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4 months, 1 week ago

After four picks in Rams opener, what if Stetson Bennett flounders against Chargers?

LA Times

Stetson Bennett’s goals are simple for when the Rams face the Chargers in a preseason game Saturday at SoFi Stadium. Bennett overcame miscues and passed for a game-tying touchdown with four seconds left to help beat the Cowboys, who like the Rams did not play starters. On Wednesday, after star quarterback Matthew Stafford was pulled midway through a joint practice …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams hope they drafted a new defensive core in post-Donald era with FSU teammates Verse, Fiske

Associated Press

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. — Jared Verse was immediately handed a phone when he eluded Friday traffic and arrived at the opulent beach-adjacent home serving as the Los Angeles Rams’ temporary headquarters for the NFL draft. No way!” “How’s it going, J?” replied a teary-eyed Braden Fiske, Verse’s teammate last season on the Seminoles’ defensive front. It’s going to be a …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Needing plenty of help to replace Aaron Donald, Rams draft four defensive linemen

LA Times

Florida State teammates Jared Verse and Braden Fiske are now teammates on the Rams. The Rams also selected Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske in the second round and Saturday added Washington State edge rusher Brennan Jackson in the fifth and Clemson nose tackle Tyler Davis in the sixth. “We’ll do some similar things,” McVay said, “but I think there’s …

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8 months ago

Rams’ draft triple threat: Trade up, down, pick ... ‘We’re going to explore all three’

LA Times

Rams coach Sean McVay, left, and general manager Les Snead have been putting their heads together since 2017, but McVay has never made a first-round draft selection. “Just a great opportunity to add a quality player that hopefully makes an impact.” He then added, “That is, if we do pick in the first round.” Les Snead, Rams general manager since …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

With loads of money and draft picks, Rams GM Les Snead says: ‘We like to attack’

LA Times

Rams general manager Les Snead did not make the trip to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine this year. “Definitely hoping Aaron is,” Snead said during a video conference with reporters, adding, “I know Aaron’s definitely approaching the offseason where he’s doing his normal getting away, somewhat trying to get revitalized, with the goal of playing good football.” Donald and quarterback …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams are set up with money and draft picks, now they can do ‘anything we want’

LA Times

Kevin Demoff, chief operating officer of the Rams, shared thoughts on the upcoming NFL draft and the team’s salary-cap situation. So Kevin Demoff, the Rams’ chief operating officer, will not be repeating the message he sent season-ticket holders before last season, which amounted to an apology in advance. “They’re kind of where we’re accustomed to them being, and I think …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Jared Goff leads Lions to first playoff win in 32 years, 24-23 over Matthew Stafford and the Rams

Associated Press

DETROIT — Jared Goff lifted his arms in the air, encouraging Ford Field fans to get even louder, before taking the final snap to end his long-suffering franchise’s skid in the playoffs. Goff threw for a touchdown and completed a pass for a victory-sealing first down against the team that cast him away, and the Detroit Lions won a playoff …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Rams falling out of playoff contention with a 3-game skid and Matthew Stafford’s absence

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — When the Los Angeles Rams got out to a 3-3 start even after gutting their roster in the offseason, Sean McVay appeared to be working another year of coaching magic. Los Angeles already knew it didn’t have enough talent to contend for a title, but now it appears the Rams have run out of ways to outwit …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Rams trade running back Cam Akers to the Vikings, swap some draft picks

LA Times

Cam Akers scores against the Seattle Seahawks in the 2023 season opener, the running back’s last game with the Rams. The Rams on Wednesday traded the running back and a conditional seventh round draft pick in the 2026 NFL draft to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a conditional sixth-round pick in 2026. Akers, a second-round draft pick in 2020, …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Georgia titles on their mind, Rams pick Stetson Bennett to follow Matthew Stafford

LA Times

The Rams like the way Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett produces under pressure. “Excited to work with Coach McVay,” Bennett said, adding, “I hear he’s a genius.” Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford, acquired before the 2021 season in a trade for Goff, two first-round picks and a third-round pick, led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in his first season but …

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1 year, 7 months ago

With Matthew Stafford only QB on roster, who might Rams target in draft?

LA Times

Will the Rams consider picking someone such as Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee in the NFL draft? This year’s draft could be the first time in seven years — and the first time during the Sean McVay era — that the Rams select a prospect who plays the sport’s most important position. “For whatever reason, you don’t have them in tier …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Grading Les Snead’s 11 Rams drafts: Formula produced two Super Bowl trips and a title

LA Times

Rams general manager Les Snead has a brief role in “Change the Equation,” a pre-draft video released by the Rams on Tuesday. Snead drafted four All-Pros — kicker Greg Zuerlein, defensive lineman Aaron Donald, running back Todd Gurley and receiver Cooper Kupp — and the Rams have made two Super Bowl appearances during his tenure. A look at Snead’s year-by-year …

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1 year, 8 months ago

How much can Rams fix their depleted roster with 2023 NFL draft picks?

