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Day one I missed because of work. Day two rained out. FINALLY I got to use my secret spot!
So, short story long, I went to my spot only to find it wasn't secret. The property owner put up signs, no parking to watch Rams practice.
So I did it anyways, of course, and watched them stretch and whatnot until I got too worried my car would be towed and left. I circled Rams park looking for a spot. Did you know they have a friggin' MOAT?! They do. It sucks. So, finally, I find a parking spot about 1/2 mile away and hike back in to my original spot.
What a nice day to sit and listen to Greg Williams scream at players!
It's a distant spot and my eyes aren't what they once were. There was also a tree in the way for some plays. I could pick out some of the numbers and some were practice numbers so I didn't know who they were. Take anything I say as a Mr. Magoo description.
Of course, I didn't take pics or record. I have to leave myself some self-respect.
In general: I saw most of two sessions of 11 on 11 and other drills. The players were in high spirits with lots of shouting and applause for both sides of the ball. Tons of energy.
The defensive line dominated of course, and it wasn't even close. The O in general looked like they were learning, which they are. Bobbled handoffs. Screwed up snaps. Interceptions. Confusion. Not to worry though, it's a learning day, not a game day.
Foles has definitely worked on his quick release. He also anticipated receivers being open. His short and intermediate passes were all pretty accurate. His one long throw was a wobbly duck that would have been intercepted. He was behind the evil tree so it may have been tipped or something.
TA was dropping passes at first but improved later. He and Brian Quick, yes, Brian Quick, worked with the backup QBs in quick release short passing drills. there was a LOT of quick release short passing today.
Bailey was Mr. Friggin' Hands. Dude is so reliable, I can't see how he doesn't break out this season.
Who is 8? Britt? Whoever it was, he looked really good too. He fought off, beat the defender, and caught the pass every play I saw. Oh, wait, is it Tyler Slavin? Watch this kid. He plays.
Case Keenum was the best QB on the field today playing the 2's. It was timed drills or 2 minute drills 11 on 11 and he made every pass I saw. Then they stalled behind the evil tree so I don't know what happened. No one else moved the ball down the field like he did, but it WAS the 2's.
Mannion, not so much. He played scared and, even in one on one WR drills, he wasn't anticipating the route.
If Cookie could, or would, jump more than 6" off the ground, he would have caught a nice pass from Foles in the seam. He didn't. It was high, but it was off his fingertips and his to take.
Rob Havenstein is a MOUNTAIN of a man. I thought it was Robinson but I just now realised it was 79 and was him. I'll watch him closer next time. He was with the ones of course.
Next time, I bring binoculars.
So, short story long, I went to my spot only to find it wasn't secret. The property owner put up signs, no parking to watch Rams practice.
So I did it anyways, of course, and watched them stretch and whatnot until I got too worried my car would be towed and left. I circled Rams park looking for a spot. Did you know they have a friggin' MOAT?! They do. It sucks. So, finally, I find a parking spot about 1/2 mile away and hike back in to my original spot.
What a nice day to sit and listen to Greg Williams scream at players!
It's a distant spot and my eyes aren't what they once were. There was also a tree in the way for some plays. I could pick out some of the numbers and some were practice numbers so I didn't know who they were. Take anything I say as a Mr. Magoo description.
Of course, I didn't take pics or record. I have to leave myself some self-respect.
In general: I saw most of two sessions of 11 on 11 and other drills. The players were in high spirits with lots of shouting and applause for both sides of the ball. Tons of energy.
The defensive line dominated of course, and it wasn't even close. The O in general looked like they were learning, which they are. Bobbled handoffs. Screwed up snaps. Interceptions. Confusion. Not to worry though, it's a learning day, not a game day.
Foles has definitely worked on his quick release. He also anticipated receivers being open. His short and intermediate passes were all pretty accurate. His one long throw was a wobbly duck that would have been intercepted. He was behind the evil tree so it may have been tipped or something.
TA was dropping passes at first but improved later. He and Brian Quick, yes, Brian Quick, worked with the backup QBs in quick release short passing drills. there was a LOT of quick release short passing today.
Bailey was Mr. Friggin' Hands. Dude is so reliable, I can't see how he doesn't break out this season.
Who is 8? Britt? Whoever it was, he looked really good too. He fought off, beat the defender, and caught the pass every play I saw. Oh, wait, is it Tyler Slavin? Watch this kid. He plays.
Case Keenum was the best QB on the field today playing the 2's. It was timed drills or 2 minute drills 11 on 11 and he made every pass I saw. Then they stalled behind the evil tree so I don't know what happened. No one else moved the ball down the field like he did, but it WAS the 2's.
Mannion, not so much. He played scared and, even in one on one WR drills, he wasn't anticipating the route.
If Cookie could, or would, jump more than 6" off the ground, he would have caught a nice pass from Foles in the seam. He didn't. It was high, but it was off his fingertips and his to take.
Rob Havenstein is a MOUNTAIN of a man. I thought it was Robinson but I just now realised it was 79 and was him. I'll watch him closer next time. He was with the ones of course.
Next time, I bring binoculars.
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