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A notebook to collect your thoughts, maybe center yourself at the end of the day. A place where you can keep track of what’s gone on, positive or negative, so you can look back and see how far you’ve come.
Until recently, Jamon Brown had never done such a thing before. But when his wife put a journal in this year’s version of her “training camp survival pack,” he decided to take up the activity.
“I was actually like, ‘What do you want me to do with this?’” Brown recalled of his first reaction to the journal. “But at night, when the day is done, it’s kind of come to a close, I lay down in the bed and I kind of just put my thoughts on the pad. And I think it’s been helping me keep my mind clear, helping me stay positive, and helping me move forward each day.”
Generally, Brown is a positive guy with a lot of energy. He’s the kind of player who walks onto the field with a smile on his face, always eager to get better within the day’s session. That was his body language even when he came into OTAs as a backup. But it’s become more pronounced as he’s entered camp as the starting right tackle.
“That most definitely is motivation,” Brown said. “And just battling, battling and being able to kind of get in the spot where I can play, that was most encouraging. So coming in and being the starting right tackle, I’m trying to make sure I stay the starting right tackle.”
It’s been an up and down road for Brown to get to this point. Selected in the third round of the 2015 draft, Brown was one of a handful of offensive linemen the Rams brought in that year to stabilize the position group. While he initially worked at right guard in tandem with fellow rookie Rob Havenstein at right tackle, Brown worked at left guard that year, too. He started the first nine games of that season before suffering a season-ending leg injury.
Then Brown began last season splitting time at right guard with Cody Wichmann. He ended up starting one game at that spot before suffering a fracture in his left hand during the week of practice in London. He ended up starting four more games in 2016, all at left guard.
So entering this season, Brown wasn’t necessarily on the radar for a starting role. But that changed once the coaches saw what he was capable of during the offseason program.
“I think what you like about Jamon is his demeanor. I think he’s got a great disposition where he’s willing to be coached,” head coach Sean McVay said back in May. “He’s got good movement for a big, physical player. And when he gets his hands on people, he certainly does a nice job of securing the line of scrimmage — whether that’s in the run game or in protection when he jump-sets people. But what he showed last week was very encouraging.”
Brown wasn’t even working at tackle during the initial stages of the offseason program, which makes his ability to get back into the position as he has that much more impressive. He said this experience has reassured him of his ability to adapt and adjust.
“From making the switch from college to the NFL — going from tackle to guard — and then now being in the NFL going from guard back out to tackle, just kind of reassured me that I can adjust and adapt. And I’m good to be on this level,” Brown said.
Part of Brown’s ascent has come from working with new offensive line coach Aaron Kromer. The Louisville product complimented Kromer’s ability to teach, saying the coach’s attention to detail in answering questions helps set him apart.
“Being able to pick his brain about different thing that happen to me on the field — what do I need to change? Do I change this? And he’s able to kind of give me what I need. It’s been great,” Brown said. “And I think it’s been a big help for all of us.”
Brown also credits offensive line free agent additions Andrew Whitworth and John Sullivan for helping to bring some stability and improvement to the unit.
“You look at those guys and how they go about their business day in, day out — they approach it the same, they attack it the same. So you kind of feed off their energy of how to be a pro,” Brown said. “Whenever we’re out on the field, I go to Whit, he’s able to give me different things — maybe fix this, kind of turn this a little smidge. He’s able to give me things that he sees and that’s helped him have success. And I think that’s just all across the board for everybody.”
“Jamon’s a young, talented guy,” Whitworth said this week. “He’s going to be a good football player for this organization. Looking forward to watching him grow, too.”
Being a center, communication is a significant part of Sullivan’s job description. And according to Brown, the way Sullivan makes calls at the line has made him better.
“He’s decisive,” Brown said. “And that, I think, allows the people around him to be more confident and just be more confident in themselves. It’s, ‘OK, if I make a decision, I’m going to go with it.’”
The Rams’ moves to improve their defense have had consequences for Brown, too. Playing right tackle, Brown often squares off with veteran outside linebacker Connor Barwin when he pass rushes.
“Going against Connor has been huge to me because he’s such a pro. He’s been doing it for a while,” Brown said. “And he allows me to be able to work at thing that I’m going to have to do in the game — I’m going to need in the games. And there’s no better look than a guy like that. I couldn’t ask for anything more than that.
“And yeah, there’s times where he gets the best of me. But, you know, I’m a competitor,” Brown continued. “So I come right back and I’m not afraid to step back at the plate and get ready to take another swing.”
