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Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has stymied Sean McVay’s Rams before

LA Times

Vic Fangio, shown after a preseason game in L.A. and currently the Eagles defensive coordinator, had a pivotal encounter with Rams coach Sean McVay in 2018 as the Bears’ coordinator. Sean McVay schemed against Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio only once as the Rams’ coach. “You try to apply those things, whether you win or lose,” McVay said, “and …

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Rams Rejuvenated: McVay's Back-to-Back Thrills Suggest Staying with the Stars

Associated Press

The Los Angeles Rams are looking like a playoff contender after back-to-back wins. The defense has shown its greatest competitive fire of the year, while the offense has had its most complete game of the season. Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua have returned from long injury absences, and the Rams are now 3-4. The team has a slate of eminently …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty embraces opening his NFL career in hostile stadium

LA Times

Rams rookie Joshua Karty kicks off under new NFL rules alignment against the Dallas Cowboys in the preseason. Ford Field in Detroit, site of the Rams’ NFC wild-card playoff loss to the Lions last season, would not rank as the friendliest place for an opposing team’s rookie kicker to make his NFL debut. “Why not just jump straight into the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘This is his opportunity’: The Panthers are banking on a Year 2 bump for Bryce Young

New York Times

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Adam Thielen didn’t need six weeks of training camp and preseason practices to see a change in Bryce Young. “Being able to have conversations, be able to talk about things and hear his perspective — and just get as much of what he says and what he means.” After the Panthers hired Canales following Frank Reich’s 11-game …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ready or not, Stetson Bennett will make his NFL debut as Rams No. 2 quarterback

LA Times

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett showed enough in the preseason for coach Sean McVay to be comfortable with him as the primary backup for the first two weeks of the season. “I think it’s a really good opportunity to just get locked in, and go be ready if anything happens.” Bennett won McVay’s and general manager Les Snead’s confidence with his …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Houston’s Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans’ 17-15 preseason win over Rams

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Houston’s Cam Akers isn’t sure what will happen in the next few days as final roster cuts are made. I haven’t lost a step and we’ll just see how it goes.” Tim Boyle threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns and Akers had 53 yards rushing to lead the Texans to a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles …

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4 months ago

Rams vs. Texans takeaways: Sean McVay makes a decision on Stetson Bennett

LA Times

Rams coach Sean McVay did not take any chances. With veteran Jimmy Garoppolo suspended by the NFL for the first two games, Bennett was in line to back up Matthew Stafford in the Sept. 8 opener at Detroit. But after the first two preseason games — both of which included multiple turnovers by Bennett that became moot when he tossed …

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4 months ago

Matthew Stafford back at practice, but Rams saving him for season opener

LA Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced Tuesday for the first time in a week. On what ostensibly was the Rams’ final workout before their once-postponed, it’s-really-supposed-to-happen, long goodbye to Thousand Oaks, star quarterback Matthew Stafford reintroduced himself to the huddle. McVay had described Stafford’s hamstring issue as “a little something.” But no issue is small when it concerns the team’s most …

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4 months ago

Aubrey Pleasant makes most of opportunity while serving as Rams head coach vs. Chargers

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams assistant coach Aubrey Pleasant didn’t want to focus on the opportunity he had during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. Pleasant had the head coaching duties in the Rams’ 13-9 victory over the Chargers while Sean McVay watched the game from the coaches’ booth. But, again, it’s just a nod …

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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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4 months, 1 week ago

Stetson Bennett comes through at right time; takeaways from Rams-Cowboys game

LA Times

Stetson Bennett looks for an open receiver against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half. Observations from a game the Rams won, 13-12, in dramatic fashion: Quarterback Stetson Bennett comes through in the end Four interceptions, several the direct result of his poor decisions. “You’re kind of floating,” Bennett said of the immediate aftermath of his big play. “But I …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Rams 53-man roster projection: Breaking down the depth chart after first preseason game

New York Times

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — A preseason game with quite a bit of “bad” — four interceptions’ worth, and nearly a fifth that was called back due to a penalty — from third-string quarterback Stetson Bennett, also featured one great moment with just seconds to play and the Los Angeles Rams in a six-point deficit. Here’s my best guess at a 53-man …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

It’s prove-it time for Rams QB Stetson Bennett in preseason start against Dallas

LA Times

Stetson Bennett has not taken a game snap since the Rams’ final preseason game last year at Denver. So that’s what I’m looking forward to seeing.” Bennett said “fun for me” is being prepared and executing plays. “It’s playing quarterback — playing it well and throwing good passes and making good decisions.” After a joint practice with the Cowboys on …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams’ Stetson Bennett is getting back in form after improving mental health

LA Times

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, Matthew Stafford, center, and Stetson Bennett warm up during the NFL football team’s organized team activities in Thousand Oaks. “Yeah,” Bennett said, “I’d say that.” Bennett’s future with the team remains to be determined but McVay said last week that Bennett “had a couple good days and it’s been good having him out …

