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LOL! I didn't even think of that!
Here mute that one and blast this one while your watching it!
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Non of these videos ever load on my galaxy s4., they always get stuck right at the beginning where it says "your video will start in 2 seconds" then nothing happens.
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Non of these videos ever load on my galaxy s4., they always get stuck right at the beginning where it says "your video will start in 2 seconds" then nothing happens.
Try clicking on the link to the Rams site (in the OP). Play using the pop up player option.
I don't have an Android, but that play option seems most forgiving.
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Predicting the Winner of the St. Louis Rams' Biggest Training Camp Battles
By Travis Wakeman, Featured Columnist Jul 23, 2015
The St. Louis Rams will open training camp in just over one week. Though the Rams are coming off a 6-10 2014 campaign, there is reason for optimism surrounding the team.
St. Louis should have one of the league's most fierce defenses, particularly with the addition of defensive tackle Nick Fairley, who will come in and make a defensive line that was already good even better.
Nick Foles has come over in a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles that included former No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford. Foles, who is just two years removed from a season in which he threw 27 touchdowns and just two interceptions, will give the team much better options than it had at the quarterback position last season.
Add in the fact that the Rams boldly chose running back Todd Gurley with the No. 10 overall pick in this year's draft, and there is reason for Rams fans to be excited.
But when the team opens training camp, which players are going to be fighting for a spot in the starting lineup? Which players are going to help fill out the roster?
Position battles are the most exciting part of training camp, and the Rams have several positions that will need to be decided prior to the start of the season.
Here, we will not only dissect each of those battles, but we'll tell you who is going to win each one.
Outside Linebacker: Akeem Ayers vs. Jo-Lonn Dunbar
David J. Phillip/Associated Press
Alec Ogletree and James Laurinaitis have two of the three linebacker positions on this defense locked up. That leaves veteran Jo-Lonn Dunbar to battle it out with free-agent signing Akeem Ayers for the other spot.
Ayers comes over from the New England Patriots, where he was part of a Super Bowl champion.
After a quick start to his career with the Tennessee Titans that included 180 tackles in his first two seasons, Ayers has been quiet since, totaling just 72 total tackles in the last three seasons.
Meanwhile, Dunbar has plenty of experience in the defense ran by Gregg Williams, and that will be the biggest factor from which he can build his case as the starter.
In Ayers, the Rams are likely hoping they get a player who can rush the passer and drop back into coverage better than Dunbar. If he shows that he can do these things in camp, he will win the job.
Dunbar would still see the field in certain packages, particularly in short-yardage situations.
Ayers, 26, is four years younger and just seems to give the Rams more options on defense. Though Dunbar can still be a serviceable backup linebacker, the competition between these two may not even be that close.
Winner: Akeem Ayers
Center: Barrett Jones, Tim Barnes, Demetrius Rhaney
Patrick Semansky/Associated Press
The experiment involving Scott Wells in St. Louis is officially over. After three mediocre years, the Rams released him back in March. Prior to signing with St. Louis in 2012, Wells made the Pro Bowl as a member of the Green Bay Packers.
Though the Rams never saw the Pro Bowl version of Wells, perhaps they have a future Pro Bowler among the centers who will be battling for that starting spot in camp.
Jones is the most intriguing option the Rams have. At 6'4" and 308 pounds, the former fourth-round pick has sat patiently waiting for his opportunity.
Jones has played in just seven career games and has yet to make a start, but the former Alabama product is a versatile player who lined up at every position on the offensive line while in college. Jones is a solid pass protector, something Foles is going to need.
Though Tim Barnes has only been in the league two years longer than Jones, he has much more experience. Barnes has played in 45 career games while making four starts for an injured Wells.
Jones should be given every opportunity to win the job, but the Rams have a player with experience who is familiar with the team in the case he fails.
Demetrius Rhaney was the team's seventh-round pick last season, but he spent the entire year on injured reserve because of injury. Rhaney has not been able to show what he can do on the field, making him a long shot to win the job.