It’s a baseball metaphor, but it’s the way Brown has gone about his entire NFL career so far. When he’s had his opportunities, Brown doesn’t often appear to make the same mistake twice. During the offseason program, McVay complimented Brown’s willingness and ability to be coached. And so when Brown names what he’d like to improve about his game before the end of camp, there’s a sense he’ll be able to realize his goals.
“Just working hand in hand with my hands and my feet. Just making sure if I’m punching, I keep my feet moving. Or of my feet or moving, I’ve got to make sure I’m using my hands. So just kind of making sure they go together and I’m not doing one more than I’m doing the other,” Brown said. “I think that’s what will make me be really successful.”
And it’ll make a fine journal entry at the end of the night.
I'm going to post some pics from todays camp and I'll try to narrate what is going on with them. I may just make multiple posts so you can follow along a bit better.
This first series is of Goff's mechanics. Go ahead, discus what is good and what is bad, I have no idea!
This is the pass break up by #23 NR Colmen on Robert Woods. Beautiful pass and catch but couldn't hold onto the ball.
For those of us who don't live in the LA TV market, here's a handy guide to NFL Network's broadcast schedule for the Rams' preseason games (all times Eastern):
Aug 12 - Dallas Cowboys (LIVE) 9pm
Aug 20 - @Oakland (RE-AIR) 1am
Aug 26 - Chargers (LIVE on CBS, National broadcast) 8pm
Sep 02 - @Green Bay (RE-AIR) 8pm
So Kevin Demoff discussed uniforms the other day on the radio, and noted that they're listening to the fan base. They covered the Blue and Whites as throwbacks and didn't really give up too much but as always I personally find the topic fascinating. Also, I figured as we wait for today's camp (which I'll be attending weeeee) a poll would be nice:
Training Camp Report: Everything You Need To Know From Day 5
The Rams finished up their second day in pads on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon before the team gets ready to take a much-needed break Thursday. Wednesday marked the team’s second practice in full pads with no “live” tackling and featured a series of high-spirited drills and standout players.
Check out the top field-level observations from Rams Camp Day 5:
TOP TAKEAWAYS
1. A "next man up" mentality
Earlier today we reported that defensive lineman Dominique Easley would be out indefinitely after suffering a knee injury in yesterday’s practice. Easley was expected to start for the Rams defensive line alongside nose tackle Michael Brockers and left tackle Aaron Donald.
With Donald’s absence from camp and Easley’s season-ending injury, the team has been forced to reevaluate their depth at the position. Head coach Sean McVay will look within to fill these voids, pushing forth a “next-man up” mentality.
“We’ll find different ways to continue to develop that depth and being mindful of some of the things moving forward,” McVay said in regards to Easley’s injury. “But that certainly is a big loss for us. With the injuries, you have to be ready to move on and adjust to that adversity like we’ve talked about, so that is something that we will do.”
In today’s practice defensive tackles Ethan Westbrooks, Tanzel Smart and Louis Trinca-Pasat alternated reps with the first-team defense. Smart and Trinca-Pasat both spoke after practice about their new, increased roles during training camp.
“We’re competing out here every day and I’ve got to come out here and show them why they drafted me,” Smart said. “They took a chance on me and I’ve got to do good for them. Whatever my role is on the team, whatever they want me to do, I’m going to do it.”
“Nothing is given,” Trinca-Pasat added on. “Everybody has got to earn their spot, I’ve got to earn my spot. There’s guys competing for the same position so I am just going out there and trying to get as good as I can and improve every day.”
2. Injury Updates
There were three players noticeably absent from Wednesday’s practice: wideout Tavon Austin, rookie linebacker Samson Ebukam and outside linebacker Robert Quinn.
Though there is no need to worry about any injury on Quinn’s part, as he was pre-excused from Day 5 of camp, McVay was able to shed some light on Austin and Ebukam’s injuries.
“He’s [Austin] got a minor hamstring and that is something that we’re going to be monitoring day-to-day. You always want to be really careful, especially with guys that are explosive and those fast twitch guys like Tavon.”
“Samson had a hamstring tweak in our special teams drill and it might be a little bit different than Tavon in terms of how careful you are,” McVay went on. “But I think in terms of the severity, they are minor issues that we’ll monitor day-to-day. I expect those guys to do a good job with the rehab and we’ll kind of have updates as we go.”
With Austin out, wideouts Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp have stepped up over the last two practices, making for a pair of reliable receivers on the first-team offense. Both had several completions from quarterback Jared Goff in today’s practice and seem to be improving in their timing on various routes.
