Los Angeles Rams as X-Men

The Los Angeles Rams have been getting back to work on the field.  But that doesn’t mean they aren’t also finding time for some fun.  In fact, several players are taking advantage of some free time to catch an advance screening of the new X-Men Apocalypse movie set to release this weekend:

Super heroes are all the rage these days.  It is apparent that players on the Los Angeles Rams are just as excited to watch these super heroes on the big screen as the fans.

But, to a lot of the fans, these NFL players are as close to real-life super heroes as you will find. They are often bigger, stronger and faster than most of the mere mortals out there.  So what if the Los Angeles Rams players were, in fact, super heroes?  What if the Rams players were actually X-Men, which mutants on the big screen  would be their counterparts?  Here are a few ideas:

While still unproven, Jared Goff might be the Los Angeles Rams version of Cyclops.  At least, he may need to be if the Rams are to be successful moving forward.  He will need to be that steady, confident leader that always keeps the team focused.  He may never have the ability to shoot beams from his eyes.  But, if the Rams are to ultimately be successful, he will need to throw some real lasers from the pocket.

The next X-Men candidate is Todd Gurley as Wolverine.  This comparison might be a real stretch from a personality standpoint.  But, like Wolverine, Gurley can be the driving force that makes the team go.  He is fast, strong and willing to do whatever it takes to reach his goal.  It is also hard to ignore the fact that he has certainly shown the ability to heal from major injuries far faster than most.

How about Tavon Austin as Nightcrawler?  He may not be the biggest or the strongest.  But he is as quick as they come.  Just when a defender thinks he has Austin cornered, he disappears in the blink of an eye only to reappear in the open field headed for big yardage.  His ability to score form anywhere on the field makes him possibly the most dangerous big-play threat on the Los Angeles Rams.

On the defensive side of the ball, Aaron Donald is the Los Angeles Rams version of Beast.  In fact,  many NFL experts would be quick to refer to Donald as one of the true beasts in the league.  He is strong and incredibly agile for his size.  But he won’t just beat you with his physical talents, he will outsmart you and outwork you as well.

Moving down the line just a bit, Robert Quinn would make a very good Sabretooth.  Quinn is all about explosion and ferocity.  Any quarterback in the league will say they need to know where Quinn is at all times.  If they don’t account for him, he will track them down and, when he gets to them, it is going to hurt.

Last but not least, is punter Johnny Hekker.  While technically not an X-Men, it is hard not to discuss Hekker and not think of Deadpool.  Maybe he can’t  fight like Deadpool, but the Seattle Seahawks know he can deal a good hit or two if the opportunity arises.  But, with his wit and sense of humor, Hekker is definitely the guy to provide that much-needed comic relief during the heat of battle.

While Rams fans can certainly debate which X-Men the current players most-resemble, it is safe to say that all Rams fans can agree with the idea that they hope all of the Rams play like super heroes when the 2016 season starts later this year.