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LA Rams HC Sean McVay gives update on Stetson Bennett’s progress

‘I think today seemed like his sharpest day to camp up to this point.’

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay says rookie quarterback Stetson Bennett had his “sharpest day” of camp on Sunday.

The former Georgia Bulldog is competing for the backup role behind Georgia great Matthew Stafford.

“He’s done good,” McVay said. “I thought he had a good day today. I thought the receivers and tight ends, I thought guys made plays for him. He’s pretty steady. What I really like about him is if a play doesn’t go well, he’s able to reset himself and go to the next play. You can definitely feel the athleticism show up that you guys saw on display during his career at Georgia. I think he is getting more and more comfortable.

I thought today was a real bright spot for him. I think today seemed like his sharpest day to camp up to this point. He definitely looked more comfortable today. You can just see he is getting more comfortable with just some of the concepts. Because it is very different. Football is still football, and when the ball is snapped, there are some things that make sense to him.”

Bennett was taken by the Rams in the fourth-round of the 2023 NFL draft after an exceptional career in Athens. If the two-time national champion keeps making plays like these, it’s only a matter of time before Bennett gets his chance as a pro.

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Former Michigan football cornerback Vincent Gray finds a new NFL home

Awesome for him! #GoBlue

Vincent Gray was a four-year letterman for the Michigan Wolverines from 2018-2021. When Gray opted to enter the 2022 NFL draft, there was optimism he was going to be a mid-to-late draft pick.

But Gray went undrafted and he was quickly scooped up by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent. Gray spent the entire season on the Saints practice squad.

The Saints waived Gray this offseason and now the former Wolverine has found a new home. The Los Angeles Rams, who are in need of cornerback depth, have signed Gray.

Gray will have some work to do in order to make the team, but the Rams are a good landing spot for the young corner.

During his four-year career in Ann Arbor, Gray played in 35 games with 21 starts at corner, and he was an All-Big Ten player. Gray totaled 91 career tackles, one sack, and 15 pass deflections with the Wolverines.

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Sean McVay details why Rams selected Georgia QB Stetson Bennett

The Los Angeles Rams surprised NFL draft analysts when they selected Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett

The Los Angeles Rams surprised quite a few NFL draft analysts when they selected Stetson Bennett in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft. The Rams really liked Bennett throughout the predraft process.

Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay and the Rams elected to draft Bennett with the No. 128 pick. Bennett was the seventh quarterback drafted.

In 2022, the Rams went 2-6 in games without Matthew Stafford and needed to upgrade the backup quarterback position. Stafford missed several games last season with a neck injury and a concussion. However, the Rams entered the 2023 NFL draft with little early round draft capital, so Los Angeles could not easily draft a top quarterback. Additionally, the Rams want to continue to contend in the NFC, so it made sense for Los Angeles to take an experienced quarterback like Bennett.

Bennett’s final college game was a dominant, 65-7, national championship victory over TCU. Perhaps he impressed a few folks in SoFi Stadium, which is home to the Los Angeles Rams, with his five total touchdown performance in the national championship game.

Stetson Bennett will learn under Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford during his rookie season in the NFL. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Sean McVay views Stetson Bennett as a winner. Bennett came up huge in clutch moments throughout his college career. Bennett saved his best performances for the College Football Playoff.

McVay is a big fan of Georgia’s offensive system and thinks it translates well to the NFL. He also is impressed with Bennett’s athleticism, particularly Bennett’s quickness.

Here’s everything Sean McVay had to say about Stetson Bennett:

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Bobby Wagner returning to Seahawks on one-year deal

According to Adam Schefter at ESPN, former Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is returning to Seattle on a one-year deal worth $7 million.

According to Adam Schefter at ESPN, former Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is returning to Seattle on a one-year deal worth $7 million. For what it’s worth, free safety Quandre Diggs was actually the first to report it.

Wagner was released by the Seahawks last March and signed a five-year contract with the Rams, only to be a surprise cut a few weeks ago.

This comes as welcome news for Seattle’s defense, which may have had the thinnest linebacker corps in the league prior to Wagner coming back on board. For now Wagner should project to start next to Devin Bush, at least until Jordyn Brooks is recovered from his ACL tear.

Wagner has played 168 career games, 151 of them in a Seahawks uniform. He’s made eight Pro Bowl teams and earned six first-team All-Pro honors in his career. He has totaled an incredible 1,523 combined tackles and will most likely be a first-ballot Hall of Famer regardless of how the rest of his time in the NFL unfolds.

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Report: Panthers hiring former Georgia RB Thomas Brown as OC

Former Los Angeles Rams’ assistant Thomas Brown is now the Carolina Panthers’ offensive coordinator

The Carolina Panthers are hiring former Georgia running back and assistant coach Thomas Brown as their offensive coordinator. Brown also interviewed with Tampa Bay.

It is currently unclear if Thomas Brown or head coach Frank Reich will call the plays in Carolina.

