Post a pic of your favorite muscle car. I’ve always liked the mid-60’s Ford Mustangs. The fastbacks are cool too.

and womens

one for the history books

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3. Cornerback​

Good year to need ... a slot corner
Bad year to need ... an outside corner with size

Great players don't really hit free agency at cornerback, as the position has been in desperate need of the market-setting contracts it finally got when Pat Surtain II, Derek Stingley Jr., Jaycee Horn and Sauce Gardner all signed their extensions. Last year's group was actually a fairly competitive bunch: Byron Murphy Jr. didn't get out of Minnesota, but Charvarius Ward, Carlton Davis III, Paulson Adebo and D.J. Reed all signed deals with new teams.

This year's group isn't as good. The outside-only guys are Riq Woolen (Seahawks), Jaylen Watson (Chiefs) and Jamel Dean (Buccaneers). Alontae Taylor (Saints) has inside-outside versatility, but he has always played his best ball from the slot. Similarly, Greg Newsome II played outside for the Jaguars but could return to some slot play with a new squad. (He was always more productive there.) One of the wild cards of this group is ex-Steeler Asante Samuel Jr., now more than a season removed from his spinal surgery. He is another inside-outside guy with a history of solid play.

Woolen is a particularly tricky one to calibrate. He fell out of favor with Mike Macdonald's defensive staff multiple times in the past two seasons, getting benched for stretches. Yet he also led all cornerbacks in yards per coverage snap allowed (0.6) last season. In a simpler defense that lets Woolen play faster and think less, he might see more consistent and productive play (looking at you, Robert Saleh and the Titans).

The draft class looks strong for cornerback overall, but even the best players are lacking in size. LSU's Mansoor Delane and Tennessee's Jermod McCoy -- both considered clear Round 1 players -- are both listed at 6-foot and sub-195 pounds. (And McCoy didn't play at all in 2025 after sustaining an ACL tear that January.) Clemson's Avieon Terrell, the younger brother of Falcons CB A.J. Terrell Jr. and another potential first-rounder, is a nickel at 5-11, 180 pounds. Even Keionte Scott (Miami) and D'Angelo Ponds (Indiana), the darlings of the College Football Playoff, are both clearly slot players at the next level.

Defenses that need a starter on the outside, especially in a defense that prioritizes height and length, won't enjoy this offseason much should they miss out on Woolen or Watson. The draft target for size is Florida's Devin Moore, though he has a spotty injury history. Those defenses that prioritize interchangeability and quickness over size and stopping power -- like the Jeff Hafley unit in Green Bay and the Chris Shula group with the Rams -- will find plenty of options available.

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Yeah there are other factors at play here but still impressive.

he needs to be part of the Olympics Closing Ceremonies

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Smith-Njigba wants to be the highest paid WR in the NFL. Not that he doesn't deserve it. But when you say it out loud, all it says is "I know I'm better than Chase, JJ and Puka". You can say what you want but "I should be right up there with Jamar Chase and Jefferson" would be much better.

Like I said "now it begins". Witherspoon should be the top paid CB. Ernest Jones should be the top paid ILB. etc. etc.

2. Interior offensive line​

Good year to need ... a guard
Bad year to need ... a really big center

Interior offensive line is always a spot at which teams can plug guys quite freely, but this feels like a uniquely good year for it. Tyler Linderbaum (Ravens) might actually become available, which would be surprising and likely record-setting. Drew Dalman became the third-highest paid center last year when he left Atlanta to join the Bears at $14 million per year; Linderbaum will likely leapfrog Creed Humphrey at the top of the center rankings ($18 million per year) and should push $19 million.

Again, though ... if he becomes available. He's the blow-your-socks-off free agent, but after him, the interior is still deep. Guards Isaac Seumalo (Steelers) and David Edwards (Bills) were two of the best players at their position last season, and both are expected to become available. Alijah Vera-Tucker (Jets) has been one of the best young guards over the past few years, but he's coming off a torn triceps that complicates his 2026 projection even further. He has always struggled to play full seasons. If Joel Bitonio (34 years old) doesn't retire now that his contract is up with the Browns, he's still a plus starter. And if Ed Ingram has finally seen the light bulb go on -- as his end-of-season performance with the Texans seemed to indicate -- he's a plus starter, too.

Center is a little thinner if Linderbaum stays in Baltimore, but Connor McGovern (Bills) and Cade Mays (Panthers) should both push for deals north of $8 million per year, which is top-10 money for the position. Center can be tough to suss out, and both played within excellent offensive lines as a whole. But McGovern, in particular, has been an impact player in Buffalo.

