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Random Ramsdom 11/12: It’s All About Sammy & The Run Defense

This week’s narrative is all about the LA Rams in the red zone, McVay’s decision to spread the love on offense, and Aaron Donald vs. Leonard Fournette

NFL: Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Coach McVay Believes His Offense Has ‘Positive Problems’ | LA Times

Discussing the idea of spreading the focus to multiple playmakers on offense, Coach McVay relays some wisdom his father shared with him about the loneliness being a leader. Good stuff.

Scouting Report: Aaron Donald vs. Leonard Fournette | Rams Official Site

Bucky Brooks takes a closer look at the matchup between the star DT Aaron Donald and the rookie RB from Jacksonville, who happens to lead the league in rushing attempts. It’s going to be a busy day for Donald and company.

Move The Sticks: Rams-Jaguars Preview | YouTube

Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks discuss the upcoming matchup as they take a closer look at the two dynamic running backs that are poised to decide the game.

The Rams Have a Red Zone Problem | ESPN

One the narratives to this week’s game is the fact that the Rams haven’t been scoring touchdowns lately. In the last two games, the Rams have only gotten one touchdown during 8 trips to the red zone. Read more about about the Rams’ current offensive “slump.”

Pharoh Cooper Expected To Be Returning Punts For Rams | ESPN

Mystery solved! After WR Tavon Austin was told his special teams services wouldn’t be needed in the short term, it was down to two players and it’s WR Pharoh Cooper has been given the nod over rookie WR Cooper Kupp.

WIRED: Listen to Connor Barwin During Last Week’s Game | Rams Official Site

I want to a watch a live Rams game with only the sound coming from LB Connor Barwin’s microphone. Or maybe I just like the idea of it. Who knows.

PRACTICE REPORT: Lamarcus Returns and Ogletree Talks Run D | Rams Official Site

Read about how S Larmarcu Joyner felt after his first day in practice after his hamstring injury two weeks. And LB Alec Ogletree talks about their challenge with the explosive Jaguars running attack.

The Rams Won’t Make Their Throwback Uniforms Permanent | Forbes

With the Rams desperate to get their uniforms to be blue and white with no gold, they are going to endure an awkward phase for a couple more years.

A Frustrated Sammy Watkins Says All The Right Things | OC Register

Rich Hammond covers WR Sammy Watkins statements to the press during practice on Wednesday and they sounded like he’s in a much better space, as least publicly he is.

What Statement Did the Rams Make Last Sunday? | NFL Total Access

Willie McGinest believes that even in their loss, the Los Angeles Rams showed that their offense is for real, especially in the last 2 minutes of the game.

A New Between The Horns Is Up | Rams Official Site

Unable to quench your thirst for Rams insight from the insider himself, Myles Simmons? You ain’t alone, buddy. Hopefully this week’s podcast does the job.

Second Annual Taste Of The Rams | Rams Official Site

How LA are the Rams? Well, they teamed up with LA Food Bank to host the second annual event. Check it out!