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.