What center lacks for free agents it makes up for in the draft. While there's no Linderbaum likely to go Round 1, there is a ton of experience and NFL readiness. Jake Slaughter (Florida) and Connor Lew (Auburn) were both three-year starters in the SEC; Logan Jones (Iowa) was a four-year starter at Iowa. All three are smaller players who won't fit for every offense, but Sam Hecht (Kansas State) has the size those teams are seeking.

Guard is splashier. One of the earliest picks in the draft will be Miami's Francis Mauigoa, who might get drafted as a tackle, but I'd wager he gets valued more at guard given his frame and play style. Either way, he's a top-five pick. Olaivavega Ioane (Penn State) is the other interior player who should hear his name called on Day 1 after Mauigoa, while Emmanuel Pregnon (Oregon) and Chase Bisontis (Texas A&M) have the exciting physical tool kits that get teams excited in Round 2 -- think Steve Avila or Dylan Fairchild. Potential kicks inside for college tackles Kadyn Proctor (Alabama) and Brian Parker II (Duke) would only strengthen the group.

The free agent class is solid. The draft class is solid. Good year to need an interior offensive lineman.

1. Edge rusher​

Good year to need ... any sort of edge rusher at all
Bad year to need ... a truly elite dude (unless you'd like to send two first-rounders for Maxx Crosby)

If your favorite team's general manager can't find a good fit at edge rusher this offseason, tell him to take a hike. Putting aside the Crosby trade rumors for now, here's a list of expected free agent edge rushers: Trey Hendrickson (Bengals), Odafe Oweh (Chargers), Jaelan Phillips (Eagles), Khalil Mack (Chargers), K'Lavon Chaisson (Patriots), Boye Mafe (Seahawks), Joey Bosa (Bills) and Jadeveon Clowney (Cowboys).

The main thing that impresses me is the variety. Oweh, Chaisson and Mafe are speed artists who can create pressure fast. Guys such as Mack, Clowney and Kingsley Enagbare (Packers) are all hitters in the running game. Want to gamble on injured, aging veterans? Hendrickson, Bosa, Cameron Jordan (Saints) and Von Miller (Commodes) could all have something left. What about undeveloped traits? Kwity Paye (Colts) and Arnold Ebiketie (Falcons) are your guys. There's something for everyone in this group.

Hendrickson, Oweh and Phillips can all reasonably be projected for 10-plus sacks next season, while Mafe, Chaisson, Mack and Bosa can all be eight-sack players. And that's without any surprises from more middle-tier veterans like Dre'Mont Jones (Ravens) and Al-Quadin Muhammad (Lions).

In the draft, I think it's fair to have eight-plus-sack projections in mind for David Bailey (Texas Tech) and Rueben Bain Jr. (Miami). Bain is a tricky one. Apparently some teams view him as an undersized 3-tech instead of a big base end, but I've watched him win too many outside rushes too quickly to knock him inside just yet. The real wild card is Ohio State's Arvell Reese, an on-ball/off-ball linebacker hybrid whom the league reportedly prefers as an edge rusher. He has a chance to be a high-value player as a movement piece, but those guys don't tend to hit in Year 1.

Auburn's Keldric Faulk was miscast in the Tigers' defense and will benefit from more true edge rusher snaps in the NFL -- he's this year's Mykel Williams, and Williams ended up going 11th. Cashius Howell (Texas A&M) is the Will Campbell of this class (albeit on defense), as his short arm length measurements will end up a limiting factor for many teams. But 11.5 sacks in his final season of highly explosive pass rushing should get him drafted early. And Akheem Mesidor (Miami) is the Tyler Shough of this class. He was highly productive late in his college career ... and I do mean late! He'll be 25 by draft night, and he is older than current NFLers Will Anderson Jr. and Lukas Van Ness. But man, that film is good.

Expect to see at least six edges go in the first round (if we're counting Reese). Seven made it in Field Yates' most recent mock draft, as Missouri's Zion Young joined the party. While there isn't a truly elite rusher like Anderson or Abdul Carter, there are a ton of top-50 options, and some splashy free agents to boot.

Just heard Rams signed 15 players. Can someone elaborate?

Lots of talk about Shelton and getting a center to replace him, thought we could have it's own thread. I think people remember Shelton at times getting bull rushed and that skews how they feel about him. Also, I think people have seen what a top 3 center in the league can do and it's pretty sexy to think about. There's just a huge variance between the two.

The thing is, center is paid the least of the Oline starters league wide because generally they're easy to find in the draft as you don't need them to be as strong or athletic as guards or tackles who typically need to block one on one more and have more movement responsibilities. Generally teams feel like they can get away with less athletic talent at the position but the predominate characteristic is smarts as they're often responsible for line calls, reading the defense and line communication.

They're the conductor, maybe not talented enough to play the cello at the highest rate but they need to know how it's played and where the musician needs to get to and what cadence it takes.

