If McVay no longer feels the need to be yacking into the quarterbacks ear immediately prior to the snap, that will definitely improve our offense. Stafford can read defenses and once he gets McVay's system down I look for him to really shine. Opposing defenses knew Goff would get rattled under pressure and they were right. Conversely, Stafford could feast on blitzers and make teams pay. With the infusion of new talent on our O, blitzing Matt may prove to be dangerous ... Our O-line should be better this year, (addition through subtraction). We look to be a tough out ..

1998 for me.

But my Dad has been a Rams fan since the 1960s, and he passed it down to me, along with an intense hatred for the Niners. I was born in 86, spent two years rooting for the Packers because as a 10 year old, I couldn't understand why my Dad put himself through being a Rams fan (only memories are the 90s, so, I didn't realize that the Rams had recently been good).

But my Dad took us to some games in the mid 90s which chipped away at me being a Packers fan, and eventually I watched a game with him at a sports bar/cafe and got hooked in 1998.

I'd rather Funk did not get the return jobs. If the Rams release the other returners then Funk's knees goes Funky, then they'll be searching the scrap heap for another returner.

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Something to think about, huh?

I'm excited to see crowds back at NFL games. Last year just seemed like wierd scrimmages, altho the broadcast teams did a good job of keeping the empty stands mostly out of shots.

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Big pharma cured the flu LOL. Good thing their lap dogs in the propaganda machine, I mean msm, doesn’t report that.

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That was actually J.K. McKay. (John Kenneth)
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Thanks so much!! Copper Kupp is an excellent Ram that has played in the Coliseum.Just a nice NFL/College connection of LA History. It’s just great The NFL is back in LA,,even Greater its The Rams. SOFI starts its own real History in 2021 with Real NFL Fans. The coliseum continues with USC & College Football.Interesting in 2020 John McKay started with what The History of The Buc’s with Ricky Bell.Now they have another USC RB in Ronald Johnson ??

For those who might be interested in what coaches and ex-QBs think of Stafford this is a pretty good read.

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I am really looking forward to even preseason this year. I'm always excited just to watch football but quickly want to push past it after a game and a half but I'm genuinely excited to watch all three of these games. Not sure if it's because we didn't have one last season or just because I'm really excited to see our backups and rookies play. Will be really fun watching Wolford and these rookie WRs/TEs play along with seeing what youth on defense will step up and claim a spot. Is it August yet?

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Me too. Preseason is awesome TV watch. It’s fun to focus on individual play, rookies, etc.

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I think this team is about to make a run that spans more than one season. IMO we're going to have two outstanding seasons in a row starting this year. Once that's over, though, it'll be time to pay 9 and we'll see how that affects things.

But 2021 and 2022 are poised to be epic. Like GSoT epic. At least that's what it looks like right now through my win colored glasses.

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It looks that way. If things materialize as they appear on paper, by say... week 3.... we should have a pretty good feel for the makeup of the team.

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Kurt's pass didn't suck...

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Pretty smart for a really old Kansas boy

My hopes on this guy are sky high. Crazy high. Parting defenses like the red sea high. :alol:

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Sweet. Gonna take a little bit to get used to these.

New punter obviously isn't a threat to Hekker if they assigned him #13, lol.

Desean thinks he's still got the juice to wear #1.

Like the classic old school numbers for E Jones (MLB #50) and J Funk (RB #34).

Woods at #2, like it.

Akers # 3 getting in on the new relaxed number rules, too.

Lastly, SJD seems like the "class clown" type, always cracking jokes. I bet he chose that # on purpose...

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No thoughts on Darious Williams?

Juggs... never saw this thread before. Live, laugh, and love, every day brother. Life is too short. Good luck, and God bless. Here's to 20 more years!

SoFi Stadium launches tour program​

SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams, is officially launching its tour program, SoFi Stadium Tours, to the public on Saturday, May 22. SoFi Stadium Tours is an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience that takes guests on a journey though the creation of SoFi Stadium, the largest stadium in the NFL and one of the most technologically advanced buildings in the world. The tour also puts attendees in the heat of the action, showcasing what it feels like to be a player on game day.

