NFL.com senior writer Steve Wyche and NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks kept it hot in the second edition of the “Cover Two Podcast” this week.

The Rams defense has taken on the personality of head coach Steve Spagnuolo and has finally turned the corner. They’re not star-studded, but they’ve made the leap.

James Laurinaitis and Barrett Ruud are both very effective middle linebackers who don’t get recognized a lot, and one element is missing from their respective repertoires.

Steven Jackson was among several key starters who missed practice Wednesday when the Rams began preparing for Sunday’s game against the Bears.

Just got done talking to Rams rookie James Laurinaitis. What an impressive guy.

Coach Mike Tomlin, defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and director of football operations Kevin Colbert were among the representatives from the Super Bowl winners at the Ohio State Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio State linebacker James Laurinaitis has spent time around cameras his entire life. His father was famed professional wrestler Animal, one half of The Road Warriors (Legion of Doom) tag team and two of his uncles were also involved in pro wrestling.