Rams Prioritize Offensive Skills, Defensive Front Over Cornerbacks

The Los Angeles Rams have taken a strategic and philosophical approach to their roster construction, prioritizing offensive skill positions and the defensive front over cornerbacks, whom they view as less impactful in today’s NFL. Despite rumors and discussions around acquiring star cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Miami Dolphins, head coach Sean McVay acknowledged financial and logistical obstacles have slowed progress on a trade. The Rams’ projected starting cornerbacks are primarily reclamation projects such as Ahkello Witherspoon, Darious Williams, and Emmanuel Forbes Jr., reflecting the belief that corners act more as speed bumps rather than stop signs. This approach has led the Rams to focus high draft picks on defensive linemen and other positions rather than cornerbacks, even as other teams pursued players like Jaire Alexander, who signed with the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, the Rams’ running back room is a point of intrigue, with Kyren Williams in contract negotiations, Blake Corum recovering from injury, and rookie Jarquez Hunter potentially poised to shake up the depth chart. Overall, McVay and GM Les Snead appear committed to their roster philosophy, showing patience and selective urgency in addressing secondary needs.