The Rams have traded up to #7 in our latest mock draft, thanks to a direct message received by someone pretty close to the organization. By no means is this definitive, but certainly sparks the idea of what it could mean and how much it would cost for the Rams to make the jump from 19th overall to 7th overall. After taking a player we loved (and many others love) at 7th, we dug deep and tried to find the 3 best players that we could get our hands on between rounds 2-5. The 2024 Draft is just 2 w...
Apr 09, 2024•36 min•Ep. 11
The Rams are in the process of getting through league meetings and are starting to get ready for the NFL Draft, which is now only one month away. We went through a specific mock scenario that didn't allow any trades and featured 11 players that we feel would be (for the majority) immediately impactful for the Rams in 2024.
Mar 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 10
The Rams are now looking at life without Aaron Donald. They've signed a few great players to add to their secondary in Darious Williams and Kam "the Ram" Curl and they're hosting Tre'Davious White (former all-pro CB for the Bills) as of yesterday. They're doing some great things to add some recognizable stars to the back-end of their defense, but their front-7 is still going to be a concern heading into the season IF they do not properly address the EDGE position. We looked at the full 2024 UFA ...
Mar 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 9
The greatest defensive player of all-time has decided to retire after 10 seasons. In this episode, we pay tribute to Aaron Donald, who played 10 incredible seasons in St. Louis and Los Angeles and won a Super Bowl with the Rams back in 2021. He’s an incredible player - perhaps the very best we’ve ever seen and ever will see, so we decided to properly pay him his respect throughout this episode. From there, we look to see how it impacted the cap for 2024 (and beyond) and how the Rams will re-shif...
Mar 16, 2024•20 min•Ep. 8
The Rams have been a bit more quiet over the last 48 or so hours, with the exception of signing Darious Williams to a 3-year deal, and tendering Michael Hoecht. Outside of that, the Rams have watched a handful of top-tier EDGE rushers sign massive deals, while they're sitting comfortably and are waiting for the market to continue shaking out. There are still players available we have in mind: specifically, trading for Haason Reddick from Philadelphia, or signing Nick Scott to a relatively inexpe...
Mar 14, 2024•22 min•Ep. 7
The Rams have made some pretty significant moves over the past few days, and particularly TODAY in signing Jonah Jackson and Colby Parkinson. Prior to this, the Rams re-signed Kevin Dotson and Demarcus Robinson and have tendered Alaric Jackson and Ronnie Rivers. It's a strong indication that the Rams are already off and running on their 2024 plan, and it's just a matter of time before more news breaks in relation to how the Rams are planning to continue building out their 2024 roster.
Mar 11, 2024•23 min•Ep. 6
The Rams have been in the news recently: not because they famously didn't attend the "workout portion" of the combine again. But because they recently tried to add Mike Evans before the Buccaneers locked him up for 2 more years, AND they met with Rome Odunze, WR out of Washington who is a guaranteed lock to go within the top-12. It suggests that something is brewing... something flashy is on it's way. The Rams could be in business to trade up for an offensive player, and add a big-name on defens...
Mar 05, 2024•36 min•Ep. 5
The Rams have kicked off the 2024 offseason by cutting Brian Allen, and re-signing Demarcus Robinson to a 1-year, $5MM deal. Sean McVay also discussed working out a deal with Coleman Shelton and his representation in a recent press conference, as well as the future of Joe Noteboom. While this was all happening, the NFL broke news that the salary cap is increasing over $30MM for the 2024 season, and the Rams hired Sean Desai from Philadelphia to work with the offense/offensive coaches from a defe...
Feb 27, 2024•28 min•Ep. 4
The Rams made a final decision on Brian Allen and released him from the team while saving a total of $4.9MM towards their 2024 salary cap. They took on some dead money, but it’s definitely the first domino to fall for what’s set up to be mayhem once free agency officially begins. They’ve also finalized their coaching staff with a total of 8 new hires, and the connections between each hire are proof that Sean McVay and Les Snead are preparing to go all-in once again for the 2024 season.
Feb 24, 2024•27 min•Ep. 3
The Rams have officially hired three new coaches to their staff in Giff Smith (defensive line coach/run game coordinator), John Streicher (coordinator of football strategy) and Chili Davis (special teams assistant). All of which will serve a significant purpose as Sean McVay has to re-build his staff for the 100th time. Additionally, we previewed four more draft prospects (not top picks), but kids who could potentially fall into later rounds. One of which is already friends with Puka Nacua, and ...
