Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower present their 2018 NFL season preview. They look at each division and present their division winners and playoff teams, including their prediction for the 2018 Los Angeles Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Norm Hightower and Derek Ciapala analyze the L.A. Rams' huge deal with defensive tackle Aaron Donald. They look at how the contract fits into the salary cap and compare the Rams' efforts to sign him with the Oakland Raiders' inability to work with Khalil Mack. They also argue against ESPN.com writer Lindsay Thiry's point about the Rams' window closing with the signing. Finally, the guys look at the cuts as of recording. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez give their predictions for the Rams final 53 man roster, which includes breaking down the depth at each position on the team and which preseason all-stars deserve a spot on the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower analyze the Los Angeles Rams' 21-20 victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday, August 25. They discuss quarterback Sean Mannion's viability as a starter and the emergence of several players on both offense and defense. Finally, the take a look at the real meaning of the preseason in the current NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez break down Rob Havenstein's contract extension and what it means for the team in the short and long-term. Later, they discuss John Kelly, KhaDarel Hodge, Mike Thomas, and whether or not Sean Mannion should actually be the team's backup quarterback. Steve closes out the show with his fantasy five, including what to make of the new situations for Josh Gordon and Adrian Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jrob and J talk about the Oakland Raiders game last Saturday and take a look ahead at this weekend's matchup with the Houston Texans. The boys bring on a few fans from Rams nation and get their takes on the Raiders game. Lastly, J looks at some of the betting lines that are currently out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower give their thoughts on the Los Angeles Rams' 19-15 preseason victory over the Oakland Raiders. They discuss Sean Mannion's performance and whether or not he's showing that he can serve as an adequate backup to Jared Goff. The guys also talk about the other standout performances and the effect of the new helmet rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower analyze what they would like to see from the Los Angeles Rams in their Week 2 preseason battle with the Oakland Raiders. They discuss the need for Sean Mannion to mature into his role as a legitimate backup for Jared Goff and other concerns for the team. Finally, Derek sits down with former team captain Tyoka Jackson to learn more about his career in the NFL and life afterwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Steve is joined by Blaine Grisak. The two discuss the rumors of an impending Aaron Donald deal and the on and off-field reasons why it may be necessary for the Rams to overpay him. Later, they discuss the performance of the team's quarterbacks and running backs in the Rams loss to the Ravens. Finally, Steve introduces the "Fantasy Five," which includes how fantasy players should handle the injuries to rookie running backs and more. To read Steve's mentioned piece about the dark ages of Rams rece...
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower analyze the Los Angeles Rams' opening preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens. They also discuss the recent report that the Rams are close to reaching an agreement with defensive tackle Aaron Donald. Finally, the guys go through the mailbag and answer listeners' questions. Rams Talk is currently sponsored by Jim Hock’s Hollywood’s Team: Grit, Glamour, and the 1950s Los Angeles Rams. You can purchase this outstanding story about his father John Hock and the Rams at...
Justin Robinson (Jrob) and Jordan Robinson (J) discuss the Ravens game and focus on some individual performances. Then the guys talk about what they would like to see in the upcoming Oakland Raiders game while also bringing up some of the stronger performances of other players around the league. Lastly, they talk about the over/under lines of the NFC West for wins this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Derek Ciapala sits down with podcast hosts from around the league to discuss the upcoming 2018 NFL season. He welcomes guests Garrett Sisti from the Lightning Round Podcast covering the Los Angeles Chargers, Drew Gier and Chris Krueger from the Rockpile Report covering the Buffalo Bills, Brandon Hazelett from the Da Bears Brothers covering the Chicago Bears, and Dennis Walsh from the KeepPoundDenn Podcast covering the Carolina Panthers. They discuss what they expect to be the stories of the NFL ...
Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez complete their four-part series breaking down the Los Angeles Rams' 2018 schedule. They take a look at the matchups with the Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals and the hated San Francisco 49ers. Where do they think the Rams will finish? Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Justin Robinson (JRob) and his brother Jordan (J) debut with Rams Talk by presenting their 10th episode of Rampage Radio. They discuss 2018 Training Camp and what they are looking for in the Los Angeles Rams' opening preseason game at the Baltimore Ravens this Thursday night. They also look at some of the contract issues coming up, including safety Lamarcus Joyner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Derek Ciapala and Justin Robinson (JRob) take a look at the ongoing Aaron Donald soap opera. They discuss the salary cap ramifications of signing Donald to a larger contract and also break down where he belongs on the pay scale. Also, they also analyze the observations coming out of the Los Angeles Rams' camp as they prepare for their first preseason game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower introduce Gary "The Ram" Young, founder of the Diehard Rams Booster Club, to the show. Young talks about the booster club's origins, what it means to be a Rams fan, and events currently being planned. Then the guys analyze the current roster to see which quarterbacks and running backs will likely make the team and which won't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The Butting Heads podcast is back from their brief hiatus! Steve and Johnny get into part three of the 2018 schedule preview by looking at matchups with the Saints, Seahawks, and a Mexico City showdown with the Chiefs. Later, Steve is joined by RotoBaller's Pierre Camus to discuss some Rams fantasy football topics, including whether Todd Gurley is the top overall player and if Robert Woods or Cooper Kupp is the late-round receiver you want to own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower discuss the Los Angeles Rams' first week in training camp with NBCLA's Nick Hamilton. They touch on the progress in the Rams' secondary, skill positions on offense, Todd Gurley and Aaron Donald. Among other topics hit during the show include the Rams' uniform changes, the importance of the tight end position and the Goff-Cooks connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
We pull this one from our archives. Former Los Angeles Rams linebacker Frank Stams sits down with our Derek Ciapala for a full conversation covering his career in the sport and life after the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower analyze running back Todd Gurley's extension and defensive lineman Aaron Donald's situation. First, Los Angeles Daily News Rams columnist Vinny Bonsignore talks about the surprise extension and explains what sources have told him about Aaron Donald's asking price. Then the guys discuss what's going on with Donald and ponder a possible future without him on the roster. Check out Bonsignore's piece on Donald here: https://www.ocregister.com/2018/07/24/bonsignore-wh...
