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<title>A Good Read I Found On Facebook. (no replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247578,1247578#msg-1247578</link><description><![CDATA[ Sorry, no link<br /><br /><br /><br />You know that feeling when your team cashes in every shiny first-round pick like it’s poker night in Vegas… and somehow you’re still sitting at the big table years later?<br />That’s the Los Angeles Rams era in a nutshell.<br />From the outside, the Rams’ whole identity got boiled down to one phrase: “F them picks.” And sure, it was real. They pushed chips in. They traded first-rounders for proven stars. They chased a title like it was the only acceptable outcome.<br />They got it, too. The Super Bowl LVI run and that ring will live forever.<br />But here’s the part that doesn’t get enough respect, even from people who watched it happen: the Rams didn’t survive the all-in years because they were reckless geniuses. They survived because they built a second engine underneath the first one.<br />Their real edge was the ability to reload without first-rounders.<br />Not rebuild. Reload.<br />That’s a huge difference in the NFL, where most “all-in” teams either win and crash or don’t win and crash harder. The Rams had the crash part, sure. They hit the injury wall in 2022 and the season went sideways. But the organization didn’t fold into a three-year teardown. It pivoted, it coached, it drafted, and it found contributors in the places that keep a roster alive when you’re not picking in the top 20.<br />Start with the most obvious example: Cooper Kupp.<br />Kupp wasn’t a first-round savior. He was a third-round pick out of Eastern Washington in 2017, and he turned into the kind of player that changes what your offense can be. When he hit his peak, it wasn’t just “nice story, small-school guy made good.” He became the entire personality of the passing game. He won NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2021 and took home Super Bowl LVI MVP. That’s not a bonus hit. That’s a franchise-altering outcome from Day 2.<br />And Kupp is also the perfect symbol of what the Rams actually do well: identify a role, develop the player, and then expand the role until it breaks defenses.<br />That theme keeps popping up.<br />Jordan Fuller is another clean example. Sixth-round pick in 2020. Not a flashy name on draft weekend, not a player casual fans were begging for. But he stepped into a defense that needed smart, reliable football players, and he played meaningful snaps early. That’s the kind of roster math that matters when you’re paying top-of-market money to stars and you’ve spent premium picks on trades.<br />Ernest Jones fits the same blueprint. Third-round pick in 2021, and he wasn’t drafted to be a “someday” linebacker. The Rams needed him to be ready, and he was. When you can get real starter-level play from the middle rounds, it changes your entire cap and roster equation. It lets you keep the expensive pillars while still fielding a functional, fast, physical defense.<br />Now zoom out from individual hits and look at the architecture.<br />The Rams under Sean McVay and Les Snead have been operating like a team that expects to contend, not a team that hopes to contend. That sounds like a cliché until you see how it shows up in decisions.<br />They traded first-rounders because they trusted their ability to find players later.<br />They trusted compensatory picks to keep the pipeline moving.<br />They trusted coaching development to turn “nice depth” into “oh, that guy can play.”<br />And most importantly, they trusted their culture to absorb turnover without losing the plot.<br />That’s why the post-title reset didn’t have to become a full-on rebuild.<br />After the Super Bowl, the roster churn was real. That’s the cost of doing business when you go all-in and pay stars. The league catches up. Bodies break down. Contracts bite. You lose veterans. You can feel the hangover.<br />A lot of teams respond to that by tearing the whole thing down and calling it “being responsible.” The Rams didn’t.<br />They leaned into the young core and let it breathe.<br />By 2023 and into 2024, you could see the outline of the next wave even without pretending it was the same roster as the championship team. Puka Nacua arrived and immediately looked like a problem for defenses. Kyren Williams gave the offense real juice in the backfield. On defense, the rookie class headlined by Kobie Turner and Byron Young brought life and pass-rush energy when the unit needed it badly.<br />That’s not a coincidence. That’s the system working.<br />Because the Rams weren’t trying to replace every star with another star. They were trying to build a roster where stars can still be stars.<br />That’s the difference between a team that’s “top heavy” and a team that’s actually constructed to survive.<br />And yes, coaching is the secret sauce here. McVay gets the headlines, but the organization’s ability to teach, simplify, and then expand responsibilities is what keeps the machine running. The Rams have consistently asked young players to contribute, not just learn. That accelerates development. It also reveals who can handle it.<br />When you trade away first-rounders, you’re basically betting that your margin work will be elite. Your scouting has to hit. Your development has to hit. Your staff has to get players ready fast. Your locker room has to keep standards high even when the names change.<br />The Rams have done that well enough to avoid the NFL’s most dreaded word.<br />Irrelevance.<br />So if you’re a Rams fan who lived through the move, the rise, the all-in trades, the parade, the hangover, and then the young guys showing up like they belonged… you already know what the real flex is.<br />It wasn’t just trading picks to win a Super Bowl.<br />It was trading picks and still having picks, still finding players, still building the next version before the old one even stopped echoing.<br />That’s not luck. That’s an edge.<br />And it’s why the Rams never really let the window slam shut.]]></description>