Though Rhaney doesn't have the experience of Barnes or the college resume of Jones, he might be the most athletic player of the three. Because of that, he shouldn't be counted out.
Still, it seems like this is Jones' job to win. We expect him to do just that.
Winner: Barrett Jones
Right Guard: Jamon Brown vs. Cody Wichmann
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The St. Louis Rams made targeting prospects for a revamped offensive line a top priority in the 2015 NFL draft. Two of the players the team drafted could be battling for the starting spot at right guard.
Jamon Brown was one of the best picks the Rams made in the draft, and he looks like the type of player who could start for many years at the professional level.
Despite his size (6'3", 323 lbs), Brown is a quick player with very good hands. That will help him be effective as a run-blocker, and his experience playing both tackle positions while at Louisville in college could make him an effective protector in the passing game.
Cody Wichmann, the team's sixth-round pick out of Fresno St., will be more of a fallback option. If Brown suffers a setback, the team could turn to Wichmann. That is not a likely scenario, however.
Wichmann has a good set of tools, particularly his strength (315 lbs). But he isn't the best athlete and needs at least a year to learn an NFL system before he can make much of an impact on the field.
Brown will win this battle going away.
Winner: Jamon Brown
Right Tackle: Rob Havenstein vs. Andrew Donnal
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This is another case of a position on the offensive line being decided by two rookies. As you can tell, the building of the offensive line is going to be extremely important for the Rams this season.
Just because the Rams drafted Rob Havenstein higher than Andrew Donnal, it doesn't mean that they should just hand Havenstein the starting job. However, Havenstein (6'7", 321 lbs) is the stronger and quicker of the two and will be much better as a run-blocker than Donnal (6'6", 313 lbs) at least to begin their careers.
In the passing game, Havenstein has some countermoves to keep pass-rushers away, and he is the player the coaching staff would feel more comfortable with in protecting Foles.
Much like Wichmann, Donnal looks like a player for the team to develop in its system. He has the traits of a player the team can certainly rely on in the future.
Much like the battle at right guard, this one seems to slide clearly in the favor of the player who was drafted higher—at least right now.
Would it be surprising if Wichmann and Donnal end up being better players than Brown and Havenstein? A little, but it's certainly not out of the realm of possibility.
The Rams seemed eager to grab Havenstein when they took him as the No. 57 overall player chosen in the draft. He'll be in the starting lineup on opening day.
Winner: Rob Havenstein
Backup Quarterback: Sean Mannion, Austin Davis, Case Keenum
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The Rams decided to use their third-round pick in this year's draft on Sean Mannion out of Oregon State. As the Pac-12's all-time leader in career passing yardage, Mannion is a player who has a bright future. He may even be the quarterback of the future for the Rams.
But as far as the 2015 season is concerned, it seems like it would be best to have him learn the system and adapt to the pro game before being thrust into a difficult situation. That means that this competition is really between Case Keenum and Austin Davis.
One of them will become the backup to Foles; the other will likely be shopping for another team after roster cuts take place.
Davis played in 10 games last season for the Rams. While he wasn't excellent in those games, he wasn't terrible, and he showed flashes of being a solid quarterback in the league.
Keenum has played in 10 games across the previous two seasons for the Houston Texans. He too has found some success, but he probably isn't a guy you want to have to rely on often.
His 2-8 career record is evidence of that.
The difference here could be the fact that Davis will be entering his third year with the Rams while Keenum will be trying to settle in with a new team. It's a close battle that could come down to the final preseason game.
If the roles were reversed and it was Davis coming into Houston, Keenum would beat him out. But since it's not and it's Keenum coming into new surroundings, the slight nod goes to the guy who has been there already.
Winner: Austin Davis
Predicting the Winner of the St. Louis Rams' Biggest Training Camp Battles
By Travis Wakeman, Featured Columnist Jul 23, 2015
The St. Louis Rams will open training camp in just over one week. Though the Rams are coming off a 6-10 2014 campaign, there is reason for optimism surrounding the team.
