- Joined
- Nov 3, 2013
- Messages
- 41,722
You just reworded what I described as less than pro Kiser people.
TC 8/3 Scrimmage With Chargers
- Thread starter bubbaramfan
- Start date
-
To unlock all of features of Rams On Demand please take a brief moment to register. Registering is not only quick and easy, it also allows you access to additional features such as live chat, private messaging, and a host of other apps exclusive to Rams On Demand.
- Joined
- Jan 16, 2013
- Messages
- 23,327
- Name
- Dennis
I would like to send a shout out to @bubbaramfan for the extraordinary camp reports and to @OldSchool for posting the tweets.....Thank you so much gentlemen as I look forward to reading them and enjoying my fine Colombian beverage simultaneously.
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2013
- Messages
- 41,722
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2013
- Messages
- 41,722
- Joined
- Aug 7, 2013
- Messages
- 7,143
- Joined
- Jan 16, 2013
- Messages
- 23,327
- Name
- Dennis
Enjoyed listening to Pass Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Shane Waldron as I expect this to be his last year on the coaching staff. He looks the part and sounds it too and IMO, far more qualified to be a Head Coach then Zac Taylor in Cincinnati...Waldron will be on many short lists and after the Rams win the Super Bowl, he'll be the most coveted.
Ram65
Legend
- Joined
- Apr 30, 2015
- Messages
- 9,858
Good info from both. Kromer starts at 20:22.
Kromer stated Edwards picking up things quickly and played LT with the ones. Evans is a little slower at picking up the techniques the Rams use. Neary got a nice job comment at OC. Henderson showing well running to and finding the hole. Waldon also said that Henderson has a good understanding of pass pro and now honing in on what to do in the Rams system. Also catches very well and grounded to get YAC. Waldon with big shout out to Thomas and JoJo on pass routes.
JoJo showing up in pass routes really makes him much more valuable. He really didn't have time to learn much last year. Good for him. Thomas was looking ready last year but, got injured. Thought he might be running out of time. All good news on Henderson. Neary may be sticking around after his suspension.
WestCoastRam
Legend
- Joined
- Nov 17, 2014
- Messages
- 6,317
I don't know man, I was just trying to add a little nuance. Feeling a little spicy right now?
Last edited:
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2013
- Messages
- 41,722
Not at all, amused but definitely not spicy. Morning tea some music and breakfast never makes me spicy.
- Joined
- May 8, 2014
- Messages
- 41,368
Kromer has such an easy confidence in how he handles his guys, and that patient perspective where he balances high expectations and productivity. He's a special coach and is going to be a big reason why we sustain this OL reload without missing a beat.
Loved his notes on Henderson, confirming that he's looked a lot like the guy they drafted and that he's coming along on his protections.
- Joined
- May 8, 2014
- Messages
- 41,368
I try not to read too much into some of these guys playing before others, given how early it is still in the camp and preseason. But Edwards getting looks at LT with the ones this early in camp vs a top defense is a big deal and a great sign for our draft class. Yes it is very early but this draft class has the potential to be one of the best we've had in a long time IMO.
Also I am really enjoying Natson & Thomas making the most of this camp. Both guys have been afterthoughts and now they're poised to put up some great film in the preseason games. Can't wait to see how they respond.
BonifayRam
Legend
- Joined
- Jan 14, 2013
- Messages
- 13,435
- Name
- Vernon
I see Marqui Christian took Barron's number #26. MC sure looks like he trimmed down a bit, much thinner.
OLB'er Josh Carraway is now wearing #42 MC's old number.
BonifayRam
Legend
- Joined
- Jan 14, 2013
- Messages
- 13,435
- Name
- Vernon
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2019-08-03/sean-mcvay-rams-chargers-nfl-training-camp
Sean McVay doesn’t like what he sees from Rams offense in practice with Chargers
Rams quarterback Jared Goff looks to pass during a training camp session on July 30.
(Associated Press)
By Gary KleinStaff Writer
The Rams offense, one of the NFL’s best the last two seasons, did not look the part for most of Saturday’s joint practice with the Chargers at UC Irvine.Passes were dropped. The Chargers broke up others. Penalties nullified positive plays.“Not even close to good enough,” Rams coach Sean McVay said.
But in the final sequence, a two-minute drill, quarterback Jared Goff engineered a touchdown, helping the fourth-year pro and the offense end on a positive note.“It’s not always going to be perfect and … it certainly wasn’t,” Goff said, adding, “There’s going to be games like that where you’re not doing exactly what you want. You’re struggling.“But at the end of the game you make it work.”
Saturday’s practice was the second of two with the Chargers, a playoff team in 2018 with designs on a Super Bowl run.The Rams will hold two joint practices with the Oakland Raiders next week in Napa in advance of the preseason opener at Oakland.
The workouts with the Chargers and Raiders are the closest that Goff, star running back Todd Gurley, star defensive lineman Aaron Donald and others will get to game action in the preseason. McVay has made it clear that established starters and rotational players will not participate in games against the Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans so that they will be ready for the Sept. 8 opener against the Carolina Panthers.
That makes work in joint practices extremely valuable, especially when the other team makes adjustments between the first and second workout as the Chargers defense did following Thursday’s practice in Costa Mesa.
Goff said he preferred the joint-practice setting over preseason games because of the “controlled environment” that enables starters to go against starters for more than a few plays. For example, Goff said, the Rams offensive line lined up against Chargers’ stars Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram much more than in a preseason game.“Our O line got … 40-50 reps against Joey and Melvin and that defensive line,” Goff said, “whereas in a preseason game they might get five to 10.”
