First a compilation of all my tweets today, report to follow

[jimitroutboy]

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Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Really curious today to see the changes in the #Rams base defense. Tighter CB’s? Does the wide 9 stick or go?

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Its cloudy and overcast in St. Louis but it won’t dare rain on the first day of #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Will Gregg Williams’ language clean up that Bridgeton landfill to the east of #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
How many reps will Sam Bradford take this week and how big is his knee brace? #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Is Aaron Donald going to drive the guards and centers crazy in line drills? #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Parked at Earth ity and #RamsPark….lots of rain but more troubling there is lightning in the area #GoAwayDammnit

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
And as if on cue the sky clears and the rain stops

im Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Jake Long is dressed out with his helmet #ramspark

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
David Joseph at right guard with the ones…do not see Saffold #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Grob at left guard next to Long #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Finally spotted Saffold…at LG #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Really happy to see Matt Daniels in special teams drills full speed #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Bradford has a brace on but I have seen far bigger and bulkier #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Cook getting some extra hands and route running work on the side…some might be cynical #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Kenny Britt has no brace #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Lots of special teams groups drills,,,,,,TJ McDonald, Joyner and Alexander stand out #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Austin Petts and Stacy at PR #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
GW leading. Defensive stretching…..all PG so far….Oline drilling in the sand right now #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Online just did a drill where two pushed one up a hill…GRoh is huge….huge #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Unit drills….Gilbert with Sam…Hill with Austin #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Gilbert has some trouble at the top of his drop, but release is decent #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
7 on 7 time….

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Britt drops one across the middle, Quick got very low on one cut and looked smooth, Givens ran a wrong route #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Quick, Kendricks , Britt and Cook in a grouping #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
McDonald and McLeod open at safety…..Bailey running with the ones early #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Gillert doesn’t looked lead Harley properly but flows it up in the same to Harkey #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
.QB coach read Gilbert riot act for a read misses it appeared #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Britt had a great catch on a deep out, then Bailey blew a route and caused a pick #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Hill with a nice completion to Emory Blake on a timing route #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
At least I have yet to see Hill break the rep and take off #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Austin Davis looks just as inaccurate as ever in his one rep #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
11 on 11 Timmy Barnes at center, Saffold at LG, GRob at LT #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Brandon McGee at least looks competitive this year and not totally lost #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
On defense so far only one end is usually in the wide 9 stance, strong side in tighter #ramscamp

Jim Fadler ?@ jimiramsboy..
Michael Sam holds his.position. and doesn’t get turned on run pursuit #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Nice catch by Austin off of a motion stack with Bailey #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Alexander and Davis running second string safety #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Quick catches across the middle with hands in his face #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Michael Sam would have sacked Hill if they were full speed #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Sam’ timing is way off into the flat and on crossing patterns #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Ogletree with a nice undercut and tip #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
And just so no one forgets Clemons….Gilbert takes off on 11 on 11 #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Tavon gets a carry from tailback….then Pead finally gets a carry #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
It’s still the wide 9 but not all the time….strong side DE comes in on some fronts, corners up much closer…not much bump today #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
But they are in shells so there wouldn’t be contact anyway #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Donald whips GRob on the first one badly and then gets a stalemate on the second #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy.
Rookie linemen about to go at it #ramscamp….Van Dyke a walk over on the first rep

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Justice Cunningham out of SCarolina getting a lot.of reps at TE #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
DJ Morrell holds off Sam twice…Sam not low enough to the outside to spin #ramscamp

Jim Fadler @ jimiramsboy..
Donald showing some bull rush moves vs the training camp fodder #ramscamp Donald and Rhaney ready to fight

 

[CGI_Ram]

Nice. Thanks for posting, jimitroutboy!

 

[jimitroutboy]

Justice Cunningham
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For the Kentucky Supreme Court justice, see Bill Cunningham (judge).
Justice Cunningham
No. 84 St. Louis Rams
Tight end
Personal information
Date of birth: January 14, 1991 (age 23)
Place of birth: Pageland, South Carolina
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Weight: 258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: Pageland (SC) Central
College: South Carolina
NFL Draft: 2013 / Round: 7 / Pick: 254
Debuted in 2013 for the Indianapolis Colts
Career history

• Indianapolis Colts (2013)
• St. Louis Rams (2013–present)*

*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 12, 2013
Receptions1
Receiving yards4
Receiving average4.0
Receiving TDs0
Stats at NFL.com
Justice Cunningham (born January 14, 1991) is an American football tight end. He played college football at the University of South Carolina. In the 2013 NFL Draft, he was the 254th and last player to be drafted, making Cunningham the year's Mr. Irrelevant. Cunningham was the second consecutive Mr. Irrelevant for theIndianapolis Colts, who chose Chandler Harnish as the last pick of 2012 NFL Draft.[1] Cunningham survived the August 31 cuts, but was waived September 2.[2] He was signed to the practice squad the next day. On November 19, The Colts promoted Cunningham to the main roster, after releasing receiver Griff Whalen. He was signed by the St. Louis Rams on Dec. 31, 2013.[3]

High School[edit]
Justice graduated from Central High School (Pageland, South Carolina) in 2009. While there, he collected his fair share of accolades. His senior year, he helped Central reach the 2008 Class AA state finals and a 14–1 record while playing tight end and defensive end. This same year, he collected 20 sacks. His efforts landed him a spot on the All-State First Team, the 2008 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas,and on PrepStar's All-Atlantic Region Team. As a junior, he caught 21 passes for 400 yards and 8 touchdowns. On defense, he registered 92 tackles, seven sacks, two interceptions, and three fumble recoveries. He also excelled on the basketball court averaging 12 points and 11 rebounds his junior year.[4]

References[edit]

1. Jump up^

 

[LetsGoRams]

Great stuff. I never get a chance to watch as closely as I'd like because I'm chasing my son around!