Feb 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 2
The Rams are in a unique position: one where they have their 1st round pick for the 1st time since 2016 when they selected Jared Goff. They also have 3 other top-100 picks, so we went ahead and started digging into who the Rams could select with any of their top-100 picks. Obviously, some of these players are on the rise and may be out of consideration for the Rams. But, over the next 2 and a half months, players are going to be rising and falling. The Rams know where to look, though. And they'l...
Feb 07, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1
Rams hire Chris Shula (only 37 years old) to be their new defensive coordinator, who is somebody they have a TON of familiarity with. He's an internal hire that has 7 years of coaching experience under Sean McVay and has successfully coached in multiple roles throughout his career with the Rams. He has coached everything from the inside linebackers to the outside linebackers to the defensive backs. He was Sean McVay’s college teammate and roommate, and actually lived in Sean McVay’s HOUSE back i...
Feb 02, 2024•18 min•Ep. 52
The Rams are currently on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator. They're also in the process of filling out other staff needs, as Sean McVay's coaching staff continues to get poached year after year. Raheem Morris is taking Zac Robinson with him to Atlanta, coach Henny is already at USC, and the Rams are going to be interviewing Brandon Staley and Dennard Wilson next week (based on what has been reported). Changes are coming, and it's fair to trust that the front office and coaching staff wil...
Jan 30, 2024•21 min•Ep. 51
For the Rams to continue their success in the 2024-2025 season, all they'll need is for Les Snead to continue doing what he has been doing since Sean McVay arrived in Los Angeles. But more specifically: capitalizing on some of the foundations they've set forth coming out of 2023. That means continuing to find talent in the draft, but also shuffling some things around (Restructures, Extensions) to create additional cap room for the upcoming season so that the Rams have legitimate spending flexibi...
Jan 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 50
The Rams have some big shoes to fill with Eric Henderson (defensive line coach) already at USC, and Raheem Morris likely on his way out after a TON of head coaching interviews have already been lined up. We looked at a few potential replacements (one from Baltimore and one from Dallas that we like, specifically) as well as some KEY pieces (like Brian Burns or Josh Allen) that could be the first step towards a VERY successful offseason for the Rams. Also, Nick's Picks is back for some divisional ...
Jan 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 49
The Rams have a few new faces of their franchise in Kobie Turner, Puka Nacua and Steve Avila. How do these players impact the Rams' 2024 draft strategy, and how they're going to approach free agency in the coming weeks? Essentially, we're looking to find more of what Kobie, Puka and Avila brought to the Rams in 2023. But, of other similar positions of need, like the front-7, X receiver, and RG.
Jan 23, 2024•17 min•Ep. 48
The Rams unfortunately fell a bit short last night, and it was due to two major reasons: their lack of red zone efficiency, and the defense's inability to adjust until the 2nd half. Both of which have been pretty significant issues throughout the season, but the Rams were very close to being able to overcome it and advance to the divisional round. Perhaps the Packers winning spiked our expectations, but the Rams holistically over-exceeded expectations and will be READY TO GO for the 2024 season....
Jan 15, 2024•27 min•Ep. 47
This is a fun week for Lions and Rams fans. Specifically, as it relates to the Quarterbacks and all of the parallels that exist between the two players and franchises. Before previewing the most anticipated Wildcard game in NFL History (in our eyes), we decided to take a deep dive into the lives of each quarterbacks before and after the trade in February of 2021 unfolded. Jared Goff is on a mission to prove Sean McVay wrong, while Matthew Stafford couldn't be more excited for his trip back to De...
Jan 11, 2024•32 min•Ep. 46
The Rams' playoff destiny officially begins in Detroit, as the Rams beat the 49ers for the 1st time after losing to them in 9 consecutive regular season games (can't forget about the NFC Championship, too). But what Carson Wentz did, under Sean McVay and Mike LaFleur's leadership, was truly heroic and it simultaneously allowed our favorite rookie ever in Puka Nacua to break not only the receptions record for a rookie, but also the receiving yards record which was more than 63 years old. It seems...
Jan 08, 2024•29 min•Ep. 45
The Rams are traveling to San Francisco with playoff seeding on the line. They've decided to take gambles in starting Carson Wentz and sitting a majority of their core in Aaron Donald, Ernest Jones, Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and Kyren Williams (while SF is presumably electing to do something similar, with Purdy & McCaffrey already out). They're also somewhat dependent on the Bears finding a way to beat Green Bay in Lambeau Field, because it then guarantees the Rams are locked into the 6t...
