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The Los Angeles Rams went out of their territory and conducted their minicamp in Hawaii. While some days were private, they had a one-day engagement with the fans. However, the NFC West team made a lasting impact on the community by helping a Hawaii high school football team rise once again.
As Rams writer Mara Powner wrote, “The Los Angeles Rams, in collaboration with Hollman Lockers and design firm Forty Nine Degrees, have announced an initiative to support the Maui community by building new locker rooms for Lahainaluna High School in Lahaina, Maui.”
The project entails custom-built lockers with integrated storage and inspiring graphics that uphold the community’s fortitude. Likewise, the locker room’s design will pay tribute to Lahainaluna’s heritage by including mottos like “We are one,” which is parallel to the Los Angeles Rams’
“We Then Me.” Powner added that the locker rooms will be done by July, in time for the new school year.
A devastating 2023 wildfire in Maui destroyed the homes of over 450 student-athletes, including those who play football for Lahainaluna. Worst yet, some lost their relatives to the catastrophe. Despite the situation, the community united to help one another.
The National Football League honored Lahainaluna by having their players and coaches become honorary coin toss captains at Super Bowl LVIII. Likewise, an NFL Films documentary narrated by Hawaii native Marcus Mariota told the community’s fall and rise.
Despite their struggles, Lahainaluna had a 6-5 record last season. The year before, they went 5-2, including a 5-0 record in the Maui League. Lahainaluna won four consecutive Hawaii high school football Division II state championships from 2016 to 2019.
In addition to building Lahainaluna’s locker rooms, the Los Angeles Rams gave back to the Hawaiian community by conducting a girls’ flag football clinic. Likewise, their rookies participated in a Habitat for Humanity rebuild in Lahaina.
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Colts' QB decision makes no sense, sets stage for wasted season
The Indianapolis Colts must have zero belief that Anthony Richardson is capable of being a starting quarterback in the NFL. That is the only logical conclusion one can draw from their decision to go with Daniel Jones as their starting quarterback for the 2025 season, while also giving him a lengthy leash to play through. It's not only nonsensical, but it sets the stage for what could be a completely wasted season of football where they do not get anything from it. Whether the Colts decided to go with Jones or Richardson, their ceiling was unlikely to change. They're not a Super Bowl-contending team, and they may not even be a playoff team. The Colts have a very flawed roster that is probably more than just one quarterback away. But that's part of the reason why it would have at least made sense to give Richardson one more run at it. While the early part of his career has been filled with injuries and inconsistency, he is still a player they used a No. 4 overall pick on. He is also a player who is still full of talent, a big arm and — in theory — a lot of potential. He is in a lot of ways still a mystery and something of an unknown as an NFL player. He's played only 15 games, thrown just 348 passes and is still 23 years old. There is still something there that a team can dream on. It would make sense to try to see if he can figure it out given that unknown potential and upside. Jones, on the other hand, is the complete opposite in every way. He is a mostly known commodity in the NFL. He has appeared in 70 regular-season games and thrown 2,241 passes, and he is going to be 28 years old when the season begins. There are no secrets here. Everybody knows what he is: veteran mediocrity. Sure, there is a chance he could follow the path of Geno Smith and finally put things together and become an above-average starter after washing out with the New York Giants. But those types of success stories are the exception and not the rule. After six years and nearly 2,500 passes in the NFL you start to get a sense for what a quarterback is and what they can do. Jones has shown everybody who and what he is as an NFL starting quarterback: not good enough. What are the Colts hoping to accomplish here? Maybe Jones is a marginal upgrade over Richardson right now. But is he enough of an upgrade to take them from a mid-level, average team to a playoff team or a contender? Not likely. Not in a stacked AFC. Due to Richardson's upside, if he can reach it, he might actually have the ability to do that. That alone should have been the incentive to give him one more run at it. If he washes out, then you might know for sure that he is not your answer and that you need to seriously look at the position again in 2026. The season might not go well, but it at least wouldn't be a waste. Right now, the Colts just seem to be hoping that Jones can get them to another eight- or nine-win season that keeps them squarely in the middle of the NFL standings. Nobody wants to see that. Nobody wants to watch that. They should have at least given Richardson one more swing at it. Now they have pretty much already written him off as a potential option without ever really knowing for sure if he could do the job or reach his potential.
Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop Joey Ortiz Will Not Play Game 4 vs Chicago Cubs on Wednesday
For the first time since early July, the Milwaukee Brewers have lost back-to-back games, dropping both contests of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. They lost the first game 6-4 and the second 4-1. In both games, their starting pitchers, Chad Patrick and Brandon Woodruff, failed to keep their pitch counts low and Cubs hitters off the basepaths. The second game was especially frustrating as Milwaukee’s offense forced Cubs starter Jameson Taillon to throw 30 pitches in the first inning, a frame that saw them score their only run, only to swing early and often after the opening frame, allowing Chicago’s starter to get through six innings. Taillon threw just 62 pitches between the second and sixth innings, and at one point retired 11 Brewers hitters in row. But the two games were not the only things Milwaukee lost on Tuesday. It appears they will be without their starting shortstop, Joey Ortiz, tomorrow and perhaps longer. Milwaukee Brewers Shortstop Joey Ortiz Has a Bone Bruise in His Knee Ortiz was 0-2 with a walk in the Game One of the doubleheader, but was pinch hit for later in the game by Anthony Seigler, who struck out. In Game Two, Ortiz was 1-3, but was not able to finish the game. He fouled a ball of his knee during his last at bat, prompting the Brewers to replace him Andruw Monasterio. Of course, Brewers fans’ minds immediately went to 2019 when Christian Yelich broke his knee cap when he fouled a ball off of it late in the season. Fortunately, x-rays revealed that Ortiz did not break any bones. Rather, he has a bone bruise which, in addition to some stomach issues, will keep him out of the lineup on Wednesday: Ortiz is hitting .233/.285/.329 with seven home runs and 43 RBI this season. It is likely that Monasterio will start in place of Ortiz.
What teams are asking about Commanders’ Brian Robinson Jr. amid trade interest
After reports surrounding Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr.’s imminent exit amid trade interest, that notion was confirmed this week. Coach Dan Quinn confirmed the Commanders’ plans for Robinson Jr. as he was also inactive in Monday’s 31-17 preseason loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. After the loss, Quinn released a statement that the Commanders and Robinson Jr. would be going their separate ways, which means a potential trade should be coming down the pike soon, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. “Brian Robinson Jr. did not play, and Dan Quinn pretty much, confirming that they’re going to move on from Robinson here,” Garafolo said. “He is set to make a total of $3.5 million per this season in the final year of his deal. So, it’s looking like a potential trade. Both sides agreed he’s not going to play to play in that game to keep a trade alive — didn’t want him to get hurt in that case.” Still, there isn’t an apparent reason why the Commanders are actively shopping Robinson Jr. for potential suitors. “I know there’s interest because, as I’ve reported this, I’ve heard from teams that are saying, “What happened there?” How did he fall out of favor? Does he want a new contract? Yeah, I mean, eventually he does,” Garafolo added. “But this is a contract year, and right now, given this situation, my understanding is he wants the best possible situation for him to have the best possible season to set him up for a payday this offseason as a free agent. “So, right now, all about fit for Brian Robinson. I believe he’s going to have a new home. If it’s not via trade and they got to cut him, he’ll have a new home in short order,” Garafolo concluded. Dan Quinn hints at Brian Robinson Jr’s Commanders exit The plans to sit Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. against the Bengals only fueled trade interest until head coach Dan Quinn’s public interest confirmed suspicion. “There’s just a lot of moving parts this time of year,” Quinn said via a team transcript. “Those things take place. And so I just wanted to make sure that’s my responsibility to let the team know whenever I can, so they’re not hearing any information from anywhere else. So that was all more of the standard operating procedure for me.” Quinn added that he has too much respect for Robinson Jr. to reveal what led to the Commanders’ decision to part ways with their veteran running back.
Trade proposal: 49ers bolster running back depth amid injuries
The San Francisco 49ers recently attempted to trade for Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III but were beaten out by the Philadelphia Eagles, who reportedly made a stronger offer. Wide receiver remains a pressing need for the 49ers, with Deebo Samuel gone and Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and Jordan Watkins all working their way back from injuries. However, Bleacher Report's Moe Moton argues that another position may need immediate attention—running back. He floated five potential trade packages for Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr., who, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, is being shopped around the league. Robinson has been a reliable starter, appearing in 41 games with 37 starts over three NFL seasons. He's rushed for 2,329 yards (4.1 yards per carry), caught 65 passes for 587 yards, and scored 20 total touchdowns (15 rushing, five receiving), per Pro Football Reference. Interestingly, Moton compared Robinson's value to former 49ers running back Jordan Mason, who was traded to the Minnesota Vikings in March. In his hypothetical scenario, San Francisco would send 2026 fourth- and sixth-round draft picks to Washington in exchange for Robinson, giving the 49ers proven depth behind star running back Christian McCaffrey. "Head coach Kyle Shanahan expects Isaac Guerendo to miss a few weeks with a shoulder injury," Moton noted. "Going back to last year, he's missed time because of minor injuries. Rookie fifth-rounder Jordan James underwent surgery on a broken finger." Additionally, two running backs suffered injuries this past weekend against the Las Vegas Raiders. Patrick Taylor will miss time with a dislocated shoulder, and Corey Kiner is out after sustaining a high-ankle sprain. San Francisco recently signed veteran running back Jeff Wilson Jr., who rejoins the team he started his NFL career with after a three-year stint with the Miami Dolphins. Wilson scored a touchdown against the Raiders in his first game back. "If the 49ers want to lighten Christian McCaffrey's workload, they must add a durable running back to the rotation," Moton added. "Robinson can grind out yards between the tackles, which would allow McCaffrey to stay fresh for the length of the regular season." Ultimately, whether San Francisco makes a move for Robinson—or any other running back—will depend on how quickly Guerendo, James, and the rest of the injured backs can return to action.
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