The State of LA Sports with Ava Brand

Rams Development, Super Bowl LVI, and Staying Ready with Darrell Henderson Jr.

Former Rams running back and Super Bowl LVI champion Darrell Henderson Jr. joins the show. We discuss his journey from Memphis to the NFL, being drafted by the Rams, learning behind Todd Gurley, and developing inside one of the league's most respected organizations. Darrell shares what he learned from Sean McVay, Aaron Donald, and the culture that helped Los Angeles build a championship team. We also revisit the Super Bowl run, answer fan questions about his Rams career, and discuss what his training looks like today as he continues pursuing another NFL opportunity. Plus, a Gridiron Gem on persistence, patience, and trusting the process when the path isn't always clear.

The State of LA Sports with Ava Brand

Ava Brand returns to the show to break down everything happening across the LA sports landscape. We get into whether the Rams are true Super Bowl contenders, Matthew Stafford's window, the impact of Davante Adams, and why the Chargers could be one of the most interesting teams in the NFL this season. We also talk UCLA football, Nico Iamaleava, the Lakers in the Luka era, and the biggest storylines fans should be paying attention to heading into the fall. Plus, Ava shares her perspective from covering sports in one of the busiest markets in the country. This episode was recorded before the Rams acquired Myles Garrett, though we do briefly reference the team's aggressive approach after the Roger McDuffie trade.

Ranking My Top 10 Offensive Players at Every Position + 2026 First Team Offense

It’s list season. In this solo episode, I rank my top 10 players across all 11 offensive positions and build my full 2026 First Team Offense. We go position by position breaking down who made the cut, who got left off, and where projection versus production came into play. This is less about fantasy and more about who I’d actually build an offense around going into 2026. Agree or disagree, let me know who got snubbed.

Rams Reality, DB IQ, and UCLA Football with Alex Johnson

Alex Johnson returns to the show after going from UCLA standout to navigating life in the NFL with the Giants, Colts, Titans, and now the Rams. We get into the real reality of practice squad life, constantly adapting between organizations, and what it takes mentally to keep proving yourself at the professional level. Alex also breaks down DB intelligence, processing the game at NFL speed, and how his football IQ has evolved since UCLA. Plus, we talk confidence, uncertainty, recovery, life outside football, and another Gridiron Gem to close things out.

Rams Ty-meline for Simpson, Draft Recap, and the Future with Jackson Durham

In this episode, fellow Rams creator Jackson Durham joins me to dive into the Rams’ draft strategy. We break down the Ty Simpson pick, how the Rams are building for the future rather than win-now moves, and what that means for the roster timeline. We also discuss whether Matthew Stafford should play beyond this year, how the rest of the draft class fits into the bigger picture, and what to expect from the Rams heading into the season. If you’re wondering where the Rams are headed, this episode lays it all out.