The Clock Is TICKING For The Rams...

Roughly 16 days away from the Los Angeles Rams having their first game against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia And yet they have not got an official update on Aaron Donald returning to the Rams or not What will the 53-man roster look like with Donald or without him Sean McVay has to think about both We're talking about all that and much more all on today's episode of the Rams digest I'm your host Josh Rahidon and before we get too far into today's video I want to ask you guys a favor if you are not currently subscribed to the channel Please do me a favor and consider pressing that subscribe button right now We said about six two point five percent of you guys who are watching the videos But are not currently subscribed that number keeps going up because we're getting new audience members in the building watching the videos Really appreciate you guys for coming check out the channel and supporting us thus far But if you're not currently subscribed just consider pressing that subscribe button So you don't miss any of our future daily Rams content videos. That's we're talking daily content videos is crazy Daily videos we're talking about shorts occasionally. I know I gotta get better on those shorts, but Daily videos about the Rams sometimes hopefully coming up soon some duo videos some live streams live watch alongs with watching the Los Angeles Rams play some football We're talking about all of those things Here on the Rams digest if you don't want to miss any of it you keep coming back for more you like what you see You want more of that daily Rams content, please consider pressing that subscribe button before you go Wow quite a bit of stuff to get into on today's episode and we're gonna start with college football Yes, you heard that correctly college football is the topic of conversation today We're gonna talk a little bit about what Sean McVay had to say about the situation But first I want to introduce the situation just a little bit. So there is a Cleveland Browns tied in His name is Daquan Wright, and I think there's another player named Zavian Harris both of these players aren't guaranteed an NFL roster spot and Returning to college could potentially give them another opportunity to develop while still earning Significant money through the NL NIL deals, right? Some people might hear that and say Josh that sounds crazy Why would an NFL player who is currently on a roster be even allowed to go back to college football? Well, that is the exact point of this conversation. Look, this is more of a college football conversation If you really ask me we're talking about recruiters. We're talking about high school players We're talking about guys who are trying to make NFL to call college rosters trying to make NIL college money Coming out of high school and now losing out on some of those opportunities Because of guys who couldn't make it in the NFL considering going backwards and playing college football Some coaches are against it some coaches are for it a whole lot of mixes and matches of stuff to talk about here We'll talk about what the Rams head coach had to say about this situation, but it is a currently a wild situation going on I'm curious what you guys think about it for those who have broken it down who have heard about what this all entails How are you guys feeling about this current situation if you're a college football fan, especially? I really want to know what your thoughts are on the situation because the issue comes from a recent court decision That around the NCAA eligibility, which have open which has opened the door. I'm mixing this up here for some former NFL players to regain College eligibility and McVeigh had a funny reaction He essentially will put up a little a picture of Sean McVeigh actually here so you guys can see a little bit of a confused Face making a joke here, but essential this isn't actually from this the moment by the way, but Sean McVeigh He basically said this went pretty viral because I feel like I took a freaking gummy when asked about College players going back or NFL players going back to play college football try to remain college eligible Very funny quote from the Rams head coach on McVeigh there But essentially the reason why he made that joke is because this has been a very chaotic situation We literally have someone who is currently on the loss of the Cleveland Browns I should say roster currently about to be waived by the Cleveland Browns in the process of being waived if this player clears waivers He will go back to play for LSU deal in deal in place already Apparently going to be allowed to happen. He's gonna go back to college and play some college football. So It's confusing for most people. I'll be honest. I think for most college football people, especially it's a little more Crazy when I first heard this I was like, that's not too bad, right? I think these grown men for sure shouldn't go be able to go into the NFL and not make it and then go back to college but the same time if you're a Third year player if you're about to get your college degree or whatever it is You try to go professional doesn't happen. You got to go back to school. Why not allow that player to play? I got a hundred percent understand that it might not be fair for some people out there And if you really do break it down we're talking about over probably a thousand players and literally a thousand players who are gonna be cut from the NFL over the next week or so because we're getting closer and closer to the NFL season So all of those players and influx of these NFL basically talent players Going back to college football a lot of money is gonna be paid to them A lot of opportunities are gonna be handed to them And I think that could obviously mix things up for the players who are currently in college or just entering college Those are less opportunities for those people for sure so I can kind of understand it for sure from that perspective and I also feel like if you're going to