Which Rams storylines are worth following in training camp (and which aren't)

The Los Angeles Rams ended the 2025 NFL season with some questions, but with the exception of a handful of positions, the team's starters for 2026 were already set. And it did not take long for the team to address the few question marks in this roster. So, training camp is just around the corner, and all the drama of heated competition is over.

That couldn't be further from the truth.

There was too much excitement over the 2025 drafted rookies. But has the pendulum swung too far in correction? There seems to be next to no anticipation and excitement over the 2026 draft rookies. Have fans become too disillusioned too quickly? Early indications certainly seem to suggest it.

But even as some storylines will be worth following, there are many non-storylines that will be offered up to fans to pique curiosity and interest. They are nothing more than scarecrows, topics that are offered up to keep fans away from the real storylines. So let's sort out the wheat from the chaff.

3 Rams Training Camp storylines are not worth following

1. How quickly will AGM John McKay and OC Nate Scheelhaase take over for Les Snead and Sean McVay?

Perhaps never. The Los Angeles Rams just extended both general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay to multi-year deals in February 2026. Meanwhile, AGM John McKay and OC Nate Scheelhaase are likely to be poached from LA within the next year or two. At some point in time, this team will need to be ready for a new chapter. This is not that time.

2. Which Rams veterans will sign extensions in training camp?

The story that is not a story is all about getting Matthew Stafford's contract terms defined and agreed upon. The team won't have any answers about extensions for other players until Stafford agrees to terms to play in 2026.

3. Are Rams relations with QB Matthew Stafford strained?

It's a given that any story by Mike Florio about the LA Rams is laced with doom, gloom, and vitriol. So when he asserts that LA had to tiptoe around Stafford over the selection of Ty Simpson, you can take that with a grain of salt. Florio's idea of caring for a wound is to shake salt into it. While it's certainly a narrow path to navigate, this is not like the scenario that played out when the Green Bay Packers opted to draft quarterback Jordan Love.

Rams Training Camp storylines worth following

Okay. So which storylines should Rams fans focus upon? So glad you asked.

1. How will new OC Nate Scheelhaase alter the Rams offensive strategy?

After an offense that gradually transformed to feature the tight-end and play-action-powered plays, this offense topped the NFL in scoring in 2025. With a new offensive coordinator in 2026, how many changes are due? In summary, not many. But there will be some new wrinkles, and fans will be delighted to see the tweaks as training camp progresses.

2. How will the Rams depth chart shake out?

This is the headliner of almost all NFL team training camps. After all, rookies arrive at the bottom as they have unproven talent and no experience. The thing is, how can a team optimize a short window to win it all while balancing a seamless transition to the future? Well, that's where the entertainment lies in training camp.

23 seasoned veterans are due for an extension this year, or are aiming to make their fortunes in the 2027 NFL free agency market. Not all players will be extended. So, the 2026 Rams training camp is the beginning of significant changes for the team.

3. Will any second-year veterans break out in 2026?

LA's 2025 draft class was a bit underwhelming. It's impossible to blame the players, as much of the impediment was an across-the-board limit to their collective opportunities. Even players who saw action, like outside linebacker Josaiah Stewart or tight end Terrance Ferguson, never played enough to get into a productive rhythm.

But will they have opportunities in 2026? Keep Stewart and Ferguson on your radar, as they will be vying to preserve their roles in 2026. But defensive lineman Ty Hamilton, wide receiver Konata Mumpfield, and running back Jarquez Hunter may offer even more intrigue. After extremely limited roles on the team last season, they have practically nothing to lose this year.

Ultimately, the normal training camp drama will be amplified in the 2026 Rams training camp for two reasons. This team is aiming to win a Super Bowl and needs to identify and develop contributors to that goal. But perhaps even more importantly, the team must develop a plan to dole out limited resources to ensure the Rams roster peaks in 2026, but can compete in the future as well.

As always, thanks for reading.

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