Should Los Angeles Rams Fans Be Thrilled About Their New Kicker? Analyst Says Yes!​

Pro Football Focus draft analyst, Max Chadwick joined the Rams Skinny podcast to talk all things Los Angeles Rams draft. When asked which pick he was most excited about, it wasn’t Jared Verse or even Blake Corum. It was the kicker, Joshua Karty.

Karty was picked with the 209th overall pick in the sixth round of this year’s draft. He was the second kicker drafted, the first being Will Reichard from Alabama who was selected six picks before Karty.

Los Angeles Rams Kicker is a “Generational Prospect”

And Chadwick isn’t excited for him as a kicker. He lumped him in with the top draft prospects in the entire draft regardless of position.

“Hey, listen, you wanna talk generational prospects? We can talk about Marvin Harrison Jr. We can talk about Brock Bowers, we’ve gotta talk about Joshua Karty as well. Joshua Cardi has a 97 career grade in our grading system that is the highest we’ve ever given to a kicker. And, and we’ve been doing this since 2014 for college football. So over the last decade he has the highest career grade of any kicker we’ve ever seen.

Chadwick broke it down even further;

“He had the highest grade this past season, the year before, he was the second highest grades kicker in the country. He’s 7 for 10 from 50 plus yards in each of the last two years. Second most 50 plus yard makes in that span. He’s only missed one kick from 49 yards and in since 2022 as he was 34 for 35. And he’s only missed one extra point in his career as well on 73 attempts.”

“So I think he’s the best kicker we’ve seen in the last decade. And I know it’s not as sexy of a position as anywhere in offensively or defensively, but I I think he is gonna be a long, long time starter for Los Angeles as their starting kicker. And I thought he was by far the best kicker in the draft. He wasn’t even the first one taken and I think he’s gonna be an excellent, excellent kicker in the NFL and might even be one of the best kickers in the league pretty quickly.”

The Rams have struggled over the last few seasons to find a reliable place kicker. Last season they bounced between Brett Maher and Lucas Havrisik, swapping out one for the other several times.

Karty is the third kicker drafted by Les Snead and the second in the McVay Era. Snead’s first was Greg Zuerlein in 2012, his first season as general manager. Zuerlein was the Rams kicker until 2019 and is still one of the franchise’s best legmen. The Rams drafted Sam Sloman in 2020. Sloman played a total of seven games for the Rams.

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That is all.

10. Finally, a Kicker (we hope)
The kicker position has been, shall we say… unstable… since Matt Gay left. Now, the Rams have a strong prospect in Joshua Karty. Let’s hope he’s the solution for a long time.

9. A Curious Under-the-Radar Move
Colby Parkinson was not on anyone’s FA priority list and, yet, the Rams clearly targeted him (and Seahawks fans were unhappy to see him go – particularly to a division rival). With Tyler Higbee likely shelved for the start of the season, could he be a sleeper/breakout player?

8. The Mystery of Stetson Bennett
Bennett had a lost year as a rookie, but now has reemerged to compete for a spot. He’s a very high profile player with many fans, but does he have a future with the Rams?

7. Not Standing Pat at RB
Last year, Kyren Williams broke out with a Pro Bowl campaign. The Rams were not satisfied to go into 2024 with just Williams, so they acquired veteran Boston Scott and drafted promising rookie Blake Corum. The Rams are ready to be a strong running team.

6. From Nemesis to Insurance Policy
To the chagrin of some, the Rams signed long-time foe Jimmy Garappolo to back up Matthew Stafford. Bad blood and silly nicknames aside, he is a high quality QB2 (who hopefully will never play meaningful snaps).

5. Bolstering the Back-end
The Rams made three key additions in FA to bolster the DB: Darious Williams, Tre’Davious White and Kamren Curl. Will these vets gel with the young holdovers to form an above-average unit? Time will tell.

4. Going big on the OL
Two years ago, OL troubles doomed the Rams’ Super Bowl follow-up season. Now, after prioritizing FA spending on the interior, find themselves with a big, highly promising OL consisting of AJ Jackson, Jonah Jackson, Steve Avila, Kevin Dotson and Rob Havenstein.

3. So long Raheem, hello Chris (and Kamren)
Raheem Morris, a head coach interviewee for years, got his shot to run the Falcons. The Rams have now turned the defense over to Chris Shula, and have obtained two 3rd round compensatory picks, the first of which was used on promising safety Kamren Kitchens.

2. The FSU Connection
The Rams finally made a first round draft pick, selecting Jared Verse with the 19thpick. They then traded up to the 39th pick to select his Seminole teammate, Braden Fiske. If they live up to expectations, the FSU connection will help form (along with 2023 standout rookies Byron Young and Kobie Turner) a front 7 core for years to come.

1. Aaron Donald Retires
The timing of this was a surprise – most (including me) thought we’d get at least one more year out of Donald before saying goodbye to an all-time great. It’s tough to see him go, but I take solace in knowing he did it all for us, never played anywhere else, and gets to retire a healthy, happy man.

Man of the people. Such a great win!!!!!
In the heat of the battle he still makes the time for this
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Anybody been thinking about Alaric Jackson? Are the Rams currently trying to sign him long-term? Or at least give him some guaranteed money. If he has a good year he might command 15-20 mil annually or more. Snead might be able to sign him right now for considably less and we know he played well enough to warrant a new deal IF it's reasonable. Or maybe they try to sign him after watching a few mire games. They have to have a decent LT to protect Stafford at all costs and good ones aren't easy to find. A rookie kind of scares me unless he's a top pick and I don't think the Rams will be in a position to move up next year, although you never know with these guys.

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers out there.

I truly hope you are celebrated and have a great day.

To all the Fathers out there:

A Happy Father’s Day wish to all the fellow Dads out there at ROD. May you have a relaxing day and show the world why you are the #1 Dad.

Are the Los Angeles Rams going 'all in' for 2024?​

The moves the Los Angeles Rams have made in the 2024 offseason all have one word in common: aggressive. They've signed numerous outside free agents for the first time in several years, they threw around significant draft capital in the 2024 NFL Draft, and made it a point to lock up several key in-house free agents.

Their aggressiveness feels like a stark departure from the plan they seemed to enact ahead of the 2023 season, which was sit back, rebuild the team using cheap rookie deals, and rely on the veterans on their roster to help develop the youth so they could move on from the bloated, expensive contract they handed out in years prior. Indeed, that strategy worked. The Rams made 14(!) draft picks in 2023 and have the least amount of dead cap in the NFL. And yet...

The Rams reneged on their 2023 strategy

And yet, the Rams flipped from that strategy in 2024. They handed out contracts worth well over $100M in free agency, between Jonah Jackson, Darious Williams, and Colby Parkinson alone the Rams handed out $96M in total value.

The Rams are notorious for their rather casual association with draft picks. Rams general manager Les Snead's "F* them picks" strategy led to two Super Bowl appearances and one ring from 2018 to 2021. Despite this, the Rams only moved up once in the entire 2023 draft. Indeed, they moved back twice in the third round and twice in the fifth, with their lone move up at the end of the sixth round. They have since said that they "tried" and "thought about" moving into round one last year but conversations never went anywhere.

This year, in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Rams flipped that strategy. In a new show the NFL released titled "NFL Draft: The Pick Is In". The Rams tried to trade up not once, not twice, but three times in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Rams offered the New York Jets their first and second-round picks, 19 and 52, to move up to the 10th overall pick. The Jets declined, opting to swap back to 11th with the Minnesota Vikings.

The Rams upped the ante, offering the Jets 19, 52, AND one of their two third-round picks plus a sixth-round pick for the 11th overall pick. According to the Fitzgerald-Spielberger trade value chart, that package is equivalent in total value to the number-one overall pick. To say that it's a significant offer is, quite frankly, understating it and drawing into question the judgment of the Jets' front office for rejecting it.

Just after, the Rams offered a similar package to the Indianapolis Colts for the 15th overall pick, offering 19, 99, and a fifth-round pick. The Colts declined and the Rams stayed put at 19th overall, selecting Florida State pass rusher Jared Verse.

Less than 24 hours after these trades fell through, the Rams sent another trade offer in the second round. In a move that was labeled as the most expensive overpay of the last several years, the Rams moved up from 52 to 39 by sending their fifth-round pick in 2024 and second-round pick in 2025. They did this to secure Florida State defensive tackle Braden Fiske.

The Rams didn't move back once in the entire 2024 Draft. They completely flipped the script on their approach to the 2024 draft from the 2023 draft.

Coincidental contracts

Their radical shift didn't just occur in their draft process, however. Look at their deals in free agency. Darious Williams, Jonah Jackson, and Tre'Davious White are all essentially on one-year deals, White a true one-year deal, Williams and Jackson on pseudo-one-year deals with their guaranteed money.

Outside of Kevin Dotson's (who had plenty of leverage), all of these deals are effectively one-year deals or have guarantees so low they might as well be. It seems to me that all of these deals were crafted to secure the players for at least 2024, with the ability to move on if things went poorly.

The end of the 2024 season also brings Joe Noteboom's contract off the books and provides an opportunity to get out of Tyler Higbee and Rob Havenstein's contracts.

If the Rams do move on from them, the only mega deals left on the Rams' salary cap would be Cooper Kupp's, Kevin Dotson's (both of which run out of guarantees after the 2025 season)....and Matthew Stafford's.

The biggest coup de grace, in my opinion, is in Matthew Stafford's contract decision. Stafford reportedly wants reassurances that the Rams won't move on from him after this season. His 2024 salary is fully guaranteed, but he has no guaranteed money left for the remainder of his contract. The obvious answer, one that I thought would have happened right away given their stance of last year and previous years, was that he'd get a new deal fairly quickly. It has been two months and so far, no dice.

To me, this signals the Rams are thinking about their future beyond 2024. Paying him only for him to get hurt makes a bad situation already worse. Locking up any money for him in the future might take away their future if something goes wrong. The Rams didn't make any attempts at hiding their desire for a rookie quarterback in the 2024 draft, and they might be tempted to look again in the 2025 draft.

The reason the Rams signed Jimmy Garoppolo was to keep the offense afloat, if not humming if Stafford missed time. They could have stuck with Stetson Bennett or a rookie behind Stafford, but chose to bring in a capable vet who could steer the ship if Stafford was hurt. This was done likely to keep the team in contention for as long as possible.

Stafford's deal running out of guaranteed money the same year the Rams have all of these deals running out feels too coincidental to be an accident.

Full steam ahead for 2024

Why though? What was the process behind these decisions?

It is my own opinion, that the Rams might consider 2024 their "all-in" season.

If the Rams felt content to ride out the rest of Stafford's deal, maximizing their window with him through restructures and a new deal, as well as surrounding him with cheap talent through the draft, felt like the safe and obvious choice. It's a choice they haven't made yet.

Why suddenly become so aggressive and depart from the plan that had been working? Why stay so mum on Stafford's future?

All of these moves and sudden departures point to something changing in their front office. I doubt it's entirely driven by Aaron Donald's retirement, though that might have pushed their window up. Stafford is the engine that makes the whole team go, and the Rams know it. I suspect it is his deal that is the impetus behind this change.

This could end up aging incredibly poorly. Nothing is stopping the Rams and Stafford from getting a deal done in training camp and all of this winds up being a total coincidence. Their draft strategy could have entirely reflected how they felt about the 2024 class, and they'll go back to their prior strategy in a much more talented class in 2025.

I don't quite believe that, however. Retaining all of their key in-house free agents, even promoting Chris Shula to DC as their first-ever in-house coordinator hire, feels like moves made to keep as much stability from their 2023 season to go full steam all in for 2024.

There are too many signs that the Rams are gearing up to push their chips in for 2024 and see where they fall. Time will tell where the team ends up beyond that, but this could be a very different team in 2025 and 2026.

not seeing a third behind the grind...

is it once a week or every other week?

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McVay: TE Davis Allen took 'tremendous step in the right direction' this offseason​

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Tyler Higbee’s 2023 season ended in heartbreaking fashion, suffering a torn ACL and MCL in the Rams’ playoff loss to the Lions in January. Given the severity of the injury and the timing of it, Higbee might not be ready for the start of the 2024 season.
That would leave Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen and Hunter Long atop the depth chart at tight end, which isn’t a terrible group to have but it would certainly be better with Higbee available. Parkinson has had a nice offseason so far despite being limited slightly by an injury, but Allen is lurking, too.
Sean McVay said this week that Allen has really progressed well this offseason, a positive statement from the Rams head coach about his second-year tight end.
“I thought Davis Allen took a tremendous step in the right direction,” McVay said. “The game makes sense to him. I thought when Higbee ended up needing a spell towards the latter part of the year if he missed a game, Davis filled in and he did a great job. Played big time in Baltimore, he played big in Washington, made some big-time plays in the Detroit game. I always loved watching his tape at Clemson where there’s certain guys you can just see have a feel.”
Allen was a fifth-round pick by the Rams last year and he suited up for 15 games, making one start. He only caught 10 passes for 95 yards, but he was also targeted just 11 times in 192 offensive snaps played.
It’s unlikely that he’ll overtake a veteran like Parkinson, whom the Rams signed in free agency, but it seems he’s squarely in the mix to be TE2 while Higbee is out.

Being wanted by Rams making Braden Fiske "hungrier" as he navigates transition to NFL​

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – The moment is still one Rams rookie defensive tackle Braden Fiske will never forget – likely due to the number of people who have sent it to him.

The moment, of course, would be the viral call from Rams GM Les Snead on Day 2 of the draft.

"I think it just makes me a little hungrier," Fiske told theRams.com. "I mean, I had 50 people send me the (Behind The) Grind video, and that feels good. It feels good to see how the reaction was from the people here in the building – they want me here in L.A. They're bringing a guy in that they want to succeed, they're bringing a guy in they wanted to draft him the whole time, which is cool, because I had no idea I was going to the Rams."

Six weeks have passed since getting the call, and Fiske has since concluded his first offseason program as a Ram. He said he's had a "good time" during OTAs, and that this portion of the offseason schedule is "great" for rookies.

"I mean, you kind of get an understanding of where you stand, maybe not just talent-wise, but just physically, and you know what you need to work on," Fiske said. "And you get a little taste of the playbook and and how the translation comes out on the field. So that's all been good, and then just getting around the guys has probably been the coolest part. You really feel the bond of the room, especially the d-line room with all the guys I'm with."

Fiske's biggest takeaway of the playbook so far is the different variations and ways the staff puts players in position to be successful. He also said defensive line coach/run game coordinator Giff Smith "has a really good mind for the game" based on the way he sees that and the opportunities he finds for the Rams defensive linemen on the field. He said it's been great being around assistant defensive line coach A.C. Carter, too, as well as the rest of the coaching staff.

Beyond that, the youth of the defense has also made an impression on him.

"Just as a whole defense, we got a pretty cool mentality," Fiske said. "I feel like we're on the younger side of things, but we got guys that fly around, we got guys just looking for play opps. I think we go out there and play really well together. I'm excited to see what we can put together."

Besides Fiske's reaction, what made his draft call more special was getting to hear his Florida State teammate and Rams first-round draft pick Jared Verse on the other end of the phone after head coach Sean McVay passed the phone to Verse.

The pair became a formidable pass-rush tandem on the Seminoles' defensive line, especially when lined up on the same side. The fact that they now gets to build on that chemistry as they both embark on their NFL careers makes this time even more special.

"It's cool just to build up that and what we can implement on this defense," Fiske said. "I think there's a lot of opportunities for us to come here and succeed, and I'm just excited for how much more we can grow as a unit. Having that bond with me and him, it's something we've both been chasing, we're both super hungry for what we're going after out there. I think it's going to be a lot of fun. I'm excited to see where we get to. It's gonna be real cool."

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I woke up the other day and said, hell, I'm going to the College World Series in Omaha!!! So along the way, I 've come up with an extra ticket to the opening game Friday the 14th at 1pm. (North Carolina vs Virginia) Anybody body here at ROD live near there? I'm giving this ticket away if anybody wants to come watch a game. The CWS has always been a bucket list for me so I'm excited! Did I mention this ticket is behind home plate, 10 rows up? Yeah, premo seats. Give me a yell if anybody is interested.

Top 5 Los Angeles Rams Rookie Seasons Of All-Time​

The Los Angeles Rams have a rich history of drafting impactful rookies. From the moment they took LA by storm moving from Cleveland, to their recent Super Bowl run, talented young players have contributed to the team’s success.

But which rookies have truly stood out as the best? LAFB dove into the archives to explore the Top 5 Los Angeles Rams rookie seasons of all time. These young stars not only impressed early in their careers, but their performances left a lasting impact on the franchise.

Puka Nacua, WR – 2023

In 2023, rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua defied expectations with a record-breaking season for the Los Angeles Rams. Drafted 177th overall, Nacua quickly established himself as a reliable target for quarterback Matthew Stafford. He set both the NFL rookie record for receptions with 105, hauling in 1,486 yards and scoring 6 touchdowns. His blend of route-running savvy, strong hands, and big-play ability made him a key contributor to the Rams’ offensive attack, silencing any doubts about his selection.

Eric Dickerson, RB – 1983

Eric Dickerson exploded onto the scene in 1983, redefining what a rookie running back could accomplish. Selected second overall by the Los Angeles Rams, Dickerson shattered NFL rookie records with a staggering 1,808 rushing yards, a mark that still stands today. His dominance wasn’t limited to yardage; he also bulldozed his way to 18 rushing touchdowns, showcasing both power and elusiveness. Dickerson’s immediate impact propelled him to Offensive Rookie of the Year and All-Pro honors, setting the stage for a legendary career and forever etching his name in NFL history.

Deacon Jones, DL – 1961

Drafted in the 14th round out of Mississippi Valley State, Jones recorded 9.5 sacks in his 14 games played. This number has stood for over 60 years as the Rams’ rookie sack record. His raw talent and relentless pursuit of the quarterback were undeniable.

Deacon Jones would go on to revolutionize the defensive end position, earning the nickname “The Secretary of Defense” for his pass-rushing style and becoming a crucial part of the Rams’ famed “Fearsome Foursome” defensive line.

Isiah Robertson, LB – 1971

Drafted 10th overall, Isiah Robertson faced initial criticism for a lackluster start. However, he quickly turned things around, earning a starting role at strongside linebacker and silencing his doubters. His speed and defensive instincts were on display throughout the season, as he racked up four interceptions, and 15 fumble recoveries, and led the team in tackles. His impressive rookie campaign earned him the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award and solidified him as a key piece of the Rams’ defense for years to come.

Jerome Bettis, RB – 1993

In 1993, Jerome Bettis, nicknamed “The Bus” for his powerful running style, rumbled onto the scene for the Los Angeles Rams. Drafted 10th overall, Bettis didn’t disappoint. He immediately established himself as a workhorse back, leading the league in rushing attempts (294) and finishing second in rushing yards (1,429) – a remarkable feat for a rookie.

His ability to break tackles and churn out tough yards injected a new dimension into the Rams’ offense. Bettis’ rookie season wasn’t just about raw numbers; he displayed maturity and leadership beyond his years. His relentless drive and punishing carries earned him the prestigious Offensive Rookie of the Year award, a fitting start to a Hall of Fame career that would see him become a fan favorite in both Los Angeles and Pittsburgh.

Jonah Jackson impressed by Steve Avila's move to center: 'He's doing incredible'​

Steve Avila turned out to be everything the Rams hoped he would in 2023 after they selected him in the second round of the draft. He not only started all 18 games, including the playoffs, but he played every single offensive snap at left guard.

Despite having so much success as a rookie last year, the Rams are tasking Avila with a huge move. He’s switching from guard to center, which is by no means an easy transition for any player to make – let alone one entering his second NFL season.

Jonah Jackson is the reason Avila is changing positions after he signed a three-year deal worth $51 million in free agency to be the Rams’ left guard. Jackson has gotten a front-row seat to Avila’s transition and he’s been impressed by the former TCU lineman’s move.

“That is a big transition. At guard, it’s definitely more demanding physically, but mentally, the pressure’s off. I mean, you just sit there and wait for the guy in the middle to make the call,” Jackson said. “So moving to center, you have to break down a defense like that, understand IDs and rotations and everything. And I think he’s coming along great, especially for a second-year guy. This is kind of a fast flip for him. He probably thought he was going to play guard until free agency and everything happened. But he’s doing incredible. He’s on it. He’s lightning fast with his calls. He’s a damn good player.”

Avila has much more responsibility now as a center as opposed to being a guard, and he’ll need to work closely with Matthew Stafford in order to set protections, ID the Mike linebackers and identify blitzers.

Jackson says Avila is doing great in all of those areas, which has also made his own job easier.

“Yeah, I mean, I’m there, too, just in case, but we haven’t had to do that,” Jackson said. “He’s been on top of it. We follow where he wants to go.”

As for how good the interior of the offensive line will be in 2024, Jackson says everyone will just have to wait and see.

“You’ll see it come Week 1. That’s all I got to say.”

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Blake Corum expects Rams to use him differently than Michigan did​

Blake Corum was a little bit of a surprising pick by the Los Angeles Rams in Round 3 considering they already have Kyren Williams at running back, but they want to be a ground-and-pound offense with their bulked-up offensive line leading the way. Corum was by far the most productive back in the 2024 draft after rushing for 3,737 yards and scoring 61 total touchdowns in his career at Michigan, and he’ll now join an offense that’s been kind to running backs throughout Sean McVay’s tenure.

For the Wolverines, Corum was primarily a runner, only catching 56 passes in his career. However, he expects things to be a bit different with the Rams. Speaking to Rich Eisen, Corum shed some light on what he thinks his role will be in Los Angeles and he plans to be a true three-down back who can do it all.

“I think they’re just going to use me a little differently than Michigan did,” he said. “I was more so a bell cow for Michigan where I was running the ball 20-plus times a game. didn’t really catch the ball much. But obviously, you see how they use Kyren, who’s a great running back. So I think they’re going to use me like a regular three-down running back – a guy that can catch, pass pro and run the ball. Something Coach Ron (Gould) tells us is ‘No block, no rock.’ So we take blocking here seriously. They want a guy that can do it all and I can do that for them.”

One trait he’s eager to show off in the NFL is his ability to catch the ball. Though he wasn’t much of a receiving back in college, he’s confident he can handle third-down duties as a receiver in Los Angeles.

He left no doubt about whether he’ll get opportunities to haul in passes next season, saying he “definitely will be catching the ball.”

“I think whatever they ask me to do, I’m capable of doing,” he continued. “Going into the draft, something I wanted to prove to scouts and coaches that were watching was I’m a three-down back. I can catch the ball. Even though I didn’t really catch the ball at Michigan besides the Rose Bowl. But I caught the ball my sophomore year. I wanted to show them I could do that. I think the coaches saw that. I definitely will be catching the ball. I think they’re going to use me as a three-down back, someone who can do it all. For me, I’m just going to do whatever they ask me to do because I know I’m capable of doing everything.”

With Williams and Corum in the backfield, the Rams are situated nicely to be one of the best rushing offenses in the league. They’re very similar players, something McVay has mentioned since the draft, which will allow the coach to interchangeably use his running backs no matter the situation.

Is Josh Jacobs just making this up?


The NFL has issued a response to the talk that players need to be concerned for their safety when the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers face off in Brazil later this year.

The Eagles will “host” Green Bay on Sept. 6 at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. Packers running back Josh Jacobs discussed the game during an appearance on the latest episode of the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast, which was released on Thursday.

When asked what he is most excited about for the game in Brazil, Jacobs expressed some serious concerns. The two-time Pro Bowl back said the NFL has warned players not to wear green in São Paulo due to the color’s significance to local gangs.

Jacobs also indicated that players will be told not to leave their team hotels and could be accompanied by armored vehicles when they need to. You can read the full comments here.

On Friday, the league issued a response and essentially denied everything that Jacobs said. NFL spokesperson Michael Signora told Jeff Neiburg of the Philadelphia Inquirer that “you will see a stadium full of fans wearing the green of the Eagles and the green of the Packers.” Signora also said Jacobs’ claims about armored vehicles were “not true.”

There had already been talk that the Eagles and Packers might not wear green for the Brazil game, but that was for a reason that had nothing to do with local gangs. Either way, green is the primary color of both franchises, so there will be plenty of green in and around the stadium.

I thought this guy did a heck of a job for a limey

Just taking the piss with our UK contingent on here, haha...

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