Rams' mascot Rampage poses with a fan and the Rams' cheerleaders at training camp in August of 2019

The Mob Squad is a nickname that was officially used by the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League during both their last season in St. Louis and their first seasons back in Los Angeles. The team has only officially used the moniker in official branding and merchandising from 2015 to 2019.[1][2] Numerous fans have adopted the name to refer to fans of the Rams as a whole.[3][4][5]

Players

Aaron Donald has been the definitive leader of the Rams defense throughout the Mob Squad era.
Jared Goff led the Rams to an NFC Championship title in 2018.

The Mob Squad era was defined by defensive tackle Aaron Donald, the team's 2014 first-round selection who has won multiple Defensive Player of the Year awards and is widely considered the best defensive player in the league;[6][7] quarterback Jared Goff, selected first overall in the 2016 draft with multiple Pro-Bowl selections who served as the offensive leader until being traded in 2021; and Todd Gurley, the team's 2015 first-round selection and star Pro-Bowler running back until his 2019 departure. The Rams have also been home to many other notable players during this period, such as Cooper Kupp, Brandin Cooks, and Robert Woods, among others. The Mob Squad has defined the period of transition from St. Louis as well as the quick rise to prominence the team experienced in Los Angeles under head coach Sean McVay.[8][9][10][11] The naming also extends to fans of the Rams,[12][13][14] primarily used by multiple booster clubs around Southern California.

Player Accolades

Team Achievements

Player Achievements

Aaron Donald

Jared Goff

Cooper Kupp

Todd Gurley

Pro Bowlers

Year Players Position Selection Notes
2015 Aaron Donald Defensive tackle 2nd
Todd Gurley Running back 1st
Johnny Hekker Punter 2nd
2016 Aaron Donald Defensive tackle 3rd
Johnny Hekker Punter 3rd
Jake McQuaide Long snapper 1st
2017 Pharoh Cooper Return specialist 1st
Aaron Donald Defensive tackle 4th
Jared Goff Quarterback 1st
Todd Gurley Running back 2nd
Johnny Hekker Punter 4th
Jake McQuaide Long snapper 2nd
Andrew Whitworth Offensive tackle 4th
Greg Zuerlein Kicker 1st
2018 Aaron Donald Defensive Tackle 5th
Jared Goff Quarterback 2nd
Todd Gurley Running back 3rd
Cory Littleton Linebacker 1st
2019 Aaron Donald Defensive tackle 6th
Jalen Ramsey Cornerback 3rd
2020 Aaron Donald Defensive tackle 7th
Jalen Ramsey Cornerback 4th
2021 Aaron Donald Defensive tackle 8th Participated in Super Bowl LVI instead
Jalen Ramsey Cornerback 5th Participated in Super Bowl LVI instead
Cooper Kupp Wide receiver 1st Participated in Super Bowl LVI instead, won Super Bowl LVI MVP

Fans

Actor Ty Burrell attends Los Angeles Rams' training camp in 2019

Though the Rams have not officially utilized the moniker since the 2019 season; multiple fans of the team have used the term 'MobSquad' in naming their booster clubs.[21][22] During the 1980s; Rams fan Lance Goldberg sought to create a similar iteration of the famous Cheesehead trend of Green Bay Packers fans wearing a block of cheese, though Wisconsin is famous for its dairy industry while watermelons do not have the same connection to Los Angeles.[23] A majority of Rams fans utilize the moniker to refer to the fans as a whole, given Los Angeles' lengthy history in the film and music industry; a large amount of celebrities have shown strong support for the team as well.[24] Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello has been another longtime supporter of the team, even naming his son Roman in honor of former Rams' quarterback Roman Gabriel.[25] Actor Terry Crews is a famous fan of the team, with his connections with the franchise originating from the early 1990s in which he was drafted by the Rams during his brief NFL career.[26][27] Actor Danny Trejo recalls sneaking through the fence at the Los Angeles Coliseum to watch numerous Rams games as a child.[28][29][30] In addition to Trejo, numerous celebrities such as Kendrick Lamar, Bryan Cranston, or Taran Killam are often spotted at the Rams' training camp in Irvine, California.[31][32]

Notable fans

Controversy

As is similarly the case with Los Angeles Sports fans (particularly the Dodgers), Rams fans have developed a minor notoriety for misconduct and fights since their return in 2016.[78][79][80][81][82][83] Though not as notorious for violence as their rival 49ers,[84][85] their fans have similarly been criticized for rowdy behavior at home games, primarily aimed at division rivals such as the 49ers and Seattle Seahawks.[86]

References

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