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Amid offseason coaching moves, Rams hope to keep Jared Goff comfortable
The loss of assistant coaches to bigger roles is a byproduct of NFL success, and as the Rams reconfigure their staff during this offseason, their goal is to minimize angst for quarterback Jared Gof… → Read More
Rams coach Sean McVay planned for Todd Gurley to have limited Super Bowl role, but not due to injury
Star running back doesn’t address the media two days after another puzzling performance in the Rams’ Super Bowl loss to the Patriots, but the head coach indicates Gurley’s knee is… → Read More
Offseason analysis: What the Rams must do to return to the Super Bowl (and win it)
As the offseason begins, here are the five most-important things — in chronological order — the Rams must do to return to the Super Bowl, and perhaps win it this time. → Read More
Rams’ Super Bowl disappointment leaves lingering questions, and here are the answers – San Bernardino Sun
The mysterious absence of The Real Todd Gurley is one of several questions that arose from the Rams’ oh-so-humbling Super Bowl defeat. Fortunately, our Rich Hammond has answers. → Read More
Rams offense loses its way in 13-3 Super Bowl defeat to New England Patriots
On the game’s biggest stage, the Rams offense seemed to develop a bad case of stage fright. The Patriots captured their sixth Super Bowl title, frustrating Jared Goff and the Rams for a 13-3 … → Read More
Rams cornerback Aqib Talib finally gets to see New England Patriots in Super Bowl
Talib has made the Rams defense better when he’s been on the field. → Read More
Lamarcus Joyner, the Rams’ ‘franchise’ player, could be playing his final game with team
Joyner endured the team’s relocation from St. Louis and shifting positions on the field before thriving for the past two seasons under coordinator Wade Phillips. → Read More
Aaron Donald wins NFL Defensive Player of the Year award again, leads Rams into Super Bowl
Dominant DT wins the NFL’s Associated Press Defensive Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year → Read More
Rams lineman Austin Blythe kept tight grip on starting job this season
When the Rams moved his locker room stall so that he could be closer to the starting offensive lineman, Austin Blythe knew he had found a home. → Read More
How Rams coach Sean McVay and QB Jared Goff formed winning bond from first meeting
It was akin to a speed date, a chance for Sean McVay and Jared Goff to get to know one another before the Rams decided whether McVay was their guy. Turns out it was the start of something big. → Read More
Rams vs. New England Patriots in the Super Bowl: Who has the edge?
An expanded look at Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup and, of course, we tell you who will win. → Read More
Rams’ Sam Shields grateful for return to Super Bowl after concussions threatened career
Shields may be one concussion away from having to retire. But he’s made big contributions on special teams and as a back-up cornerback on the Rams’ NFC championship team. → Read More
Rams’ Robert Woods driven to bring Super Bowl title to L.A.
Woods grew up in Southern California during a time in which that was a forgotten land to the NFL. So Sunday’s Super Bowl appearance as a Los Angeles Ram has some special meaning for him. → Read More
Rams season in review: Stan Kroenke’s vision for success becomes a reality
The Rams may have arrived at this lofty place a little ahead of schedule, with a new stadium to open in 2020. But here they are, much to the delight of their owner. → Read More
Rams’ Todd Gurley and Patriots’ Sony Michel shelve Georgia Bulldogs pride for a week – San Gabriel Valley Tribune
They once shared carries in the University of Georgia backfield. On Sunday, the Rams’ Todd Gurley and New England rookie Sony Michel will be opposite sides of Super Bowl LIII. Gurley said he … → Read More
How Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein went from job insecurity to Super Bowl
Greg the Leg delivered for the Rams, sending them to the Super Bowl with a 57-yard dart of a field goal. Quite a success story for a guy who appeared to be on the verge of losing his job in 2015. → Read More
Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips prepares for reunion with Tom Brady
The Patriots’ quarterback has won 6 of their 9 meetings, but his statistics have been below his average. Notes from the Rams preparations for Super Bowl LIII. → Read More
Might Rams tackle Andrew Whitworth make Super Bowl his NFL swan song?
The 13-year veteran said he will ponder his future after the season, but a trophy wouldn’t be the determining factor. → Read More
Rams’ Marcus Peters has some fun engaging with media ‘sharks’ on Super Bowl opening night
At some point after the Super Bowl, the Rams will have to decide whether to re-sign Marcus Peters, who mostly has been coachable and a good teammate this season. → Read More
Rams’ Todd Gurley got ‘chills’ attending past Super Bowls, and now gets his chance
The Rams’ star running back said he’s focused on the NFL’s biggest prize of all, and isn’t worried about his limited role in the NFC championship game. → Read More