Author: Ryan Besaw

Derrick Thomas is widely regarded as one of the greatest pass-rushers of all time. The former first-round pick was drafted with the fourth pick in the 1989 draft out of Alabama to the Kansas City Chiefs. Thomas immediately made a name for himself in the league, winning the NFL Defensive Rookie of The Year award. Derrick Thomas completed his crowing achievement on November 11th,1990, during a week 10 matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks. The Chiefs needed a win to stay alive in the postseason race 32 years ago this week, and Thomas collected not one, not two, but seven sacks…

Don Shula was a well-known coach and was beloved by many players during his 33-year career. He holds the record for the most wins in NFL history with 328 victories and 347 total wins, including playoffs. Shula earned his 200th career victory 41 years ago this week on November 8th, 1981. In week 10 of the 1981 season, the Miami Dolphins took on the New England Patriots on the road. Miami trailed 17-6 at halftime to the two-win Pats but would rally and take a 20-17 lead into the fourth quarter. After trading scores in the fourth, the Dolphins won…

Tom Dempsey was born in January 1947 with no toes or fingers on his right foot and hand. But that didn’t stop him in life, as he went on to be a right-footed placekicker in the NFL for 10 years from 1969-1979. Playing for the Saints, Eagles, Rams, Oilers, and Bills, Tom Dempsey was a trailblazing kicker for his time. Tom Dempsey And The Record: Tom Dempsey made his debut on September 21st, 1969, for the New Orleans Saints vs. the Washington Redskins. In a losing effort, Dempsey made two of his three field goal attempts and both extra points.…

I’ll come right out and say it. Raheem Morris has got to go. The LA Rams traveled to Tampa Bay for a Sunday afternoon matchup vs. the Buccaneers. It was a 16-13 loss for the Rams due to several things, one being the offense had several trips into the RedZone and came away with six points while doing much of nothing else. Another reason is the defense not making a big stop with 44 seconds left, a 60-yard cushion, and the Bucs had no timeouts to burn. This type of ending to a game could see the Raheem Morris experiment…

NFL Defensive Player Of The Year, or NFL DPOY, is an accolade that most defenders have used to increase their Hall Of Fame résumé. Players like Lawrence Taylor, Warren Sapp, Ray Lewis, Reggie White, and so many more all-time greats have carved their names into the history books of this award. At the midpoint of the 2022 season, who are the five candidates for the NFL DPOY? NFL DPOY Candidate- Aaron Donald: DT, LA Rams Aaron Donald is a former three-time DPOY award winner being the most recent player to win the award in back-to-back seasons. Donald and the Rams…

Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen an uptick in the number of superstar players in the NFL. In an era where the NFL MVP conversation is over-saturated by Quarterback names. In 2022 through the midpoint, the NFL MVP conversation, I believe, is as balanced as it ever has been. In this article, we will highlight five possible candidates for the NFL MVP. NFL MVP Candidate- Josh Allen: QB, Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen has come a long way since his rookie campaign in 2018. A former seventh pick in the NFL Draft, Allen has become the cornerstone of…

Another Rams loss has been added to a storied rivalry. The San Francisco 49ers traveled to SOFI Stadium to take on the LA Rams for a week eight divisional matchup. San Francisco came out on top with a 31-14 win in a game that got away from LA in a hurry. The Rams led 14-10 at halftime, and it looked like they might end the streak, but it wasn’t to be, as the 49ers winning streak vs. LA moved to eight straight games. But in a Rams loss, there are still a few takeaways. Takeaways From Rams Loss: DC You…

The LA Rams are getting a massive boost at the receiver position this week. Van Jefferson’s return is right on time and what the Rams offense needs after six games. Jefferson hasn’t played a down this season and has been on the injured reserve since September 24th. Van Jefferson’s return is an excellent sign of things to come for the LA offense. Receivers not named Cooper Kupp have performed on a sub-par level this season. Jefferson is the most promising thing to happen to an anemic LA offense in 2022. Van Jefferson’s Return: Jefferson missed training camp after two procedures…

The LA Rams team needs might be less complicated than people think. Through six weeks, LA is 3-3 in a collision course with arch-rivals, the San Francisco 49ers. But that’s for week eight. Let’s talk beyond this week and focus on the Rams team needs that will help put them back in the fight. That’s not to suggest they’re out of it, but this team is nothing like last year’s team. In fact, last year, the Rams were 5-1 through six tilts, averaging 29.8 points per game. This year it’s much different, down to 17.3 points per game. With the…

The Rams vs. 49ers rivalry has gotten a little one-sided over the last few years, with San Francisco winning seven straight regular-season matchups. A rivalry that began 72 years ago has only gotten bigger since. The Rams vs. 49ers rivalry has seen over 50 Hall of Famers, disrespectful celebrations, and benches-clearing brawls. The Rams vs. 49ers rivalry is the best in the NFL, regardless of the head-to-head record. Ahead of their week eight showdown, let’s take a deep dive into the history of this matchup. Rams vs. 49ers- Where it began: The first matchup between the Rams and the 49ers…