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After spending this offseason going all in, the Los Angeles Rams did the exact opposite by drafting Ty Simpson. The pick proves general manager Les Snead learned nothing from the Packers, who made a similar mistake selecting a first round quarterback during a Super Bowl window with Aaron Rodgers. Snead seems to have forgotten that […]
Since NIL and the transfer portal changed the landscape of college football in 2020, people have been saying the NCAA is now more like the pros. But the way that Rams general manager Les Snead basically recruited quarterback Ty Simpson to L.A. by telling him to enter the draft so that he could take him […]
Luka Dončić has already had a Hall of Fame-caliber career, with this season being his best yet. He averaged a league-leading 33.5 points per game and was named the Western Conference Player of the Month in January and March. But despite the scoring prowess, dominance, and being the best player on a 53-win team, he […]
Almost everyone wants to forget the weirdness of the 2020 MLB season. The Dodgers winning a piece of metal after a 60-game season that saw divisions reworked and paper cutouts as fans in the stands was a real clincher to the strange year. Taxi squads and constant COVID tests were the norm, and the St. […]
A lot of people are making assumptions about Sean McVay’s “body language” and perceived behavior when the Rams met with the media after drafting Ty Simpson, suggesting that he’s upset about it. Is there any truth to that? We can’t know from our perspective. “Reading” a person’s body language at a press conference is an […]
The Chargers addressed their need for a third edge rusher by selecting Miami’s Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd pick. Now that they’ve found their guy on defense, they most certainly need to address the interior offensive line on day two. Whether that’s in round two or three remains to be seen, but they simply cannot […]
Come one come all to the day after what was a totally normal NFL Draft night. If you are fan of the Los Angeles Rams nothing to see her other than the Rams taking a quarterback in the first round of the NFL Draft. But NFL teams do that all the time! Right? There is […]
It was obvious that Luke Kennard’s importance was going to rise with the Lakers this postseason with their starting backcourt players, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves out. What wasn’t known was how well he’d do in that situation. Well, two games in, Kennard is playing some of the best basketball of his career. In Game […]
Few teams can withstand their best players underperforming and win playoff games. In that sense, the Edmonton Oilers being tied 1-1 with the Anaheim Ducks isn’t so bad. It’s a good wager that Connor McDavid, shutout in back-to-back games, and uncharacteristically poor with puck decision and execution, will turn it around. His ankle is fine,…
Stealing eight bases and not getting caught once, the Great Lakes Loons ran all over the Sky Carp in a high-scoring win with both teams combining for 21 runs—meanwhile, the Tulsa Drilers set a new team record. Player of the day While a few candidates emerged on the hitting side of things, the clear choice […]
The Los Angeles Rams’ selection of Ty Simpson flies in the face of the team’s “all in” approach at first glance. But what if taking Simpson opens up new avenues for LA to grow even more aggressive in their roster build? Rookie quarterback contracts remain one of the biggest competitive advantages from a salary cap […]
Good morning, Chargers fans! You know what to do! And now for today’s links. Chargers News: Five takeaways from Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz’s presser following round one (Chargers.com) Daniel Jeremiah’s best available players heading into day two (Chargers.com) Predicting the Chargers’ picks on day two (Chargers Wire) The Chargers need to keep pace with […]
On Wednesday night, the Dodgers suffered their first shutout loss of the year by falling 3-0 to the San Francisco Giants. On Thursday, the Dodgers returned the favor and shut the Giants out by the exact same final score. Only Luis Arraez could break through Tyler Glasnow on Thursday, as the right-hander dominated through eight […]
Is the Los Angeles Rams squad better after Round 1 of the NFL Draft? Yes, it is. They added a desirable quarterback to their roster. With Jimmy Garropollo potentially retiring, the Rams didn’t have a backup quarterback outside of Stetson Bennett. Unless Bennett and the Rams surprise everyone more than they did with the Simpson […]
The Rams left many fans stunned and speechless when they drafted Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick in Thursday’s first round, a quarterback routinely graded as a day two prospect who might only barely sneak into the end of day one. But the most surprising thing about the Rams drafting Simpson is that people […]
Everything fell perfectly into place for the Steelers on Night One of the 2026 NFL Draft. Only two receivers were selected in the top 15 picks, and a slew of offensive linemen followed with a very random Ty Simpson to the Rams pick sprinkled in for good luck. With a league-leading 12 selections ahead of […]
After taking care of business and earning a 2-0 series lead as the games shifted into Los Angeles, the Colorado Avalanche continued to roll right along as they secured a 4-2 win over the Kings, and a 3-0 series lead with the possibility to complete the sweep on Sunday afternoon. Let’s take a look at […]
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Can someone explain to me how the Houston Rockets are 9.5-point favorites tonight in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Lakers? Sure, I get that the game is in Houston. The Rockets are in desperation mode after dropping the first two games in LA. Role players almost always play better at home than on the […]
I understand that the initial reaction to the Los Angeles Rams selecting Ty Simpson at 13th overall in the draft is gut wrenching development for a lot of fans. Matthew Stafford is a beloved figure who hoisted the Lombardi Trophy at SoFi Stadium. But nothing good lasts forever. Stafford is in the twilight of his […]
The Chargers selected Miami edge rusher Akheem Mesidor with the 22nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mesidor will be an older rookie (25 years old when the new season starts) but you cannot deny how much of an impact he can make getting after the quarterback. He led the ACC with 12.5 sacks in […]
The Miami Dolphins were probably hoping to trade back from 30 in this year's draft, but a surprise pick derailed that plan.
In one of the most surprising moves during the first round of the NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams selected quarterback Ty Simpson. The Rams, of course, have a knack for stealing headlines and they also lay claim to another blockbuster move from earlier this offseason in their trade for corner Trent McDuffie. There will […]
With the 22nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select Akheem Mesidor, edge rusher, out of The University of Miami. Mesidor was a First-Team All-ACC selection in 2025 after helping the Hurricanes make it all the way to the CFP National Championship. He accumulated 12.5 sacks, 17.5 tackles for loss, and […]