Rams LAFB Show | Ryan Anderson w/ Cody Alexander (Match Quarters)

On this episode of the Rams LAFB Show, Ryan Anderson is joined by defensive guru Cody Alexander of the Match Quarters Substack and Let’s Talk Ball podcast to break down where the Rams stand after coming up just short of the Super Bowl — and what needs to change in 2026.

What we cover:

️ Why the Rams’ defense stalled late — and how pass-rush depth (not just stars) is the real issue

Chris Shula’s scheme, blitz rates, and why the front & backend stopped complementing each other

Cornerback problems: Do the Rams need a true CB1, a nickel, or just more bodies?

Ranking the Rams’ young defensive linemen (Verse, Turner, Young, Fisk) and who’s worth paying

️ What the Rams can learn from Super Bowl defenses that win with four up front

Kliff Kingsbury to the Rams: what he actually brings beyond the “Air Raid” label

How Kingsbury + Nate Scheelhaase could evolve McVay’s offense and prep for life after Stafford

The Rams’ long-term QB plan — draft, develop, or wait for the next big opportunity?

If you love real Xs & Os, smart roster-building talk, and zero hot-take fluff, this episode is for you.

Check out Cody’s work:

Match Quarters Substack

Let’s Talk Ball podcast

Like, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: What should the Rams fix first — cornerback or pass-rush depth?

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Sean McVay is the Los Angeles Rams' Football Head Coach as the team heads into the 2025 NFL Season, looking to build upon their playoff divisional appearance from one year ago. Matthew Stafford is back at quarterback, and he will lead the Rams throughout the season with Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, and Kyren Williams. Jared Verse and Braden Fiske will look to build upon stellar rookie campaigns on defense for the Rams.

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