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

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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.

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"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."

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"(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.

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"(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..
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Early Issues (good to have?)

dang
fanotodd said:
Tough to do because of the AJ blood clotting issue, so I’ll do it both ways.

With: AJ, Avila, Shelton, Dotson, Havs (starting 5)
Humphrey, Dedich, Limmer, Quessenberry , McClendon

Without: Humphrey, Avila, Shelton, Dotson, Havs
Acuri, Dedich, Limmer, Quessenberry, McClendon

lol, I have to say that this is after only one preseason game. I was impressed with both Leveston and Lampkin as well. I want to see if Leveston gets a shot at Tackle, Quessenberry too. Acuri showed a lot of improvement to me but remains the weak link of those ten.

Should both/either Leveston or Lampkin continue to impress while stepping up in class, Quessenberry could be out—unless he shows he is a viable backup Tackle.

The frustrating factor is AJ. Had he come into camp healthy and the Rams didn’t have to bring in two veterans, there would be room for 2 more younger homegrown players. It’s not that I think someone like Leveston will get snatched up, it’s just that I would like to see him occasionally running with the 1’s in practice when a starter needs a day off. That’s the next level of the development process.
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IMO Acuri has had his chances, came up short and now has run out of time.
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A good interview w/ Andrew Whitworth, talking Rams...

So Ram
Big Whit is awesome.He brings things to life & gives good insight.

Not a Fan of this gal,but Big Whit gets into it.He takes over the show for the most part besides the Zip Recruiter commercials.

He tries to clear the air on Mattew Stafford. He knows this team pretty well.He really talks about The Rams health early.

2022 was bad & 2023 was bad as well.IMO Sean Mcvay last season sort did it to himself by not having the depth he needed early.In a way Big Whit says Shelton back & Steve at right guard again. It makes for building chemistry across the board ??
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Holy Crap 70 Yard FG

fearsomefour
So Ram said:
LOL - Trammel ?

From what you saw Saturday against Dallas. Plus I also saw next to a Ram Fan who liked Stoops.

Watching PR,routes & live play.I came away which I don’t think I posted,but thoughts from the scrimmage.

Stoops did everything Xiaver & Covey did as far as all the above in The Skills. Xiaver Smith though showed up HUGE Saturday.

IMO Covey gets CUT & Stoops will do his 4 game (2?) suspension & then put on The Rams Practice Squad. He is impressive
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Yeah, X has his spot locked up.
The other won't really get a shot outside of the PS.
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GAME DAY Preseason Game 1: Cowboys at Rams GDT

Merlin
Tano said:
However, we probably won't know how he would do against starters because Shelton and Limmer will be at center first/second.
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I think they've moved on from Limmer at Center, because they haven't made time for him to improve on the calls. Just reading between the lines, or trying to fwiw, I'd say that by the time this year's camp and preseason is over the depth chart at C will be Shelton > Lampkin.

If something were to happen to Shelton you insert Lampkin. Limmer from there would be considered if he were to not be up, or if he were to struggle.

Limmer is first dude off the bench at Guard. Then Dedich, though his roster spot may still be up in the air.

Tackle who the fuck knows. It's a mess and probably doesn't matter once you get past Jackson & Hav.
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Not Strictly A Rams Post , I Just Feel So Fortunate, This Isn't Us.

CoachAllred
dieterbrock said:
Of course there is. Rumors were rampant that he made the pick. If he did, then his answer is nuts, if he didnt and told the truth there is nothing wrong with what he said.
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You have a valid point and I should have post link. But since it's Haslam , i will retract my statement.
but he is by far the worst owner in the league. And that was the point of my post . to show how
grateful we should be to have the ultimate owner in Stan the man.
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OFFICIAL Los Angeles Rams Training Camp 2025

fanotodd
LouisvilleRam said:
I remember when we drafted him they said he had the best win rate % on passing downs in all of college football last year
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In this “age of information”, (Bill Bruford), the Rams seem to be keying in on certain numbers that must not have carried as much weight once upon a time. They are flat out nailing it in the draft lately.
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