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<title>Who is making plays at Rams training camp?-1st &amp; Tuna Day 6 Report (1 reply)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247574,1247574#msg-1247574</link><description><![CDATA[ <br/><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/Phn89yZeQL0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="850" height="700"></embed><br/>]]></description>
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<title>Kyren Williams &amp; Kam Curl Address the Media Following Saturday's Practice at Training-Video (3 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247572,1247572#msg-1247572</link><description><![CDATA[ <br/><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/ZE1IpPyjjSo" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="850" height="700"></embed><br/>]]></description>
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<title>45 years ago today (2 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?4,1247571,1247571#msg-1247571</link><description><![CDATA[ I want my MTV<br /><br /><br/><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/dPDIQHt9iFY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="850" height="700"></embed><br/><br /><br />[attachment 15547 MTV.jpg]]]></description>
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<title>Single season sack record by team (1 reply)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247569,1247569#msg-1247569</link><description><![CDATA[ Is 72 by the '84 Bears. That record is well within reach. The '26 season could very well be one for the ages!]]></description>
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<title>Top 5 Rams Camp Takeaways | Albert Breer- Video (no replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247557,1247557#msg-1247557</link><description><![CDATA[ Senior Writer Albert Breer shares his three biggest takeaways from Rams training camp at Loyola Marymount University.<br /><br />Albert breaks down why Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett look better than ever heading into the 2026 season, why Blake Corum appears ready to take the next step in the Rams' offense, and why Aaron Donald's long-awaited return to Los Angeles appears more imminent than ever.<br /><br /><br /><br/><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/h4wD1YnsYmo" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="850" height="700"></embed><br/>]]></description>
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<title>Here we go... (2 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247549,1247549#msg-1247549</link><description><![CDATA[ The annual NFL network 24/7 Cowboys coverage telling us how the 'boys are gonna finally get it done.]]></description>
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<title>Between the Horns (no replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247540,1247540#msg-1247540</link><description><![CDATA[ These are strong segments, and they make some great comments, and interesting insights.<br /><br />Yeah, this is pre Camp, but still....this is worthy material<br /><br />And this is the radio trio for the Ram broadcast, so they get to see stuff a lot other don't<br /><br />[<a href="https://youtu.be/oPgiGMoa5YE?si=PWjKkVjOmBJmS0Q0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >youtu.be</a>]]]></description>
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<title>anyone ever take one of those DNA tests? (4 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?4,1247538,1247538#msg-1247538</link><description><![CDATA[ I'm going to give it a try. I've dabbled in genealogy off and on for my entire life but on my paternal side I come to a road block. My grandfather was an orphan. I do know his parents names but that's as far as I've ever gotten. Hopefully this DNA test will break that barrier, or not? :laughing<br /><br />LONG time ago we discussed genealogy and I semi-joked that every person that's ever delved into genealogy has told me they were related to Queen Elizabeth. Bit of an exaggeration but. you'd be surprised... not much of an exaggeration. Which leads me too....<br /><br />I have a cousin who got into genealogy... a little. She was NOT very scientific about it. Anyway - in group text with family, (I have a HUGE family... well over 300 living relatives just on my Dads side and that many also on my Mom's side).......she started telling all us relatives who she, (and we), were related too..... wellllllllll....<br /><br />You can't name a famous Italian she didn't say we were not related too. ALL of them. :laughing. Michelangelo, Galileo, Frank Sinatra, several Popes, Da Vinci.....AND.. she firmly believed this. Got furious with you if you doubted her. And I'm talking direct lineage here... NOT just that we inhabited the same planet.<br /><br />I've never stumbled across anyone even semi-famous in my family history. I don't expect to do so with this DNA test but then... that's not why I'm taking it. Just want to see how Italian I am....and pray no link to Queen Elizabeth shows up. :laughing]]></description>