Brown was previously the tight ends coach and assistant head coach for the Los Angeles Rams. Brown helped the Rams win a Super Bowl last season. He’s gotten excellent experience under Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay. Brown is well respected throughout the NFL.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Jamal Pettigrew (81) and tight ends coach Thomas Brown during minicamp at Cal Lutheran University. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s what Rams Wire said about Thomas Brown’s interview process:

Brown also interviewed for the Cowboys’ and Chargers’ offensive coordinator roles before they went in a different direction, hiring Brian Schottenheimer and Kellen Moore, respectively. Brown met with the Commanders about their OC job, too.

The former Georgia star running back also interviewed with the Houston Texans for their head coach job, but the Texans ended up hiring former San Francisco defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans.

During Thomas Brown’s great career at Georgia, he rushed for 2,646 yards and 23 touchdowns on 529 touches. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the news that the Panthers plan to hire Thomas Brown via Twitter:

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Former Georgia RB Thomas Brown lines up two more NFL interviews

Los Angeles Rams assistant Thomas Brown has a pair of interviews for offensive coordinator openings

Former Georgia running back back and assistant coach Thomas Brown is scheduled to interview with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers for their open offensive coordinator positions. Brown plans to interview with Tampa Bay, for a second time, on Wednesday and with Carolina on Thursday.

Brown joins Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken as candidates to interview for the Bucs’ offensive coordinator job twice.

Brown is currently the tight ends coach and assistant head coach for the Los Angeles Rams. Brown helped the Rams win a Super Bowl last season. He’s gotten excellent experience under Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay.

Former Georgia running back Thomas Brown is a young, but well-respected NFL coach. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Here’s what Rams Wire said about Thomas Brown’s recently scheduled interviews:

Brown also interviewed for the Cowboys’ and Chargers’ offensive coordinator roles before they went in a different direction, hiring Brian Schottenheimer and Kellen Moore, respectively. Brown met with the Commanders about their OC job, too.

The former Georgia star running back also interviewed with the Houston Texans for their head coach job, but the Texans ended up hiring former San Francisco defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans.

During Thomas Brown’s great career at Georgia, he rushed for 2,646 yards and 23 touchdowns on 529 touches. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the news on Thomas Brown’s interviews via Twitter:

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Former Georgia RB Thomas Brown interviews to be Texans’ head coach

The Houston Texans are looking for a new head coach. Who will the Texans hire? Former Georgia running back Thomas Brown is in the mix.

The Houston Texans have interviewed former Georgia running back back and assistant coach Thomas Brown to fill their head coaching vacancy.

Brown is currently the tight ends coach and assistant head coach for the Los Angeles Rams. Brown helped the Rams win a Super Bowl last season. He’s gotten excellent experience under Los Angeles head coach Sean McVay.

The Texans have a lot of picks in the 2023 NFL draft including the No. 2 overall selection. Houston is coming off a rough 3-13-1 season and is looking for a new head coach.

Former Georgia running back Thomas Brown is a young, but talented NFL coach. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Here’s what Rams Wire said about Thomas Brown’s recent interview with the Texans:

Brown is the sixth coach to interview with the Texans, joining Jonathan Gannon, Shane Steichen, Ben Johnson, Sean Payton and former Rams assistant Ejiro Evero. Brown is currently the Rams’ tight ends coach and assistant head coach but has interviewed for a head coaching position for the second year in a row.

During Thomas Brown’s great career at Georgia, he rushed for 2,646 yards and 23 touchdowns on 529 touches.

Texans Wire has coverage of Houston’s head coaching vacancy. Georgia fans would love to see Thomas Brown become an NFL head coach.

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Rams uncertain if Matt Stafford will return this season

According to a report by Adam Schefter at ESPN, the Ram’s aren’t sure if veteran quarterback Matt Stafford will play again this season.

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After the Seahawks face Derek Carr and the Raiders today, the next team on the schedule is the division rival Rams. LA is going through an all-time Super Bowl hangover that may about to get even worse.

According to a report by Adam Schefter at ESPN, the 3-7 Rams aren’t sure if veteran quarterback Matt Stafford will play again this season.

Stafford is dealing with a neck strain and has also suffered two concussions in recent weeks. Now 34 years old, few QBs around the league have taken more punishment over the last decade – his offensive lines with the Lions tended to be on the poor side in pass protection.

If Stafford can’t go, the Rams will look to Bryce Perkins to start again in his place.

The Rams are also missing superstar wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who’s out 6-8 weeks with an ankle injury, so Seattle should probably be considered the favorite for next week’s matchup.

If Stafford is indeed out for the year it will be doubly fortunate for the Seahawks, who will face LA again at home in Week 18.

Update:

According to a somewhat-conflicting report by Ian Rapoport at NFL.com, Stafford’s symptoms are improving and the Rams have no plans to shut him down right now.