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower answer questions from our audience about the Los Angeles Rams entering 2018 Training Camp. Among the questions discussed are Aaron Donald's status, which contract struggle is next, and what the expectations are entering this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Derek Ciapala and Norm Hightower return with a packed episode of Rams Talk Radio. First, the guys discuss wide receiver Brandin Cooks's five-year extension with the Los Angeles Rams. They look at the reasons for the extension and what it says about both Cooks and now former wide receiver Sammy Watkins. The guys also discuss the contract's impact on defensive tackle Aaron Donald and even running back Todd Gurley. Then Derek sits down with Rams' great Eddie Meador to discuss his career and what it...
The journey around the NFL ends with a look at two franchises either in transition or heading towards transition. Derek Ciapala talks with NBC Boston's Mike Giardi to learn about the future of the New England Patriots' Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Bill Belichick. He also gives the lowdown on former Patriots and current Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks. Then the Rockpile Report's Drew Gier and Chris Krueger join the show to discuss the Buffalo Bills' offseason, including their quarte...
The Rams Talk team brings it with a live podcast from RamFest. Former Los Angeles Rams' WR Harold Jackson talks about his life in the game and how grateful he was to play it. Then Eddie McMillan discusses his efforts to raise fan enthusiasm and stay away from former Houston Oilers RB Earl Campbell. Joe Sweet then visits with the show and talks about what it means to be a Rams. He's followed by current Los Angeles Rams OLB Samson Ebukam talks about the current linebacker corps, his favorite foods...
Steve Rebeiro and Derek Ciapala analyze Weeks 5-8 on the Los Angeles Rams' schedule. Will the team falter in Seattle? Are the 49ers for real? Can the Rams beat Aaron Rodgers' Green Bay Packers? The guys give their thoughts. Then they take a quick look at fantasy football. Specifically, they break down where to draft impact players coming back from injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Part 1 of our 2-part podcast from RamFest hits the internet with a bang. This live podcast starts off with former Los Angeles Rams kicker Tony Zendejas, who talks about his life in the game and how kicking has changed in the NFL. Then Ram Central Booster Club's Manuel Moreno stops in and discusses his favorite games and enters the Rams' greatest running back debate. Ralph Valdez Jr. from the So. Cal Rams Booster Club follows up with a look at the impact of the team on families among Rams fans. H...
Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez launch the second Rams Talk podcast: Butting Heads. This inaugural episode features Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end Codey McElroy. Listen in to learn about McElroy's long journey to the NFL. Steve and Johnny also touch on Jamon Brown's suspension and the team's upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Los Angeles Rams great Nolan Cromwell stops by to discuss his career and life. He covers his experience being drafted, how the Rams' system set him up for success, and the rest of his career. Then Derek Ciapala and Steve Rebeiro give their thoughts on his career and whether or not Cromwell should be in the Hall of Fame. Finally, Derek and Steve respond to the L.A. Lakers' signing of Lebron James and how it will affect the local sports market, including the Rams. They also give brief thoughts on ...
Derek Ciapala visits with Turn on the Jets' Joe Malfa and KeepPounDENN's Dennis Walsh in our second to last edition of the Rams Talk Tour Around the League. First, Joe Malfa gives us a look at the New York Jets' mentality in drafting USC quarterback Sam Darnold. He also covers the rest of the draft and the team's direction as it attempts to compete in the AFC East. Then Dennis Walsh takes a look at the Carolina Panthers' offseason, including Cam Newton and the Jerry Richardson mess. Learn more a...
Derek Ciapala and Steve Rebeiro bring a loaded podcast for Episode 2018:57. They visit with So. Cal Rams Booster Club founder Ralph Valdez to discuss the club's beginning and the upcoming RamsFest. Then the guys go through the mailbag to discuss Aaron Donald's No. 7 ranking in the NFL's Top 100, the starting linebackers, the team's response to the Atlanta loss and more. Finally, Derek and Steve finish off the podcast discussing the Rams' fantasy football rankings this season. Learn more about yo...