Guests on a SoFi Stadium tour will be able to run through a player tunnel onto the field, check out Rams and Chargers locker rooms and even test their football skills on the field. Inspired by the NFL Scouting Combine, some of the on-field tour challenges include running the 40-yard dash, attempting a field goal kick and testing passing prowess. Once an attendee completes an on-field challenge, they will be able to compare their statistics to those of professional football players.

"SoFi Stadium Tours will give visitors an inside look into the making of SoFi Stadium and a chance to experience game day from a player's perspective," said Jason Gannon, managing director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. "Our goal is to create extraordinary experiences for guests each time they visit the Hollywood Park campus. Our tour program is one way we intend to deliver on that promise."

Tour attendees will also learn about how the stadium was built and dive into the building's cutting-edge technology, including its already iconic dual-sided videoboard. They will also be to experience some of SoFi Stadium's most premium seats and suites, as well as visit the stadium's team store, The Equipment Room. The two-story team store features Rams, Chargers and SoFi Stadium gear, with some items exclusive to The Equipment Room.

SoFi Stadium partnered with Legends, a premium experiences company with expertise across merchandising, sales, partnerships, planning, technology, and hospitality, to operate SoFi Stadium Tours.

"SoFi Stadium Tours is a chance for fans to experience everything that makes this stadium special – the history, architecture and landscaping, state-of-the-art technology, and premium amenities – against the backdrop of Los Angeles," said Bill Wilson, Legends executive vice president, Hospitality. "From the Tunnel Run to the Technology Center, fans will be able to experience every aspect of game day."

SoFi Stadium Tour Interactive Activities Include:

Tunnel Run

Feel like a pro as you run through the 60-foot tunnel experience to hype you up before you enter the SoFi Stadium field.

Premium Guest Experience

Once in our impressive private suites and clubs, take in the luxuries of the premium guest experience and learn about SoFi Stadium's premier catering, the LA Eats program, with famous chefs Jon and Vinny, luxurious décor, and the many amenities available to fans on event days. Imagine the game day or event day atmosphere from a unique vantage point.

On-Field Challenges

Have you ever wanted to test your skills to see where you would rank against the football pros? Thanks to the state-of-the-art Zebra technology and inspired by the NFL Scouting Combine, our field activities will let you test just that. Show off your skills as a pro, kicking field goals, throwing at targets, running the "40," and testing your high jump.

Integrated Technology Center powered by Google Cloud

At the Integrated Technology Center powered by Google Cloud, fans can learn about our technology partners and how they help power the stadium.

Locker Rooms

Visit the player locker rooms of the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams.

Interview Room

Smile! Take a photo as if you're at the post-game press conference after a big win.

The Equipment Room

On your way out, there's no better way to commemorate a trip to SoFi Stadium than through the official team shop, where you can find stadium-exclusive merchandise and gear.

Guests will enter through the VIP Entrance (Entry 7) on American Airlines Plaza, with parking in Lot N. Additional information about available tour dates and ticket packages can be found on

www.sofistadium.com/tours. New dates will be added on a rolling basis. ANYTIME purchasers receive priority communication when new dates are made available. Days and hours of operation are subject to change, so please visit the website for the latest hours and information.

In addition to operating SoFi Stadium Tours, Legends has been engaged throughout SoFi Stadium on hospitality, premium sales, retail, partnerships and naming rights, technology solutions, and project development.

Yeah I have a feeling DJax isn't gonna disappear this year. The quality of this wideout group, I just think he will be at his best so it's going to be interesting to see what that is. He's fallen so far off the radar in recent years that nobody expects much from him. Really it's a sneaky good signing in that way, lots of room for surprise.

And hell even if he does disappear we still have two young guns duking it out for the slot job in Jefferson and Tutu. What a huge difference from last year knowing we were going to have to endure Reynolds. Competition is gonna sort shit for us there no matter what, that's for sure.

I have to go with Havenstein, even on ROD he is under-rated and under appreciated. Yeah he gets beat a few times by speed guys but so does every T in the league. He’s great in the run game and mostly he’s been steady.

He was injured and missed 7 games in 2019. Other than that, 3 games before he took over in 2015, 1 game in each of 16 and 17, I think the last game in 17 where everyone got the week off.

