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NFC WEST EXCITEMENT
NFL.com's Adam Schein said the NFC West will be the most exciting division in football in 2019 as part of his bold predictions for next season. Schein points to both L.A. and Arizona's offensive minds, defensive tackle Aaron Donald, and the new faces in San Francisco as ingredients for an exciting division.
Here's some of what he had to say about the NFC West in 2019:
"Los Angeles, the reigning NFC champion, is the obvious headliner. The Rams are an absolute show on offense under Sean McVay. Aaron Donald is must-see TV on the other side of the ball, as the best defensive player in the sport today. Meanwhile, the Niners are going to bounce back this year and sizzle with a healthy Jimmy Garoppolo. And don't sleep on the return of Jerick McKinnon, with Tevin Coleman also joining the backfield mix. Rookie DE Nick Bosa is going to sack the quarterback 10 times."
For the full article, click here.
Check out photos of the Los Angeles Rams defense working out during phase two of the offseason program.
Linebacker (42) Josh Carraway of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (49) Trevon Young of the Los Angeles Rams practices with special teams coach John Fassel on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams huddle and break after practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (58) Travin Howard of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebackers (49) Trevon Young and (45) Ogbonnia Okoronkwo of the Los Angeles Rams practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (36) Dominique Hatfield of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (31) Darious Williams of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (36) Dominique Hatfield of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebackers coach Joe Barry of the Los Angeles Rams coaches during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (36) Dominique Hatfield of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (42) Josh Carraway of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (27) Dont'e Deayon of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (36) Dominique Hatfield of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (54) Bryce Hager of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (20) Troy Hill of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (41) Marqui Christian of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive line coach Eric Henderson of the Los Angeles Rams coaches during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (25) Kevin Peterson of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive back (38) Steven Parker of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
The Los Angeles Rams practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (54) Bryce Hager of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips of the Los Angeles Rams coaches during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (54) Bryce Hager of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams coaches during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (25) Kevin Peterson of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (52) Clay Matthews of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams coaches during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (92) Tanzel Smart of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (25) Kevin Peterson of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (92) Tanzel Smart of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (58) Cory Littleton of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (69) Sebastian Joseph-Day of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive line coach Eric Henderson of the Los Angeles Rams coaches during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (56) Dante Fowler of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams coaches during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (52) Clay Matthews of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (69) Sebastian Joseph-Day of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (69) Sebastian Joseph-Day of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (32) Eric Weddle and cornerback (20) Troy Hill of the Los Angeles Rams practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (32) Eric Weddle and cornerback (20) Troy Hill of the Los Angeles Rams practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (90) Michael Brockers of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (97) Morgan Fox of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (92) Tanzel Smart of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (97) Morgan Fox of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (90) Michael Brockers of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (25) Kevin Peterson of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safeties (43) John Johnson III and (41) Marqui Christian of the Los Angeles Rams practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (94) John Franklin-Myers of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (32) Eric Weddle and cornerback (20) Troy Hill of the Los Angeles Rams practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (32) Eric Weddle and cornerback (20) Troy Hill of the Los Angeles Rams practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerbacks (23) Nickell Robey-Coleman and (27) Don't Deayon of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (47) Ramon Richards of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (23) Nickell Robey-Coleman of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (25) Kevin Peterson of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safeties (43) John Johnson III and (41) Marqui Christian of the Los Angeles Rams practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive backs (38) Steven Parker and (31) Darious Williams of the Los Angeles Rams practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (47) Ramon Richards of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerbacks (47) Ramon Richards and (36) Dominique Hatfield of the Los Angeles Rams practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (41) Marqui Christian of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (27) Dont'e Deayon of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (20) Troy Hill of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (36) Dominique Hatfield of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (27) Dont'e Deayon of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (25) Kevin Peterson of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (23) Nickell Robey-Coleman of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebackers coach Joe Barry of the Los Angeles Rams coaches during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (41) Marqui Christian of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (43) John Johnson III of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (32) Eric Weddle of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive back (38) Steven Parker of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (32) Eric Weddle of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebackers coach Joe Barry of the Los Angeles Rams coaches during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (58) Travin Howard of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (52) Clay Matthews of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (23) Nickell Robey-Coleman of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (58) Travin Howard of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (58) Travin Howard of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive back (38) Steven Parker of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (58) Cory Littleton of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (59) Micah Kiser of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (54) Bryce Hager of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (58) Travin Howard of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (59) Micah Kiser of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (42) Josh Carraway of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Assistant linebackers coach Chris Shula of the Los Angeles Rams coaches during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (58) Cory Littleton of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (42) Josh Carraway of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (41) Marqui Christian of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (42) Josh Carraway of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (25) Kevin Peterson of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive back (38) Steven Parker of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (36) Dominique Hatfield of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Cornerback (27) Dont'e Deayon of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (52) Clay Matthews of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (53) Justin Lawler of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (56) Dante Fowler of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips of the Los Angeles Rams speaks to coaches Chris Shula and Joe Barry during practice on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (42) Josh Carraway of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (54) Bryce Hager of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (69) Sebastian Joseph-Day of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (56) Dante Fowler of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Linebacker (52) Clay Matthews of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Safety (43) John Johnson III of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
Defensive tackle (94) John Franklin-Myers of the Los Angeles Rams practices on day 5 of Phase II of the offseason program workouts, Monday, May 6, 2019, in Thousand Oaks, CA. (Jeff Lewis/Rams)
L.A.'s RISING STAR
Rising third-year safety John Johnson was a difference-maker in the Los Angeles secondary during his breakout season in 2018. He led the Rams with four interceptions, broke up 11 passes, and racked up 82 tackles. The sophomore performance earned Johnson praise from his coaching staff and peers, and landed him on Bleacher Report's Maurice Moton's list of rising stars to watch in 2019.
Here's what Moton sees in the young safety:
"John Johnson III brings versatility in spades. He can neutralize deep threats, stack the box in run support or play linebacker in sub-packages. Above all, the Boston College product performs at a high level in various roles."
For more on Johnson and the full list of rising stars to watch around the league, click here.
READY FOR KUPP's RETURN
Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager is looking forward to what wide receiver Cooper Kupp will add to the Rams offense when he returns from injury in 2019.
