CBS gives Rams a 'B+' for 2024 season
While the team's efforts didn't end in a Lombardi Trophy, CBS' Bryan DeArdo still gave Los Angeles a B+ grade for their 2024 campaign because of the prowess of their offense and the emergence of their young defense.
'The catalyst for the Rams' success was quarterback Matthew Stafford, running back Kyren Williams, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse and a young secondary that continued to improve as the season progressed,' DeArdo wrote.
The Rams were hit hard with injuries at the beginning of the year to their offensive skill position players and offensive line before finding their footing midway through the year. Los Angeles won nine of 11 games between their Week 6 bye and Week 17. With the division locked up, the team sat their starters for the regular season finale against the Seattle Seahawks.
A Wild Card domination over the Minnesota Vikings put the Rams within a few games of the Super Bowl, but they couldn't overcome turnovers and the snow in the loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia.
Despite an impressive season, the Rams could look a lot different in 2025 with the possible departure of Stafford and the likely departure of receiver Cooper Kupp. Offensive tackle Alaric Jackson and receiver Demarcus Robinson are both impending free agents as well. But with around $44 million in estimated salary cap space, the Rams could remain contenders, depending on what they do with Stafford in the coming weeks.
But the core of the team should still be intact with a lot of young returner players left. And if Stafford is under center, there is always a chance the Rams make another magical run in the NFC.
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