3. A glimpse at situational drills
Rather than working on one-on-ones or 7-on-7 drills, McVay chose to dedicate more time in this afternoon’s practice to red zone and situational drills. The new portions of practice gave Goff a chance to work on fresh routes from the playbook and build confidence in leading the offense through a variety of situations.
“We did some different things at the end of practice, where you emphasize some two-minute situations at the end of the first half and I think those are situations that are different from what he was doing at Cal,” McVay said. “But, similar in terms of the up-tempo, if you will, of what that two-minute offense dictates and he’s comfortable in those settings. I thought our guys did a good job communicating both sides of the football. I thought it was a good way to end practice for us.”
These drills also gave the defense a chance to showcase their physical attacking skills in the red zone.
“I think it gives our offense a great look,” he said. “We’ve got a bunch of great players on defense and Wade [Phillips] runs a system where guys can play fast and be confident and knowing what to do and how to do it and then being able to execute their assignment and that’s why I think he’s a great coach.”
FIELD-LEVEL OBSERVATIONS
Former Rams player and all-time leading tackler James Laurinaitis was on hand for practice today. You can catch his full interview on Rams Camp Live here.
Practice ended about 20 minutes early. The team will receive the day off from practice Thursday before returning to camp on Friday.
During the 11-on-11 portion, cornerbacks Trumaine Johnson and Lamarcus Joyner teamed up on a would-be interception off of Woods hands.
Cornerback Kevin Peterson had a near pick-six against the third team offense during team drills. Though he prevented the completion, the corner did pushups on the sidelines after missing the interception.
Goff impressed with several successful completions during red zone drills but struggled a bit with timing on a few routes downfield.
Wideout Pharoh Cooper had an impressive catch from quarterback Sean Mannion, eluding coverage for a would-be touchdown play.
Tight End Gerald Everett showcased his strength as a blocker on offense making way for running back Todd Gurley on several plays throughout the day.
Practice wrapped up with field goal drills putting kicker Greg “The Leg” Zuerlein on display. Much to no one's surprise, Zuerlein made all but one of his attempts.
PLAY OF THE DAY
Today’s play of the day once again came from the defense - this time starring Johnson.
During the 11-on-11 portion of practice the veteran corner had an impressive pass break-up on a second down play from Goff to Kupp. Though the receiver had the ball in his hands after a perfect pass from Goff, Johnson stripped the ball right out, eliciting a round of applause from a few excited fans.
PRESS POINTS
After practice Brockers spoke to the media about the impact of losing Easley for the season. Catch up on his best points from Day 5.
MICHAEL BROCKERS:
On how tough it was for him to see Easley go down: “It’s tough. You know I mean we work so hard, we push each other every day and you start missing a guy like that who drives you and drives that competitiveness in you and brings it out of you and you hate to lose that. That’s what we’ll miss about him. You kind of miss those guys’ character and the atmosphere that they bring, but the biggest thing for me is just pick up the guys behind them, influence them and encourage them to do the right things. ”
Boy, that title is click-bait if I ever saw it! But it's true in a way.
I have memories of a world that existed 40 years ago, which many of you remember because many fans who come here are in my age group. I have been a student of history for many years because I love it, but I am formalizing that love with a degree in December. In January, I start a Masters program and I am troubled by the thesis I will work on as far as the subject of it. Let's talk about the dead...
Many of you remember that great scene in Dead Poets Society, where Robin Williams plays Professor Keating. Keating brought his students into the hallway and there are pictures of previous classes, who looked very much like them: full of optimism about the future and full of hubris that all young people seem to have, which is that they act like they will live forever. He then tells them to look closely and know that most of those young boys had died in World War I. He asked them to lean in closely....Listen, he whispered.."Carpe Diem." Seize the day...Some say that the latin more accurately means "pluck the day, for it is ripe."
I was an adult when that movie was released, but it affected me deeply, because it resonated with an idea that had been haunting me previously. I too am fascinated by city scenes from the early days of photography, where people are going about their day. It is a study of motion. Perhaps delivery boys on bicycles, businessmen headed to an appointment, cars passing by...There is normally one person that notices the camera, like a deer caught in the headlight. In this case I am thinking it was a woman in early 1900's garb, with a large hat. She looks at every person in the eyes that sees the picture. I was struck by the idea that she not only was she dead, but so was everyone else that was passing by the camera, oblivious to the moment. That whole world is dead, and it's left to people that had never experienced it to describe it...like me.
