope the do. Or they could get a top one at 13 and do the thing where the Rams like to turn a weakness into an actual strength (as opposed to just fixing the weakness).
znModeratorI donāt qualify. I have only 29 quarters, so Iād need to work 3 years outside of education to qualify
???
You paid into SS, how is it you don’t qualify?
znModeratorhe pension isnāt great because the salary isnāt great (I work in a āpoorerā district), but living on the cheap overseas for a few years is part of my financial plan. There are a lot of places I can live under budget and actually save money by adventure travelling while I still am physically able.
Look at social security too. Sometimes people wait for their “peak amount” at 70, but IMO it’s better to take a bit less than the peak amount earlier.
znModeratorAdam Schefter@AdamSchefter
Full trade, per source:Rams receive:
šCB Trent McDuffieChiefs receive:
š1st-round pick, No. 29
š5th
š6th
š2027- 3rdPeter Schrager@PSchrags
Trent McDuffie played for Rams defensive coach Jimmy Lake at Washington, fits the team’s biggest defensive need, and is from Los Angeles. LA still holds on to the 13 pick, without being forced to draft a corner. From LA side, a whole lot to like about this deal.Spotrac@spotrac
CB Trent McDuffie
2026: $13.623M (gtd)DraftKings Network@DKNetwork
Trent McDuffie in his first four seasons:34 pass deflections
12 TFLs
8 forced fumbles
3 INTs
2023 1st-team All-Pro
2024 2nd-team All-ProJourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Trent McDuffie gives Rams a really solid presence on the outside. They love to load up in nickel and dime but with safeties these days; having a top CB who can hold down the perimeter allows them to keep the math on their side (although he could kick inside in a pinch).They shouldnāt be done at this position yet either, whether FA or draft, particularly for the perimeter spots.
Mina Kimes@minakimes
Rams address their most glaring need and hold onto pick 13–McDuffie lets them play more man, has elite tackling ability, and bring inside-out versatility….guessing he plays mostly outside for them but kicks in situationally.James Palmer@JamesPalmerTV
Trent McDuffie can play inside and outside. Is great against the run. There really isn’t anything he can’t do. -
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