Rams sign LB Landman for 1 year

[fanotodd]

Love to see the Rams address positions of need before the draft with the signings of Landman and Witherspoon.

Seriously!
WR, CB, ILB, IDL, IOL

I still think the CB position can use some upgrading, and TE needs help.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Enter Landman;
(sleep with one eye open)

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

Looks like a solid North-South tackler.

We still need an east-west type of guy that can chase down the Saquon speed backs and at least shove them out of bounds.

 

[dang]

If the Rams believe he is absolutely the best MLB in this draft, they should pick him if he’s there at #26.
…unless they can say the same about another player at another position, like CB or TE.

I think it depends on the following:
1) hes on their R1.26 priority list (players worthy of their R1.26 pick) and
2) hes the highest rated player on their R1.26 priority list (which depends on how the draft goes).

 

[Memphis Ram]

View: https://youtu.be/kTHCnKjWwio?si=KrJ1PpoAssBti1ly

 

[Ram_Rally]

If Campbell were to be there at #26, I think there is a fair chance they draft him. What would this defense look like with a 3 down dominate MLB? I'm not saying I'm in favor of it, but, there is no denying the talent he has.

I listened to a draft show that talked about how hard it is for young linebackers and how hitting on them is a crapshoot. Made me a little reserved.

 

[XXXIVwin]

View: https://youtu.be/kTHCnKjWwio?si=KrJ1PpoAssBti1ly

Sounds to me that Landman is here because of a strong recommendation from Jimmy Lake (ATL def coordinator in 2024 and "senior defensive assistant" for Rams in 2025.)

 

[CoachAllred]

I did see WR'S , TE's Making catches on him in coverage but,
The difference between Landman and some of our other lb's from last year is
Landman had them on the ground as soon as they caught it.
Didn't see him giving up YAC , and that is a huge positive IMO.

 

[CoachAllred]

Well, with the Reeder / Rozeboom era over, and the Speights / Landshark era starting... here's hoping we can stop the bleeding in the linebacker department.
FYI this guy isn't as high on Landshark as we are:

Rams finally sign a linebacker (and it's the worst one imaginable)

The Los Angeles Rams' defense was not strong at the inside linebacker position. Midway through the season, starting veteran ILB Troy Reeder fell to injury, forc

ramblinfan.com

edit: this may be a bit unfair, as I tend to think his '23 season was more indicative of what he'll do here than his '24 season.

Bret Stuter = Clueless on any and all matters concerning all sports that Start with the letter F and end in letter L

 

[Merlin]

Welcome to the Rams. And I hope you have a fresh draft pick to compete with in camp.

 

[LA_Rams_#29]

I can honestly say that this season turned out so much better than I thought it would after trading Jones. I guess one day we'll know why, but purposely going into a season with rozenboom and reeder as your starting ILBs I honestly thought would ruin our season.

It didn't.

But I'm glad we've begun to move on

Anyway... getting Landaman .. even though he started in Atlanta.. doesn't mean he's destined to remain the starter here. We lost 3 of our 5 ILBs... signing Landaman gives us 3... we need 2 more... This signing doesn't take drafting an ILB off the table at all

 

[kurtfaulk]

I’m gonna call him “The Land Guardian, Guardian of the Land, Poseidon Quivers Before Him!”

(If anyone’s confused, look up “I am the Sand Guardian” on YouTube, because unfortunately, my phone’s being an ass and not letting me copy/paste the link.)

I'm gonna call him tutu2.

.

 

[Tano]

I can honestly say that this season turned out so much better than I thought it would after trading Jones. I guess one day we'll know why, but purposely going into a season with rozenboom and reeder as your starting ILBs I honestly thought would ruin our season.

It didn't.

But I'm glad we've begun to move on

Anyway... getting Landaman .. even though he started in Atlanta.. doesn't mean he's destined to remain the starter here. We lost 3 of our 5 ILBs... signing Landaman gives us 3... we need 2 more... This signing doesn't take drafting an ILB off the table at all

It came close to ruining our season until Reeder got hurt and they were forced to put in Speights who was 1000 times better than Reeder and that is not saying much.

 

[Psycho_X]

Are Landman or Speights green dot material? You know someone who stays on the field all the time?

I don't think so but Lake will be the green dot for as long as he is a starter on defense so shouldn't have to worry about it for a few years.
edit: for one more year at least hehe. Forgot Lake's contract has one more year. Next offseason will be an interesting one with some contracts.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I don't think so but Lake will be the green dot for as long as he is a starter on defense so shouldn't have to worry about it for a few years.
edit: for one more year at least hehe. Forgot Lake's contract has one more year. Next offseason will be an interesting one with some contracts.

Safety could potentially be an early pick. I keep bringing up Emonwori, but a few rounds parer are a very good PSU safety in the draft. Kevin Winston Jr has a third round projection and has played a similar role as the Star position that Lake plays.

 

[Ram Ts]

Snead likes to use the draft to pick players at spots that are a year before the need (open contract). Next year needs will definitely be Safety. But also iLB, ROT…and CB, TE, RB, QB

 

[WestCoastRam]

Safety could potentially be an early pick. I keep bringing up Emonwori, but a few rounds parer are a very good PSU safety in the draft. Kevin Winston Jr has a third round projection and has played a similar role as the Star position that Lake plays.

We need a difference maker in the secondary, would love for it to be a corner but not gonna cry if it's from safety.

We can parse Williams vs Spoon or Lake being a chess piece but the honest answers is they're all just some flavor of a JAG at this stage.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

We need a difference maker in the secondary, would love for it to be a corner but not gonna cry if it's from safety.

We can parse Williams vs Spoon or Lake being a chess piece but the honest answers is they're all just some flavor of a JAG at this stage.

I disagree. Lake fills a difficult role. Even Ramsey’s seemed like less of himself playing in the Star position. It’s not a role that a team can just easily plug a player into. I think Emenwori would be perfect for that position, but would the Rams draft a safety that early?

Maybe in a draft that has few stars they would, if he was on the board until 26. I would think at that point he’d be BPA

 

[WestCoastRam]

I disagree. Lake fills a difficult role. Even Ramsey’s seemed like less of himself playing in the Star position. It’s not a role that a team can just easily plug a player into. I think Emenwori would be perfect for that position, but would the Rams draft a safety that early?

Maybe in a draft that has few stars they would, if he was on the board until 26. I would think at that point he’d be BPA

I like Lake - he's a useful guy, works hard - but I think you can easily upgrade his spot though and that Emenwori kid (who I haven't really looked at) would be as good as anyone I guess.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I like Lake - he's a useful guy, works hard - but I think you can easily upgrade his spot though and that Emenwori kid (who I haven't really looked at) would be as good as anyone I guess.

He’s supposedly got a high football IQ and is a physical freak.

Lake has the football intelligence and size but isn’t an athletic freak. Just like at any position, having both traits is what makes a player go from good to great. I think Emenwori definitely improves the defense and he’s have a year to learn it before becoming the full time ‘Star’. His athletic traits should put him high on Snead’s list.

Jordan said the Rams don’t draft safeties early but the same was said about offensive linemen and they took a guard early in round two. Plus not having many first round picks could also affect what positions they draft.

Right now, IMO, Emenwori seems like he has a shot to last until 26 because of positional value and of all players available at that spot, he’d likely have the biggest impact in the long term. It would be like getting a Ramsey back in that spot.

But it’s likely just wishful thinking at those point.