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Isaiah McKenzie hizo la mejor revelación de sexo para su hermana mientras celebraba un touchdown

Si estaban viendo a los Rams y a los Bills inaugurar la temporada de la NFL en jueves en la noche, probablemente vieron a Isaiah McKenzie anotar este touchdown para darles una ventaja de 16-10 a los Bills . Probablemente sólo pareció otro touchdown …

Si estaban viendo a los Rams y a los Bills inaugurar la temporada de la NFL en jueves en la noche, probablemente vieron a Isaiah McKenzie anotar este touchdown para darles una ventaja de 16-10 a los Bills.

Probablemente sólo pareció otro touchdown casual por un pase de Josh Allen. Esto les dio a los Bills la ventaja permanente que terminó siendo una completa paliza al final.

Después de un rato, seguramente ya no estaban no pensando en el touchdown de McKenzie. Seguramente casi no se dieron cuenta  del… Extraño momento justo después.

McKenzie anota. Comienza a celebrar con sus compañeros de equipo. Luego empieza a buscar una cámara. Encuentra una. Y grita “es niño.” Lo hace dos veces.

Miren:

Traducción.- Touchdown de la cara de la franquicia a la cara de la franquicia.

Si lo notaron, seguramente pensaron que era una broma particular de los Bills.

Pero resulta que McKenzie nos dio la mejor revelación del sexo de todos los tiempos. Después de anotar su touchdown, anunció el sexo de bebé.

Aquí está la familia viendo el juego volviéndose locos:

Traducción.- Football y familia

Esto está increíble. Pero también nos deja con muchas preguntas. ¿Cómo lo prepararon? Hicieron esta jugada sabiendo que la revelación de un hermoso niño estaba en juego? Si este es el caso, los Bills son los mejores compañeros de equipo de todos los tiempos.

También, ¿Tenían un plan B en caso de que nunca anotara? Creo que nunca lo sabremos. Una cosa es segura. Bueno, dos. Primero, Isaiah McKenzie tiene que ser uno de los top 5 hermanos en toda la historia de hermanos.

Segundo – y lo más importante – es niño.

 

Bills vow to remain focused despite huge week 1 win

#Bills vow to remain focused despite huge week 1 win:

Going into the Bills nationally televised opening season game vs. the Rams, expectations could not have been higher.

The nearly unanimous Super Bowl favorites took the moment in stride, throttling the Rams, 31-10 in their own house.

Following the win, the Bills were asked if a blowout victory in week 1 would only add to the pressure surrounding the team moving forward.

No, we needed to win a game,” Bills quarterback Josh Allen told the media. “We needed to put our best foot forward and try to execute the way we know we can execute and just try to win a game, that’s all. 1-0 each week is our mindset. Playoff caliber. That’s what we’re trying to do, that’s what Coach McDermott preaches. That’s what our mindset and mentality is every time we step in our facility is, ‘what can we do to allow ourselves the opportunity to go 1-0 this week?'”

Bills head coach Sean McDermott was asked if the team felt they needed to make a statement opening night vs. the defending Super Bowl champs given what is expected of his squad this season.

“No I just think… yes, I think they are a good team. Well coached and good players,” McDermott said during his post-game press conference. “Like I heard Josh’s comments in the hallway there, it’s just about winning one game and that’s what it was. We came together in the second half, played good complimentary football starting with the opening kickoff of the second half and there’s still some things we need to work on in terms of taking care of the football.”

While both Buffalo’s QB and coach said all the right things regarding keeping calm, cool and collected, one of the newest (and flashiest) additions to the Bills roster was a bit more transparent with his takeaway from the Week 1 victory.

“For one, we gonna make the plane do backflips on the way home tonight,” Bills linebacker Von Miller told reporters after the game. “We gonna celebrate this win, yes, we gonna do that. Cause like I said, it’s a humbling league. You have to celebrate wins, you just have to do it. Then you gotta go back to the lab tomorrow, scratch this up and look at all the things we did well and all the things we didn’t do well and then move forward.”

Being one of the players on the Bills roster to actually have a Super Bowl ring, Miller spoke from experience on how to stay focused after big wins even when pressure is mounting.

“You know, we got great leadership in this locker room,” Miller continued. “We got great coaches. We’re not gonna let the success of this game… let our guard down or whatever that may be. We got a great group of guys. We enjoy winning and we enjoy working. We’re gonna celebrate tonight… I said that about five times. We gonna celebrate tonight and have fun on the plane ride home and then gonna digest this game and then we gonna move forward to a great Tennessee Titans team on Monday night.”

While the Bills have to feel good about their game one performance, Von Miller is dead on in acknowledging the Bills will have a big test coming up right away in Week 2. The Bills have struggled the last couple of seasons vs. the Titans in primetime and a Monday night showdown in Orchard Park provides no opportunity to take their foot off the pedal.

If the Bills do manage to win and improve to 2-0, you can bet questions about expectations and pressure will continue… but if Thursday night was any indication, the Bills appear more than ready to embrace it.

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