{"id":859284,"date":"2026-04-07T16:28:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/859284\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T16:28:15","slug":"l-a-rams-news-no-surprise-mcvays-wrs-block-a-lot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/859284\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. Rams News: No surprise, McVay\u2019s WRs block a lot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The Los Angeles Rams don\u2019t just ask their wide receivers to block, but to block a lot. It\u2019s part of their role. It makes me wonder if any rookies would rather not go to L.A. as they\u2019d rather just focus on catching, and not so much blocking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The fact that the Rams need blocking to be a part of their WRs game means they have that much more work to do to ensure a receiver can fit and check each box the Rams need, and not just the catching part.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The draft is coming, we\u2019ll see if and who the Rams deem worthy, or who they\u2019ll trust to fit their scheme. Exciting times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Hey, thanks for checking out Turf Show Times! I\u2019ve been a little under the weather, so forgive me for not posting as usual, but we\u2019ll get through it, we\u2019ll get through it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cThe <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/los-angeles-rams\/343\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Los Angeles Rams<\/a> led the NFL in scoring a year ago thanks to the skill of quarterback Matthew Stafford and the rest of the team, as well as the play-calling from head coach Sean McVay. He\u2019s developed a system that thrives when executed properly, and the Rams consistently been at the top of the NFL in offensive production because of it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">One of the hallmarks of McVay\u2019s offense is his receivers\u2019 willingness to block. It\u2019s why guys like Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua are lauded for their ability on the field, and it\u2019s another reason why the Rams leaned into multi-tight end sets in 2025.\u201c<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cThe Los Angeles Rams are going into next season with a lot of upgrades in the areas that they needed. That is going to give them a great roster and a great chance to be successful once again. This time, the Rams want to be playing for a Super Bowl and winning it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">They could do it again in their own home stadium, and it will be another Super Bowl win in Los Angeles. The Rams have huge plans for next season, but they also know they have to improve on the things that went wrong last season.\u201c<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">\u201cThe Los Angeles Rams have publicly backed star wide receiver Puka Nacua through a string of off-field incidents. However, the club is ostensibly supporting him while exercising caution regarding his long-term future, based on some eye-opening intel from Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Rodrigue notes the Rams have \u201cmade it clear publicly and even more firmly behind the scenes in recent weeks\u201d that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7174220\/2026\/04\/06\/nfl-news-updates-kyler-murray-vikings-fernando-mendoza-raiders\/?redirected=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nacua must show better judgment ($).<\/a> The two-time All-Pro is extension-eligible, though his behavior needs to improve \u201cto earn the type of contract his league-leading play would typically merit.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Los Angeles Rams don\u2019t just ask their wide receivers to block, but to block a lot. 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