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<title>The ULTIMATE Los Angeles Rams 2026 Preview-Video (no replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247537,1247537#msg-1247537</link><description><![CDATA[ Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson break down everything you need to know about the Los Angeles Rams ahead of the 2026 NFL season. From the impact of the blockbuster Myles Garrett trade to how the roster has been rebuilt through the draft, we dive into the data to see if Sean McVay’s squad can reclaim the NFC West crown.<br /><br /><br/><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/y91_nFW-nuQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="850" height="700"></embed><br/>]]></description>
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<title>Sean McVay sees Rams taking shape as physical practices begin. (no replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247529,1247529#msg-1247529</link><description><![CDATA[ Sean McVay sees Rams taking shape as physical practices begin<br /><br />[<a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/la-rams-put-pads-first-070137206.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >sports.yahoo.com</a>]<br /><br />[<a href="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/45dc9267a92d1a40880320716c7d408b1853a36d210209f9c0bf918f63c37588/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w544_h306;quality_80;format_webp/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fthe_sporting_tribune_articles_423%2F72f0472e826c95db04de39509f96953e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >s.yimg.com</a>]<br /><br />LOS ANGELES -- &quot;Well, I think repetition is the mother of learning,&quot; Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said after the team's sixth day of training camp.<br /><br />That philosophy was on full display as the Rams held their first padded practice of camp, with players embracing what many described as the return of &quot;real football.&quot;<br /><br />From top to bottom, the energy and attention to detail were evident. Every position group attacked drills with purpose, as coaches emphasized technique and execution while players competed with increased physicality.<br /><br />Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and the rest of the secondary focused on precise footwork, preparing to change direction quickly while defending routes. Running backs Blake Corum and Kyren Williams led their group through ball-security drills, protecting the football while tight ends coach Scott Huff, game management coordinator and assistant tight ends coach Dan Shamash, and vice president of facilities and equipment Brendan Burger tried to punch it loose. Meanwhile, wide receivers Puka Nacua and Jordan Whittington showcased crisp route-running, smooth hands and impressive body control along the sideline, drawing cheers from the fans in attendance.<br /><br />Veteran tight end Tyler Higbee, who is entering his 11th NFL season after re-signing with the Rams on a two-year deal during the offseason, also drew praise from McVay.<br /><br />&quot;Tyler is, I mean, you look at it, he's the greatest tight end in Rams history,&quot; McVay said.<br /><br />Higbee has experienced every phase of the Rams' recent history, from championship seasons to roster turnover, and has established himself as one of the team's steady veteran leaders. His confidence is balanced by a willingness to continue improving, something he believes defines the culture of this year's team.<br /><br />One week into training camp, Higbee said the offense still has plenty of work to do despite the lofty expectations surrounding the Rams entering the season.<br /><br />&quot;We expect to be great,&quot; Higbee said. &quot;So coming in and working, nobody's complacent. Even after having some success last year, we want to be better.&quot;<br /><br />He added, &quot;Everybody just comes ready to work.&quot;<br /><br />Defensive end Kobie Turner continues to emerge as another leader despite entering just his fourth NFL season. Known for his football intelligence, upbeat personality and musical talents away from the field, Turner has become one of the emotional leaders of the Rams' defense.<br /><br />He believes the unit has already shown glimpses of what it can become.<br /><br />&quot;Yeah, I think we have a lot of really great flashes of our potential,&quot; Turner said. &quot;It's about continuing to stack days. It's camp, so there are going to be a lot of ups and downs, but when we're playing all together and all as one, we're a scary front. We're a scary defense.&quot;<br /><br />Turner believes every level of the defense has the talent to be among the league's best.<br /><br />&quot;Front end, back end, at the second level, we have a complete package of a defense,&quot; Turner said. &quot;So it's about putting it together, coming together, being on the same page, and we're going to go ball out this year.&quot;<br /><br />With the pads finally on, the intensity has increased, but so has the optimism. The Rams know expectations outside the building are high. Inside it, however, the focus remains much simpler: keep stacking productive days until those expectations become reality.]]></description>
