The signing of the newest Los Angeles Rams defensive back continues to see early returns on investment
WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. Here are three takeaways from Jaylen Watson's introductory press conference after signing with the Los Angeles Rams.Watson made it clear during his presser that he wanted to be a Ram all along, even before an offer from the franchise came through.
He's excited to be a part of the organization, recognizing the shared desires of everyone within the building, wanting to chase a Super Bowl. Oct 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson and Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Chamarri Conner tackles Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey during the first quarter of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images For a player like Watson, who already has two Super Bowl rings in his young career, one could question how ambitious he might be, considering he has his championships and now he has his money. By the way Watson speaks, the sincerity with which he speaks, and his overall outlook on the game, it's clear that he loves ball, has worked hard for everything he's earned, and he's not even close to being satisfied with the race he's running., who has established relationships with Quentin Lake, Jimmy Lake, and Puka Nacua helps but in terms of the general makeup of what makes a player fit in well with the He's selfless, passionate, humble, easy to talk to, and wants to win. He has a team-first attitude with a warrior's hunger. However, the biggest indicator that he's built to be a Ram is Watson's reponse when asked about defending the run as a cornerback. Sep 28, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson takes the field prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images “I think it's just a mindset," stated Watson. "You either want to or you don't. If you tell yourself you can't, you are right. If you tell yourself you can, you are right. I just go out there and put my head down. Football is a physical sport. Just be physical and put violence on tape. I actually learned that from watching Sneed. He was like 180 pounds soaking wet." "We were playing the Raiders and Josh Jacob, I don't know what was wrong with him that day but he was running like a mad man. Every time Sneed would just put his head in there, ‘ get up, I want some more. get up. I want some more.’ It's not about size or anything. Trent is a super physical guy too. It's just if you want to and will you do it. Watching him be successful, learning from him and trying to do the same thing.”Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula has to play a more conservative brand of football last season due to a lack of investment in his defensive secondary. The Rams have spent over $200 million alone in that areas of the field this offseason, while retaining key pieces like Kam Kinchens, Jaylen McCollough, and their entire front seven. November 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images | Kyle Terada-Imagn Images Shula has no excuses to fail this season, as he has every tool to control the pen. Knowing Shula, expect his finest defensive product yet, a product that emulates the aggressiveness that launched the Rams into the postseason in 2024.Brock Vierra, a UNLV graduate, is the Los Angeles Rams Beat Writer On Sports Illustrated. He also works as a college football reporter for our On Sports Illustrated team.
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