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Demoff on the victory (and other shady tweets)

For those that don't have Twitter, Demoff has our back and has been calling ppl out. Here's a tweet regarding yesterday's win and others going back to training camp.

Demoff calling out ESPN for picking the Texans
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Demoff calling out reporters for creating false narratives
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Demoff responding to the Matt Stafford clone rumors
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Around the NFC West - Week 1

Anyone catch up yet on our NFC West foes? How did they look?

None of the offenses had a strong day.

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Early Issues (good to have?)

After only one preseason game, and vs the terrible cowboys no less, I see a few conundrums. The Rams are deep. Staring roster aside, there is gonna be a logjam at nearly every position group when it comes to finalizing the 53. There is a good argument for carrying an extra FILL IN THE BLANK, but which group do you go LIGHT on?

QB: it starts here with me. Most teams who do NOT suck carry only 2 QBs on the roster. Can the Rams stash Bennet another year? He couldn’t get a shot as a #2 anywhere else? I think he could right now.

WR: we know the big 4 who are shoe-ins, but do the Rams carry 5 or 6 to keep both Xman and Mump? What does that do to our return candidates?

CBS: Witherspoon, DW, Durant, and possibly Forbes. Now what? Are the Rams carrying 5 or 6?
Safeties: same situation as CBs. How many are the Rams gonna carry? Lake, Kinchen, Curl, are probably locks. Don’t see cutting McCollough. That’s 4 right there.
The Rams are gonna be releasing guys from a he secondary who will get snapped up.

TEs: Are the Rams really gonna carry all 4 and risk losing talent at another position? I would be disappointed to see Allen relegated to the PS.

RBs: Schroeder is not gonna survive on the PS. The Rams are gonna have Corum and KW.
Can the Rams stash their rookie on the PS until someone gets hurt? Every other team passed on him more than once in the draft. What if he comes out of camp “ready”? The Rams would have to keep him on the 53.


ILBs: they have 5 and they cannot keep more than 4, maybe only 3. Who’s going to the PS?
I know the idea of Reeder starting repulses some folks, but I don’t think the formula for this group is that simple. Pooh and Dolac are rookies who will see very little time, if any, vs true starters in these preseason games.

OL: THIS is the biggest problem, IMO. After the projected starting 5, the Rams have some tough choices. Of all the position groups, some guys cut will be immediately picked up.
Just how many can the Rams carry? Easily 10. Ironically, if AJ had been healthy all along, the Rams would not have picked up 2 Tackles. I don’t want to cut the “future” of Leveston, Limmer, and Dedich; but, McClendon, and Acuri will be picked up and Lampkin has already turned heads. These cuts are gonna hurt.

So just who are you willing to part with or at least risk on the PS?

Way Too Early GDMT

It's way too early. . . I am really only thinking week one right now, but maybe the discussion can fan out into other matchups through the season (Seattle hot dog)

But right now focusing on Houston.

I like to try to look at matchups and cities and see if certain cities have specific meal they are know for (ie Buffalo - beef on weck, as mentioned seattle dog, cincinatti chili, etc) and try new recipes.

Rams week one is verses Houston.

In my short search I saw that Houston is well known for Thai/Vietnamese food.

We are thinking I'll make a good pho broth and we'll also make some Banh Mi.

From the Podium: OC Mike LaFleur and DC Chris Shula on upcoming joint practice with Saints, preseason standouts(Lampkin serving pancakes)clip

From the Podium: OC Mike LaFleur and DC Chris Shula on upcoming joint practice with Saints, preseason standouts and more​

Aug 13, 2025 at 02:22 PM

Wyatt Miller
Staff Writer

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – The Rams have had to adapt to different circumstances recently. From scheduling a last-minute joint practice with the Saints after the Chargers canceled, to navigating quarterback Matthew Stafford's back injury, the coaching staff has had a busy week.
After Wednesday's jog through, offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur and defensive coordinator Chris Shula spoke with local media about their approach to Thursday's joint practice, preseason standouts and more. Here are the most significant quotes and talking points from those press conferences.

