The Los Angeles Rams are pushing all their chips into the defensive pot this offseason, and while whispers of an Aaron Donald comeback are making the rounds, you have to wonder if they are looking at the right guy. Here’s the deal: Joey Bosa wrapped up a season where he led the league with five forced fumbles, showing he is still a turnover machine, and that kind of disruptive force is exactly what a team going “all-in” actually needs.
Bosa’s Buffalo Bounce Back and Turnovers Galore
Forget what you might think from early career hype, Bosa isn’t only a pass-rushing machine anymore, he is a game-wrecker in a different way. After nine seasons with the Chargers, he spent 2025 with the Super Bowl-contending Bills, falling just short of an AFC Championship berth. He put up 29 combined tackles, five sacks, and nine tackles-for-loss in 15 games. But that league-leading five forced fumbles? That’s what gets you pumped! It is his most since he had seven in 2021, and seriously, who doesn’t love a good strip-sack like the one he laid on Aaron Rodgers in a Week 13 win against the Steelers? The man can still make quarterbacks squirm, big time. He also topped Buffalo with 16 QB hits, plus had eight hurries and 11 knockdowns last season, his most in three years. That is a guy who constantly makes his presence felt.
The Problem With Chasing Past Legends
Now, let’s talk about the Aaron Donald rumors. No disrespect to a legend, but the front office even considering bringing him back after two seasons out of the game? That’s absolutely wild. Donald hasn’t stepped on an NFL field since the 2023 campaign wrapped up. Two whole seasons! While he might be staying in game shape, not playing a single down for two full years is a massive red flag. Bosa, on the other hand, is a less risky option. The idea that a player like Bosa would be as effective right now as a player who has been out for two years isn’t only an opinion, it’s supported by the facts. You cannot magically jump back into NFL game speed.
“Cheap” Doesn’t Mean Less Impact
Yeah, Bosa has had his moments with missed tackles, averaging seven per season for a total of 41 in his career, and hitting a 17.1 percent missed tackle rate with the Bills last year. He has had double-digit missed tackle percentages in all but two career seasons, but come on, the dude has made four Pro Bowls in that same span! That tells you something. He is always a disruptive force, even if he doesn’t always finish the play with a sack. Opposing offenses HAVE to know where he is on every single snap. Plus, with Buffalo signing him to a one-year deal, the Rams could potentially snap him up for cheap. This isn’t solely about stats, it’s about constant pressure, turnovers, and making life miserable for opposing QBs.
This isn’t a complex decision, not if the Rams are truly serious about going “all-in” on defense. They need to stop looking backward and grab a proven, disruptive force like Joey Bosa. The stakes are clear for Los Angeles: make a smart move for right now and solidify that defense, or gamble on a comeback that might not be there. Let’s see if they make the right call for their season.
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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