CAMP REPORT Camp report July 29

[Lunchbox]

These reports are pure gold! Thanks to everyone who contributes!

 

[Classic Rams]

Love these and thanks also for the side stories. Made me feel like I was there, and I now feel informed too.

 

[RamFan503]

But enough about ROD...

@CGI_Ram knows where you live.

 

[RamFan503]

Thanks for the reports guys. Very much appreciated.

 

[tomas]

Going by these scouting reports and other information I'm hearing, with the rapid improvements of second- and third-year players and the additions of Poona Ford and Nate Landman, dare I say that the Rams have an elite-level Super-Bowl NFL defense?

 

[RamsOfCastamere]

Unless it's just cross-training, if Limmer isn't beating Dedrich for the backup center spot, how bad was Avila or Jonah Jackson at center last year? No way they were that bad at center. This must be politics - maybe they didn't want that much money invested into the oline between AJ, KD, RH, and JJ.

Now we still need a center that can handle a bull rush.

 

[DzRams]

I'm thinking that having Limmer next to Shelton could be a great way for him to learn line calls -- first hand. Shelton is right there next to him, shouting out the calls, so Limmer can see first hand what Shelton sees.
...assuming he's lining up next to Shelton, anyway, getting 1st team reps. If not, he's learning from... Dedich??

My understanding is that the 1st team OL was Humphries LT, Avila LG, Shelton C, Dotson RG, and McClendon RT. Limmer won't be learning next to Shelton.

 

[fanotodd]

The cross training of Dedich and Limmer just means that the Rams will have seen four players (when you count Avila and Shelton) at both Guard and Center. That’s a lot of versatility vs adversity.

Obviously, there will be combos McVay would rather not be forced to use, but the options will be there.

 

[dang]

Going by these scouting reports and other information I'm hearing, with the rapid improvements of second- and third-year players and the additions of Poona Ford and Nate Landman, dare I say that the Rams have an elite-level Super-Bowl NFL defense?

IMO that Depends on the CBs taking a big step up and someone significantly beating out Reeder. Otherwise, it’s looking very encouraging.

 

[So Ram]

IMO that Depends on the CBs taking a big step up and someone significantly beating out Reeder. Otherwise, it’s looking very encouraging.

You make me LOL -

Sure that’s how things are looking or like some can’t get over themselves.

Troy Reeder is fighting for a roster spot.Who knows if he will be The Rams starting MLB Green Dot guy IMO.

That is The 2nd string guy who will be playing calling in The Preseason.

Having Pooh out only increases Reeders possibility of making the team.

I guess The Big question & since I didn’t go to training camp this season.I have to guess on Shaun Dolac’s future as a Ram.

I saw a video of special teams kickoff return team. Have you seen how that looks(weird) how they turn back to see when the football is touched.Then they try to find there man to block.Shaun Dolac got beat BAD. I have not seen or heard anything about him in training camp.

What else do we have to go on ? Right now Troy Reeder has the upper hand.Next week we’ll get the close up during the first preseason game.

 

[sloramfan]

so ram...

how do you really feel about reeder?

who knows if he will be the starter? i do.... he won't

your love for reeder is matched only by A2M' s hatred for kendrick....

disappointment might be in store...

go rams

slo

 

[So Ram]

The cross training of Dedich and Limmer just means that the Rams will have seen four players (when you count Avila and Shelton) at both Guard and Center. That’s a lot of versatility vs adversity.

Obviously, there will be combos McVay would rather not be forced to use, but the options will be there.

What about The Rookie ?? Saw he was cross training as well.There’s only so many spots on the roster.

IMO a lot of tough choices.The good thing is The Rams have a lot of depth.They should be able to have a solid practice squad. IMO Dedrick doesn’t make the 2025 53 man roster.

 

[Ramstien]

If Reeder stars over Speights I will be pissed.

 

[So Ram]

so ram...

how do you really feel about reeder?

who knows if he will be the starter? i do.... he won't

your love for reeder is matched only by A2M' s hatred for kendrick....

disappointment might be in store...

go rams

slo

LMAO-

I’m talking about the Preseason SloRam! Nate Landman is leading This Rams 2025 season.

My point was that we should know that,but the 2 rookie MLBers haven’t proved themselves.If Pooh is HURT then Reeder is a should backup.

A veteran playing in the preseason is not a good sign.I think next week Troy Reeder will be the starter against the Cowboys.

 

[So Ram]

If Reeder stars over Speights I will be pissed.

That’s not what’s going on right now. Speights is a clear starter.7

 

[Soul Surfer]

If Reeder stars over Speights I will be pissed.

Ain't happenin'.
Looks like Landman will be calling the defense.

And Speights on the early run downs.

I don't think they're going to want to risk losing Dolac or Paul on the practice squad after they see them in camp.

 

[Merlin]

Going by these scouting reports and other information I'm hearing, with the rapid improvements of second- and third-year players and the additions of Poona Ford and Nate Landman, dare I say that the Rams have an elite-level Super-Bowl NFL defense?

Maybe and if so it will be due to defensive front dominance.

But what happens when we face a top line. I see the secondary as suspect, in terms of who handles the top draws. We need someone to step up big and handle that.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Doesn't surprise me that Ford is disrupting, as every time we've played that dude he's been a pain in the ass for our line. He is a massive upgrade over Brown. No pep talks needed to get effort out of Poona, and our DL is going to be a lot better not only from him but also from improved rotational depth.

Also agree our ILB room is upgraded, which is nice. Also I would expect them as a group to mostly improve as camp progresses, since Landman, Paul, and Dolac are all new to the room and learning the scheme.

I am surprised by Limmer being worked at Guard. Not that I think he is a bad option on the depth chart at Guard, mind you. But rather because I figured the Rams wanted to push him to improve his line calls. But if that was true, then they would have him at Center right now. I am certain of that. Which means the staff is not high on Limmer's future at Center. At least that's my read, meaning I am wrong in my expectations of what Shelton's addition meant, from the perspective of the staff. Of course there is time, so maybe he will end up in the Center mix. But this stuff matters I think in terms of approach. If they saw him as a Center they'd be working his mental side hard, they would not be throwing him in there at Guard.

Lastly I have a really good feeling about Bennett. When he's been at his best he reads and distributes with that smooth and catchable ball placed precisely where the target can RAC. Previous camps and preseason he hasn't looked anything like the dude who competed and won the job at Georgia over better athletes. But maybe this is the payoff year for the Rams taking a flyer on him. I'd like to see that because I don't trust Garoppolo. I don't think Jimmy is dedicated to his craft and you must be in order to sustain in a QB role under McVay. Bennett looks like he is making a move for that QB2 role.

Is it possible that Limmer is learning by communicating with the centers that he lines up next to?

You gave me a mental image of all the QBs in the film room and instead of game film on Jimmy’s lap top it’s Pornhub. Maybe that’s his actual craft.

 

[snackdaddy]

Jimmy Garoppolo is probably the best backup QB in the league. And could start for some teams. Bennett is no more than QB3 material if that. Maybe he's learned something the past couple years. But I question his heart if he needs to take a break from football in his rookie year.

 

[PhillyRam]

Jimmy Garoppolo is probably the best backup QB in the league. And could start for some teams. Bennett is no more than QB3 material if that. Maybe he's learned something the past couple years. But I question his heart if he needs to take a break from football in his rookie year.

I just question his size... that makes him a literal non starter for me, even as a long-term back up. At 5-11" 190, maybe he put on weight since his rookie year, but still likley barely 200 lbs soaking wet...that's a big nah for me. Should have drafted Tanner McKee instead. Philly loves him and he was a 6th rounder that year.