LA Rams Up! A Los Angeles Rams Podcast

This is the first half of the Crossover Podcast; Tom Courts of Rams Up sits down with Bengal podcasters Brandon Herriott and Justin Lacey to discuss the upcoming Monday Night Football Game between the two teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rams continue their tough early schedule, taking on the defending AFC North champions, the Cincinnati Bengals. Joe Burrow may miss the game, which could be enough to swing this game in the Rams favor. We also have our Week 3 NFL Rams Up Straight Up Game Picks. Unlike last week, this week has several games that would qualify as locks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cam Akers is gone, and our feedback on what Sean McVay had to say about some of his players. Plus our weekly Loop around the League and our Week 3 Power Rankings - racking and stacking the top ten NFL teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some random Los Angeles Rams News and Notes, plus some follow up observations on Sunday's Rams-49er game. And we also share another segment of Who's Pumped, Who's Pissed, and Who's Perplexed - taking the pulse of fan bases across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LA Rams lose their week 2 game to the heavily favored 49ers 30-23. The Rams went toe-to-toe with San Francisco for 2+ quarters. Plus, there is lots to like about this young team. Several 2nd year players and rookies are already making their mark. Puka Nacua now holds the record for receptions in a rookies first two games, Byron Young picked up a sack, and 2nd year running back Kyren Williams found the endzone two more times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Courts carries this episode for us, joining Rob "Stats" Guerrera of the Gold Standard Podcast, part of the Fans First Sports Network. They provide some great cross-talk about the upcoming game between the two long-time rivals, the 49ers and the Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a bunch of games that could go either way in week 2 of the 2023 NFL season, but Mark and Matt come to a Rams Up consensus on all of the games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone expected the San Francisco 49ers to be 1-0 when they arrived in Los Angeles for their Week 2 game against the Los Angeles Rams. But nobody expected the Rams to be sporting the same 1-0 record. But here they are, two long time rivals, facing off at SoFi stadium in what is surprisingly a key early NFC West matchup. We have a full preview of the game for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two new teams enter our NFL Top Ten, which means, of course, two teams also drop out. We also have some draft pick grades after the win over Seattle, plus some random LA Ram news and and notes, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We restart our Loop Around the League feature, taking a look at all of the other NFL games. Some more Rams news and notes to share too, plus a little bit on the LA Dodgers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The win over the Seahawks was go impressive, I can't stop talking about it. The day after, it's time to share some data. We also take a look at the impressive list of PAC-12 QBs; and a word about the gambling advice some have been giving regarding our Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rams drove 75 yards on 16 plays on their first possession, but still trailed the Seahawks 13-7 at halftime. It was a different story after the break, as the Rams hammered Seattle, scoring 23 unanswered points. Matthew Stafford looked like his old self, and both Tutu Atwell and rookie Puka Nacua had 119 yards receiving. Kyren Williams had two rushing TDs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A little bit of Rams news to share, but this episode is mostly about our NFL Week 1 Rams Up Straight Up Game Picks. We didn't quite go chalk - we have a couple of well-thought out upsets. www.ramsup.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rams travel to Seattle to take on their divisional rivals. They will be without elite receiver Cooper Kupp. The Rams still have a shot, but they need to check some of the boxes presented in our Fearsome Four Keys to the Game. Most importantly, they need to prove they can slow down the Seattle running game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's official, LA Ram Fans, Cooper Kupp has been ruled out of the 2023 opener at Seattle. And Coach McVay hasn't ruled out a spell on IR for the great Rams wide receiver. We also share our initial NFL Top 10, and another Player Focus Feature; we take a minute to get to know our new cornerback Duke Shelley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Courts and Paul Walia join me once again. This is the 2nd half of our 2023 Rams Season Preview. The first half, we talked all things LA Rams. This episode, we make our playoff predictions, including who we see in the Super Bowl and who the eventual champion will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Courts and Paul Walia join Mark once again to preview the 2023 version of our LA Rams. What worries us, what has us excited, which players are going to WOW us and who is going to disappoint us. Next drop, we'll share the 2nd half of the discussion, where all three of us make our predictions for the Rams and the NFL Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of Rams news and notes to get through; we also have a Player