Jan 06, 2024•26 min•Ep. 44
The Rams are officially PLAYOFF BOUND! All thanks to an incredible foundation that was introduced back in the summer by Sean McVay, as well as Les Snead working his magic late in the draft to find future core pieces for this roster. What comes next is a mystery as the Rams have already exceeded our expectations for the season. But, no matter how this season ends, there is ZERO doubt that the Rams will be hungry for another Super Bowl run in 2024.
Jan 03, 2024•34 min•Ep. 43
The Rams are currently a heavy favorite to make the playoffs prior to Sunday's game, and just need to handle their own business (get a win on the road) and hope Seattle loses in order to clinch a playoff spot. No game in this league is every easy, though as the Eagles learned the hard way on Christmas when Tyrod Taylor had an opportunity to tie the game in the Giants' final possession. Regardless, with the Rams playing as well as they are, its really difficult to find reasons why they wouldn't w...
Dec 28, 2023•36 min•Ep. 42
The Rams took care of business in their biggest game of the season. On Thursday night, they played host to the New Orleans Saints (now 7-8) in what was essentially a playoff game. The score may have been somewhat close in the end, but the Rams were pretty much dominant throughout the entire game. They're plenty poised to make some noise in the final weeks of the season/early in the playoffs, on the backs of their weight-bearing walls, as well as their draft class and veteran free agents.
Dec 22, 2023•30 min•Ep. 41
The Rams are in the process of preparing for their biggest game of the season. On Thursday night, they'll play host to the New Orleans Saints (also 7-7) with massive playoff implications on the line. If the Rams win, their playoff odds skyrocket and their chances of being the 6th or 7th seed in the NFC are very much real. A loss makes the road to the post-season MUCH more difficult, as well as having to face the 49ers in the final week of the season. But, with the Eagles' recent loss, that game ...
Dec 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 40
It's no secret, the Rams are making a legitimate playoff push at 7-7 with 3 games to play. The relationship with Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp continues to grow stronger, as Matthew Stafford is clearly playing some of the best football in his career. Kyren Williams (despite the two fumbles) is as effective in this offense as Todd Gurley once was. The Rams' offensive line is also doing it's job and staying healthy for the majority. They're truly now executing on their plan set in April, which ...
Dec 19, 2023•28 min•Ep. 39
The Rams (6-7) are playing host as 7-point favorites to the Washington Commanders (4-9), who are coming off a bye (the Rams’ 4th opponent this season that’s coming off a bye) and have given up an average of 38 points in four straight losses. The once .500 Washington Commanders lost EDGE help at the deadline in Montez Sweat (in Chicago) and Chase Young (in San Francisco) on Oct. 31st and have gone 1-4 since with their only win being over the Patriots back in early November. This game is absolutel...
Dec 14, 2023•32 min•Ep. 38
The Rams (now 6-7) had put together an impressive streak of 3 straight wins against Seattle, Arizona and Cleveland to get back to .500. But, the Ravens proved they were a tougher task, and a walk-off win on a punt return (with an obvious missed block in the back call) ended up being the difference. It’s important to not get caught up on the final result of this game, because the Rams are playing some really good football right now. And with the Commanders, Saints and Giants on deck, there’s no r...
Dec 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 37
The Rams' offense took roughly 9-12 weeks to come together, and their inexperienced defense is starting to follow suit. They've also (finally) solidified the kicker position for a potential post-season run. They're now facing arguably their toughest match-up yet (the Baltimore Ravens), with the Ravens front-7 playing as well as any in football right now. How can the Rams put together a gameplan strong enough to remain within 1 possession in the 4th quarter? From there (if they can execute), they...
Dec 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 36
The Rams have now won 3 straight games, leaving them very much in playoff contention as the current 8 seed in the NFC. Let's not kid ourselves: this team has been really impressive and is playing complimentary football over the last three weeks for the first time this season. The tanking narrative is starting to slip away, and Rams fans are starting to focus-in on the final stretch of the season. The question is: can this current roster actually pull off a playoff push, or will they fall short? ...
Dec 04, 2023•33 min•Ep. 35
The Rams are in a position to grab the 7th seed in the NFC and win three games in a row for the first time this season. The Cleveland Browns and (potentially) former Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco are in their way, as the Rams are going to have to be smart with how they approach their gameplan if they want to come away with a win. The best way would be to win consistently at the line of scrimmage, and negate the pressure that Myles Garrett and ZaDarius Smith cause in the pass game by heavily utilizin...
Nov 30, 2023•32 min•Ep. 34