There are other thoughts about more recent times if anyone is interested in the 40 years ago, comment. That is, if anyone besides me is reading this far! ha!
My traditional hate is against the Cowboys because we met and lost to them in so many playoff games. My more recent antipathy towards the historically pathetic Cardinals is somewhat more intense these days. I don't want want anyone hurt tonight...I wish Dak and Carson were playing so they hopefully played below expectations.
I'm so tired of hearing this dude mouth running! It's easy to just put something out there without any forethought.
I have nothing against Kaepernick and would even like to see him get another shot...
It's just a little more involved then just bringing him in to replace your current QB!
Furthermore, were are all held accountable for our action's, including NFL players! Employers have the right to hire who they feel best represents their organization. They go off the resume you build during the course of your life just like all of us!
How many of us could say well, I was more qualified for that position then some of the other candidates yet you were passed over?! Call it black ball if you will, but its something we all have had to deal with... welcome to the real world. Wait til your NFL career is over, it gets worse.
but hey, thanks Richie for the advice! Maybe he's worried about Jared seeking revenge for the hit on him last year! I hope Jared throws his way all game and burns his ass!
Well, was it dumb to cut him? Now that Tyrunn Walker has been cleared of any wrongdoing would it be even dumber NOT to sign him? Get him back in here. All is forgiven. lol
Last time Gurley was great was when the team was called the St Louis Rams. He started last season as the toast of LA with his own Hardy's/Carl Jr.'s Burger commercial...Videos on Hollywood and Vine and touted as the next bright star in the City of Angels.
Then 2016 happened.
As fast as he was celebrated, he became the punching dummy for a team that helped get a coach fired. He was getting hit three yards behind the LOS because the Oline wasn't doing it's job. But Gurley himself had opportunities that a year earlier would have taken advantage of with superior vision the 2015 Offensive Rookie of the Year displayed. Those interviews morphed from happy go-lucky to embattled....optimistic to sullen. He disappointed all those who had glowingly predicted Gurley as the heir-apparent to Adrian Peterson as one suffering from a sophomore slump if they were being charitable. He was "just a fluke" if they weren't.
The 2017 season looms and no TV analysts are enthusiastically paying attention to Todd Gurley. He is not a top 10 fantasy player on anyone's list. Quietly, he has gotten bigger and stronger. In training camp he is showing the amazing cutting ability that marked the 2015 rookie campaign. He has a Pro Browl LT Andrew Whittworth leading the way and an actual Full Back to help. He has a more experienced QB that also has more weapons than last year. Weapons, one of which is Gurley himself, that run precise routes and catch the ball.
No more stacked boxes for Todd. If this isn't exciting you, you are dead.
“Yeah, you know it is really unfortunate because you talk about a guy that was doing things the right way, you really felt his presence. Really enjoyed being around him. You can see that he is one of the guys that the teammates really love and respect. It’s really unfortunate for us, but like we have talked about before, it is the next man up mentality. We’ve got some depth at that D-line like we’ve talked about – guys like (DT) Ethan Westbrooks will be asked to step up, (DT) Louis Trinca-Pasat, you are looking at (DT) Tanzel Smart, so we’ll find different ways to continue to develop that depth and being mindful of some of the things moving forward. But that certainly is a big loss for us.”
(On if Easley’s injury changes or alters the urgency to get DT Aaron Donald back into camp)
“I don’t think so because you are always urgent about wanting to get one of your best players around and when you lose one of your best players because of injury or one of your best players isn’t here because of some contract disputes, that is always something that you want to try to get resolved as quickly as possible. With the injuries, you have to be ready to move on and adjust to that adversity like we’ve talked about, so that is something that we will do. I thought the guys did a nice job stepping up in Dominque’s absence and just like the same thing had been with Aaron’s absence."
(On what it was about Trinca-Louis that made him confident to slide him into a bigger role)
“Well, I think when you talk about a guy that’s just doing things the right way, consistency, dependability, reliability – very physical player, hard to move, plays with a great low center of gravity, he uses his hands well even though he is a little bit stockier guy. So in the little bit that we’ve seen from him with the offseason program and then when you put the pads on, I think he has done a nice job for us.”
(On if Easley is lost for the season)
“He is. Yes. Unfortunately, and I was just telling these guys, it is really unfortunate for our team because of what he meant to our team on the field, but also in the locker room as a great presence. He always had a good smile on his face, great disposition and demeanor and he’ll be missed, but like we talked about with the team, we’ll put our arm around him and support him. But in sports, there is always opportunities for next man up mentality and it presents an opportunity for some guys to step up and fill that void.”
