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Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart analyze the Los Angeles Rams’ performance in the 2019 NFL Draft. They focus on the myriad of trades the team made to move around the draft board, resulting in a draft class that addressed nearly every need on the roster. Finally, they look at the draft as a whole. Which […]

The Los Angeles Rams have reported for voluntary offseason workouts, and the Butting Heads crew have returned for a voluntary discussion. Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez celebrate Aaron Donald’s return to an official offseason program. It’s been a long time! They also discuss the star of the voluntary workouts: Todd Gurley’s knee. They analyze head […]

Derek Ciapala and Josh Kollack break down the 2019 Los Angeles Rams schedule, including all of the primetime games. The show also features the next portion of the first annual RTR Mock Draft beginning with the Tennessee Titans at the 19th pick and finishing with the Oakland Raiders at 24. Finally, Derek sits down with […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart continue the Rams Talk Radio Mock Draft. They also visit with Taylor Kolste, author of the new book “Breaking Down the 2018 Los Angeles Rams Offense.” Derek and Michael pick up where the guys left off with the mock draft during the midweek show beginning with the Miami Dolphins at […]

D’Angelo Russell faced the high expectations that come from being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers from the moment the team selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, the pressure only got worse during the two season he spent in Los Angeles. Of course, he only made […]

Derek Ciapala and Josh Kollack continue the Rams Talk Radio Mock Draft.  They also pick apart the argument that the Los Angeles Rams employed a finesse offense. Derek and Josh begin the mock draft with the seventh pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, which is currently held by the Jacksonville Jaguars. They break down that […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart begin the stretch run towards the 2019 NFL Draft with their own mock draft. They also cover news and notes surrounding the Los Angeles Rams, including uniform conversation. Derek and Mike open the show with the beginning of the First Annual Rams Talk Radio Mock Draft. The guys alternate selections […]

Matt Herrera, Brian Joanou and Tommy Avants open the show discussing the new rule change in the NFL making pass interference reviewable. This rule change partially came about to change something that had already happened – the missed pass interference against the Los Angeles Rams’ Nickell Robey-Coleman. Yes, the missed pass interference call that likely […]

Derek Ciapala discusses the Los Angeles Rams’ possible intentions with their first round pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. He follows up that analysis with an examination of mock drafts from around NFL media. Derek also presents Rams Talk Radio’s discussion with Arizona defensive tackle P.J. Johnson about his future in the NFL. Finally, he […]

Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez return for another edition of Butting Heads from Rams Talk! Late-season hero C.J. Anderson has signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions. The guys discuss his place in Rams history, his fit with the Lions, and what we can expect from the Rams backfield without Anderson. The team will […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart discuss the state of the Los Angeles Rams as free agency dies down. They react to the free agency summary posted on Twitter by Bleacher Report National NFL lead writer Mike Tanier. Finally, the guys consider a mock draft written by the Orange County Register’s Ryan Kartje. Derek and Michael […]

Sometimes a person is forced to eat crow. That was my first thought when I heard the news that future Hall of Fame outfielder Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels had agreed to a 12-year, nearly $430 million deal. Two weeks ago, I laid out the case for trading Trout before the 2019 trade […]

Derek Ciapala and Josh Kollack sit down with Nevada draft prospect Malik Reed to discuss his future in the NFL. The guys also address the NFL’s rule changes involving pass interference and how many fans down south are unable to let go of the Los Angeles Rams’ 26-23 win in the NFC Championship Game. Finally, […]

Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez finally begin talking about the 2019 NFL Draft in this week’s episode of Butting Heads. They also dig into recent stories surrounding the Los Angeles Rams, including the new rule changes and the possibility of cornerback Marcus Peters getting an extension. The Draft Network’s Trevor Sikkema joins the show to […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart begin the week with a renewed focus on the NFL draft. They address the holes that need to be filled on the roster and also whether or not the Rams are done in free agency. Finally, Mike announces some big career news, and Derek discusses the podcast logo change. The […]

Derek Ciapala looks at the Los Angeles Rams’ week, including the signings of a couple key free agency moves and the impact they will make on the team’s 2019 season. He also breaks down the Rams’ upcoming decision with Malcolm Brown and how it affects the backup running back decision. Finally, Derek analyzes the announcement […]

The Los Angeles Rams offseason continues to be a roller coaster. Just as things seemed to be wrapping up, the Rams signed legendary edge rusher Clay Matthews. Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez are back on Butting Heads to discuss all things Rams.  First, Steve brings on WBKB11’s Michael Beiermeister to talk about the move and […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart look at the Los Angeles Rams’ week, including the departures of several key free agents and strength and conditioning coach Ted Rath’s criminal charges. They also break down the Rams’ backup quarterback options. First, Derek and Mike look back on all the major free agency losses in the last week. […]

Steve Rebeiro and Josh Kollack welcome Kansas State right tackle Dalton Risner to the show. They discuss strengths and weakness, what teams he’d be a good fit with, and his expectations of the NFL. Later, the guys look at the changes hitting the Los Angeles Rams roster with Rodger Saffold, Lamarcus Joyner, and probably Ndamukong […]

Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez say farewell to the Los Angeles Rams’ longest tenured player, left guard Rodger Saffold, in this week’s edition of the Butting Heads Podcast. Saffold signed a four-year, $44 million deal with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, March 12. The guys discuss why the deal made sense for both sides to move […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart look at the Los Angeles Rams’ free agency plans now that Eric Weddle and Dante Fowler Jr. are in the fold. They break down both signings and how they affect the salary cap. Then they pick up where they left off with the available free agents out there and where […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2018-2019 season with playoff expectations. A roster built around a $154 investment in LeBron James was meant to finally end the team’s playoff drought. Instead, injuries, botched front office moves, and horrid defense have virtually torpedoed any hopes of a postseason berth. Even James struggled at times this season, […]

Derek Ciapala and Josh Kollack discuss the Los Angeles Rams’ big roster decision this week as free agency draws closer. They look back on the careers of linebacker Mark Barron and center John Sullivan, debate what positions the Rams should focus on this offseason, and consider some low budget options for the team. First, Derek […]

Another year, another disappointing finish for the Green Bay Packers. The Cheeseheads will have to wait another season to see if quarterback Aaron Rodgers can lead the Packers back to the Promised Land. However, the truth is Packers have been missing a key piece of the puzzle for a long time. The running back position […]

Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez return for another episode of the Butting Heads podcast, presented by Rams Talk Radio. The guys open the show by saying goodbye to two Los Angeles Rams, who were released on Tuesday, March 5. They send their regards to linebacker Mark Barron, a five-year and one of the few remnants […]

The Los Angeles Angels enter the 2019 Major League Baseball season with a white elephant in the room. That white elephant got bigger when the San Diego Padres signed Manny Machado to a 10-year, $300 million deal. Days later, Bryce Harper agreed to his 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Two megastars, two […]

The Bryce Harper sweepstakes came to a close when he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies late last week. Nearly everyone across Major League Baseball expected him to sign a $300 million deal, despite reports that teams were looking at short-term contracts. The biggest surprise came with the Phillies’ 13-year commitment. The Phillies signed Harper to […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart analyze the news surrounding the Los Angeles in the last week. They discuss Todd Gurley’s knee, Sean McVay’s Super Bowl comments, and some early discussions about pending free agents. First, Derek and Mike discuss the report from the Athletic Boston’s Jeff Howe. The Patriots beat reporter noted that Gurley has […]

Derek Ciapala is joined by podcast hosts from across the country to review to own what they got wrong about the 2018 NFL season. Rams Talk welcomes the Rockpile Report’s Drew Gier and Chris Krueger for the Buffalo Bills, the Chicago Audible’s Brandon Hazlett for the Chicago Bears, Keep PoundDENN’s Dennis Walsh for the Carolina […]

Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez prepare for free agency by diving into the available pool of players. The guys break down a number of different free agents and whether or not the Los Angeles Rams can realistically make a play at them. Those names include Brandon Marshall, Earl Thomas, Kwon Alexander, Clay Matthews and more. […]

Derek Ciapala, Michael Stewart and Steve Rebeiro cover this week’s news on the Los Angeles Rams. They discuss the hiring of Los Angeles Chargers’ assistant Eric Henderson and former Pro Football Focus analyst Zac Robinson to coach the defensive line and quarterbacks. Then they welcome former Rams defensive end Grant Wistrom and former head coach […]

Rams Talk editor-in-chief Derek Ciapala and Rams Uncensored host Matt Herrera finish last week’s breakdown of the Los Angeles Rams’ 2019 free agents. Then they look at recent arguments made that the Rams should not re-sign C.J. Anderson as Todd Gurley’s backup. First, the guys go through each of the 2019 free agents and what […]

Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez are joined by RotoBaller’s Kev Mahserejian for one final look at the 2018 Los Angeles Rams season. The trio hand out final grades to some of the Rams’ most important players. Jared Goff and Todd Gurley came out of the gates swinging, but the duo of Rams captains were both […]

Derek Ciapala and Michael Stewart dig into the Los Angeles Rams’ free agent options. They begin by outlining what they believe we can assume about the team’s free agent plan this offseason. Then Derek and Mike look at whether it’s possible for Lamarcus Joyner to return next season based on his current market value and […]

Derek Ciapala and Dillon Reagan take a look at the hot takes of the week surrounding the Los Angeles Rams. They compare quarterback Jared Goff with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton. They also discuss some of the trades being proposed by some football writers out there. Listen to “Ep. 2019:20 – The Los Angeles Rams’ silly season […]

Derek Ciapala, Steve Rebeiro and former Los Angeles Rams defensive back Michael Stewart announce this year’s Rams Talk Awards. They discuss the Rams’ best game, most disappointing performer, and of course, the team MVP. Listen to “Ep. 2019:19 – The 2018 Rams Talk Awards” on Spreaker. Rams Talk is currently sponsored by Jim Hock’s  Hollywood’s Team: […]

Steve Rebeiro and Johnny Gomez discuss whether or not the Los Angeles Rams should use their franchise tag this offseason. They talk about Cory Littleton’s restricted free agency, Zac Taylor’s new gig and the ill-fated task of “finding the next McVay.” Finally, they look at Malcolm Brown’s snub, Luis Perez lighting up the AAF, and […]

The NBA trade deadline passed with New Orleans Pelicans star center Anthony Davis still on the roster. Davis requested a trade from the team that drafted him in late January. The Pelicans have struggled to build a contender around him, and it appears that his patience finally wore thin. Unfortunately, the Pelicans chose not to […]

The NBA trade deadline passed with Anthony Davis still a member of the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, February 7. Multiple teams expressed interest in Davis, who requested a trade earlier this season, but the Pelicans chose to hold onto him. Improper behavior all around Keeping Davis was well within the Pelicans’ contractual rights. However, […]