Let's not forget what the goal of the long snapper is. It is the snap and McQuaide is one of the best.
PREGAME Chargers (0-6) at Rams (3-4) Pregame Thread
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Injury Report, Week 8 vs. Chargers: Joe Cardona doubtful; Trent McDuffie, Colby Parkinson and Coleman Shelton questionable
The final injury report ahead of Sunday's Week 8 regular season game between the Rams and the Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
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The line has the Rams favored by 6-5
I know there are some that don't think much of Tutu. That aside...I THINK McVay needs to have plays specifically for Tutu stretching the Charger defense as well as underneath routes. I ain't talking about "gadget plays" either. I mean plays where he's the first option.
Atwell has EXCELLENT HANDS and exceptional speed...USE IT!!!
I know there are some that don't think much of Tutu. That aside...I THINK McVay needs to have plays specifically for Tutu stretching the Charger defense as well as underneath routes. I ain't talking about "gadget plays" either. I mean plays where he's the first option.
Atwell has EXCELLENT HANDS and exceptional speed...USE IT!!!
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You know what I'd like? A game where Stafford keyed in on Atwell like Nacua.
Maybe that would give us a clue as to whether Atwell is "all that" or not.
Maybe that would give us a clue as to whether Atwell is "all that" or not.
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I'm happy to get an opportunity to observe & analyze our 3rd-year backup center Dylan McMahon in regular-season action as a starter this Sunday in place of future 2027 UFA Shelton Coleman. he has started in the NFL for the Eagles, who drafted him.
Not sure why McMahon got 3 snaps @ LG for Avila against the Raiders, but DM has been able to play all interior OL posts since college. Draft reports mainly said (BIG Brain!) high-IQ, athletic zone blocker whose technique prioritizes quickness, angles, and second-level work over power.
I took time to look up what AI was saying about him it follows:
Dylan McMahon (C/OL #63) played extensively and started the first two 2026 preseason games for the Rams before sitting out the finale. He logged 79 total offensive snaps across those two contests (51 in Week 1, 28 in Week 2).
Preseason Week 2: Rams 34–0 vs. Saints (Aug. 22) DM started at center and played 28 snaps (a lighter workload as the game became a blowout). PFF graded him 77.6 overall (third-highest on offense). He again allowed zero pressures, and his run-blocking grade jumped to 77.5. The entire offensive line was strong (zero sacks allowed as a unit), and McMahon was highlighted as one of the top performers.
McMahon showed reliable pass protection (clean sheet on pressures across both games he played) and clear improvement as a run blocker from Week 1 to Week 2. He handled starting snaps at center for the second- and third-team units and earned positive marks from the coaching staff later in the season for his preparation and versatility. The strong Week 2 performance stood out more than the average Week 1 outing. He finished the preseason having proven he could handle significant interior snaps when given the opportunity.
Not sure why McMahon got 3 snaps @ LG for Avila against the Raiders, but DM has been able to play all interior OL posts since college. Draft reports mainly said (BIG Brain!) high-IQ, athletic zone blocker whose technique prioritizes quickness, angles, and second-level work over power.
I took time to look up what AI was saying about him it follows:
Dylan McMahon (C/OL #63) played extensively and started the first two 2026 preseason games for the Rams before sitting out the finale. He logged 79 total offensive snaps across those two contests (51 in Week 1, 28 in Week 2).
Preseason Week 2: Rams 34–0 vs. Saints (Aug. 22) DM started at center and played 28 snaps (a lighter workload as the game became a blowout). PFF graded him 77.6 overall (third-highest on offense). He again allowed zero pressures, and his run-blocking grade jumped to 77.5. The entire offensive line was strong (zero sacks allowed as a unit), and McMahon was highlighted as one of the top performers.
McMahon showed reliable pass protection (clean sheet on pressures across both games he played) and clear improvement as a run blocker from Week 1 to Week 2. He handled starting snaps at center for the second- and third-team units and earned positive marks from the coaching staff later in the season for his preparation and versatility. The strong Week 2 performance stood out more than the average Week 1 outing. He finished the preseason having proven he could handle significant interior snaps when given the opportunity.
It's going to be interesting to watch.
Must admit, earlier this year I figured that he'd be gone and Justin Dedich would come off IR take his roster spot.
That's interesting. Activating Karty from the practice squad. Are they not feeling good about McManus? Are they planning on have two kickers active on game day? If not, I don't know what the purpose of that is. Unless they plan on McManus being inactive.
I agree on the underneath routes. It's been stated by MJD (Wide Open Deep) and now below that he is open on the routes. Some of us can't figure out why Stafford doesn't give him some targets.
That would be interesting. I would settle for 3-5 targets a game. At least a couple of deeper routes to open up the field.
Do think it would be hard for Stafford to complete a some of those?
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Maybe they don't want him poached on the practice squad? It is kinda strange. Doubt he'd be active on game day.
Very interesting. I'm thinking his knuckleball kickoff and long FGs. A good home game to see what he could do.
You know...it's so crazy because McVay has kept him a Ram...but he won't use him more. We've all seen him do well but somewhere in the mix McVay forgets him. He trades him to the Dolphins and brings him back...
I think this is where our frustration lies;You know...it's so crazy because McVay has kept him a Ram...but he won't use him more. We've all seen him do well but somewhere in the mix McVay forgets him. He trades him to the Dolphins and brings him back...
We know Tutu Atwell has the skills and the speed and has the potential to actually be a top pro.
You just have to throw him the ball on occasion and I'm pretty sure good things would happen.
Because they have happened before.
When he was our basically our third/forth wide receiver in '23 and '24 he had 81 catches for over a thousand yards and three touchdowns at 13 yd a catch average. Not shabby for a non-starter.
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Just to clarify, he didn't "trade him to the Dolphins," he was a "Free Agent, " and signed on his own accord WITH the Dolphins. McVay actually "traded for him" back.You know...it's so crazy because McVay has kept him a Ram...but he won't use him more. We've all seen him do well but somewhere in the mix McVay forgets him. He trades him to the Dolphins and brings him back...
Nah. Stafford has hit him in stride many times. I get going to guys like Puka, Adams, and the TEs, who are bigger targets but he can find Tutu also. I think it's a matter of what Stafford's progressions are. That's why I said make him the first option on some plays,
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The Rams' offensive line also leads the league in run block win rate. Why not continue with more 13 Personnel until the Chargers stops the run?
Shelton may not go against the chargers. Let's get the ground attack going.
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