Rams Sign Tre'Davious White, Rams Massive Roster Upgrade Breakdown, Better Even Without AD?

Aaron Donald's announcing his early retirement served as a major blow to the Rams offseason plans, but Los Angeles still made tons of key additions to upgrade the overall talent of the roster. D-Mac and Travis discuss if the Rams are better team now heading into the 2024 season, even without Aaron Donald. Next, the Rams officially announced the signing of Tre-Davious White. Plus, will the Rams break their draft streak?
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[@serrttt]

I've warmed up to this idea of the Rams moving up the first round and drafting a dynamic offensive skills player. It will put them over the top all they need is an average defense.

[@Iam_Lalo]

Would not be mad one bit if we landed Odunze or Brian Thomas Jr. Mike Evans type receivers.

[@Flirken1]

With AD you only need an average defense.without him we need more talent on defense than average.

[@danielgonzales5139]

Hello my Ramley ❤

[@Crunch_Buttsteak]

What's up Danny ✌

[@exaviermartinez3995]

What's up family 🐏

[@exaviermartinez3995]

Ramily*

[@dr.pakadoc717]

Adding an elite WR or Bowers in the first round still appeals to me despite the needs on the DL and tackle. If they live up to the hype, it would be worth a trade up. Also, like the “pick the best” approach Travis endorses.

[@timothybooker2134]

If they can trade up to get Harrison Jr., that would be massive.

[@dr.pakadoc717]

@@timothybooker2134 That would be too rich. Frankly, they’d be able to get an excellent WR in the second round, like Xavier Legget or Pearsal (sp).

[@s.cavagnaro3202]

On that Superbowl season Stafford was a complete stud in every playoff game. AD closed out the NFC Championship and the Suoerbowl with game ending sacks. The most amazing thing these old (56) life-long Die Hard Rams fan eyes had ever witnessed

[@ramfanbland]

You guys rock!!! The Rams have to prioritize edge rush!! They have to!! They're better at many positions but not at the area that hurt them badly last year. Too many QBs had too much time to throw, receivers had too much time to get open. The pass rush was virtually non-existent last year even with AD, so yeah every other dime is wasted unless they turbo charge the pass rush. Hey the front needs an alpha

[@travesotom6890]

Yeah I agree with you but they can’t just reach for a guy go by your draft grades 😂

[@ramfanbland]

@@travesotom6890 I agree 100%. Get the best guy that fills the need!

[@vanisifinau3999]

We better get some more polynesians, lots of good skilled kids, Vaki, Holani, Liufau, Vele, Muasau

[@fredgarv79]

This is why I don't understand how the U of Hawaii is not a better team. I guess it's because as soon as they get good or even before they play, they go to another school. I long for the day when UH was a good team. They need another slinger to pass for 5,000 yards and a few big Samoans on both lines , oh and a huge samoan fullback

[@ManuelCorrea-jr3ds]

Did you see they love 💕 my guy Jonah Ellis Utah in.. he's 🔥

[@joegaydos2951]

Agree with Travis on this one… bring in some vets on D with a new DC. And what talented additions we have now on that side of the ball!!

[@RhythmStudiosFitness]

AD will never be replaced but our D overall is going to be better and not give up so many plays like they did against the Ravens last year. B young and Turner will hopefully continue to get better and Jones will lead. Rams will be incredible this year 💯😍

[@Flirken1]

Alec ogletree wasn’t a miss. He wasn’t a home run, but for a 30th overall pick he had a solid rams career.

[@exaviermartinez3995]

Very true

[@Ramsman34]

I got shredded here and on Jake’s KZbin for suggesting that the Rams have shown us where their build efforts are going. I fully expect them to make a move for an offensive difference make in the first then fill needs/depth with BPA the rest of the way. There are number of good edge players who should be available in the second and third rounds. The Rams will move around to get who they target. That’s what they typically do.

[@serrttt]

The reason the Rams had won seven of their last eight games -- probably they should have beaten the Ravens to make it eight straight wasn't because of Aaron Donald but their new high-powered offense that will be even better this year.

[@burritonick]

Sup Ramily! Feeling confident about next year 🐏

[@Ramsman34]

Kobie Turner was getting doubles the last 4-5 games of the season. And as great as AD was (DMac touched on this) he’s not the same as he was a couple years ago. So yes there will be a drop off. But the entire D unit improving will HELP to offset that. He will be truly missed. But I think the Rams know what to do to improve the overall defense while also making the offense a scoring machine - further helping the D.

[@fredgarv79]

I think there is a possibility that AD comes back late in the season, say game 10. He stays in shape and then comes back, that is if they are in contention. Maybe do a 1 year deal for a ton of money. He doesn't need training camp, he doesn't need to even play the first 10 games but he would not do this if the team is 4-6 at that point

[@sandyal1968]

❤ the show as always. RAMS4LIFE

[@beary628]

From what I heard the Rams Dr that did Akers Achilles did Whites too

[@weezyywayne]

Thats great, Akers came back in like 5 months lol

[@antman5628]

We winning the division

[@Mark-bi4pp]

I'm all for the rams trading up for a great offensive skill.player if they can still get Bradon Fisk

[@KingJ_100]

1st 3 picks dline the pash rush really need improvement especially with Ad gone

[@darriongray8426]

First 3 is crazy!

[@darriongray8426]

Rams missed every chance to sign or trade for a good DE smh

[@travesotom6890]

I believe the Rams will be better but have to wait until the draft to know for sure 😆

[@ShaneKennedy-gt8nl]

Thank you guys, go Rams

[@LockedOnRams]

GO RAMS!! WHOSE HOUSE?!