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<title>Myles Garrett is already giving Rams fans Aaron Donald Deja vu. (RF) (no replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247528,1247528#msg-1247528</link><description><![CDATA[ Myles Garrett is already giving Rams fans Aaron Donald deja vu<br /><br />[<a href="https://ramblinfan.com/myles-garrett-already-giving-rams-fans-aaron-donald-deja-vu?utm_source=RSS" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >ramblinfan.com</a>]<br /><br />Bret Stuter<br /><br /><div id="div_f0acb2c83b116fe95f1e7100f4cce401"
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<title>J. B. Long snippet on first padded practice. (10 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247526,1247526#msg-1247526</link><description><![CDATA[ J.B. Long<br />@JB_Long<br />·<br />Follow<br />Hard to be anything but impressed by and happy for Stetson Bennett. As Rams manage Matthew Stafford in camp, he continues to stack good days.<br />5:45 PM · Jul 31, 2026]]></description>
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<title>Sat 8-1-26: RW/TST Daily Thread Articles Coming in the Morning (7 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1247512,1247512#msg-1247512</link><description><![CDATA[ GO RAMS!]]></description>
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<title>Today's actors (no replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?4,1247509,1247509#msg-1247509</link><description><![CDATA[ Watch a Henry Fonda, Jimmy Stewart or Gregory Peck movie then watch today's actors and I think most would agree there has been a drop off. Many of today's most famous actors leave me scratching my head at their success but at the top of that list for me has to be Leonardo DiCaprio. The guy has been nominated for 8 oscars! Man I just don't see it.]]></description>
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<title>Albert Breer Empties His Rams Notebook From Training Camp Stop (5 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247507,1247507#msg-1247507</link><description><![CDATA[ <b>Albert Breer Empties His Rams Notebook From Training Camp Stop</b><br /><br />Myles Garrett has been better than advertised. Plus, Aaron Donald’s plan, Matthew Stafford’s health and the special teams moves that are already paying off.<br /><br />Albert Breer<br /><br /><br />[<a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/albert-breer-empties-rams-notebook-training-camp-stop-2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >www.si.com</a>]<br /><br />LOS ANGELES — The beautiful campus of Loyola Marymount is the fifth stop on my NFL training camp trip, with a powerhouse Rams team bunking up here for a couple weeks. Here’s what I’m hearing …<br /><br />• The buzz about the new guys is very real. Myles Garrett has been, believe it or not, better than advertised, has fit in seamlessly and should benefit from having a deep, loaded group of defensive linemen around him. And Trent McDuffie has checked every box, as a guy who can play field, boundary and slot corner, and is a tough, physical tone-setter—I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s a captain in his first year as a Ram. The team believes he can become perhaps the NFL’s best defensive back in a role not unlike the one that Jalen Ramsey (who, admittedly, is a bigger, more physically imposing player) played in Los Angeles. Those two guys alone should make a very significant difference, and that’s with all due respect to Jared Verse, who was part of the cost of getting Garrett.<br /><br />• So the next question, obviously, is whether Aaron Donald is going to be part of that defense. Donald’s working through training to make sure he can feel like himself out there—and the bar for him to feel like himself is, obviously, very high. But he and Sean McVay have a very close relationship, and they have established a rough timeline for his return should Donald go through with it. My sense is it wouldn’t happen until after the Rams leave Loyola Marymount and head back to their home facility north of L.A. The plan from there, should he return, would likely mirror how they ramped Donald up in his two holdout years, 2017 and ’18, which happened to be McVay’s first two years with the Rams. And the aforementioned depth and the balance on the defensive front would help them manage Donald, too. Speaking of that depth, there are a couple more young guys—Josaiah Stewart and Braden Fiske—having the kinds of offseasons that give you the idea that they could take their level of play to another level.<br /><br /><br />• On offense, Davante Adams, Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams are where you’d expect them to be, and Colby Parkinson is leading a deep, versatile tight end group. The second layer of skill talent is where the offense could look a little different than it did a year ago. Terrance Ferguson has had a fantastic offseason. He is now proving to be a guy who can play all over the formation and looks like he could be a force after the catch, showing why the Rams coveted him in the 2025 draft and now believe he could grow into one of the NFL’s best tight ends. Blake Corum has also worked to earn carries alongside Williams, seeing the game faster, and looking like a guy who could add a big-play element to the Rams’ physical run game. If there’s a question on offense, it’s at tackle, where Alaric Jackson is facing potential discipline from the NFL, and Rob Havenstein retired.