Los Angeles Rams training camp capsule

[kurtfaulk]

Los Angeles Rams training camp capsule

The Associated Press
July 23, 2017

OPEN CAMP: July 29, UC Irvine, Irvine, California




CAMP NEEDS: McVay and Phillips face ample work across roster to transform Rams into winner. Goff's development into top-flight starter must be offense's top priority, but returning Gurley to elite form is key as well. Both depend on Whitworth, Sullivan leading offensive line's revival after miserable 2016. Phillips is moving Rams to 3-4 scheme that should suit Donald and NT Michael Brockers while moving Robert Quinn to OLB. Donald under contract for two more years, but could be unhappy with deal after sitting out OTAs during negotiations for huge extension, which still aren't completed. Must sort out playing time in secondary, where CB Trumaine Johnson is getting huge payday under franchise tender again this year. Every other job could be up for grabs, with Lamarcus Joyner, Maurice Alexander expected to step up at safety.

EXPECTATIONS: Rams seem almost certain to improve after last year's freefall, but roster hasn't improved noticeably with no first-round pick or major free-agent signing. Counting on new coaching staff, fresh mentality to lay groundwork for winner. Quick results would be huge with Chargers crashing LA party this fall. Legit playoff hopes have receded and are still years away, just like opening date of Rams' new stadium.

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[kurtfaulk]

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but roster hasn't improved noticeably with no first-round pick or major free-agent signing.

say what? best lt on the market, replacing their bust #2 pick, is not a major signing?

Legit playoff hopes have receded and are still years away,

c'mon man.

please coach mcvay, make all these bozos eat their words.

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[Merlin]

roster hasn't improved noticeably with no first-round pick or major free-agent signing

Yeah. Ok. :jerkoff:

 

[snackdaddy]

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say what? best lt on the market, replacing their bust #2 pick, is not a major signing?


c'mon man.

I notice plenty of these writers are going off last year's performance. Too lazy to do real research. I hope our opponents make the same mistake.

 

[Rambitious1]

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say what? best lt on the market, replacing their bust #2 pick, is not a major signing?



c'mon man.

please coach mcvay, make all these bozos eat their words.

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I think that is very fair to say.

 

[JonRam99]

I think that is very fair to say.

The Whitworth signing alone was a major free agent coup for the Rams. He was the #1 OT on the market, still very strong despite his age. Him & Sullivan will go a long way towards solidifying our O-line. Barwin was another major free agent signing, though not sure any others would have thought so, I think so - he will shine in this D. I forget how long ago but he is not far off of having the highest sack totals for the year.

We came very close to coaxing D.Ware out of retiring, now THAT would've made waves.

 

[Rams43]

I've said it before and I'll say it again.

Most pundits are perpetually behind the curve, especially if they're covering the entire league.

They're always evaluating teams for a new season based upon what happened in the previous season.

The Rams have undergone a major renovation this offseason but you would never know it by reading the national pundits.

 

[DaveFan'51]

Los Angeles Rams training camp capsule

The Associated Press
July 23, 2017

OPEN CAMP: July 29, UC Irvine, Irvine, California




CAMP NEEDS: McVay and Phillips face ample work across roster to transform Rams into winner. Goff's development into top-flight starter must be offense's top priority, but returning Gurley to elite form is key as well. Both depend on Whitworth, Sullivan leading offensive line's revival after miserable 2016. Phillips is moving Rams to 3-4 scheme that should suit Donald and NT Michael Brockers while moving Robert Quinn to OLB. Donald under contract for two more years, but could be unhappy with deal after sitting out OTAs during negotiations for huge extension, which still aren't completed. Must sort out playing time in secondary, where CB Trumaine Johnson is getting huge payday under franchise tender again this year. Every other job could be up for grabs, with Lamarcus Joyner, Maurice Alexander expected to step up at safety.

EXPECTATIONS: Rams seem almost certain to improve after last year's freefall, but roster hasn't improved noticeably with no first-round pick or major free-agent signing. Counting on new coaching staff, fresh mentality to lay groundwork for winner. Quick results would be huge with Chargers crashing LA party this fall. Legit playoff hopes have receded and are still years away, just like opening date of Rams' new stadium.

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AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL

 

[shaunpinney]

Apart from cutting a huge number of Rams starters from last year and the player acquisitions (Whitworth, Woods, Barwin, Webster, Sullivan etc) that were done in FA picking up Kupp in the draft. To me the biggest thing the Rams have done this offseason is the TOTAL overhaul of the coaching staff - both McVay & Phillips are 2 huge additions alone.