(On the play that Easley got hurt on)
“It was one of those things where a run got strung out to the right and he was kind of just chasing it and his knee just buckled funny. It was one of those noncontact deals where he was engaged, but then he was separated from somebody and as he was pursuing, it just kind of buckled awkwardly. It was unfortunate.”
“He’s got a minor hamstring and that is something that we’re going to be monitoring day-to-day. You always want to be really careful, especially with guys that explosive and those fast twitch guys like (WR) Tavon (Austin) with a hamstring and (Head Athletic Trainer) Reggie (Scott) and our training staff will do a good job. But that is what happened with him – he got a hamstring tweak.”
“Yeah, it was the same exact thing. He had a hamstring tweak in our special teams drill and it might be a little bit different than Tavon in terms of how careful you are, but I think in terms of the severity, they are minor issues that we’ll monitor day-to-day. I expect those guys to do a good job with the rehab and we’ll kind of have updates as we go day-to-day."
“He did. It was something that before camp we had previously scheduled and he had communicated that to us and that’s what’s going on. But nothing is wrong, everything is okay. Nothing injury related with (DT) Robert (Quinn).”
(On if he has any hope to see DT Aaron Donald around anytime soon)
“I’m hopeful to see Aaron Donald at any time. I think that’s something that we’re constantly striving to get a solution. With regards to the communication that’s going on between he and his agent, I’ll get those updates after practice in terms of what’s going on. But, I know our guys are tirelessly working to try to find a solution to this and we’d love to have Aaron back. But in the meantime, we can’t let it affect us and we’ve got to do a good job as a team moving forward. Hopeful that he’ll get back here sooner than later.”
(On at what point does his absence become a problem for him fitting into the defensive system)
“That’s a great question. I think when you really look at it, those special players kind of find a way. But I don’t want to take anything away from the importance of practice. Every single day is an opportunity for us to get better and it’s very important especially when you’re getting into a new system where you want your guys there. You’re kind of developing that chemistry and continuity on both offense, defense, and obviously special teams with what (Special Teams Coordinator, John Fassel) ‘Bones’ has done in the last handful of years. I don’t want to take away from the importance of training camp practices, but he is a special player. When that time becomes where you start to worry about that, it’s hard to put an exact date on it. The thing that we just would relay is that we would love to have him here and we’re constantly trying to figure out that solution every single day.”
(On the three-man offense with QB Jared Goff, whether he liked what he saw)
“Yeah, I think he did a nice job. We did some different things at the end of practice, where you emphasize some two-minute situations at the end of the first half and I think those are situations that are you know different from what he was doing at Cal. But, similar in terms of the up-tempo, if you will, of what that two-minute offense dictates and he’s comfortable in those settings. I thought our guys did a good job communicating both sides of the football. I thought it was a good way to end practice for us.”
(On what LT Andrew Whitworth has brought to the team out on the field and in the locker room)
“I think he’s brought a lot. When you look at free agency and kind of our priorities, he was the number one priority that we had. Our personnel staff, our coaching staff we were all in agreement on that. When we were able to get him, he’s been exactly what we thought and more. I think just in terms of the production; he’s playing at an extremely high level at that left tackle position. But what he’s meant to (G) Rodger Saffold, those other guys in the locker room. Just that leadership and knowing what it looks like to be a pro’s pro. How you go about your weekly rhythm if you will. I think he’s done an excellent job and he’s been a joy to be around. He’s a guy that I can lean on as well, just because of his experience. You want to make sure that you’re empowering those leaders on our team and he’s certainly one of those guys who you can trust his opinion and then move forward and implement some of those things that they think.”
(On memories of watching former QB Kurt Warner play)
“It’s funny, because I lived in Atlanta at the time and for my birthday, which is pretty cool, my grandfather got us Super Bowl tickets when they ended up beating the (Tennessee) Titans, so I was at that game. I can remember, I was young, but I remember early on in the year, (former Rams QB) Trent Green goes down, (former Chargers DB) Rodney Harrison rolls up on his knee and everybody’s kind of ready to push the panic button, except for everybody on that team. They found a way to rally around Kurt Warner just like (former Rams Head Coach) Dick Vermeil said and it leads to a Super Bowl. You look at the offense, defense and that’s what championship teams are like. They’re mentally though, they find a way to work through that adversity and that’s kind of what I remember, especially from that championship season.”
