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The Los Angeles Rams’ linebacker corps has long been a revolving door of undervalued talent, with the team opting for cost-effective, high-effort players over splashy, high-priced stars. In March 2025, the Rams continued this trend by signing Nate Landman, a 26-year-old inside linebacker, to a one-year, $1.1 million veteran minimum contract—a low-risk move with potential for high reward. Landman, a former undrafted free agent from the Atlanta Falcons, brings a unique story, relentless physicality, and a skill set that could solidify the Rams’ run defense in the 2025 season.
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Between he and Paul.. I hope and lean more toward think, that they finally have both ILB spots solved. With Paul seemingly able to cover in nickel and such to spell Speights and Landman. I think Paul will prove to be the real steal here though.

Plus Dolac! We’ll see what happens in preseason, but Landman, Speights, Paul, and Dolac could prove to be more than solid.

ILB is not a position they spent a lot of resources on lately. Hopefully one of those guys can change that. Maybe Landman for the vet experience while Paul learns the nuances of playing in the NFL. Speights showed promise but he did make mistakes. That long TD run by Hurts in the playoff game he was out of position to make a tackle. Hopefully he'll improve with more experience.

I hope this move shores up the run defense, we need it for sure.

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I think the addition of Poona Ford is going to make a huge difference as well.

This Defense is starting to look provocative.

Rambitious wrote: ↑May 25th, 2025, 9:36 am I hope this move shores up the run defense, we need it for sure.

Your name looks familiar. Are you on Ramsondemand too?

Rundefense nowhere to go but up!

Am I the only one who thinks this defense is going to take a step forward this year?

FelixTheStonerCat wrote: ↑May 26th, 2025, 1:59 pm Am I the only one who thinks this defense is going to take a step forward this year?

I definitely agree with you on this take. I actually think our D will start out as our strength as the O truly finds its self. I do think the O will be dangerous about half way through the season.