Rams News Recap: July 30

  • To unlock all of features of Rams On Demand please take a brief moment to register. Registering is not only quick and easy, it also allows you access to additional features such as live chat, private messaging, and a host of other apps exclusive to Rams On Demand.

RamBill

Legend
Joined
Jul 31, 2010
Messages
8,874
Larmacus Joyner is Turning Heads at Training Camp –TST
The St. Louis Rams defense has been the big story so far at training camp, the defensive line in particular. Don’t overlook rookie defensive back Lamarcus Joyner though.

NFL is Preaching Sportsmanship –PD
When a group of NFL game officials visits Rams Park at the end of this week, they are expected to show the players — and members of the media in a separate session — a video outlining what’s expected of them this year in terms of sportsmanship and workplace conduct.

Rams’ Quinn Still Striving to Improve –Balzer
St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn fell a half-sack short of leading the NFL last season. Quinn had 19 sacks, and entering just his fourth season, the needle is pointing way up for the 24-year-old.

Phil Savage Saw it Coming With Aaron Donald –PD
Phil Savage stopped by Rams camp Tuesday, and he’s not the least bit surprised by Aaron Donald’s impressive first steps as an NFL player.

Former GM Phil Savage Impressed by Rams Visit –Wagoner
Phil Savage has seen and done almost everything there is to do in the NFL, spending more than two decades as a coach, scout and executive. He even reached the height of his profession as a general manager, holding the post for the Cleveland Browns for four seasons.

Greg Zuerlein Looks to Build on Strong Season –Wagoner
After running on fumes the final weeks of his rookie season in 2012, St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein vowed to come back stronger to withstand the grind of the NFL season in 2013.

Fox2 Rams Training Camp Report: July 29 –Video

Coach Venturi: Rams Have the NFL’s Most Dangerous D-line –Radio Interview

Wired: Rams RB Tre Mason Helmet Cam –Video

Gordon: Several Rams Could Follow Quinn’s Lead
New Rams receiver Kenny Britt was noticeable at practice Tuesday night. He flew around the field making plays.

Be Warned: Robert Quinn Believes He Can Improve –Wagoner
Forget for a moment the freakish athleticism. Put aside the elite speed. Don’t acknowledge the explosive ability to transition from quickness to power.

Morning Ram-blings: Bad Contract Team –Wagoner
Late last week, Grantland’s Bill Barnwell posted his annual “All Bad Contracts” team. In other words, the names of the players he believes are the most overpaid.

Wagoner’s Rams Buzz: Defense Has Been Dominant So Far –Video

Rams RB Benny Cunningham Talks Training Camp –Radio Interview

Jim Thomas Rams Chat Highlights: July 29

Jim Thomas Rams Training Camp Update –Radio Interview

One-on-One with Rams WR Chris Givens –Video

One-on-One with Rams RB Zac Stacy –Video
 

RamBill

Legend
Joined
Jul 31, 2010
Messages
8,874
  • Thread Starter Thread Starter
  • #3
Thanks RamBill

You're welcome, LoyalRam

Here's some more: (y)

Morning Ram-blings: Giveaway games?
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/10043/morning-ram-blings-giveaway-games

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- The seemingly never-ending debate of which cornerback is the NFL's best added another log to the fire late Tuesday night when Arizona's Patrick Peterson signed a record-setting contract.

The deal pays Peterson just shy of $50 million guaranteed with a total value of $70 million should he see it through. As ESPN.com Arizona Cardinals reporter Josh Weinfuss writes, the deal was an obvious move for the Cardinals, who retain their best player for the next five years.

The fallout of Peterson's deal should last for a while as other teams, including the St. Louis Rams, must begin considering extending their first-round picks from the 2011 draft class. There's time for that later, as well. But something else involving Peterson caught my eye Wednesday morning.

Speaking to USA Today, Peterson discussed the games against NFC West opponents he felt the Cardinals "gave away" in 2013 and how they must rectify that problem to take the next step in 2014.

One of the games Peterson mentions, of course, is the season-opening loss to the Rams in St. Louis.

"And lord knows we gave the Rams the first game we played them," Peterson told the paper.

The Rams won that game 27-24 with a stirring fourth-quarter comeback fueled by a key takeaway. In some sense, Arizona did indeed give away that game and it's clear why Peterson would be bothered by it now considering Arizona finished 10-6 and still came up short of the postseason.

But Peterson should keep in mind that life in the NFC West, the league's toughest neighborhood, is not going to be easy. Saying the Cardinals "gave away" any games is a disservice to the level of competition in the division. If nothing else, even if he feels that way, there's no reason to give any of the other NFC West contender more ammunition for the six heavyweight slugfests that will play out this season.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Wednesday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we began the day with a closer look at Grantland's All Bad Contracts team. ... In this week's Buzz video, I discussed the early strong start of the defense and how the offense could even things up with pads on. ... From there, we turned our attention to the Rams' best player, defensive end Robert Quinn and his belief that he's only going to get better. ... Next, we looked at how special teams coach John Fassel believes kicker Greg Zuerlein can improve in 2014. ... We closed the team's day off with a look at former NFL executive Phil Savage's impressions of the Rams from a Tuesday camp visit.

Elsewhere:

Our NFL Nation team takes an early look at how the drafted rookie quarterbacks are performing in training camp.

At stltoday.com, Jim Thomas examines the offseason of defensive end William Hayes.

Jeff Gordon explores some young Rams who could break out in 2014.

Joe Lyons writes that end Michael Sam is focused on landing a roster spot.

USA Today's Jarrett Bell offers his take on Sam the football player.