(On his thoughts of the road that Kurt Warner had to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame)
“Well, I think it’s a great story of just overcoming the odds and you never know when your time is going to come, but when it does let’s be ready to deliver. We talk about those things all the time and he’s the epitome of it and it leads to a Hall of Fame career. I’m very proud of what he’s accomplished, especially being such an important part of this organization’s history and excited for him as he’s going to get inducted to the Hall (of Fame) this year.”
(On where he sat during the Rams Super Bowl victory over the Titans)
“You know what, I was sitting on the left side, I was on the Rams sideline probably about third section up on about the 45-yard line. You had to have me think about it. It was in the Georgia Dome and it was an icy day, bad weather, stuff like that, but fortunately it was indoors.”
(On who he went to that Super Bowl with)
“My dad.”
(On if he had a rooting interest)
“I didn’t. I think it was good just to see a competitive game. Obviously the Titans made it interesting at the end with a couple big-time plays, but I was a fan of the (San Francisco 49ers) Niners at the time, because my grandfather was still working for them and still involved, but I think just being a fan of the game, that was a great one to see.”
(On his thoughts of replacing the losing coach from that Super Bowl)
“You know what, I think you appreciate just what a small world this business is and you feel so humbled and blessed just to get in it when I did because of my grandfather’s history and to be here, it’s a blessing.”
(On coaching against Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips’ energetic defense)
“Yeah, I think they feed off of him. He’s got a great personality, great demeanor and anytime that you see a (Defensive Coordinator) Wade Phillips defense, you think about a physical attacking style and I think those guys have kind of embodied that and they’ve done a great job the last couple of years with that, but I think it gives our offense a great look. We’ve got a bunch of great players on defense and Wade runs a system where guys can play fast and be confident and knowing what to do and how to do it and then being able to execute their assignment and that’s why I think he’s a great coach.”
This is a composite camp report after he watched 4 practices through 8/2.
Here's OCRamRef68...
I live in the OC, so I'm going to try and make as many practices as possible. I went to 10 last year. Bummed I won't be there this weekend, I have a mini vacation planned. I will be back for Monday's practice and Wednesday's Scrimmage. Here are a few random observations:
Practices have a much different pace. Players hustle in and out of drills. Very little wasted time. They are shorter than last years as well.
Goff looks better. More confident. He's been a little inconsistent. He's missed some throws, but made his fair share of plays as well. Good today in the Hurry up. They put .50 seconds on the clock to simulate an end of half/game scenario. He was 4-4 and hit R. Woods for about 20 yards on the last play which would've put them in FG range. I like what I see. Still a work in progress.
Tight ends will defintely be a big part of the offense. Plenty of 12 personnel. As reported, Goff developing a rapport with both of them. Everett is really athletic. Looks like they are going to try and get him the ball in space and let him make plays.
Austin was participating in Running Back drills yesterday taking handoffs and pitches from the QB's. Could he be used as a RB in certain situations, especially with Dunbar's injury status? Thought that was interesting. I think they're going to find different ways to get him the ball.
Defense is way ahead of the offense at this point. The secondary has been really impressive!! I agree with Wade about our secondary being better than most people think. Tru has been great, Joyner is totally prospering from his new role, Webster looks to be solid, and Robey-Coleman has been all over the field making plays.
Ebukam has a burst. Can't wait to see him in game action.
Gurley's going to be used in the passing game. Caught a long pass yesterday and caught a TD from Goff today in a red zone drill. I like what I see from him. As reported, he's in great shape and looks to have that explosiveness back.
Kupp is the real deal. Great route runner with great hands. Doesn't have 4.4 speed but makes up for it with his precise routes. He's going to be a dependable target for Goff.
Whitworth may be the largest man I've seen in person.
Hard to Judge the offensive line. Only 2 padded practices, not a lot of one on one drills in pads.
Haven't seen a lot from Josh Reynolds. I had to ask my son after we got home if he practiced today.
Spruce and P. Cooper getting plenty of reps bouncing back and forth between the 1's and 2's
Don't tell Eric Dickerson, but Mannion's been very average. Strong arm but hasn't been very accurate.
Josh Forrest could have a tough time making this team. Consistently running with the 3rd team.
Hager stayed after practice and was working as a long snapper.
Troy Hill has had a good camp so far IMO.
M. Thomas was in shorts running sprints on his own today. Not sure what the deal with him is. I asked JB Long about it and he said he was "injured".
That's all I can remember for now. If anyone has a question, I'd be happy to answer it.