St. Louis should have one of the league's most fierce defenses, particularly with the addition of defensive tackle Nick Fairley, who will come in and make a defensive line that was already good even better.
Nick Foles has come over in a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles that included former No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford. Foles, who is just two years removed from a season in which he threw 27 touchdowns and just two interceptions, will give the team much better options than it had at the quarterback position last season.
Add in the fact that the Rams boldly chose running back Todd Gurley with the No. 10 overall pick in this year's draft, and there is reason for Rams fans to be excited.
But when the team opens training camp, which players are going to be fighting for a spot in the starting lineup? Which players are going to help fill out the roster?
Position battles are the most exciting part of training camp, and the Rams have several positions that will need to be decided prior to the start of the season.
Here, we will not only dissect each of those battles, but we'll tell you who is going to win each one.
Outside Linebacker: Akeem Ayers vs. Jo-Lonn Dunbar
David J. Phillip/Associated Press
Alec Ogletree and James Laurinaitis have two of the three linebacker positions on this defense locked up. That leaves veteran Jo-Lonn Dunbar to battle it out with free-agent signing Akeem Ayers for the other spot.
Ayers comes over from the New England Patriots, where he was part of a Super Bowl champion.
After a quick start to his career with the Tennessee Titans that included 180 tackles in his first two seasons, Ayers has been quiet since, totaling just 72 total tackles in the last three seasons.
Meanwhile, Dunbar has plenty of experience in the defense ran by Gregg Williams, and that will be the biggest factor from which he can build his case as the starter.
In Ayers, the Rams are likely hoping they get a player who can rush the passer and drop back into coverage better than Dunbar. If he shows that he can do these things in camp, he will win the job.
Dunbar would still see the field in certain packages, particularly in short-yardage situations.
Ayers, 26, is four years younger and just seems to give the Rams more options on defense. Though Dunbar can still be a serviceable backup linebacker, the competition between these two may not even be that close.
Winner: Akeem Ayers
Center: Barrett Jones, Tim Barnes, Demetrius Rhaney
Patrick Semansky/Associated Press
The experiment involving Scott Wells in St. Louis is officially over. After three mediocre years, the Rams released him back in March. Prior to signing with St. Louis in 2012, Wells made the Pro Bowl as a member of the Green Bay Packers.
Though the Rams never saw the Pro Bowl version of Wells, perhaps they have a future Pro Bowler among the centers who will be battling for that starting spot in camp.
Jones is the most intriguing option the Rams have. At 6'4" and 308 pounds, the former fourth-round pick has sat patiently waiting for his opportunity.
Jones has played in just seven career games and has yet to make a start, but the former Alabama product is a versatile player who lined up at every position on the offensive line while in college. Jones is a solid pass protector, something Foles is going to need.
Though Tim Barnes has only been in the league two years longer than Jones, he has much more experience. Barnes has played in 45 career games while making four starts for an injured Wells.
Jones should be given every opportunity to win the job, but the Rams have a player with experience who is familiar with the team in the case he fails.
Demetrius Rhaney was the team's seventh-round pick last season, but he spent the entire year on injured reserve because of injury. Rhaney has not been able to show what he can do on the field, making him a long shot to win the job.
Though Rhaney doesn't have the experience of Barnes or the college resume of Jones, he might be the most athletic player of the three. Because of that, he shouldn't be counted out.
Still, it seems like this is Jones' job to win. We expect him to do just that.
Winner: Barrett Jones
Right Guard: Jamon Brown vs. Cody Wichmann
Uncredited/Associated Press
The St. Louis Rams made targeting prospects for a revamped offensive line a top priority in the 2015 NFL draft. Two of the players the team drafted could be battling for the starting spot at right guard.
Jamon Brown was one of the best picks the Rams made in the draft, and he looks like the type of player who could start for many years at the professional level.
Despite his size (6'3", 323 lbs), Brown is a quick player with very good hands. That will help him be effective as a run-blocker, and his experience playing both tackle positions while at Louisville in college could make him an effective protector in the passing game.
