The LA Slant Podcast

Ep. 17: Andy Benoit, The MMQB

The MMQB's Andy Benoit joins Chris Hayre on The LA Slant Podcast. Among the topics: insight into new Rams head coach Sean McVay (:50), Jared Goff's pocket toughness (6:00), the Rams' biggest weakness on offense last season (8:00), the Rams without Aaron Donald, for now (11:10), the Chargers' disruptive defense (12:40), prospects for the Chargers offense (15:20) and the ceiling/floor for the Rams and Chargers in 2017 (16:55).

Ep. 16: Warren Moon

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon joins Chris Hayre on The LA Slant Podcast. Among the topics: training camps open with two NFL teams playing in Los Angeles(:45), prospects for the Chargers in '17 (3:15), what Gus Bradley will bring to the Chargers defense(4:55), Russell Okung and the Chargers new-look O-line (6:20), expectations for Jared Goff in Year 2 (7:25), Todd Gurley in Year 3 (12:00), storylines coming out of Seattle (13:10), and predicting what happens the NFC West (19:00).

Ep. 15: Travis Rodgers, ESPNLA 710

Travis Rodgers, host of Rams pre- and post-game on ESPNLA 710, joins The LA Slant Podcast. Among the topics: excitement level among NFL fans in Los Angeles (:50), a crucial season for Rams GM Les Snead (5:15), evaluating Goff for a full season (8:25), expectations for Todd Gurley (11:30), rookies who could emerge as Goff's No. 1 target (15:50), chances an Aaron Donald deal gets done before camp (20:30), appetite for the Chargers in LA (23:30), and Sam Darnold/Lonzo Ball comparisons (28:15).

Ep. 14: Michael Gehlken, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Raiders beat writer Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal joins Chris Hayre on The LA Slant Podcast. Among the topics: Final thoughts on the Chargers’ move from San Diego to Los Angeles (:50), Philip Rivers’ performance late in games (10:20), the tenor in Oakland knowing the Raiders are moving to Las Vegas (13:10), Marshawn Lynch coming home (15:25), Derek Carr’s new deal (17:55), how quickly the Raiders’ rookies will make an impact (26:15) and Super Bowl expectations in Oakland (29:20). Plus, the debut of “Fantasy Fives” — Chris reveals the five quarterbacks he’s targeting in fantasy football drafts (34:00).

Ep. 13: Keyshawn Johnson

Former No. 1 overall pick Keyshawn Johnson joins Chris Hayre on The LA Slant Podcast to talk Rams and Chargers. Among the topics: OT Greg Robinson gets traded (:50), just two players remaining from the RG3 trade (2:00), whether Todd Gurley will rebound in ’17 (6:45), chances Sean Mannion could start at some point this season (9:20), thoughts on the Chargers and new head coach Anthony Lynn (13:00) and Keyshawn’s big race against Marcellus Wiley in August (17:00).