My company recently worked out a deal with the Rams to perform some services for training camp and some other events with the team. Along with that the team invited myself and a few others from the company out to OTAs today.
A few things that stood out to me is how fast Tavon Austin is and how exciting he is going to be.
Jared Cook is a BIG quick man...he truly looks the part of a Rob Gronkowski type TE.
Austin Pettis looks primed to be a player. I'm not ready to say that he is going to be a starter but I think he takes on a significant role and will be this years version of Ricky Proehl. He was fantastic at getting separation in the endzone and intermediately. I was really impressed and couldn't believe it was Austin Pettis I was watching.
Stedman Bailey was one guy that I was disappointed with. I saw him drop some balls that I thought were the type of catches he was known for.
Brian Quick certainly has the size and speed...
Alec Ogletree picked off a pass in the endzone and he was BLAZING down the sideline.
Only one short practice so I don't want to get too high to too low on anyone...especially since I don't exactly have any insight as to the focus of the session.
After practice was over Greg Zuerlein came up to chat with us. He was pretty funny and you could tell he felt a bit out of place as it was kind of impromptu. Kevin Demoff told us the story of drafting Zuerlein...supposedly the Rams had a deal with the Eagles to trade out of that 6th round pick and pick up a couple other later picks. However, the pick right before the Rams Houston selected a kicker so the Rams were scared that there would be a run on kickers. Demoff said the Eagles called to say that they'd accept the trade only that the Rams response was, " We don't", and hung up the phone.
Just thought some of you would like the notes...if I get any more opportunities like this again I'll share more.
A few things that stood out to me is how fast Tavon Austin is and how exciting he is going to be.
Jared Cook is a BIG quick man...he truly looks the part of a Rob Gronkowski type TE.
Austin Pettis looks primed to be a player. I'm not ready to say that he is going to be a starter but I think he takes on a significant role and will be this years version of Ricky Proehl. He was fantastic at getting separation in the endzone and intermediately. I was really impressed and couldn't believe it was Austin Pettis I was watching.
Stedman Bailey was one guy that I was disappointed with. I saw him drop some balls that I thought were the type of catches he was known for.
Brian Quick certainly has the size and speed...
Alec Ogletree picked off a pass in the endzone and he was BLAZING down the sideline.
Only one short practice so I don't want to get too high to too low on anyone...especially since I don't exactly have any insight as to the focus of the session.
After practice was over Greg Zuerlein came up to chat with us. He was pretty funny and you could tell he felt a bit out of place as it was kind of impromptu. Kevin Demoff told us the story of drafting Zuerlein...supposedly the Rams had a deal with the Eagles to trade out of that 6th round pick and pick up a couple other later picks. However, the pick right before the Rams Houston selected a kicker so the Rams were scared that there would be a run on kickers. Demoff said the Eagles called to say that they'd accept the trade only that the Rams response was, " We don't", and hung up the phone.
Just thought some of you would like the notes...if I get any more opportunities like this again I'll share more.
