Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower discuss the Los Angeles Rams' re-signing of Tavon Austin and John Sullivan. They also talk about what's next for the Rams with most of the prospective high-end free agent targets signed elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2018•44 min•Ep. 88
Derek Ciapala goes over the last day of the "legal tampering" period before the NFL begins free agency. Among the news items, WR Sammy Watkins leave the Los Angeles Rams, and CB Nickell Robey-Coleman stays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 13, 2018•36 min•Ep. 87
Los Angeles Rams great Jim Everett joins the show to give his take on the team's moves this offseason. He breaks down the salary cap, looks at positions the team should address next, and gives an honest take on big money contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2018•48 min•Ep. 86
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower bring their quick hot takes on the Los Angeles Rams' signing of Sam Shields and trade for Aqib Talib. They briefly look at the impact on the team and consider what's next as the Rams enter free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 09, 2018•20 min•Ep. 85
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower react to the Los Angeles Rams' decisions to franchise Lamarcus Joyner and trade Alec Ogletree. They ponder what's coming next as the Rams reload on defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 07, 2018•49 min•Ep. 84
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower analyze the Robert Quinn trade and ask the question: what next? With numerous holes on the roster, they look at what avenues the Rams can take in free agency and the draft to fill those needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 06, 2018•43 min•Ep. 83
Blaine Grisak and Steve Rebeiro break down the tenure of L.A. Rams general manager. What mistakes has he made? What about his successes? They try to reach a consensus on Snead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 01, 2018•40 min•Ep. 82
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower sit down with USA Today's The Chiefs Wire managing editor Wesley Roesch. They discuss what Marcus Peters brings to a defense, how the trade is being handled in Kansas City, and the overall ramifications of the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 27, 2018•39 min•Ep. 81
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower discuss the Los Angeles Rams' blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs CB Marcus Peters. They look at the numbers and compare Peters to last year's No. 1 CB Trumaine Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 23, 2018•30 min•Ep. 80
Derek Ciapala, Steve Rebeiro, and Martin Cruz play "Stay or Go" with USA Today RamsWire's Cameron DaSilva. They break down the Rams as free agency draws closer. Specifically, the guys spend the last part of the show looking at the case for the Rams paying big money to Aaron Donald and Lamarcus Joyner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 22, 2018•47 min•Ep. 79
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower go through the data and discuss what the Los Angeles Rams should do with cornerback Trumaine Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 20, 2018•50 min•Ep. 78
Derek Ciapala and Steve Rebeiro look at the Hall of Fame credentials for Rams' greats Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt. They also look at the case of current Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins and whether or not the team should re-sign him or even franchise him if necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 15, 2018•54 min•Ep. 77
Derek Ciapala, Steve Rebeiro, and Norm Hightower close the door on the 2017 Los Angeles Rams with our own awards show. We look at the Rams' best game, their MVP and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2018•51 min•Ep. 76
Derek Ciapala continues our series catching up with Rams greats. This time we sit down with 1995 first round pick Kevin Carter. He discusses his career with the Rams and what he's been doing since retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 09, 2018•45 min•Ep. 75
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower break down the performances of former Rams in the playoffs and reach a common sense conclusion. They also talk about the Rams' dominance at the NFL awards and what we can look forward to in 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 06, 2018•36 min•Ep. 74
Derek Ciapala sits down with L.A. Rams great Johnnie Johnson to discuss his career in the NFL and what he's doing to make an impact today with the Moving Families Initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 31, 2018•32 min•Ep. 73
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower discuss the week that was for the Rams in relation to the Senior Bowl and the Pro Bowl. They also look ahead to the Super Bowl and answer what they think the first move the Los Angeles Rams should make in the 2018 NFL offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 30, 2018•37 min•Ep. 72
Derek Ciapala and Blaine Grisak analyze the Senior Bowl prospects that the L.A. Rams are likely looking at. They also talk about Jared Goff making the Pro Bowl and Isaac Bruce's chances of joining the 2018 Hall of Fame class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 25, 2018•41 min•Ep. 71
Derek Ciapala and Mike Francini look at the Los Angeles Rams' options in the 2017 NFL Draft, including cornerback prospects and GM Les Snead's willingness to operate outside of the box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 23, 2018•42 min•Ep. 70
The Rams Talk crew speak with L.A. Daily News Rams beat writer Vinny Bonsignore about the team’s future and how the team will handle the upcoming offseason. We focus mostly on the players that need to be signed or let go on defense in Part 2 of our opening primer on free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2018•48 min•Ep. 69
The Rams Talk crew speak with L.A. Daily News Rams beat writer Vinny Bonsignore about the team's future and how the team will handle the upcoming offseason. We focus in mostly on the players that need to be signed or let go on defense in Part 1 of our opening primer on free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2018•54 min•Ep. 68
Derek Ciapala outlines several personnel issues the Los Angeles Rams face this offseason. He also closes the book on the Rams' loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday night by addressing concerns with Jared Goff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 10, 2018•32 min•Ep. 67
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower break down the Los Angeles Rams' 26-13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in their NFC Wild Card Game. They also look ahead to the offseason and the issues the Rams will face, including Sammy Watkins' contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 07, 2018•53 min•Ep. 66
Derek Ciapala sits down with 2018 Hall of Fame finalist and all-time Rams' great Isaac Bruce. They discuss his career, his legacy and life after football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 05, 2018•27 min•Ep. 65
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower discuss the Rams' playoff history in Los Angeles with Game of My Life Rams author Jay Paris. They follow it up with an analysis of the Rams' Wild Card showdown against the Atlanta Falcons with Locked on Texans and Falcons Central's Aaron Freeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 02, 2018•59 min•Ep. 64
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower talk about the L.A. experience, poke fun at 49ers fans, and break down the 34-13 loss to San Francisco. Oh, and they discuss the matchup with the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 31, 2017•34 min•Ep. 63
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower look back at the L.A. Rams' 27-23 victory over the Tennessee Titans. They also analyze the Rams' Week 17 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Finally, they answer questions about Todd Gurley, Sammy Watkins, etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 27, 2017•43 min•Ep. 62
Derek Ciapala flies solo to celebrate the L.A. Rams' 27-23 victory over the Tennesee Titans. They earn the NFC West title with the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 24, 2017•32 min•Ep. 61
Derek Ciapala and Johnny Gomez host Take on the Titans' Michael Hopkins to preview a critical game for both the Tennessee Titans and the Los Angeles Rams. One team is looking for a playoff berth; the other team is one win away from its first division title since 2003. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 21, 2017•42 min•Ep. 60
Derek Ciapala, Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez analyze the L.A. Rams' 42-7 demolition of the Seattle Seahawks to almost seal the NFC West title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2017•41 min•Ep. 59