Focus Feature on the Rams new offensive lineman, Kevin Dotson; and two of our most popular features return - Who's Pumped, Who's Pissed, and Who's Perplexed, where we take the pulse of NFL fan bases, and another Sports Pet Peeve - we revisit the longstanding issue I've had with the SEC, which is a timely discussion after the Florida Gators ventured west for the first time since 1200 BC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News and Notes on our LA Rams; Cooper Kupp Takes a Step Back; Welcome to the Rams, Brett Maher; and we restart our opponent focus - lets check in on the San Francisco 49ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We went over the LA Rams initial 53 man roster on yesterday's podcast. Now it looks like they will be putting Ochaun Mathis on short term IR and adding kicker Brett Maher. I offer my grades on each of the Rams position groups as they stand today, and take a close look at their 15-man practice squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There were a few surprises with the LA Rams initial 53 man roster; no kicker, no Brett Rypien, no Logan Bruss, and no Marquise Copeland. All 14 draft picks made the team, although Ochaun Mathis will move to short term IR. Look for a couple of more cuts and additions in the coming days. For now Scott Richmond and I discuss the initial roster and give you our first impression of each position group. www.ramsup.com https://www.youtube.com/@laramsup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can view my initial 2023 LA Rams 53 man roster cutdown exercise on our YouTube channel; here are the results. There were many tough decisions and a few big surprises. And don't think the Rams will be done once the get to 53. There will be several changes over the ensuing couple of days as they scour the waiver wire for, perhaps a kicker? A QB2? https://www.youtube.com/@laramsup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the LA Rams were hoping to learn more about some of the rookies fighting for roster spots, they may not have found a lot of answers in their 41-0 loss to the Denver Broncos. In fact, they may have new questions about the last 7 or 8 spots on the roster, plus who is their #2 quarterback, and can they count on their rookie placekicker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les Snead and Sean McVay are going to have a bunch of tough decisions to make come Monday morning when rosters need to be cut down to 53 players. One of the toughest decisions will be how many offensive linemen to carry. After the historical number of injuries that unit suffered last year, I'm hoping they carry nine OL. But if they do, there are still some tough calls to make. We also continue our focus on Rams 2023 opponents. This episode, we check in on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We shared our original 41 LA Ram roster locks a few episodes ago. The list has grown to 45 players. And what do we want to see from our Rams in this preseason finale against the Denver Broncos? And the third and final segment of my discussion with Tom Courts on the State of the Rams. We get into some bright spots on the roster, and what we expect from the 2023 Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom and I continue our discussion on the State of the Los Angles Rams. The focus of this segment is our draft picks and undrafted rookie free agents. Lots of promising young players are stepping up and pushing for starting roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Courts joins mark to talk the state of the Rams. This is Part 1 of the discussion; how does the offensive line shake out, how do we feel about the pass rush, what's the new wide receiver pecking order, and how worried should we be about the defensive line? We also continue our opposition focus; let's get reacquainted with our Week 3 Monday Night Football opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two preseason games in the bag - so how do we feel about each of our position groups at this point? What is our comfort zone for each of these position groups? And lets put some grades on the Rams 2023 draft picks now that we've had some time to see them in action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The LA Rams fall to the Las Vegas Raiders 34-17 in their 2nd preseason game. It was a disappointing result, but there were some promising developments from this young squad, including some great play from Tre Tomlinson, Davis Allen, and several others. I also review the things I said I was hoping to see from this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of position battles remain, but we take a hack at the 41 players who have already made the LA Rams roster. We also have our the Fearsome Four things we want to see in Preseason Game #2 against the Raiders. Lots of other Rams news and notes, including some follow up news on the Ram-Charger game, and recapping what happened in the Wednesday joint practice with the Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've had a night to sleep on it, and a day to think about it. With clearer heads now, how do we feel about our Los Angeles Rams after their 34-17 loss to the Chargers in their 2023 Preseason opener? Which players improved their stock as far as making the final 53 man roster? And which players - and position groups - should we be worried about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to look for in the LA Rams first preseason game