Jalen Ramsey: Rams are ‘really in a good spot’ despite slow start to season

The Rams are just 3-3, but Jalen Ramsey explained why they’re actually in a good spot

Before the season began, a quick look at the Los Angeles Rams’ schedule led many to believe they’d start the year 4-2 or better. Games against the 49ers, Bills and Cowboys were expected to be tough, but they also had the Falcons, Cardinals and Panthers on the docket.

Through six games, the Rams are 3-3, which isn’t the record they hoped to have at this point. But on his podcast this week, Jalen Ramsey explained why the Rams are actually in a good spot.

“Even though the season hasn’t gone as planned so far, we are really in a good spot as a team right now,” he said. “We are 3-3, and in two weeks when we come back to SoFi and play San Fran, we will be playing for the No. 1 spot in the division – in essence, in the middle of the season, which is a good spot to be in for the time being. Not where we necessarily want to be in, but it is a good spot to be in.”

Beating the 49ers in Week 8 won’t be easy, but the Rams will be healthier for this matchup than they were in Week 4. Brian Allen, Troy Hill and David Long Jr. are all expected to be back, which will help the offensive line and secondary – two position groups riddle with injuries.

It’ll be a pivotal game for both teams with first place in the division on the line, regardless of what the 49ers do on Sunday against the Chiefs.

[mm-video type=playlist id=01eqby8n025panb709 player_id=none image=https://theramswire.usatoday.com/wp-content/plugins/mm-video/images/playlist-icon.png]

Eric Weddle was mic’d up for Rams’ win that punched ticket to Super Bowl

Eric Weddle is once again a leader for the Rams and he celebrated with everyone after their win over the 49ers

Eric Weddle got a call from Raheem Morris about three weeks ago asking if he was fat and out of shape. Weddle told him no, and that’s when he knew the Rams were calling to see if he’d be interested in coming out of retirement for their playoff run.

He’s played in their three postseason games since, leading the Rams in tackles on Sunday against the 49ers. He played every snap and looks just like the player he was in 2019 when he last played with Los Angeles.

Weddle’s also already become a leader in the locker room and on the field despite only being with the team for three weeks this season. He was mic’d up for the NFC Championship Game and it’s easy to see not only his impact on defense, but also the way he can rally teammates.

And after the Rams secured the win, he celebrated with everyone, interrupting interviews, jumping on Andrew Whitworth and sharing a moment with his entire family.