he Los Angeles Rams were able to get 33 points on the board against the Oakland Raiders on Monday night in a decisive week 1 victory http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-joe-namath-jersey , yet it still felt like they could have done more. That’s how good this team is. However, it wasn’t all Gatorade baths and high-fives.The LA Rams are in search for a kick return specialistIt looks like the Rams have an injury crisis at the kickoff/punt return position with WR Pharoh Cooper headed to IR and a groin/hip issue for WR Mike Thomas, the backup return specialist, for a bit though we’ll need to keep our eyes on the injury report.So, who is going to return kicks this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals? It sounds like preseason fan favorite WR Jojo Natson will be called up to take over the kickoff and punt return duties.Rams’ defense made some key adjustments in win against OaklandCB Aqib Talib went on NFL Total Access and explained that the defense had to freestyle the first half against the unknown Raider’s defense.Even though they held the Oakland Raiders to 13 points Nolan Cromwell Jersey , the defense got dragged a little.Literally. The offensive line gets some love Pro Football Focus ran the numbers and the Rams’ O-line came out on top, save for C John Sullivan — we still love you, big guy.This is a huge accomplishment, especially for RG Austin Blythe, who is filling in for starter Jamon Brown — his performance is even starting rumors that he has the starting job going forward. Even everyone’s favorite Canadian TST writer Womens Brian Allen Jersey , Sosa, agrees:Jared Goff still needs more snaps to sharpen up his playTST has been banging the drum to make sure we all understand how unusual it was that the offensive unit didn’t get any snaps in the preseason games. Even though they came away with a Week 1 victory, did they merely dodge a bullet or is their defense that good? And how good is Jared Goff?There is a lot of “overrated” talk when it comes to Goff. But that comes with the territory with a #1 draft pick. He still has some fans, though.The Rams will now host the Arizona Cardinals for week 2I recently wrote that the Rams shouldn’t overlook the Cards, because they could be sneaky good Jacob McQuaide Jersey , especially with superstar RB David Johnson in the backfield. But most folks are still betting that the Rams will crush the red birds.So, those are your storylines for the week. We’ll see you jerks on Sunday at the Los Angeles Coliseum at 1:05pm. Remember: our colors are blue and white now.Los Angeles Rams at Oakland Raiders: Q&A with Silver and Black Pride It’s going down. Tonight, the Los Angeles Rams open their 2018 regular season in Week 1 against the Oakland Raiders on the road.So to get a better sense of who we’re facing, I linked up with Levi Damien from Silver and Black Pride, the SB Nation community for Oakland Raiders fans.So we have to start with the elephant in the room. Khalil Mack. Now that Raider Nation has had some time to process it http://www.theramslockerroom.com/authentic-johnny-hekker-jersey , what’s the sense of the deal? What do you guys have to do to make it work in your favor?Without Mack, how’s the defense shaping up? Is the edge rush now a huge weak point or are there others opponents should exploit?Offensively, there’s a lot to like especially given how well it performed just two years ago. What do you guys need to get back to 2016 on that side of the ball? Does it just come down to QB Derek Carr?What’s the latest on the Kolton Miller/Donald Penn saga? Are you comfortable with how things have been handled for your top rookie and where things seem headed?It’s Year 1 for Jon Gruden. What are the expectations from the fan base? Obviously, a winning season and a playoff berth put things off and running. Is there a legit sense that you guys are really in it for the long haul with Gruden given his 10-year contract?Thanks to Levi for the time.