against the Chargers; Who's going to play and who's going to sit? What are the Fearsome Four Things I want to see? And a look at the Rams first depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our coverage of Los Angeles Rams Training Camp continues. We also share our Training Camp Pet Peeves, and continue our Player Focus series. This episode, we look at two receivers battling each other for playing time and appear to be polar opposites of each other - Ben Skowronek and Tutu Atwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of news from the Los Angeles Rams training camp in Irvine, including a little good news on Cooper Kupp, who left the field late Tuesday with an injury that made for a nervous night waiting to hear how serious it was. We also continue our Player Focus Series. Let's get to know our new running back Royce Freeman. And we also continue our Opponent Focus Series. We check in on the Washington Commanders, who the Rams play at Sofi, Week 15, December 17th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of LA Rams Training Camp news, including the retirement of Sony Michel and the addition of Royce Freeman. We also continue our Player Focus series. This episode, we discuss Defensive Lineman Marquise Copeland and what his role might be this year. And we check in on another Rams 2023 opponent, the Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's take a look at each LA Rams position group as their 2023 Training Camp kicks off; Ranking each group by the level of interest Ram fans should have. We also begin our opponent focus series. This episode, we get caught up with the Arizona Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our player focus. This episode, we turn to a couple of LA Rams running backs. Lots of Rams news and notes too, as well as my opinion on some of Mike Florio's opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our Los Angeles Rams Player Focus series - this time, let's get reacquainted with two returning inside linebackers, Christian Rozeoom and Jake Hummel. We also have another Who's Pumped, Who's Pissed, and Who's Perplexed segment, as well as lots of Rams News and Notes. We also sneak in another Sports Pet Peeve, courtesy of the NBA Summer League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Class is in session for LA Ram fans. Paul Walia explains offensive line gaps and the techniques defensive coordinators and defensive linemen use to plug the holes. The focus is on the Rams 3-4 and how their defense has functioned over the last few seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The doldrums of the NFL year continue, so we continue our series focusing on individual LA Rams. This episode, we take a look at three wide receivers that will likely be battling each other for a spot on the roster. Speaking of rosters, we take a moment to compare the 2022 initial 53 man roster and what the Rams will potentially go with in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We continue our player focus series. This week, we do things a little differently. The focus is on three defensive linemen fighting for roster spots: veterans Jonah Williams and Larrell Murchison, and rookie Desjuan Johnson. And we have a Ram Hater Alert for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a closer look at two more Rams, one on offense and one on defense. Plus a lot of Rams news and notes, and another Fearsome Four Questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's only July, but I channel Les Snead and make the cuts and collect playbooks, while also welcoming a bunch of new players to the Rams 2023 Roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of Rams news and notes, but this episode is mostly about my LA Rams 2023 Roster Locks. Last week, it was the offense. This week, lets look at the defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular guests Paul Walia and Tom Courts join Mark to talk all things LA Rams. And they also find time for their annual Dodger Talk segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I offer my 2023 LA Rams Roster Locks. We'll start out with the offense. I have 17 guys that I'm betting my left big toe make the roster unless injured or traded. I also have tons of Rams news and notes, including my dream Rams golf foursome - Inspired by the recent US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club, it got me thinking - what three Rams do I want to play 18 holes of golf with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

----more----Legendary sports talk host Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton joins Mark; plus Los Angeles Rams News and Notes; and some final thoughts on the Rams minicamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a hodgepodge of LA Rams content this episode; A wrap up of the Rams Minicamp, lots of news and notes, and our AFC Power Rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the influx of rookies on the LA Rams 2023 roster, it is easy to overlook or even forget about some returning players. I take a look at four players that might have a better chance than you think at making significant contributions this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We offer up our NFC Power Rankings, along with a bunch of LA Rams News and Notes. We also take a look at two other recent drafts where teams selected 14 and 15 players; and our Fearsome Four Questions return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices