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Rams rookie Darrell Henderson is making strides at running back
By
Gary KleinStaff Writer
July 30, 2019
8:26 PM
With star running back Todd Gurley on what could turn out to be an
every-other-day workout schedule, rookie Darrell Henderson is getting plenty of snaps during Rams training camp.
Henderson,
a third-round draft pick from Memphis, impressed again Tuesday as the Rams practiced in full pads for the first time.
“He’s got a nice, even-keeled demeanor — it doesn’t seem like he’s fazed by anything,” coach Sean McVay said. “You’re starting to see him flash a comfort level, playing a little bit faster — you can feel he’s not thinking as much.
“Still early, but he’s definitely shown the encouraging things that we liked so much at Memphis.”
Henderson, 5 feet, 8 inches and 208 pounds, is part of a running back corps that includes Gurley, Malcolm Brown, third-year pro Justin Davis and second-year pro John Kelly.
“I’m picking the older guys’ brains,” Henderson said. “Just stay focused and make sure I’m learning.”
Henderson got acclimated to the Rams offense during offseason workouts. He said at the time that Gurley advised him to not be afraid about making mistakes. They were learning opportunities.
After Tuesday’s practice, Henderson said he had told running backs coach Skip Peete this week that he was going to improve because he understood more about the offense.
“I’ve just got to relax and slow down and play this game,” he said.
The Rams are off Wednesday and will hold a joint practice with the Chargers in Costa Mesa on Thursday. The Rams and Chargers will practice at UC Irvine on Saturday.
Gurley did not practice Tuesday but will be involved in the practices with the Chargers, McVay said.