All that being said, I think there's some issues with assessing how well Coleman did this year (and even going back to 2023). In 2023 we had a top line, the line regressed in 2024 (Shelton was gone to the Bears) and the line was great in 2025. One of the biggest changes (I concede not the only) of course was the addition and subtraction of Shelton during that time. I suspect that his defensive ID is great (though it seems like that's a shared duty between him and Stafford), his communication is top notch and his physical skills are underrated. Case in point:

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Stats aren't everything but I think there needs to be a really great argument to replace him given the performance of the line and what these stats show (anyone got some on his run blocking rate). We do probably need to look for his replacement though in this draft... I'd be curious to get a look at Limmer next camp as he had some more time to learn and maybe the mental part for him has developed more. He absolutely has plus physical skills at the position.

Also, FWIW NextGen seems to be the superior stat site to PFF.

Wild. Never thought it would actually happen.

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Hitting on players like this is huge in roster building.

Great player for the Rams. He was key to their early success under McVay. LA Kid and Trojan star going out in horns. Congratulations!

I know I'm going out on a limb here but I am going to trust most of you to mind your Ps and Qs. Please be respectful regardless of your point of view of the man and/or his legacy. But he was a huge figure in my lifetime and I feel his passing warrants a thread in his honor.

That said, RIP Reverand.

Jesse Jackson - long time civil rights leader and advocate - Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader, founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and two-time presidential candidate, passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 84. His family confirmed that he died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. It was reported that Rev Jackson suffered from PSP and Parkinsons Disease.

Again - Pay your respects or move on. This is NOT a forum to express your political or religious views. I will be monitoring this thread.

This is exactly what we need so we can focus on defense in the draft.

Got this idea from a Dane Brugler pinned tweet. His was prospects he thought he'd be higher on than most. Mine includes some of that, but is mostly the players I like the most (to date). Players I would be thrilled to see in Rams Horns.

2026 (to date, in no particular order)
Caleb Downs, S
Kenyon Sadiq, TE
Derrick Moore, Edge
Omar Cooper Jr.*

*Went from Tyson to Concepcion to Lemon to Omar Cooper Jr.


The names change through the pre-draft process, but here’s who I settled on in April in past years.

2020
Chase Claypool, WR

2021
Creed Humphrey, Center
Tommy Tremble, TE

2022
George Pickens, WR

2023
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB
Hunter Luepke, FB

2024
Brock Bowers, TE
Quinyon Mitchell, CB
Late shift from Edge Laiatu Latu to Edge Austin Booker

2025
Colston Loveland, TE
Went from Jack Bech to Jayden Higgins & Jaylin Noel, WR

One of my favorite actors. The Godfather, Lonesome Dove... too many movies to list. He was 95 and lived a great life.

Hate to jinx them but has anyone been watching this group of women? Insane! They haven’t allowed a goal against since the second period of their first game. They are 31-1 in goals for v against. That’s unreal! Playing like a real dominant TEAM.

Here's an interesting offseason exercise.

FAVORITE RETIRED RAMS PLAYERS

OFFENSE
Marshall Faulk, RB

Three Honorable Mentions
Eric Dickerson, RB
Isaac Bruce, WR
Kurt Warner, QB

DEFENSE
Aaron Donald, DT

Three Honorable Mentions
Deacon Jones, DE
Toby Wright, S
LeRoy Irvin, CB


FAVORITE RETIRED NON RAMS PLAYERS

OFFENSE
Roy Green, WR/S, Cardinals

Three Honorable Mentions
Barry Sanders, RB
Dan Marino, QB
Kellen Winslow, TE

DEFENSE
Reggie White, DT, Packers/Eagles

Three Honorable Mentions
Ed Reed, S
Darrelle Revis, CB
Kenny Easley, S


FAVORITE CURRENT RAMS PLAYERS

OFFENSE
Puka Nacua, WR

DEFENSE
Kobie Turner, DT


FAVORITE CURRENT NON RAMS PLAYERS

OFFENSE
Lamar Jackson, QB

DEFENSE
Oddly, I don't have one. Go figure.

So during Covid all the barbers closed and my pops was staying with me and my wife to take care of him.

I purchased a $150 Clipper Set because the barbers all closed and I taught myself to cut mine and my dad's hair. After Covid was done I went to my barber and my $20 regular haircut jumped to $40 plus a $10 tip.... I cut my hair 2x a month and that was the last time I went to a Barber.

I counted all the money I have saved from what I used to pay $20 plus $10 tip before Covid over the last four years put that money in a shoe box $60 a month.

My wife and I counted the money today in the shoe box (4 years later) and $2,880!!!!

That's going towards our Taylor Swift Concert Fund if she tours again.