"We're doing our stuff (in the joint practice on Thursday), and it's rules ball right now. We're not necessarily game planning, whether it's a preseason game or an opponent." - Shula​

While the Rams aren't concocting an opponent-specific game plan for either the Saints on Thursday or the Chargers on Saturday, the fact that those two teams played each other in the preseason already means they are watching film from the same game, but on opposite sides of the ball. "It's a challenge, but at the same time, we're not putting a ton of stock into (it)."
The Rams play the Saints in Week 9 this year, which Shula said is always in the back of their minds as they prepare for the joint practice. Still, these practices are an opportunity for players to "try some things" against competition that isn't their own team. Still, they want to perform well, giving them a "heightened level of urgency."

"(Inside linebacker Pooh Paul Jr. on Saturday) was really good, communicated good, thought he played really hard... Pooh Paul's always been a guy, just talking to a lot of his college coaches and stuff at Ole Miss, when the lights come on, he shines the brightest where he tackles, he runs, he's physical. And when you can play full tackle football with pads on, that's where he's gonna shine the brightest. So I thought he did a really nice job with the green dot, especially for missing the first couple of weeks." - Shula​

Paul made five tackles (four of defense and one on special teams), including three stops (an unsuccessful play for the offense, via PFF), against the Cowboys on Saturday. He relayed plays to the defense and took 34 snaps in what was a successful day for L.A. Shula said he liked how the entire inside linebacker unit looked in that game.

Meanwhile, fellow rookie draft pick Josaiah Stewart has done a "great" job at outside linebacker, Shula said, even picking up his first NFL sack on Saturday. After missing the first few weeks of OTA practice with a hamstring injury, Stewart has shown that "he's physical, he's tough," and Shula has liked the way he's progressed, learning from veterans in his position group.
One of those veterans is reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse, who Shula said has diversified his pass rush throughout the offseason program. "In OTAs, training camp, before we got pads on, we're not really bull rushing too much, so it allows him to kind of work some hands, work some edges, work a different array of moves." Expect a more versatile Verse in Year 2.

"(Offensive lineman Willie Lampkin IV is) a strong, sturdy dude... Sometimes, obviously, the attributes don't get you drafted, but it doesn't matter. You just got to land, and we like what we've seen from him. I thought he had a really good game, I thought he got better as the game went on." - LaFleur​

Lampkin earned the second-highest overall grade (94.1) and run blocking grade (92.2) among all offensive linemen (min 20% snaps played) in the first week of preseason, according to PFF. At just 5-foot-11, 290 pounds, the undrafted rookie out of North Carolina has impressed not just Rams coaches, but a variety of football fans and analysts.


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I know it's Game 1 preseason but i can't remember a rams Center serving pancakes like
this in a while..

CONTEST Attention... For Our UK Bruddas Across The Pond

My English friend stopped by my office this morning and shared something with me to pass on to our UK Brethren. It has to do with the Rams vs jags game over there this season.

He listens to a UK Sports radio station called Talk Sport all day because he is a diehard soccer fan. That station just announced an amazing giveaway for The Rams game at Wimbly. Best he could remember... you'll receive 6 VIP tickets to the game with drinks and food included. You'll also receive $£5000.00 cash. You must live in the UK to play.

It's a drawing. Each entry is only $£2.00. I guess you can enter once free by mailing in a post card... but $£2.00 is nothing for that kind of return. Wow

He told me that you guys will all know that radio station... apparently it is the biggest sports radio station in the world.

The only thing that I'd like to require on this is... If any of you guys win, you gotta give me two of the tickets so the wife and I can fly over for the game! Seems only fair right? LOL

GOOD LUCK
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'25 Rams D vs '22 Eagles D

In 2022 the Eagles became the 1st and only team in NFL history with 4 players having double digit sacks. Hassan Reddick (16), Javon Hargrave (11), Brandon Graham (11l, Josh Sweat (11) are the only to do it, so far. Does our quadheaded monster of Verse, Young, Turner and Fiske, who are already knocking on the door, have a chance to replicate this production this year? What would our teams' ceiling be this year if it were to happen? I am more optimistic this year than years past despite the unsettling situation with Stafford and AJ. I think this D is gonna be special this year, just a gut feeling maybe.