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10 months ago

Rams coach Sean McVay hoping to get ‘clarity’ on Stetson Bennett’s status

LA Times

Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett looks to pass during a preseason game against the Chargers in August. Coach Sean McVay said Thursday that the Rams would “connect” with Bennett “at the appropriate time” to determine his status. But when asked about the chance to possibly pick in the first round for the first time since he became the coach in 2017, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Rams' Matthew Stafford reminds all how great he can be

LA Times

The Rams, just starting to move on from their miserable plunge from Super Bowl champions to an also-ran last season, have one of the NFL’s youngest teams. “He played like the guy that we all know and love and I’m sure happy to be able to see him out there competing the way he is with his teammates,” coach Sean …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Rams’ Cooper Kupp suffers setback with hamstring injury

LA Times

Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, who watched a lot of practices this summer because of injury, talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford. McVay, repeating the words of team doctor Neal El Attrache, said “there’s a difference between return to play and return to performance” for players. “And we want return to performance for Cooper Kupp,” McVay said. “And whenever that is, whether …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Jimmy Garoppolo looks sharp in his Raiders debut, and Vegas beats the Rams 34-17

Associated Press

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jimmy Garoppolo wanted a chance to lead the Las Vegas Raiders before the games that count, and Josh McDaniels was happy to give it to him. The 10-year veteran has beaten the Rams more often than any quarterback during Sean McVay’s career, and Garoppolo didn’t make a significant mistake while leading a comfortable drive ending in Brandon …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Rams host Raiders: Byron Young’s best days yet and more from joint practice

New York Times

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Midway through training camp, Los Angeles Rams rookie outside linebacker Byron Young moved into the starting defensive rotation. Young played a little more than 20 snaps in the Rams’ first preseason game Saturday, which was “strategic,” said defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, who wanted to assess Young’s situational awareness when he was tired. “When he was tired, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Rodrigue: 5 things I think after the Rams’ first preseason game of 2023

New York Times

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The No. “It’s the first NFL game that you’re playing in, you’re gonna come in and be a little nervous try to make a play when sometimes plays aren’t there,” Bennett said. But one play in particular could be a little ominous foreshadowing for what is to come, if the Rams don’t find a solution: Early in …

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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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2 years, 3 months ago

Even with a ring, Matthew Stafford doesn't get super respect

LA Times

The last time most in Los Angeles saw Matthew Stafford with his teammates, he appeared drunk. The last time most in Los Angeles checked out Matthew Stafford’s name in a quarterback poll, he was ranked in the second tier. The next time Los Angeles will cheer for Matthew Stafford, on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium, he will be throwing meaningful …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Why new Rams receiver Allen Robinson needs work in joint practices with Bengals

LA Times

Rams new starting wide receiver Allen Robinson runs upfield with the football in one hand. Joint practices with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday and Thursday in Cincinnati will be the first time Robinson will work with Stafford against an opponent other than Rams’ defensive backs. “Being able to establish their communication, their connection,” McVay said, adding, “sometimes, the best things …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Jacob Harris continues to evolve: Where Rams’ roster stands after preseason week 2

LA Times

Rams receiver Jacob Harris leaps but can’t make a catch on a pass as Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre defends during a preseason game Friday at SoFi Stadium. The 6-foot-5 Harris strengthened his bid for a role in the defending Super Bowl champions’ receiver rotation with his performance in Friday’s preseason game against the Houston Texans. “I’m still an undrafted …

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Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has stymied Sean McVay’s Rams before

Rams Rejuvenated: McVay's Back-to-Back Thrills Suggest Staying with the Stars

Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty embraces opening his NFL career in hostile stadium

‘This is his opportunity’: The Panthers are banking on a Year 2 bump for Bryce Young

Ready or not, Stetson Bennett will make his NFL debut as Rams No. 2 quarterback

Houston’s Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans’ 17-15 preseason win over Rams

Rams vs. Texans takeaways: Sean McVay makes a decision on Stetson Bennett

Matthew Stafford back at practice, but Rams saving him for season opener

Aubrey Pleasant makes most of opportunity while serving as Rams head coach vs. Chargers

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

Stetson Bennett comes through at right time; takeaways from Rams-Cowboys game

Rams 53-man roster projection: Breaking down the depth chart after first preseason game

It’s prove-it time for Rams QB Stetson Bennett in preseason start against Dallas

Rams’ Stetson Bennett is getting back in form after improving mental health

Rams coach Sean McVay hoping to get ‘clarity’ on Stetson Bennett’s status

Rams' Matthew Stafford reminds all how great he can be

Rams’ Cooper Kupp suffers setback with hamstring injury

Jimmy Garoppolo looks sharp in his Raiders debut, and Vegas beats the Rams 34-17

Rams host Raiders: Byron Young’s best days yet and more from joint practice

Rodrigue: 5 things I think after the Rams’ first preseason game of 2023

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

Even with a ring, Matthew Stafford doesn't get super respect

Why new Rams receiver Allen Robinson needs work in joint practices with Bengals

Jacob Harris continues to evolve: Where Rams’ roster stands after preseason week 2