 

[jimitroutboy]

My youngest is now 16.....when my battery was running low I told him I was going to take his phone away from him

 

[CGI_Ram]

My youngest is now 16.....when my battery was running low I told him I was going to take his phone away from him

You told him, or you actually did it?

 

[jimitroutboy]

I told him and he said......................no......imagine that.

 

[-X-]

I don't remember Williams using a wide nine technique before. Is this something you saw often, @jimitroutboy? That kinda concerns me a little because getting to the second level for offensive linemen would be easier, and you can take the DEs out of the equation with counters, traps, and draws. Was never really a fan of that.

 

[jimitroutboy]

I am not a fan of the wide 9 very much either....just too much opportunity to be gashed. I was watching the Oline and the secondary. My son Michael said that the OLB were coming up very lose to the line of scrimmage in the base set. I am going to watch that closer today and try to see how if at all Williams is adapting the back of the defense

 

[CoachO]

I am not a fan of the wide 9 very much either....just too much opportunity to be gashed. I was watching the Oline and the secondary. My son Michael said that the OLB were coming up very lose to the line of scrimmage in the base set. I am going to watch that closer today and try to see how if at all Williams is adapting the back of the defense

I noticed the LBs creeping, and there were instances wher the DEs were in the "wide 9" there would be a LB in the gap between the DE & DT and only a yard or two from the LOS. This is classic Greg Williams. Different looks, but very disciplined in gap responsibility. Not that they tried to exploit it much yesterday, but with the explosiveness of the DEs, even in the wide 9, getting outside will be very difficult with the speed of the OLBs they now have.

They also showed plenty 8 man boxes, with McDonald (1st unit) and Alexander (2nd unit).

The other thing I noticed, was the distinction now of a SLB and WLB. They were adjusting to the formations, and motion of TEs, with Ogletree actually lining up over the TE in most cases. If they truly believe he can man the SLB, it would alleviate some of the coverage concerns with Dunbar, and also free up Dunbar to be much more in the "playmaker" role he had in 2012. I will be paying closer attention to this as camp progresses.

 

[BonifayRam]

...... with Ogletree actually lining up over the TE in most cases. If they truly believe he can man the SLB, it would alleviate some of the coverage concerns with Dunbar, and also free up Dunbar to be much more in the "playmaker" role he had in 2012. I will be paying closer attention to this as camp progresses.

This is an excellent development IMO....the over 6-2 lanky speedy Tree on the TE's instead of the under 5-11 shorter more quick & less speed Dunbar........ SMART GW! I still think that Dunbar will exit when the Nickle enters...

 

[TGZ]

Am I right in thinking the SLB only plays about 35-40 percent of the snaps nowadays in the 4-3 defense? Little surprising that Ogletree would be in that role.

EDIT: Of course that doesn't mean he can't switch to WLB in 2 LB sets. Answered my own question lol

 

[PrometheusFaulk]

Isn't it possible that, as a result of the offense being pass oriented because these are the early days of installation, the "wide 9" look has been called to counter that in 11 on 11's?

I mean, you want to call a pass spread on defense when you know the play's likely to be a pass, no?

 

[CoachO]

Isn't it possible that, as a result of the offense being pass oriented because these are the early days of installation, the "wide 9" look has been called to counter that in 11 on 11's?

I mean, you want to call a pass spread on defense when you know the play's likely to be a pass, no?

I see your thought process here, but given that they were strictly in the Base 4-3, I doubt they are thinking strictly pass. It's still about the installation, and not so much about play calling. And from the Base defense, you have to assume they will line up accordingly.

 

[CoachO]

This is an excellent development IMO....the over 6-2 lanky speedy Tree on the TE's instead of the under 5-11 shorter more quick & less speed Dunbar........ SMART GW! I still think that Dunbar will exit when the Nickle enters...

Absolutely agree with that. Ogletree and Laurinaitis won't come off the field much if at all.

 

[LACHAMP46]

This is an excellent development IMO....the over 6-2 lanky speedy Tree on the TE's instead of the under 5-11 shorter more quick & less speed Dunbar........ SMART GW! I still think that Dunbar will exit when the Nickle enters...

He (Jo Lonn) was also more successful as a WLB in 2012.....Not sure why? Seems/maybe Will's have a lil more freedom....

 

[BonifayRam]

He (Jo Lonn) was also more successful as a WLB in 2012.....Not sure why? Seems/maybe Will's have a lil more freedom....

I really like Dunbar....period so glad he is a Ram.......he can play any of the LB'er posts and hold up well. He just seems to excel when he is placed in a position to use his quickness to nail the RB up close or just as the RB breaks the outside seal. Dunbar is a short range heat seeking missile! The Rams are stronger with him @ the WSLB post over any other Lb'er presently on this team.

 

[So Ram]

Nice report thanks. Gilbert was a good find.He is like a sponge.He'll only get better.Always liked the way he puts pressure on a defense & can just get up and go when things break down.