Cody Wichmann, the team's sixth-round pick out of Fresno St., will be more of a fallback option. If Brown suffers a setback, the team could turn to Wichmann. That is not a likely scenario, however.
Wichmann has a good set of tools, particularly his strength (315 lbs). But he isn't the best athlete and needs at least a year to learn an NFL system before he can make much of an impact on the field.
Brown will win this battle going away.
Winner: Jamon Brown
Right Tackle: Rob Havenstein vs. Andrew Donnal
Michael Thomas/Associated Press
This is another case of a position on the offensive line being decided by two rookies. As you can tell, the building of the offensive line is going to be extremely important for the Rams this season.
Just because the Rams drafted Rob Havenstein higher than Andrew Donnal, it doesn't mean that they should just hand Havenstein the starting job. However, Havenstein (6'7", 321 lbs) is the stronger and quicker of the two and will be much better as a run-blocker than Donnal (6'6", 313 lbs) at least to begin their careers.
In the passing game, Havenstein has some countermoves to keep pass-rushers away, and he is the player the coaching staff would feel more comfortable with in protecting Foles.
Much like Wichmann, Donnal looks like a player for the team to develop in its system. He has the traits of a player the team can certainly rely on in the future.
Much like the battle at right guard, this one seems to slide clearly in the favor of the player who was drafted higher—at least right now.
Would it be surprising if Wichmann and Donnal end up being better players than Brown and Havenstein? A little, but it's certainly not out of the realm of possibility.
The Rams seemed eager to grab Havenstein when they took him as the No. 57 overall player chosen in the draft. He'll be in the starting lineup on opening day.
Winner: Rob Havenstein
Backup Quarterback: Sean Mannion, Austin Davis, Case Keenum
Rob Carr/Getty Images
The Rams decided to use their third-round pick in this year's draft on Sean Mannion out of Oregon State. As the Pac-12's all-time leader in career passing yardage, Mannion is a player who has a bright future. He may even be the quarterback of the future for the Rams.
But as far as the 2015 season is concerned, it seems like it would be best to have him learn the system and adapt to the pro game before being thrust into a difficult situation. That means that this competition is really between Case Keenum and Austin Davis.
One of them will become the backup to Foles; the other will likely be shopping for another team after roster cuts take place.
Davis played in 10 games last season for the Rams. While he wasn't excellent in those games, he wasn't terrible, and he showed flashes of being a solid quarterback in the league.
Keenum has played in 10 games across the previous two seasons for the Houston Texans. He too has found some success, but he probably isn't a guy you want to have to rely on often.
His 2-8 career record is evidence of that.
The difference here could be the fact that Davis will be entering his third year with the Rams while Keenum will be trying to settle in with a new team. It's a close battle that could come down to the final preseason game.
If the roles were reversed and it was Davis coming into Houston, Keenum would beat him out. But since it's not and it's Keenum coming into new surroundings, the slight nod goes to the guy who has been there already.
Winner: Austin Davis
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Backup Quarterback: Sean Mannion, Austin Davis, Case Keenum
I bleieve it will be Sean Mannion and then Case Keenum, with Austin Davis being the odd man out. No way are the Rams spending a third-round pick on Mannion to ship him to another team. And the Rams seem to like Keenum enough to get him back from Houston. I like Austin Davis but it seems he will be the one hunting for another team before training camp ends.
I bleieve it will be Sean Mannion and then Case Keenum, with Austin Davis being the odd man out. No way are the Rams spending a third-round pick on Mannion to ship him to another team. And the Rams seem to like Keenum enough to get him back from Houston. I like Austin Davis but it seems he will be the one hunting for another team before training camp ends.
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I agree. Mannion would have to really be terrible to not make the team. Davis is going to have to significantly outplay Keenum, since he knows the system so much better going in. Also, the Rams know Davis - and one thing Fisher hates is stupid turnovers - and Davis with all the good he did definitely had issues with that.
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The preseason will determine the back up quarterback and this is where Austin Davis usually shines, but I have a feeling that Keenum will complete some big plays down the field and with those completions he will trump the Southern Miss alum.