I’d be more than happy with a guy like him at RT every game. In fact, I wish they were all as reliable as him.

Flint said:

Lynch was on cowherd saying that Lance was the pick all along but they kept it secret from everyone but the owner in order to let Lance fully have this moment.

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Yeah. A lot of sketchy reasons why they kept it quiet.

Every one;

His name was so memorable, but I forgot what position he played....Nice story.

The Ram site has him listed at 211lbs. He's probably going to need a year to bulk up if they want to keep him at TE.

Love Staley, but there's a chance we overrated his impact.

First, last year Ramsey had his first full season

Second, McVay was more involved with the defense last year

Losing JJ probably hurts - but Burgess has the ability to play the slot CB position, which means we can have some better disguised looks.

We just paid Floyd so he has to get better at rushing the passer. Our ILB will be better - either Kiser stays healthy or Jones comes in.

We need the following unknowns to happen to be better than last year:

Burgess be an average safety
EDGE opposite Floyd to step up and be average
Robinson to be a stud against the run
One CB to step up and be average

That's not asking for much and IMO all happen along with ILB being better. We won't be better statistically because we're going to blow some teams out but they'll be better come playoff time

I think part of the reason a lot of us are so disappointed with these uniforms is the ridiculous way they dragged out the release of these things. We had to wait for like 2 years for these things. It would be almost impossible to live up to the hype.

The Bengals announced they were getting new uniforms and then released them a few months later. They aren't anything mind blowing but everyone seems to like them just fine. Probably because they didn't spend 2 years dragging it out and driving everybody nuts. Seriously... One day releasing the colors, one day releasing the logo, another day releasing the uniforms, only wearing some of the uniforms for a while until finally they break out the yellow pants. We still aren't done either. They are supposedly releasing another uniform this year and another one next year. Why? The chargers did all theirs at once and everyone loved it. It annoys me just to think about how this whole thing played out.

Man, Pete keeps putting his stock into Rams OC who didnt cut it. I wonder who was next on the list? Pat Shurmer? Al Saunders?

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And again, this internal secrecy was deliberate. As Shanahan pointed out, in the past someone jumped ahead of him because he was loose with who he liked in the building.

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You seem to NEED a narrative to be believed by us here. And I suppose we are supposed to buy in because some whiner fan says it's so?

The idea that the Whiners kept it a secret so that no one would jump ahead of them is cracking me up. They could have shouted it from the mountain tops and Lance would have been there AT THE #3 OVERALL PICK. There was no freaking way the Jags or Yets were going to swoop in to grab Lance.

So go on with your bad self if you feel the need - which you clearly do. Just don't expect Rams fans to take the word of a whiner fan over everything else they've heard and what ACTUALLY makes sense.

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The advanced metrics compiled by PFF reflected a solid campaign in 2020 for Blythe, who earned the No. 13 overall blocking grade among centers and the No. 9 run-blocking grade.

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a) we can't know how other teams saw Tutu, so that would have been a gamble.
b) we don't know if the Rams desired anyone besides Tutu. Based on getting DJax and then drafting his clone, sure seems to me like they did target Tutu.
c) I don't care how many picks the Rams had, it's entirely unlikely they were gonna draft an IOL short of having like 6 picks in the 7th round. Which means no matter how much we wanted an IOL (and trust me, I'm still mad at my friend for his Broncos drafting Meinherz), they weren't gonna do it.
d) to repeat, based on the "traits" mentioned and bringing in DJax, Tutu WAS their guy. I know, I know... WE don't want that to be true, but it sure seems like it is.

It's one thing to have ideas about how the Rams should have drafted. I know I do.

But when we conflate our ideas with fact or how the Rams' FO valued players, that's just fantasy.

We're totally allowed to have our takes. The difference is that our takes aren't the Rams' takes and they aren't fact, "the truth" or anything other than our opinions. That's it.

All we can do know is to root for the players we traded for, signed in FA, did draft and sign as UDFAs as well to collectively come together with the coaches to win a Super Bowl.

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Yeah totally agree it's my opinion on how I would have went about it, but I'm not Les Snead for sure lol. I'll definitely root for everyone we drafted to be successful regardless of me feeling like we could have drafted a bit better.