the NFL you try To make the roster you made that decision to try to go pro and could it make it happen kind of on you? Unfortunate gamble you try to risk it all for your career and it didn't work out. That's fine. Go play in Canada go play arena football go up play something different. Don't go back and try to play College football that is definitely not the move there. I'm gonna go full screen here. I know I'm lagging pretty bad here So I'm go full screen on the college football player here again. I think this is Let me just make sure I get my names correct here This is I think it's a Quan, right? I believe is his name. I could be completely mistaken on that I apologize if he's not the specific player that we're talking about But it is a very very intriguing conversation as being had right now around the NFL around college football So I'm curious again one more time. I ask you guys to do us a favor it section below With call you think player should be allowed to go from now on and get the feeling and then be like college Well, what are your thoughts? Let us know down below in a section I'm kind of just a little bit cuz I know you know, I probably will be like Let's talk about which I are very very familiar Familiar with with having come or say this point stance in whether or not he's gonna return to the Rams at this point in his Career, we're talking Aaron Donald yet again this time Because enough stressor for Sean McVeigh this has to be a Frustrating situation for him as he's trying to be as patient as possible with the Rams legend and Aaron Donald but Aaron Donald has still Not made a decision on whether or not he is coming back to the Los Angeles Rams coming back to play football in the NFL For the 2026 2027 NFL season now, why is that a concern? Well, yes, Aaron Donald hasn't played since 2023 so you want to see if he's ready to go want to see if you can help this Rams team Those are multiple reasons there for sure But the season's only 16 days away and the clock is starting to become a real factor here I wanted you guys to see my face for a second to know that I'm here I exist I'm here, but I'm going full screen again because my visuals are lagging or if they horrifically trying to fix you guys I promise but it's not working out for me But Aaron Donald hasn't played since 2023. He's trying to come back make a comeback. That's exciting stuff but with 16 days left Aaron Donald you got to make some type of decision because the Rams now have to prepare a 53-man roster like literally by this weekend So the Rams apparently according to Sean McVay are actually preparing for both scenarios Sean McVay isn't sitting around waiting for Donald's decision The Rams are essentially building two versions of their 53-man roster one with Aaron One without Aaron Donald McVay says there's they're trying to remain flexible because they don't know exactly when Donald could Realistically return how quickly he could get back into NFL shape That means Donald's decision could directly affect which defensive lineman makes the final roster Even if Donald returns, he probably won't just walk in and play 60 snaps I mean, that's also a key there and I'm gonna go to this full screen here of some other players I mean look at these other guys that are gonna have to fight for some playing time or not Kobe Turner probably but Brayden fists Puna Ford other defensive tackle names on this roster, right? Those guys are really gonna have to sit back and say man We really got to wait for this guy to make a decision to see how this season might play out for us That's a little bit frustrating I think for a locker room now most guys are probably gonna just take it on the chin accept it and be like it's fine It's Aaron Donald. We want him back on the roster totally understand that that's that's very valid But that is the reality the Rams are currently sitting with so this is the part where you got to pay attention, right? Donald hasn't played an NFL game since 2023 so getting back into football shape is a separate issue from from simply deciding to return to play For the Los Angeles Rams will he return? well, it looks like he might but if he does return how soon can he actually be a Type of version of Aaron Donald his normal self. How long will that be? How many snaps? How many how much effort is gonna put to get back into that shape? That is kind of the question right here But I would I would anticipate that this could be an issue for some guys in the locker room I'm not saying anyone's gonna hate Aaron Donald for taking his time But we got to know you know and if for some guys to be excited about making the roster then all of a sudden To get cut from the roster because Aaron Donald decides to come back or or whatever it is I don't know how the Rams are gonna decide to finalize this roster But it is a little bit concerning for me that he still hasn't done it Especially because we're 16 games are days away from the Rams playing their first football game I think maybe tell them you really want to come back Let's talk contract and then I'll figure out the shape stuff later because at this point he's worked out for a couple of weeks now a couple months at this point it feels like and I Feel like it would be nice to know yes or no that way the Rams can kind of sort things out with the roster But you let me know your thoughts down below in the comment section with just 16 days to go Before the Rams are playing their first football game. Are you frustrated with Aaron down that making a decision? Are you still thinking the Rams should be patient? Are you worried about the Rams having two different 53 men rosters? for Aaron Donald specifically, how do you feel about all of it? Let me know in the comment section down below How do you feel by Aaron Donald being up in the air about potentially returning to the Los Angeles Rams other than that? That's gonna do it for me on today's episode of the Rams digest Remember to subscribe to the channel if you're not subscribed already. I am your host Joshua. You don't and I am