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Rams take LSU pass rusher in ESPN Matt Miller’s latest mock draft
We are officially knee deep into mock draft season! However, it’s not very often that the media experts will go through two full rounds. This is problematic with Les Snead’s “F them picks” mantra when it comes to the first round for the Los Angeles Rams. Every so often though, one of the experts will go all the way to end of the second round. That was the case in ESPN’s latest...
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Needs don’t matter to Snead, only talent and speed
Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead has never really cared what other people say about investing in the running back position. From picking Todd Gurley 10th overall in 2015 to reportedly being hot after Christian McCaffrey at the 2022 trade deadline, Snead has always been eager when it comes to getting more talented at the running back position. He’s also never cared how much Rams fans...
The 2022 season was a difficult one for the Los Angeles Rams. The reigning Super Bowl champions didn’t even have a chance to defend their title as they fell woefully short of expectations.
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Cooper Kupp could take a page out of Andrew Whitworth’s playbook
In January, Les Snead spoke with the media about how the Los Angeles Rams are facing a remodel situation after their attempt to “run it back” failed. Snead was sure to emphasize that the Rams remodel approach was not a rebuild, but that they would have to pay off some debt that they racked up over the last few seasons in pursuit of winning a Lombardi Trophy.
Over the next month...
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Who else should join them on this list?
The week leading up to the Super Bowl is always a reflective time for fans everywhere. Reflections include why their favorite team didn’t make it to the Big Game or in the Rams’ case, why were they unable to repeat? LA fans already have an answer so that’s not a rabbit hole we want to fall into at the moment.
One of the more depressing reflections during this time is thinking about the all-time greats that...
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Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 2/8/23
Top takeaways from new Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur’s introductory press conference (TheRams.com)
“New Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur met with local media for the first time Tuesday afternoon, discussing his relationship with head coach Sean McVay, the opportunity to work with quarterback Matthew Stafford, his foundational philosophies and more.
Here are some of the highlights and key...
In one improbable poker hand, Rams rookie running back Ronnie Rivers nearly matched his salary from this season.
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Forever linked to Todd Gurley and L.A., Gordon was “humbled” by his 2022 season
Melvin Gordon is at the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs. Yes, that’s right, Melvin Gordon is on the Chiefs. Technically. After being released by the Denver Broncos midseason because of an embarrassing five fumbles on only 115 total touches, Gordon signed with Kansas City’s practice squad and he has yet to make it to the 53-man roster.
He is not going to be on it...
While the Rams want to remain as competitive as possible, trading Jalen Ramsey is something that needs to be considered.
Ronnie Rivers got to live out every gambler’s dream over the weekend.
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Colts: Joke organization
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring Steve Wilks as the defensive coordinator. The Carolina Panthers are hiring Ejiro Evero. The Miami Dolphins are hiring Vic Fangio. The Minnesota Vikings are hiring Brian Flores. The Cleveland Browns are hiring Jim Schwartz. The Atlanta Falcons are hiring Ryan Nielsen.
The Los Angeles Rams are...just waiting.
With no certainty on Raheem Morris’s future as the Indianapolis Colts drag their feet on...
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Rams signing of Bobby Wagner paid off in year one
The 2022 Los Angeles Rams season featured a lot of changing parts. Franchise cornerstone Andrew Whitworth retired after the Super Bowl. 2021 mid-season trade acquisition Von Miller went east and joined the Buffalo Bills. Robert Woods was traded to the Tennessee Titans. And Odell Beckham Jr went unsigned as he recovered from an ACL tear. From Week 1, the Rams started losing starters to injuries. This forced...
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These players could be the next to represent LA in the Pro Bowl
With a season like the Los Angeles Rams had this year it is no surprise that only two players found themselves playing in the 2023 Pro Bowl, it is even less of a surprise that it was Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey representing LA. With plenty of reason to wash away any memories of this years debacle, let’s take a look at who could be representing Los Angeles for the first time of their...
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How will Les Snead move around contracts and draft picks this year?
The Los Angeles Rams have work to do before getting back to the Super Bowl, but they don’t have a first round pick, they’ve committed a lot of money to players near or over 30, and they’re projected to be $14 million over the 2023 salary cap. According to one estimate, the Rams have the 23rd-most total “resources” to work with in the 2023 offseason.
Admit it, you thought they’d...
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The Rams can’t afford to pass on John Michael Schmitz
It’s a tale as old as time at this point. Heading into the 2021 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams needed a center. However, with the 52nd overall pick, it seemed unlikely that the top center options would fall that far in the second round.
Somehow, pick by by, Oklahoma center Creed Humphrey started to slide. The Philadelphia Eagles selected Landon Dickerson, the Chicago Bears took tackle Tevin...
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Los Angeles Rams News and Links for 2/7/23
LA Rams running back Ronnie Rivers wins $500k jackpot while in Las Vegas (news3lv.com)
“Running back Ronnie Rivers hit the jackpot worth $514,837 while playing Three Card Poker at Caesars Palace on Saturday, February 4.
The 24-year-old says he was in town celebrating his birthday and his mom’s and plans to buy a house with his winnings.”
Capturing the moments of a real special group!
— Los Angeles...Rivers, an undrafted free agent, was in Las Vegas celebrating his mother's birthday when he hit the jackpot.
According to Field Yates, the Broncos hosted former Rams OT Bobby Evans for a free agent visit. He’s a candidate to potentially sign a futures deal in Denver as they look to bolster their depth at tackle. Evans, 25, was a third-round pick by the Rams out of Oklahoma in 2019.
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Eagles or Chiefs?
Correct me if I’m wrong, but other than Creed Humphrey there aren’t many former Rams playing in the Super Bowl this year. The Eagles have Robert Quinn and Ndamukong Suh, but that’s about it.
For the sarcastically unaware, Creed did not make it to the Rams.
What real rooting interest then exists for L.A. Rams fans this coming Sunday? Do you want to see an NFC team win? Do you want to see an NFC team lose? Are you pulling for Patrick...
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You can’t fix something that never worked, it’s time to accept change
It’s tired to keep saying that “the Pro Bowl sucks” every year. One glaring issue with that statement is that it implies that the Pro Bowl is the same as football, which is the reason that the NFL made their biggest all-star game adjustment yet by replacing soft football with flag football. And trying to increase the relevancy of skill competitions.
But none of what happens...