The Los Angeles Rams are going absolutely all-in on defense this offseason, and honestly, they’d be completely nuts to look past Joey Bosa. This guy led the entire league with five forced fumbles last season for the Buffalo Bills, and that kind of game-changing turnover ability is exactly what a team needs when they’re pushing to make some noise.
Bosa’s Bills Season Proves He’s Still a Game-Wrecker
Bosa spent his first nine seasons tearing it up with the Chargers, making three playoff trips, but he really hit his stride last year in Buffalo. In his single season with a Super Bowl-contending Bills squad, he instantly made a playoff appearance, just missing an AFC Championship berth. He might not be the pure pass-rushing machine he was early in his career, but trust me, he still makes quarterbacks seriously uncomfortable. Remember that Week 13 win over the Steelers when he strip-sacked Aaron Rodgers? Yeah, that was Bosa doing his thing. In 15 games last season, he racked up a modest 29 combined tackles, five sacks, and nine tackles-for-loss. But it’s those five forced fumbles that stand out, his most since a career-high seven in 2021. He also led Buffalo with 16 quarterback hits, had eight quarterback hurries, and 11 knockdowns, which was his most in three seasons. The dude’s presence is felt constantly, and opposing offenses always have to know where he is.
Why Bosa Is the Smarter Bet Over a Donald Reunion
Let’s be super clear: I’m not an Aaron Donald hater. He’s a legend, no doubt. But the talk about bringing him back to the Rams after he’s been out of football since the end of the 2023 campaign? That’s just ridiculous. Fans need to understand: Donald hasn’t played in an NFL game for TWO SEASONS. While he’s probably staying in game shape, Bosa is out there right now, proving his effectiveness. He’s a less risky option for the Rams compared to a guy who’s been away from the game for so long. We’ve seen Bosa’s ability to force turnovers, his knack for hitting quarterbacks, and bringing them down. He’s a known commodity who just had a great season.
The Bottom Line: Rams Need to Lock This Up For Cheap
Yeah, Bosa has had some issues with missed tackles throughout his career, averaging seven per season for a total of 41. He had six with the Bills, a missed tackle percentage of 17.1. And while that seems high, he’s had double-digit missed tackle percentages in most seasons and still made four Pro Bowls. That just tells you how disruptive he is even when he doesn’t “hit home” on every single play. The big kicker? Los Angeles could probably sign Bosa for cheap, especially since Buffalo only gave him a one-year deal. The Rams are talking about adding serious defensive talent, but Joey Bosa isn’t just an option, he’s a no-brainer. If Los Angeles is truly serious about competing, they need to make this move.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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