Just for the helluva it, let's set a new record and make it 5 when Stewart joins the mix with double digits sacks in a situational role, just like Sweat's role in '22.
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Game one feels

Both teams seemed a little tight.

I think we all would've felt quite a bit better with a 21-9.. or even 21-16 final score. Not punching that last one is was a major bummer. Hopefully they do better with that.

It was an underwhelming day for the Rams pass rush. Not bad at all.. but not what we all were probably hoping for. Looking for more out of them moving forward.

The safeties... hmmm.... Kinchen and Curl just looked slow to me today. Let's hope it's just a blip... and, yes, I know neither are exceptional athletes.

One thing that really made me happy was the two turnovers the Rams forced. They made plays on the ball.. it was awesome. Both plays were exceptional.. Durant's pick and Landman's punch. I'm hoping for a lot more forced turnovers this season.

Xavier Smith showing up in the passing game makes me sooooooo freaking happy. He really looks like a guy who has made a significant step up this year. And he looks solid returning kicks.

Whittington looked fantastic today. Fantastic. The WR group is insane.

One of the biggest and most understandable sources of concern were both starting tackles. I'm feeling pretty good about them after that game. Anderson got big Rob once.. but those are two elite edges and they DID NOT wreak havoc.

Blake Corum is so much more explosive than Kyren. Sorry. I want to see more of him.

Davis Allen looks like he's taken a nice year-three step. At least in the passing game.

ILBs not a problem.

The defense really feels like a UNIT. It feels like it's more than just the sum of its parts.. Shula and staff are doing some cooking.

Witherspoon looks like some of the hype I've heard about him after a full offseason may be justified. He's not gonna be a shut down.. but he was moving really well.

Houston is considered a strong playoff contender and their defense is supposed to be excellent. I just think if the Rams had played a little cleaner.. this would've been an easy win.

Davante looks good.. but he and Stafford are obviously still building a rapport.

And.. finally... PUKA NACUA IS A GODDAMN SUPERSTAR!!!!! Jeez.. this guy.

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Which TE/WR will score First Today?

Which WR or TE scores First today?

  • Puka

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Tutu

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Adams

    Votes: 12 57.1%
  • Other WR

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Higbeast

    Votes: 3 14.3%
  • Ferguson

    Votes: 1 4.8%
  • Other TE

    Votes: 2 9.5%

If I included the kicker and RB's, it would be a slam dunk and that's why I narrowed it down to TE's/WR's only in the poll.
1. Puka
2. Tutu
3. Adams
4. Other WR
5. Higbeast
6. Ferguson
7. Other TE

GAME DAY The Late Games - Week 1

Sunday September 07, 2025

THE LATE GAMES

4:05 PM — San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4:05 PM — Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4:25 PM — Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4:25 PM — Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams

THE EARLY GAMES
1:00 PM — Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1:00 PM — Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1:00 PM — Jacksonville Jaguars at Carolina Panthers
1:00 PM — New York Giants at Washington Commodes
1:00 PM — New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers
1:00 PM — New England Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders
1:00 PM — Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1:00 PM — Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
8:20 PM — Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills

GAME DAY The Early Games - Week 1

Sunday September 07, 2025

THE EARLY GAMES

1:00 PM — Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons
1:00 PM — Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns
1:00 PM — Jacksonville Jaguars at Carolina Panthers
1:00 PM — New York Giants at Washington Commodes
1:00 PM — New York Jets at Pittsburgh Steelers
1:00 PM — New England Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders
1:00 PM — Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts
1:00 PM — Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints

THE LATE GAMES
4:05 PM — San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
4:05 PM — Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos
4:25 PM — Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
4:25 PM — Houston Texans at Los Angeles Rams

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
8:20 PM — Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills