Turf Show Times: for Los Angeles Rams fans
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Will Rams deal with Sean McVay retirement every year? Rams coaching changes Optimism for 2023 Brock Purdy: Overrated? Cardinals open coaching job; is this a desirable job? Sean Payton is the only popular head coach candidate who is talking to teams Jalen Ramsey future discussion The Rams HAVE TO get a better left tackle General thoughts on first draft pick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kenneth Arthur & JB Scott give their INSTANT REACTION to Seahawks' overtime win over the Rams and address the rumors surrounding Sean McVay's future in Los Angeles: Baker Mayfield's interception will leave lasting impression for free agency Rams have remained competitive this season despite playing 3rd, 4th stringers ESPN's Adam Schefter: McVay's future with Rams in limbo Fox's Jay Glazer: Some in Rams' organization would be surprised if McVay returns PFT's Mike Florio: McVay not leaving for broadcasting, but doesn't want to be part of rebuild Where would LA turn if they need to start a coaching search? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are back with another episode of Last Minute Thoughts, where we break down news, injuries, matchups, and everything you need to know 24 hours in advance of the Rams taking on the Seahawks. The 2022 season comes to a close but the 2023 speculation is only ramping up. How will Rams history remember the 2022 season? What went wrong last week against Chargers? Could next year's ground attack be best Matthew Stafford has ever played with? Nick Scott will miss this game. Russ Yeast will start. Will we see Quentin Lake? Rams kept last game against Seahawks close. Is Baker Mayfield the difference? Will Tutu Atwell make an impact after a couple quiet games? What is the plan for the secondary in 2023? Rams' number one offseason priority is... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rams-Seahawks What went wrong vs Austin Ekeler? Can Rams stop Kenneth Walker? The misleading scoring average of the Rams offense Could Allen Robinson have helped Baker Mayfield at all? What if Rams just bring back the same offense? If the Rams repeat their 2022 season, they will blow everything up The WRs drafted before and after Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell 2023 free agents and a compensatory pick explanation A’Shawn Robinson or Greg Gaines? Will Taylor Rapp even have a market David Edwards free agency What will happen with Baker Mayfield? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kenneth Arthur, Chris Daniel, and JB Scott discuss the Chargers resounding win over the Rams. Austin Ekeler had a monster day with 161 yards and 2 TD's. For the Rams it was the Cam Akers show and not much else. Run defense had been strong all season but collapsed against Chargers Cam Akers is building moment heading into 2023. How did he turn things around? What does the offseason have in store for Baker Mayfield? What are Rams options at QB? Touch on the 2023 draft and where Rams may have urgent needs Playing spoiler to the Seahawks in Week 18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
JB Scott is joined by newcomer to the podcast, Danny Stone, and they breakdown everything you need to know 24 hours ahead of game time - injuries, matchups, and more! Recapping Rams destruction of Broncos on Christmas day How has perspective changed on Baker Mayfield from waiver claim to today? Oday Aboushi was briefly suspended, but he's available for hte game Rams without Aaron Donald, Brian Allen. Could be without Tyler Higbee, Leonard Floyd Joey Bosa will make return for Chargers. Derwin James OUT with a concussion Rams will face some familiar faces - Morgan Fox & Sebastian Joseph-Day With all eyes on Cam Akers, the matchup could actually favor Kyren Williams How do Chargers stack up against other AFC powers like Bills, Chiefs, Bengals? Discuss the meaning of this game and impact on football in Los Angeles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rams-Chargers Will Rams score 51 points again? Baker Mayfield’s 2023: Expectations Should more QBs refuse to go to bad franchises? How the Chargers stack up in AFC playoffs Justin Herbert: Overrated? Can the Rams sack and disrupt Herbert? Cam Akers against a bottom-5 run defense Has Gerald Everett been a loss for Rams? Which Chargers player would you steal for the Rams? Final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kenneth Arthur & JB Scott discuss standout performers and more on this episode of Turf Show Times: The Podcast as we give our INSTANT REACTION to the Rams’ big victory over the Broncos: Baker Mayfield will have suitors for starting role in 2023, but the best fit for him is in LA with McVay. Can Matthew Stafford be expected to play 17 games (21 with playoffs)? Cam Akers could return as lead back next season, but also auditioning for another team if differences with McVay aren’t reconcilable Higbee’s big day shows Rams need another TE Bobby Wagner and defense has been stellar over last month Does Rams offensive breakout bode well for outlook against Chargers, Brandon Staley? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kenneth Arthur & JB Scott are back on this installment of Turf Show Times: The Podcast. We run down their "Naughty and Nice" lists and rank individual performances from the 2022 season. As we close out the year, we also touch on a Christmas fruit cake of offseason issues and how this team moves forward into 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Daniel, Kenneth Arthur & JB Scott are back right after the game to give you their INSTANT REACTIONS to the Packers defending their home turf against the Rams - winning handily 24-12: Energy was lackluster after an electric win in last outing Baker Mayfield had 111 yards, but there was hidden yardage throughout game Cam Akers had a breakthrough outing despite limited touches - 15 for 100 yards It was Jalen Ramsey and then everyone else on defense Rams were incredibly fortunate to find Matt Gay in 2020, and he's still holding steady Where should Rams turn in the 2023 draft? Which players should stick around next year? Who should team move on from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blaine Grisak & JB Scott give their Last Minute Thoughts ahead of Rams' showdown against Packers at frigid Lambeau Field: Kyler Murray tears ACL. GM Steve Keim on leave of absence. Where do Cardinals go from here? 49ers clinch NFC West with Thursday night win over Seahawks Does making the playoffs impact Seattle's offseason approach? Rams cut Terrell Lewis. Have now moved on from both Justin Hollins & Lewis. Baker Mayfield had 11 days to prepare for this game. Can he make more magic? Packers' defense was supposed to be elite. They have an inside linebacker problem. Can Ben Skowronek repeat his big performance against the Raiders? What is Michael Hoecht's ceiling? Can Rams rely on him as starter in 2023? Christian Watson is a big play threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blaine Grisak & JB Scott discuss Baker Mayfield's debut with Rams and touch on a number of offseason topics: Where does Thursday night rank in terms of your favorite Rams memories? Potential landing spots for Mayfield in 2023 Does Ben Skowronek's breakout game change your perspective on him? Would you be comfortable with Cam Akers as RB1 next season? Bobby Wagner has been on fire last couple of weeks. Has he secured roster spot for 2023? What position would Rams draft if they still had their top 5 pick (owned by Lions)? Liam Coen and/or Raheem Morris may return as coordinators and potential coaching shuffle Previewing Monday's game against the Packers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
I HATE people that are new! That’s why Baker Mayfield is my favorite lifelong member of the Los Angeles Rams. He’s not new. He’s always been here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kenneth Arthur & JB Scott discuss Rams claiming Baker Mayfield off waivers and preview the primetime matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders: What’s the plan with Baker Mayfield? Is Baker underrated or just plain terrible? What Baker Mayfield actually needs Should Baker start the last 4 games? JB and Ken disagree on how average/terrible Baker Mayfield is Why Drew Lock could be a better backup next year than Baker Should Rams make a huge splash at WR/TE/RB next year? Tee Higgins and Michael Pittman as trade targets Will Raiders blow out Rams? What if the Rams steal Josh Jacobs from the Raiders Sean McVay keeps overlooking players on Rams roster Which game are you most looking forward to rest of season? Surprise playoff teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Rams lose again. 6 in a row. They had the Seahawks right where they wanted them and they let Seattle into the end zone. Instant reaction from the podcasters again. Spoiler: BOO! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Stafford & Aaron Donald will miss the first of two remaining games against the NFC West rival Seattle Seahawks. The Rams have a chance to play spoiler and end Seattle's playoff hopes. Kenneth Arthur & JB Scott discuss this and more on this installment of Turf Show Times: The Podcast: Can sliding Seahawks end their two-game losing streak? Future of RB position for Rams is uncertain - could they draft a workhorse like Bijan Robinson? Would Rams re-unite OC Liam Coen with quarterback Will Levis through draft? Matthew Stafford's health and to sit or not to sit Should Rams' next franchise QB be mobile? It's a bleak list of free agent and tradeable WR's this offseason Previewing LA's remaining schedule Playing spoiler against Seahawks, Chargers Defending home turf in Battle for LA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The L.A. Rams fell to the K.C. Chiefs 26-10 and had 82 net passing yards. How is Sean McVay gonna turn around the 2022 team next year like he did the 2016-2017 Rams after replacing Jeff Fisher? That's what we talk about after another loss and Rams drop to 3-8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blaine Grisak & JB Scott are back with Last Minute Thoughts: Positive takeaways from last week's loss in New Orleans What did we make of Bryce Perkins' first meaningful NFL action? Rams moved on from Darrell Henderson & Justin Hollins this week Is it also time for Nick Scott, Taylor Rapp to cede playing time? LA is finding its groove on the ground. Cam Akers & Kyren Williams work complementary. Rams defense must pressure Patrick Mahomes and force turnovers Chiefs deep receiving corps will stress young LA secondary Bold stat predictions Building momentum into 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
JB Scott, Chris Daniel, Kenneth Arthur talk about the Rams' 27-20 loss to the Saints, dropping the defending Super Bowl champions to 3-7. Where do Rams go from here? Who should be benched or cut? Who will the QB for the rest of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
JB Scott gives his 'Last Minute Thoughts' 24-hours ahead of gametime: John Wolford isn't NFL-caliber, but Rams also failed to support him adequately Cooper Kupp is out for next month. Who steps up at receiver? Just when it seemed the OL was getting healthy, they continue to have guys go down. Matthew Stafford returns Saints are without Davenport, Jordan, Lattimore, and Werner on defense Chris Olave has been productive as a rookie with 650 yards in 9 games Rest of season is opportunity for Rams to decide who should be part of team in 2023 5 steps to help Matthew Stafford return to form With lost season underway, which young players should LA turn to? Sean McVay is down now, but it won't stay that way for long Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kenneth Arthur & JB Scott discuss Rams-Saints & more: Who is worse off for 2023: Rams or Saints? Should Rams draft OL Why Grayson McCall or a QB could be the right pick on day 2 Needing insurance for Matthew Stafford next year Saints injury report is another reason Rams have no excuses this weekend Where are the Saints in your power rankings? Do the Rams have the worst special teams in the NFL? “I just want the Tutu Atwell situation to be explained” How bad were the Van Jefferson and Tutu Atwell picks? The Rams aren’t growing out of their bad draft picks L.A. is suffering because of bad process in the draft Could Rams lose any coaches this year? Should Rams go out and get a run-first offensive coordinator? What’s at stake? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How did the Rams fall this far, this fast? After dropping a game to the Cardinals on Sunday, L.A. is in last place, only nine months after winning the Super Bowl. What happened? What do the Rams need to do to fix it? How badly injured is Cooper Kupp? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blaine Grisak & JB Scott discuss the following ahead of the NFC West divisional matchup: Did Rams lose gave vs. Bucs, or was this just Tom Brady being the GOAT? Last offensive sequence could haunt LA for rest of season, especially if they are game short of playoffs Discussing Rams injury report, including potential absence of Matthew Stafford Blaine gives his thoughts on ability of rookie RB Kyren Williams Even if Kyler Murray plays, he could be limited and playing behind short-handed OL It's time to get Tutu Atwell involved on offense Which QB contract extension from this offseason was worse - Stafford's or Murray's? Predictions and final thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How screwed are the Rams without Stafford? How many supporting cast players could start for other teams? The Rams didn’t exactly “push all-in” to win Super Bowl How the NFL is changing before our eyes Did Rams prepare for “load management” by keeping Wolford and Perkins? If Wolford and Perkins aren’t capable, why did McVay endorse having these QBs for the last three years? Should Rams shutdown Matthew Stafford if they fall out of playoff race? Should Rams use QB-by-committee? Do we feel better about Bucs loss with some hindsight? Have Rams lost too much coaching talent? What to expect from the Cardinals Which NFC team will crater? Who is the Rams best rookie for the long-term? Rams not studying first round prospects in almost 10 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Rams lost to the Bucs 16-13 on Sunday, losing in the final :30 seconds to a Tom Brady comeback. The Rams are now 3-5 with one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Is Sean McVay the one to blame? Can L.A. still recover? What are the positives. JB, Chris, and Ken talk about the Rams' Week 9 loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade deadline-No moves Cam Akers, surprised he wasn’t dealt? Should Rams have made move for edge rushers like Brian Burns or Bradley Chubb? Do Rams have resources to improve offense next year? Is Matthew Stafford any more valuable than Justin Fields given current structure? Should Rams change draft strategy? What is Rams plan for offense moving forward? Any free agent RB who looks the most appealing to add next year? Will Rams sign OBJ or where will he land? What is the Rams most impressive win this season? Will Rams beat Bucs? Predictions for Week 9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kenneth Arthur, Chris Daniel, and JB Scott share their instant reactions to the Rams 31-14 loss to the 49ers on Sunday. Can the Rams get back above .500 with their remaining schedule? What's missing from offense? Can Cam Akers be traded? And should players celebrate after mid plays? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We touch on the following topics on this installment of Last Minute Thoughts: Does the win over Panthers mean more after they took down Tampa Bay and Tom Brady? Expect progress by this Rams offense - they can't be any worse than they have been Trade deadline rumors - will LA make a move for edge rusher or RB? Should the Rams make a splash trade if they aren't truly contenders in 2022? Is Van Jefferson the missing piece on LA's offense? How will the depth chart in the secondary shake out with Troy Hill, Cobie Durant returning? The absence of Deebo Samuel will loom large Who is the biggest threat to NFC West title - 49ers or Seahawks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are Snead and McVay concerned they’ll miss the playoffs? How would the Rams have finished in 2021 without Miller and OBJ? Eagles trading for Robert Quinn, is Philly the favorite? Are we “up” or “down” on the Rams right now? Midseason playoff picks Is Brandon Staley on the hot seat? What will happen with Cam Akers? What are the odds that Les Snead makes a “blockbuster” trade? At what point does Les Snead slow down his aggressiveness and build through the draft Can the Rams rebound if they lose to the 49ers? Rams-49ers predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rams-Panthers INSTANT REACTION: What happened in L.A.'s Week 6 victory 24-10 over Carolina Panthers? Kenneth, JB, and Chris discuss in another instant reaction show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
