The Rams are not backing away from the formula that keeps working: load up on offense, keep paying for playmakers, and trust the rest to sort itself out.
That approach is still very much alive in Los Angeles, even after the team finished atop the NFL in scoring. The Rams’ offense remains the league’s most expensive, and while the club has devoted more payroll than usual to the defense, there’s no sign of a dramatic shift coming. The money still points in one direction.
That reality is good news for new offensive coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, who inherits a unit packed with talent. It also means more pressure falls on defensive coordinator Chris Shula and special teams coach Bubba Ventrone, because the Rams continue to spend heavily where they believe it matters most.
General manager Les Snead is sticking to the same path that has guided the Rams for years. Even with quarterback Ty Simpson now in the mix on a relatively inexpensive deal, Los Angeles will have to carve out money to keep almost all of its starting offensive players once the season ends.
The biggest name in that group is Puka Nacua, who is projected to set the high-water mark when he gets extended. Despite his off-field concerns, the former BYU star has clearly earned that kind of payday.
The Rams also face a difficult road with their offensive line, where guards Kevin Dotson and Steve Avila, tackle Warren McClendon, and center Coleman Shelton are all pending free agents. Trying to extend four linemen at once is no easy lift.
For now, though, those decisions can wait. 2027 is still nearly a year away, and 2026 training camp is almost here. Los Angeles gets a full season to work with what could be one of its best offensive groups ever.
And this group has a chance to be even better. The Rams led the other 31 teams in 2025, and the 2026 version has the look of something even more dangerous. Kliff Kingsbury’s addition to an already strong coaching staff only adds to that outlook.
Elite coaching. Elite playmakers. A front office that keeps betting on offense.
The Rams may have some hard choices coming next year, but right now the expectation is clear: the NFL’s top offense is built to show up again.
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