<br /><br />• Stafford’s presence certainly has been felt—last year, he had perhaps his best season as a pro at 37 years old, and he has been sharp and locked in early this summer. He’s also as healthy as he’s been at this point in the calendar in a few years, and if he stays that way, there’s every reason to believe he’ll be every bit as good in 2026. More than anything, there’s a sense that he’s really enjoying the game, and the team, and was at the very top of his game the last time we saw him, through the Rams’ playoff run.<br /><br />• Finally, if there’s one area where there could be a significant uptick in performance from 2026, it’s special teams. McVay was able to land the well-regarded Bubba Ventrone as a new coordinator, and added a couple of real leaders in special teams ace Grant Stuard from Detroit and long snapper Joe Cardona from Miami. The moves underscore how complete a roster it looks like the Rams will take with them to Australia for Week 1.]]></description>
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<title>Flashback: The Rams Go Fishing! -Video (no replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247503,1247503#msg-1247503</link><description><![CDATA[ LA Rams players Jim Everett, Vince Ferragamo, Irv Pankey, and Jack Youngblood participate in this charity drive aimed at curbing child abuse. The event took place at Irvine Lake in Orange, CA.<br /><br /><br /><br/><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/f5KCKUiBg4s" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="850" height="700"></embed><br/>]]></description>
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<title>Sean McVay, Tyler Higbee &amp; Kobie Turner Address the Media After Closed Practice --Video (1 reply)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247496,1247496#msg-1247496</link><description><![CDATA[ <br/><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/tvcZcyotixs" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="850" height="700"></embed><br/>]]></description>
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<category>RamsFootballFans.com</category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:47:37 -0400</pubDate></item>
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<title>There won't be another Matthew Stafford. (2 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247480,1247480#msg-1247480</link><description><![CDATA[ Just as there will not be another Tom Brady, Stafford can't be replicated either.<br />Those guys are generational players with unique gifts.<br /><br />I say this because they are not replaceable with like for like no matter how well we draft. When Stafford leaves the game, no matter who we get (even if it was Joe Burrow... not much chance) it will not be a player to that level. So, I plan on enjoying him as long as he wants to be a Ram, and I know McVay and Snead are not just saying nice things when they tell us that Matthew can play for the Rams as long as he likes!! His arm is still 2nd to none at 38 years old. His mind is unmatched. So, the best we can do is groom a guy with some of the attributes McVay values the most and go from there.]]></description>
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<title>I suspect this year is going to be the Niners swan song for a while (3 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247478,1247478#msg-1247478</link><description><![CDATA[ The Niners have gotten old. And they are already dealing with injuries. And the young guys haven't worked out well enough to make up for the aging and then the loss of all those high draft picks to get Lance. It has really hurt them to lose 3 first round picks for Lance, either to trade or to draft guys.<br /><br />Having to bring back Samuel. Having to rely on the now 30 year old McCaffery (who is always hurt). Even bringing in Mike Evans who, while still good, is not the player he once was. The disaster of really their best most dangerous WR Aiyuk who'll never play for them again. I think this year is going to be the best we'll see of them for awhile. They're going to need to reload, and even if they draft well, it'll take some time to develop those guys.<br /><br />IMO 2026 will be their best effort of an &quot;all in&quot; year until probably '29 or '30. Shanahan will make the most of what he has (he's a really good coach). But their roster is a step below the Rams and Seahawks for 1st teamers, and then falls off badly for depth.]]></description>