LA Times

General manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay have many holes to fill on the Rams roster. Five questions the Rams could answer in the draft: Now that Snead and McVay all but acknowledged they erred by signing Allen Robinson before last season, will they draft receivers? The Rams still have star Cooper Kupp, who carries a salary-cap number of …

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1 year, 9 months ago

NFL draft combine: Examining the Rams’ areas of concern

LA Times

In the aftermath of their disastrous 2022 season, the Rams will continue to make strategic and cost-cutting roster moves in the lead-up to the NFL draft on April 27-29. For the second year in a row, a team official said, general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay will not attend the NFL scouting combine, which begins Tuesday in Indianapolis. …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Why Rams general manager Les Snead is saying remodel instead of rebuild

LA Times

Rams general manager Les Snead, right, is happy to have coach Sean McVay back for another season. Les Snead celebrated his 52nd birthday Thursday, but the Rams general manager already had received an early present when coach Sean McVay last week informed team officials he would return next season. “The guy’s been basically running an 800-meter sprint every week since …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Examining Rams’ super collapse, from Super Bowl champions to the sidelines

LA Times

Rams head coach Sean McVay talks to quarterback Baker Mayfield during their regular-season finale at Seattle. “I don’t right now.” Matthew Stafford’s saga A month after leading the Rams to a Super Bowl title, Stafford winked at the camera during an omnipresent cellphone company commercial and delivered the line “Life changing.” The condition of Stafford’s then-sore right elbow changed the …

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1 year, 11 months ago

When it comes to Rams’ bright spots, picks keep pointing to Cobie Durant

LA Times

The Rams’ Cobie Durant celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Broncos, his second interception of the game. “I’m trying to beat my record.” While playing for South Carolina State in a 2021 spring game against Alabama A&M, Durant intercepted three passes in the first half. “Those are guys I’ve been watching for a long time — …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread

LA Times

The up-and-down nature of the NFL is always a fascinating thing, especially when there are two teams in the same city. Dallas Cowboys at Rams Lookahead lines prior to Week 4 had the Rams more like a touchdown favorite, but the Cowboys continued to impress with Cooper Rush in place of Dak Prescott and the Rams laid a giant egg …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Rams' Super Bowl repeat quest begins with ugly whimper vs. Bills

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford walks off the field after an interception against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. Rams Rams begin Super Bowl title defense with blowout loss to Bills Quarterback Matthew Stafford passed 240 yards for a touchdown and three picks as the Rams opened their Super Bowl title defense with a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Letters to sports: Bestowing the gifts of Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp on L.A.

LA Times

By trading their first-round draft picks for Matthew Stafford, the Rams might have mortgaged their future, but they gave L.A. fans a fantastic present. Watching Cooper Kupp and his erratic and unique running style, you can’t help to compare him to another Rams great: Hall of Famer Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch. Mark S. Roth Los Angeles :: Eminem performed a …

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2 years, 10 months ago

Too much star-power talk? Rams confident they are built to last

LA Times

Rams owner Stan Kroenke, right, talks to general manager Les Snead before a game between the Rams and San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on Jan. 9. Despite going all-in to fulfill a mandate to play in the Super Bowl in owner Stan Kroenke’s $5-billion stadium, Snead said Wednesday that it was a “shallow story” to focus solely on the …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Sando’s Pick Six: One trade too many for Rams? Aaron Rodgers’ future, Vic Fangio’s present, Ravens’ edge and more

New York Times

It’s probably a good thing for the Los Angeles Rams’ remaining discretionary assets — you know, the first-round pick they hold in 2024, and the espresso machine in the break room — that the NFL trade deadline has passed. Aaron Rodgers’ COVID-19 crisis, trade value Vic Fangio doesn’t give a flying you-know-what Bills might have thrown away game vs Jags …

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3 years, 9 months ago

After Jared Goff trade, Sean McVay has issues with Rams

LA Times

Rams head coach Sean McVay admits he made mistakes with quarterback Jared Goff, the No. Rams Rams coach Sean McVay admits he made mistakes with Jared Goff Rams coach Sean McVay admits he made some mistakes handling Jared Goff over the years, but would rather focus on the success they had together. Asked about how the organization’s perception of Goff …

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4 years, 3 months ago

It’s Rams contract season, so when is Jalen Ramsey getting his massive deal?

LA Times

Training camp ended Thursday for the Rams, starting the countdown to the Sept. 13 opener against the Dallas Cowboys. After Thursday’s practice, coach Sean McVay was asked if he was hopeful that an extension for Ramsey would get done this weekend. “We’ll see,” McVay said, “We’ll see.” Would he be concerned if negotiations between the team and Ramsey’s agent were …

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After four picks in Rams opener, what if Stetson Bennett flounders against Chargers?

Rams hope they drafted a new defensive core in post-Donald era with FSU teammates Verse, Fiske

Needing plenty of help to replace Aaron Donald, Rams draft four defensive linemen

Rams’ draft triple threat: Trade up, down, pick ... ‘We’re going to explore all three’

With loads of money and draft picks, Rams GM Les Snead says: ‘We like to attack’

Rams are set up with money and draft picks, now they can do ‘anything we want’

Jared Goff leads Lions to first playoff win in 32 years, 24-23 over Matthew Stafford and the Rams

Rams falling out of playoff contention with a 3-game skid and Matthew Stafford’s absence

Rams trade running back Cam Akers to the Vikings, swap some draft picks

Georgia titles on their mind, Rams pick Stetson Bennett to follow Matthew Stafford

With Matthew Stafford only QB on roster, who might Rams target in draft?

Grading Les Snead’s 11 Rams drafts: Formula produced two Super Bowl trips and a title

How much can Rams fix their depleted roster with 2023 NFL draft picks?

NFL draft combine: Examining the Rams’ areas of concern

Why Rams general manager Les Snead is saying remodel instead of rebuild

Examining Rams’ super collapse, from Super Bowl champions to the sidelines

When it comes to Rams’ bright spots, picks keep pointing to Cobie Durant

Rams vs. Dallas Cowboys: Betting odds, lines and picks against the spread

Rams' Super Bowl repeat quest begins with ugly whimper vs. Bills

Letters to sports: Bestowing the gifts of Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp on L.A.

Too much star-power talk? Rams confident they are built to last

Sando’s Pick Six: One trade too many for Rams? Aaron Rodgers’ future, Vic Fangio’s present, Ravens’ edge and more

After Jared Goff trade, Sean McVay has issues with Rams

It’s Rams contract season, so when is Jalen Ramsey getting his massive deal?