Rams Draft Max Klare, Signaling Offensive Shift

The Los Angeles Rams just grabbed Ohio State tight-end Max Claire in the second round of the draft.

This pick points to a big change in their offense, moving from mostly three-wire receiver sets to heavier packages with three tight-ends, like they tested last season.

It's filling a real need to build depth and versatility up front.

With Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen hitting the end of their deals, plus Tyler Higg be getting older and banged up, the Rams needed a long term.

Claire joins Terrence Ferguson, giving them five tight-ends total, which fits if they lean into those heavier looks more often.

Fans and analysts see this as smart cap management, especially with Parkinson eating of $9 million against the cap next year, 11th.

Highest in the league. His solid stats last season don't change the math when so many other spots need cash.

Claire brings passing game skills like Parkinson, lining up slot or in line, which meshes perfect with Ferguson's mismatched size out wide.

It gives the Rams options if they can't match Parkinson's market value around $9.6 million.

Looking ahead, with free agents like offensive lineman Steve Avela and Kevin Dotson, plus defenders Colby Turner and Byron Young all coming up, the Rams might let Parkinson walk and roll with these young rookies on cheap deals for that offensive edge.

That's the story for today. California news today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.