00:00:00 – Show Intro & Recap of Previous Episode

00:01:04 – Season Preparation & Training Camp Updates

00:01:19 – Practice Facility Insights & Stafford’s Participation

00:02:40 – Timeline of Stafford's Injury & Concern

00:05:14 – Observations from Practice & Current Level of Concern

00:06:33 – Rams vs. Texans Preview & Betting Odds

00:07:54 – Stacking Days & Protecting Stafford

00:08:52 – Prioritizing Player Health & Offense Readiness

00:10:10 – Impact of Missed Practice on Stafford & Offense

00:12:43 – Value of Joint Practices vs. Preseason Games

00:15:11 – Stafford’s Recovery: Technology & Innovations

00:16:24 – Rams Backup Quarterbacks & Jimmy Garoppolo

00:19:08 – McVay’s Influence on Quarterbacks

00:21:18 – Offensive Identity & Run Game Strategies

00:23:47 – Building Chemistry & Rep Management for Rookies

00:25:15 – Browns Preseason Finale & Backup QB Battle

00:25:23 – Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts & Outlook

00:28:48 – Betting Odds & Show Close

We are closing in on the first NFL regular season game and Betting with Bearman continues its division-by-division betting previews. David Bearman, from Betting with Bearman, is joined by Ant, who hosts 49ers Cutback Podcast, in an NFC wast betting preview. David and Anti look at all the possible bets with the 49ers, Rams, Cardinals and Seahawks, including a possible wrong team favored to win the division.

Andrew Whitworth joins in on the fun over at Bleav in Rams to talk the latest with the team on everyone's lips right now! What's the deal with Matthew Stafford? What does Andrew think about the culture that Head Coach Sean McVay has built as a result of his hard work in this franchise, does that look different from the inside? He also lets us in on who else the Rams should be looking at this year aside from hopefully another big year out of Kyren Williams, to hear all that and more listen in to Bleav in Rams NOW!

[2:40] Andrew Whitworth on Matthew Stafford injury status

[5:48] Andrew Whitworth on the culture Sean Mcvay has built

[10:44] Do the Rams need to rush Stafford back

[14:48] Could Blake Corum share more carries with Kyren Williams this year

[16:39] How do the Rams avoid another slow start

[19:20] Where do Puka and Adams Rank among the top WR duos

The very latest on Rams QB Matthew Stafford and why he sat out of an expected practice following his "great" preseason workout on Saturday. Just 27 days before the season opener in Houston - we have the latest on Coach Sean McVay's timeline for Stafford's return. I was at the Rams facility in Woodland Hills as McVay revealed why Stafford’s back didn’t respond after a strong 60-throw workout, sending him instead to treatment in a high-tech Ammortal chamber. We’re breaking down what this means for Week 1 against the Texans and the team's preparation ahead of joint practice with the Saints.

"Disc Closure? The Latest on Stafford’s Injury with Ian Rapoport"

A major development out of Rams camp — Matthew Stafford is being held out of training camp and joint practices with the Cowboys, and we’ve got the inside scoop. NFL Network’s Senior Insider Ian Rapoport joins us from Cardinals camp to break down what the news means: Stafford is dealing with an aggravated disc issue. We unpack how serious this injury is, how it connects to his 2022 spinal contusion, and whether fans should be worried about Week 1. Plus, what does an epidural mean for his timeline, and when should Rams fans actually hit the panic button?

1:34] Will Stafford be healthy enough to start week 1

On this episode of Bleav in Rams presented by FanDuel, we’re on site in Oxnard for the first joint practice between the Rams and Cowboys in front of a packed crowd of more than 5,000 fans.

Kyren Williams addressed the media after finally signing his three-year contract extension. We discuss why he made the decision not to hold out - and it has a lot to do with the Rams treated him during his rookie season. Plus discuss where he now ranks among the top 10 running backs in the NFL. Tutu Atwell giving fans another reason to believe in his value. Jimmy Garoppolo looked sharp connecting with Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, while Matthew Stafford remained sidelined with aggravated discs. Is it time to worry? Why joint practices may matter more than preseason games for Sean McVay’s evaluation process.

Plus, with Micah Parsons not participating, we look at how the Rams front office might approach star contracts differently. And yes, many in attendance said it felt like the Rams won the day.

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The headlines may be focused on Stafford’s health, but we’ve got a different concern when it comes to the 2025 Rams, and it could impact everything. In this episode, we dig into what’s flying under the radar at training camp. We break down Jared Verse’s development heading into Year 2 and why his growth could unlock this defense. Plus, Puka Nacua is learning from one of the best to ever do it: Davante Adams. We dive into how that mentorship is shaping his game and what it means for the Rams’ wide receiver room this season.