[@travesotom6890]

I believe if the Rams don’t go LT in the first round the pick will be WR Thomas JR if he’s available then in the second round trade back to about 57 and take edge Jonah Ellis who the Rams brought in today 😂

[@Ramsman34]

Elliss is a very good edge player.

[@Iam_Lalo]

The Rams had a visit with Ellis?! Wooooo that guy is underrated as hell.

[@BryanBee]

I hope the Rams draft Newton!

[@bettyboytv3798]

Man what's the deal with witherspoon, hes one guy they should be giving attention to

[@alansarpy]

What do you guys think about Brenden Rice as a later round pick for WR ?

[@AntFoYfN]

No way we better on defense right now with Arron Donald gone. Unless we draft a dominant edge rusher. If we had Arron Donald now, we will be Super Bowl favorites

[@michaelgeraghty3989]

Was the NYG defense better without Lawrence Taylor? Impossible. The Rams are doing a great job dealing with personnel but you cannot improve a defense when you lose one of maybe the three greatest defensive players in the 100 year history of the league.

[@am-1711]

TELL AD TO WORK OUR OL TO MAKE THEM BETTER EVERYDAY!!! HE DNT HAVE TO PLAY IN THE GAME!!! WE NEED TRAINING 🏋️‍♀️

[@user-tu2oq7xi9r]

Rams will be fine they have the best quarterback in the league mr stafford and once again cooper kupp will be at his best

[@gilbertgonzales7446]

Better yes, but what if Donald comes back the last 12 to 10 games pay him 30 mil. Wow what team . Get an edge in the draft or trade up and get the lt or te at the top of the draft.

[@LauroEspinoza-vo1up]

Yes

[@u.s.aarchangelforgod3679]

💙💙💙

[@Mark-bi4pp]

BRADEN FISK

[@Nancy-nc4sw]

LATU ! Don't overthink it.

[@curtiswampler4148]

No chance Snead keeps that 1st round pick

[@curtiswampler4148]

Speaking of coaches - how on God's Green Earth did McVay retain Chase Blackburn for ST? The Rams ranked 32nd out of 32 teams. C'mon MAN!!!

[@realjaxon]

The signing of White is old news bro.

[@robhtp3817]

ONE WORD: KICKER!!!!!

[@mikewilliams126]

Still hatin Tutu I see. The guy wasn't bad at all and his stats upgraded from the previous season. Once Coop came back he got pushed to the background.

[@daryldragotto2608]

Were not better hard to replace Arron dounld

[@ronhaggerty6209]

bet he is thinking about coming back after camp

[@raymondwirth89]

Rams are winning superbowl this year

[@paulramirez1774]

I wouldn’t be mad if they drafted Joe Alt

[@B11216]

Better without AD 🤣. The defensive line and linebackers could beat one on ones while Donald was being double and triple teamed. The sad part is people are still looking at the offensive side of the ball. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@cc66bb44]

does snead. not learn his lesson? many off injured players he always signs, and never work out now he adds yet another, old habits never die. oh and let's not forget that snead has had only ONE DRAFT where he did very well. other than last year his drafts have been horrific taking busts like atwell, rapp, Burgess, everitt, Jefferson, moteboom, Allen and more

[@kenwright233391]

The Rams look better ON PAPER. But there's alot of question marks.

[@biozio186]

Like what?

[@kenwright233391]

@@biozio186 Tredavious White and Jonah Jackson are coming off injuries. Kamren Curl and Darious Williams are coming off a down year.

[@biozio186]

@@kenwright233391 a lot of players are coming off injury. On every team. Curl has been consistent his whole career and Williams knows the team. Stafford, kupp, and AD all were injured coming into this last season. They did fine. Injuries are part of the game. It's football.

[@kenwright233391]

@biozio186 Kupp was a triple crown winner just 2 years ago. He never really came close to regaining that magic last year. Donald had a down year by his standards. All I'm saying is there's alot of question marks tagged to the players the Rams signed. Why do you think they signed White to a one year deal? Why were Willaims and White signed towards the back end of the free angecy craze? I think nobody wanted them. Make no mistake. I'm hoping that these guys pan out. But I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't regain the form that made them what they were previously.

[@biozio186]

@@kenwright233391 they are in better shape this year than last year. Offensive line is set. Last season we did not know what was gonna happen. The secondary has improved immensely. And yeah maybe some players will not be their old selves but white, curl. Williams is way better than Kendrick, Johnson, and Fuller. AD was double and triple teamed so much he could not make a big difference as he used to. But anyways go Rams

[@raekwonjacobs5963]

Idk Travis 8:40 might love Aaron Donald more than you lol pause

[@darnellweaver1760]

That makes absolutely no sense sign him at CB he balls out and let him walk your then hurting your defense wth are u talking about if he plays well then resign him.

[@EddieHersh]

Absolutely not - they will not get very far without a pass rush. Good quarterbacks will eat them alive.

[@darriongray8426]

Imagine if she stayed!! my gawd! Smh

[@craigosterberg5045]

Rams are not better without AD. At least on defense.

[@pmrossetti1]

They lost a lot of coaches. So we'll see.

[@kjdoyle58]

Please NOT Penix...

[@briannorman6474]

Kobe got doubled more than donald

[@Paul11B2P]

The rams would be a much better team if they….. FIXED THE HORNS ON THE HELMET 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 NO BROKEN HORNS!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