This offseason, theRams.com will be taking a look around the internet for the top Rams headlines of the day. Here's a look at what's out there for Tuesday, Feb. 13th about your Los Angeles Rams:
2018 NFL Strength of Schedule Review:
The 2018 NFL season may be more than six months away, but it's never too early to begin looking forward to the new league year. Over at CBSSports.com, writer John Breech is taking a look at the strength of schedule for all 32 clubs.
The ranking is based upon the combined 2017 record of all 16 opponents, coupled with the combined winning percentage.
|
Rank |
Opponents' 2017 record |
Opponents' 2017 win % | |
|
1 |
Green Bay Packers |
138-118 |
.539 |
|
T-2 |
Detroit Lions |
137-119 |
.535 |
|
T-2 |
New Orleans Saints |
137-119 |
.535 |
|
4 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
136-120 |
.531 |
|
T-5 |
Cleveland Browns |
134-122 |
.523 |
|
T-5 |
Los Angeles Rams |
134-122 |
.523 |
|
T-5 |
Seattle Seahawks |
134-122 |
.523 |
|
T-8 |
Arizona Cardinals |
133-123 |
.520 |
|
T-8 |
Chicago Bears |
133-123 |
.520 |
|
T-8 |
Minnesota Vikings |
133-123 |
.520 |
|
T-8 |
New York Giants |
133-123 |
.520 |
|
12 |
Carolina Panthers |
131-125 |
.512 |
|
13 |
Atlanta Falcons |
130-126 |
.509 |
|
14 |
Washington Redskins |
129-127 |
.504 |
|
T-15 |
San Francisco 49ers |
128-128 |
.500 |
|
T-15 |
Dallas Cowboys |
128-128 |
.500 |
|
T-15 |
Miami Dolphins |
128-128 |
.500 |
|
18 |
Buffalo Bills |
127-129 |
.496 |
|
T-19 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
126-130 |
.492 |
|
T-19 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
126-130 |
.492 |
|
21 |
Baltimore Ravens |
125-131 |
.488 |
|
T-22 |
New England Patriots |
124-132 |
.484 |
|
T-22 |
Indianapolis Colts |
124-132 |
.484 |
|
24 |
Los Angeles Chargers |
123-133 |
.480 |
|
T-25 |
New York Jets |
122-134 |
.477 |
|
T-25 |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
122-134 |
.477 |
|
T-25 |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
122-134 |
.477 |
|
T-25 |
Denver Broncos |
122-134 |
.477 |
|
T-29 |
Oakland Raiders |
121-135 |
.473 |
|
T-29 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
121-135 |
.473 |
|
31 |
Tennessee Titans |
119-137 |
.465 |
|
32 |
Houston Texans |
116-140 |
.453 |
Rams Face Big Decision with CB Trumaine Johnson
Cornerback Trumaine Johnson has played for the Rams under the franchise tag for the past two seasons. But this year, Los Angeles will have to make a long-term decision about Johnson, choosing to extend a contract offer or let him walk away.
On Tuesday, ESPN's Alden Gonzalez is taking a look at the factors surrounding the team's upcoming decision. In his article, Gonzalez details Johnson's stats from 2017 — he is widely considered one of the top two cornerbacks potentially available in free agency — as well as different scenarios that could play out over the next few months.
Check out his full piece by clicking here.
Checking in On Webster's Recovery
Rams cornerback Kayvon Webster ruptured his achilles in the team's Week 14 contest against the Eagles. From the looks of Webster's Instagram, it looks like the cornerback is making steady progress on his recovery — walking out of a boot for the first time since Dec. 10th.