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<title>Matthew Stafford on Manipulating Defenses, Birth of 13 Personnel &amp; LA Coda-Video (3 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247460,1247460#msg-1247460</link><description><![CDATA[ After 17 seasons in the NFL, Matthew Stafford has won Comeback Player of the Year, MVP, and has been named to the top 100 list eight times. He's seen just about every evolution of the sport in that time. Stafford sits down with Robert Mays to discuss those evolutions, how he's tricking NFL defenses in year 18, and his &quot;professional marriage&quot; to Sean McVay.<br /><br />0:00 Welcome<br />0:13 Stafford breaks down film<br />3:02 Finding pace and rhythm<br />4:07 Manipulating defenses<br />5:56 Playing mind games<br />7:44 Finding voids and vacancies<br />8:40 Maintaining physicality in year 18<br />9:50 Losing movement skills?<br />10:09 Time with Darrell Bevell &amp; Detroit Lions<br />11:27 Example from Lions career<br />12:35 Being free after Los Angeles Rams trade<br />13:07 Practicing against the best<br />13:55 Rams offensive evolution<br />14:32 Birth of 13 personnel<br />15:22 Professional marriage to Sean McVay<br />16:09 Playing against the blitz<br />18:42 Evolution of defense in last 17 years<br />20:36 Peaking at 38<br />20:46 Trade to LA<br /><br /><br/><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/FyejOXRk26Y" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="850" height="700"></embed><br/>]]></description>
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<title>Rams Training Camp Takeaways Ft. 1st &amp; Tuna-Video (5 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247449,1247449#msg-1247449</link><description><![CDATA[ <br/><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/1FHircPUAGc" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="850" height="700"></embed><br/>]]></description>
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<title>Second block of practices begins today… (1 reply)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247437,1247437#msg-1247437</link><description><![CDATA[ Blaine Grisak<br /><br />[<a href="https://x.com/BGMediaOnSI/status/2083197222074851579?s=20" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >x.com</a>]<br /><br />Second block of practices begins today.]]></description>
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<title>Who is this Rams great? (20 Questions-style Quiz) (19 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247425,1247425#msg-1247425</link><description><![CDATA[ I'm going to do this 20 questions style... revealing one clue at a time (I'll start with eight).<br /><br />Respond (don't put the name in the post title) to the clue that reveals it for you.<br /><br />Good luck!]]></description>
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<title>Stephen A: What Jared Verse Really Thinks About the Myles Garrett Trade- Video (4 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247411,1247411#msg-1247411</link><description><![CDATA[ Stephen A. Smith Show is joined by the 2024 Defensive Rookie of the Year and the newest superstar for the Cleveland Browns, Jared Verse.<br /><br />Fresh off a blockbuster trade that sent Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams, Verse holds nothing back. He breaks down his initial reaction to the trade, why he isn't trying to fill Garrett's shoes, and his fierce commitment to changing the defensive standard in Cleveland. Plus, Verse gives his unfiltered thoughts on playing with Deshaun Watson versus Matthew Stafford and why he's bringing that 1980s &quot;Michael Irvin&quot; accountability to the Browns' locker room.<br /><br /><br /><br/><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/R8lyEQAJZKI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="850" height="700"></embed><br/>]]></description>
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<title>Camp snippet from NYRamsFan… (5 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247409,1247409#msg-1247409</link><description><![CDATA[ Here’s NYRamsFan…<br /><br />Conversation on Hunter reminds me— I didn’t notice Hunter at all (maybe a dropped pass in the flat but could have been Watters), but Dean Conners had some juice. There was one stretch run where a LB got an angle near the LOS and Conners hit another gear to accelerate past him. If they were tackling he probably would’ve been taken down for an 8-10 yard gain (out of nothing) but he kept scampering to the end zone untouched]]></description>
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<title>Which Ram position group is strongest compared to it’s counterparts around the league? (3 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?19,1247408,1247408#msg-1247408</link><description><![CDATA[ <b>Poll</b>: Which Ram position group is absolute best relative to counterparts around the NFL? <br/><br/>Rams clearly have an amazing roster and it’s generally considered the best in the league overall.<br /><br />But exactly which position group is the absolute strongest versus its counterparts around the league?<br /><br />QB<br />RB<br />OL<br />TE<br />WR<br />DL<br />Edge<br />CB<br />Safety<br /><br />Strong units all, no doubt. One could make a case for at least 3 of them as very best in league.<br /><br />Which one do you choose? No wrong answers, btw.<br /><br />Maybe we can have a fun discussion about our particular favorites.]]></description>
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<title>Grisak's Quick Hits: Rams Training Camp Notebook From the First Four Practices (4 replies)</title><link>https://ramsrule.com/herd/read.php?23,1247397,1247397#msg-1247397</link><description><![CDATA[ [<a href="https://www.si.com/nfl/rams/onsi/rams-training-camp-notebook-first-week-takeaways" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" >www.si.com</a>]]]></description>
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<category>Rams Chronicles</category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:56:20 -0400</pubDate></item>
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