Your Los Angeles Rams are playing chess, not checkers
My people, what's good? Erick Flores-Bautista here, from the heart of East LA, driving down the 105 from Boyle Heights to SoFi, trying to make sense of what the Los Angeles Rams are cooking up. We just re-signed Ronnie Rivers, and look, I know some of you are thinking, "Ronnie Rivers? *¿Qué onda con eso?*" But this ain't about one player, primo. This is about *depth*. This is about Sean McVay and Les Snead making sure we got options, making sure our backfield is stacked even if the unexpected happens, God forbid. We just went 12-5, a real force in the NFC, and this move tells me we're not rebuilding, we're *refining*. We're filling the cracks, making sure the foundation is solid for another run at the Lombardi. This ain't a flashy move, but it's a smart one, like knowing exactly where to find the best street tacos after midnight on Olvera Street – it just makes sense.
Now, I'm not gonna lie, the *real* excitement, and maybe a little *coraje*, is about who we *haven't* signed yet. Everyone at El Tepeyac Cafe on Evergreen is buzzing about the big names still out there. We need another edge rusher, someone who can get to the quarterback and make him feel like he's trying to run through rush hour traffic on the 405. Someone opposite Byron Young who can wreak havoc, plain and simple. Imagine a pass rush that makes QBs wish they stayed home. That's what we need. And maybe another reliable corner, because in this league, you can never have enough guys who can lock down a receiver. We're a playoff team, a contender, and these kinds of strategic moves, even the quiet ones like Rivers, set the tone.
This re-signing, it’s a foundational piece, a signal that we're keeping the core strong. We're not blowing it up, we're building on what worked. My expectations for next season? They're still sky-high, like the view from Dodger Stadium at sunset. We got the talent, the coaching, and the hunger. We just need a few more pieces to make sure we're ready for whatever the league throws at us.
From Boyle Heights to SoFi — El Carnero never stops, and the Rams are LA for life.
My cousin Memo and the crew are talking about this every morning – catch it live at mornings.live.