Show Notes
On the latest Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah is joined by Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead and Los Angeles Chargers GM Joe Hortiz to discuss their teams heading into this season and dive in to scouting strategies. Snead shares the thought process behind the Rams travel plans for Week 1 in Australia, what went into getting Aaron Donald back, what he’s seen from Myles Garrett heading into the season and what he likes in running backs and wide receivers to fit LA’s scheme. Next, Hortiz dives into what Mike McDaniel has brought to the Chargers, how Justin Herbert is different this season, all-time great comparisons for Joe Alt and Omarion Hampton plus a classic Kirby Smart story. Lastly, PDJ breaks down how several QBs are facing uncertain contract futures and are playing for a pay day in 2026, including CJ Stroud, Bryce Young, Baker Mayfield and more. Also, DJ takes a look at the tape from a handful of college QBs over the weekend including Arch Manning, Dante Moore, Sam Leavitt, Trinidad Chambliss, Darian Mensah and CJ Carr. | Move the Sticks
Approximate Timecodes:
(0:00) Intro
(2:42) Les Snead joins the show
(4:57) The convo on getting Aaron Donald back
(8:27) What makes Myles Garrett special
(10:57) How LA built a strong OL
(14:17) What the Rams look for in a RB
(17:37) Why Puka & Adams work so well together
(20:37) The process of finding ‘high-care’ players
(23:32) When Les knew the ‘21 Rams could win it all
(27:58) Thanks to Les Snead
(28:56) Joe Hortiz joins the show!
(29:31) Mindset entering year 3
(32:26) How scouting process differs from Year 1
(33:16) Justin Herbert’s preparing for a career year
(35:30) The process recruiting Mike McDaniel
(39:18) Comparing Jonathan Ogden and Joe Alt
(41:06) Comparing Jamal Lewis and Omarion Hampton
(43:36) The art of scouting + Harbaugh’s impact
(47:33) Favorite college practice environments
(49:55) When Joe knew the 2012 Ravens could win it all
(52:38) Thanks to Joe Hortiz
(52:03) Notable QBs seeking a pay day
(55:33) Draft Diary from Week 1
(56:10) Draft Diary - Arch Manning
(57:12) Draft Diary - Dante Moore
(58:14) Draft Diary - Darian Mensah
(59:10) Draft Diary - Trinidad Chambliss
(1:00:18) Draft Diary - Sam Leavitt
(1:01:33) Draft Diary - CJ Carr
(1:02:36) Draft Diary recap
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