Rams should jump on chance to add this NFL Insider/Analyst to coaching staff

Long before the LA Rams traded for former Detroit Lions starting quarterback, Matthew Stafford, another NFL quarterback made the journey from the Lions to the Los Angeles Rams. That quarterback was current NFL Insider/Analyst Dan Orlovsky. Since that move to the Rams, Dan Orlovsky has hung up his shoulder pads and cleats and found a new post-football career as an NFL Insider/Analyst with ESPN. Unfortunately, his contract is expiring, and the future of his football analyst career is as much in question as his former football career.

Dan Orlovsky has been an often cited NFL analyst when it comes to the Rams offense. Orlovsky does not stammer when it comes to his offensive perspective. He is a sure-fire offensive talent who can diagnose the most complicated offensive concepts and break it down into a layman's terms. Here is Dan Orlovsky weighing in on landing sites for Rams veteran wide receiver Cooper Kupp:

Of course, his role as a television commentator was more about speculation than NFL strategy. But even in those scenario topics, Orlovsky keeps himself grounded. He is not a controversial talking head, he simply knows his stuff and is quite generous when it comes to sharing his knowledge.

For something a bit closer to home for the Los Angeles Rams and fans, how about this take? Dan Orlovsky did not hesitate to heap praises upon the Rams young defense after a huge statement game against the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card Round of the 2025 NFL Playoffs.

In breaking down the Rams' defensive strategy, he showcases a complete command of offensive strategy. His ability to relay what he sees from the Xs and Ox on the football field, and translate all of the motions, routes, and performances into key elements for fans to take notice of and digest in small bite-sized chunks.

His success with NFL audiences will be amplified when he steps into a locker room and shares his insight with NFL players who are that much more atuned to offense concepts. The Rams insist upon solid communicators on their coaching staff and Dan Orlovsky checks all those boxes.

Best of all, Orlovsky has used his ESPN platform to assess talents of NFL draft prospects, a talent that will surely benefit the Rams front office in the 2025 and years to come.

Will the Rams pull the trigger to add Dan Orlovsky to the coaching staff? I certainly hope so, as do many fans who have weighed in. Coaches offer next to no risk, but bring plenty of rewards when they join the staff. This team attracts high quality talent to the coaching staff, and welcomes new perspectives.

Dan Orlovsky may not be the first name to pop on the Rams radar for a coaching role, but he should be. He brings a new viewpoint to a team that needs to ramp up its offense quickly for 2025.

As always, thanks for reading.

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