Rams' Roster Bubble & What Roster Cuts Are Really Like with Rob Havenstein

Erin Coscarelli catches up with Rob Havenstein on his transition from 11-year Rams right tackle to the CBS broadcast booth, including behind-the-scenes stories from the preseason broadcasts and his rapport with Sean McVay. The two shift to football, breaking down the Rams' crowded roster bubble ahead of Sunday's 53-man cutdown, with particular focus on a stacked tight end room (Higbee, Parkinson, Ferguson, Allen) and rookie RB Jarquez Hunter's emergence. They also discuss the emotional and financial realities of roster cuts from a former player's perspective, plus McVay's confirmed plan to keep three quarterbacks. The episode closes with a tangent on the chaos of players leaving NFL camps to return to college football, and a preview of Thursday's game against the Chargers with the Rams favored by 3.5.
(0:00 - 4:41): Introduction to Rob Havenstein joining the CBS broadcast team and his transition from the offensive line.
(4:41 - 7:48): Rob's experience with being 6'8" and the spatial challenges of life off the football field.
(7:48 - 11:51): Analyzing the Rams' roster bubble ahead of the 53-man cutdown, including the competitive tight end room.
(11:51 - 13:09): Discussion on the depth of the Rams' running back room and rookie Jarquez Hunter.
(13:09 - 18:32): The emotional and financial reality of NFL roster cuts and how players navigate the uncertainty.
(18:32 - 21:23): The professional approach of Sean McVay and Les Snead when handling difficult personnel decisions.
(21:23 - 25:12): Rob's perspective on the unique rapport between broadcasters and head coaches during pre-game meetings.
(25:12 - 31:17): A tangent on the current state of college football, players transferring, and the impact of NIL.
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