Rams News Recap: July 31

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Rams Notes: 2nd-Year CB McGee is Stepping Up his Game –PD
As a rookie last season, cornerback Brandon McGee played in 15 games.

Jake Long is Back in the Saddle for Rams –PD
A week into camp usually is when most teams start losing players to injury. But following a day off Wednesday, the Rams returned to practice Thursday night with some familiar faces taking part in 11-on-11 work.

Jeff Fisher Post Practice Press Conference Transcript: July 31

Underdog Role Suits Rams’ Rodney McLeod Perfectly –Farr
Quick, who wears No. 23 for the St. Louis Rams? Cue the “Jeopardy” theme music, followed by that signature buzzer. Oh, sorry, it’s actually safety Rodney McLeod.

Rams’ Brian Quick: “It’s about that time” –Latsch
Brian Quick drew praise from Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer for his play during OTAs and the wide receiver’s progress has carried over to the early days of training camp.

Nick Wagoner Rams Camp Report: Day 6
A daily review of the hot topics coming out of St. Louis Rams training camp:

Jim Thomas & Nick Wagoner Post Practice Tweets: July 31

Softli on Why Gregg Williams Presence in Earth City Been the Most Notable? –Radio Interview

Diminutive Rams DB Lamarcus Joyner Making Big Impression –Wagoner
At a recent St. Louis Rams special-teams practice, coach John Fassel lined his charges up for a drill meant to test their will, if not their ability, to cover a punt.

Wired: Rams QB Sam Bradford Helmet Cam –Video

Rams to Implement Tracking Devices for Advanced Metrics This Season –TST
The NFL is installing a “real-time location system” for players and officials in 17 stadiums this season, including the Edward Jones Dome. So what does that really mean?

Michael Sam’s Path to Rams Roster is Clear –Wagoner
A week into his first NFL training camp, St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam offered a familiar refrain when meeting with the expanded media contingent Tuesday.

NFC West Beat Writers 2014 Predictions –ESPN
Here’s how Seahawks reporter Terry Blount, St. Louis Rams reporter Nick Wagoner, Cardinals reporter Josh Weinfuss and 49ers reporter Bill Williamson see each team finishing in 2014:

Morning Ram-blings: Giveaway Games? –Wagoner
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.

Rams/NFL to Use Tracking Devices To Enhance Stat-Gathering –Video

Bernie: Rams Will Make the Playoffs –Video

Jeff Fisher on Kenny Britt’s Trash Talk “That’s just how he is.” –Video

One-on-One with Former GM Phil Savage –Video

Jim Thomas: Are Bradford and Receivers Clicking? –Video
 

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Morning Ram-blings: Ram tracking
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/10067/morning-ram-blings-ram-tracking

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- As technology continues to take us to places that allow a better understanding of how the world works, it's also finding ways to better study the work done by professional athletes.

On Thursday, reports surfaced that the NFL is buying in to some of the technological advancements available to study the movements and work of its players.

ESPN's Darren Rovell reported that 17 NFL teams are installing real-time locations systems to help track its players. The receivers will be placed in players' shoulder pads and can track player movement and speed with the hope that teams can glean competitive advantages from the data.

The St. Louis Rams are among the 17 teams the NFL selected to participate.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Thursday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we began the day with some interesting comments from Arizona cornerback Patrick Peterson. ... Next, I joined the three other NFC West reporters in offering early predictions on how the division will play out. ... From there, I offered a closer look at how defensive end Michael Sam's path to a roster spot is beginning to crystallize. ... Rookie cornerback Lamarcus Joyner might not cut an imposing figure but he's made a strong early impression. ... We wrapped up the day with a full camp report from Thursday's practice No. 6.

Elsewhere:

In conjunction with Rovell's report, a column from Kevin Seifert from earlier this year that's worth your time.

This ESPN Insider piece takes a look at how the NFC West is blocking Insider Arizona's route to the top of the division. You could sub the Rams in for the Cards if you wanted.

At stltoday.com, columnist Bernie Miklasz boldly predicts the Rams to win 10 games and go to the playoffs.

Jim Thomas discusses the pending visit the Rams will get to have an open discussion of sportsmanship and respect.

At 101sports.com, D'Marco Farr and Brad Thompson discuss the Rams' battle at wide receiver.

Not football-related but read this in Sports Illustrated and wanted to pass it along: Chris Ballard's story of a skydive gone wrong and a hero's journey.