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Like the ‘80s, both the 9ers and Rams have been fielding top tier teams for several seasons now. The ‘70s and early 2000’s were the Rams’ time while the 90’s and pre-McVay teams of recent Ramdom were lopsided in favor of the evil empire.
Who will emerge from this critical moment in the rivalry of the Rams and 9ers?
Both teams look eerily similar in their needs and concerns going into the 2025 season. This battle might not be won on the field this time; rather, it might come down to the best FO.
(On a side note, an ex Ram FO guy has replaced an ex 9er guy as GM in Jax)
Here’s how the two rivals stack up:
1)RB: cmc was severely injured last season and may have played his best football already. The 9er RB room in general looks depleted. OTH, the Rams have a healthy KW who has had fumbling issues and is nearing the end of his rookie deal. Do the Rams extend or replace?
Both teams will be looking at RBs in the draft.
2) TE: The end is near for the franchise best TE for both teams. In a draft rich with TEs, it would make sense for both teams to draft a potential starter.
3) OT: while 9er tw and Rams Havenstein are winding down, AJ is ready to get paid. Regardless of how the Rams handle the AJ situation, both teams need to prepare for life after their anchors at Tackle. Drafting a Tackle who can start as early as next year (maybe sooner) should be a priority.
4) WR: The Rams WR room is about to be gutted. With Kupp on the move and the loss of 2-3 more, the Rams will be in need of a makeover at the position. The 9ers WR situation is a mess. Who knows when ayuck will be back and what he will look like? Dweebo is on the trading block. Jennings emerged as their best receiver (which I said could happen during ayuck’s holdout). He is up next to get paid. What to do, what to do.
Both teams will need to draft a WR—or two.
5) ILB: Though the Rams don’t seem to value the position like the 9ers do, what is out there on the field is an obvious weakness. The 9ers have already released one LB and may not be able to afford greenlaw. Both teams will not be able to stand pat, regardless of philosophy.
Last but not least…
6) QB: The situation is different for each team but both unsurprisingly revolve around $$. After all, it is the most expensive position. A pay increase will have its consequences. Stafford’s $$ could limit which young, talented players get re-signed, while purdy’s new deal will hurt even more because he could go from practically nothing to $60m/per. This might be more important than all of the aforementioned issues COMBINED because it will determine just how much $$ each team can put out to sign/bring in players.
Just some stuff I thought of.
Who will emerge from this critical moment in the rivalry of the Rams and 9ers?
Both teams look eerily similar in their needs and concerns going into the 2025 season. This battle might not be won on the field this time; rather, it might come down to the best FO.
(On a side note, an ex Ram FO guy has replaced an ex 9er guy as GM in Jax)
Here’s how the two rivals stack up:
1)RB: cmc was severely injured last season and may have played his best football already. The 9er RB room in general looks depleted. OTH, the Rams have a healthy KW who has had fumbling issues and is nearing the end of his rookie deal. Do the Rams extend or replace?
Both teams will be looking at RBs in the draft.
2) TE: The end is near for the franchise best TE for both teams. In a draft rich with TEs, it would make sense for both teams to draft a potential starter.
3) OT: while 9er tw and Rams Havenstein are winding down, AJ is ready to get paid. Regardless of how the Rams handle the AJ situation, both teams need to prepare for life after their anchors at Tackle. Drafting a Tackle who can start as early as next year (maybe sooner) should be a priority.
4) WR: The Rams WR room is about to be gutted. With Kupp on the move and the loss of 2-3 more, the Rams will be in need of a makeover at the position. The 9ers WR situation is a mess. Who knows when ayuck will be back and what he will look like? Dweebo is on the trading block. Jennings emerged as their best receiver (which I said could happen during ayuck’s holdout). He is up next to get paid. What to do, what to do.
Both teams will need to draft a WR—or two.
5) ILB: Though the Rams don’t seem to value the position like the 9ers do, what is out there on the field is an obvious weakness. The 9ers have already released one LB and may not be able to afford greenlaw. Both teams will not be able to stand pat, regardless of philosophy.
Last but not least…
6) QB: The situation is different for each team but both unsurprisingly revolve around $$. After all, it is the most expensive position. A pay increase will have its consequences. Stafford’s $$ could limit which young, talented players get re-signed, while purdy’s new deal will hurt even more because he could go from practically nothing to $60m/per. This might be more important than all of the aforementioned issues COMBINED because it will determine just how much $$ each team can put out to sign/bring in players.
Just some stuff I thought of.