Unlike the offense, the Rams defense came out energetic against a Chargers offense led by quarterback Philip Rivers and back-up Tyrod Taylor.Donald and edge-rusher Dante Fowler were among those pressuring the quarterbacks. Reserve defensive backs Dont’e Deayon, Darious Williams and Dominique Hatfield intercepted passes.But the offense was “sluggish,” McVay said.
On the positive front, Gurley was a full participant. On his 25th birthday, Gurley took hand-offs and caught passes seemingly with no problems affecting his left knee.
Receiver Cooper Kupp also performed without incident. The third-year pro, coming off knee surgery, was held out of most drills Thursday so that McVay and the training staff could gauge the intensity of the workout before putting Kupp in potential harm’s way.
Kupp was not limited Saturday. He caught multiple passes. There was no tackling by either team, but Kupp was knocked to the ground several times and dived attempting to catch long throws by Goff.
“There wasn’t any kind of hesitation for me,” Kupp said. “I felt like free to do whatever I wanted to do and really was kind of excited about that aspect of the day -- being able to hit the ground and have to pop back up a few times.”Goff had a pass intercepted by Chargers cornerback Michael Davis but he responded in the two-minute drill.He completed passes to five receivers during a 10-play drive that culminated with a short touchdown run by running back Malcolm Brown. Goff completed seven of nine passes during the drive.McVay was pleased with Goff’s finish.
“In the midst of things not going great, he finds a way to settle in, in a situation where we’ve got to have a two-minute drive to score a touchdown,” McVay said. “Made some great throws, recognized coverage, got the ball where it should have gone and really just to be able to stay that even-keeled demeanor.”
Etc.
The Rams will hold their final training camp practice at Irvine on Sunday. It is expected to be a short walkthrough…. Fowler also turned 25 Saturday. After practice, cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib were on hand in front of a group of fans when Gurley and Fowler received birthday cakes.
Sean McVay doesn’t like what he sees from Rams offense in practice with Chargers
Rams quarterback Jared Goff looks to pass during a training camp session on July 30.
(Associated Press)
By Gary KleinStaff Writer
The Rams offense, one of the NFL’s best the last two seasons, did not look the part for most of Saturday’s joint practice with the Chargers at UC Irvine.Passes were dropped. The Chargers broke up others. Penalties nullified positive plays.“Not even close to good enough,” Rams coach Sean McVay said.
But in the final sequence, a two-minute drill, quarterback Jared Goff engineered a touchdown, helping the fourth-year pro and the offense end on a positive note.“It’s not always going to be perfect and … it certainly wasn’t,” Goff said, adding, “There’s going to be games like that where you’re not doing exactly what you want. You’re struggling.“But at the end of the game you make it work.”
Saturday’s practice was the second of two with the Chargers, a playoff team in 2018 with designs on a Super Bowl run.The Rams will hold two joint practices with the Oakland Raiders next week in Napa in advance of the preseason opener at Oakland.
The workouts with the Chargers and Raiders are the closest that Goff, star running back Todd Gurley, star defensive lineman Aaron Donald and others will get to game action in the preseason. McVay has made it clear that established starters and rotational players will not participate in games against the Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Houston Texans so that they will be ready for the Sept. 8 opener against the Carolina Panthers.
That makes work in joint practices extremely valuable, especially when the other team makes adjustments between the first and second workout as the Chargers defense did following Thursday’s practice in Costa Mesa.
Goff said he preferred the joint-practice setting over preseason games because of the “controlled environment” that enables starters to go against starters for more than a few plays. For example, Goff said, the Rams offensive line lined up against Chargers’ stars Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram much more than in a preseason game.“Our O line got … 40-50 reps against Joey and Melvin and that defensive line,” Goff said, “whereas in a preseason game they might get five to 10.”
Unlike the offense, the Rams defense came out energetic against a Chargers offense led by quarterback Philip Rivers and back-up Tyrod Taylor.Donald and edge-rusher Dante Fowler were among those pressuring the quarterbacks. Reserve defensive backs Dont’e Deayon, Darious Williams and Dominique Hatfield intercepted passes.But the offense was “sluggish,” McVay said.
On the positive front, Gurley was a full participant. On his 25th birthday, Gurley took hand-offs and caught passes seemingly with no problems affecting his left knee.
Receiver Cooper Kupp also performed without incident. The third-year pro, coming off knee surgery, was held out of most drills Thursday so that McVay and the training staff could gauge the intensity of the workout before putting Kupp in potential harm’s way.
Kupp was not limited Saturday. He caught multiple passes. There was no tackling by either team, but Kupp was knocked to the ground several times and dived attempting to catch long throws by Goff.
“There wasn’t any kind of hesitation for me,” Kupp said. “I felt like free to do whatever I wanted to do and really was kind of excited about that aspect of the day -- being able to hit the ground and have to pop back up a few times.”Goff had a pass intercepted by Chargers cornerback Michael Davis but he responded in the two-minute drill.He completed passes to five receivers during a 10-play drive that culminated with a short touchdown run by running back Malcolm Brown. Goff completed seven of nine passes during the drive.McVay was pleased with Goff’s finish.
“In the midst of things not going great, he finds a way to settle in, in a situation where we’ve got to have a two-minute drive to score a touchdown,” McVay said. “Made some great throws, recognized coverage, got the ball where it should have gone and really just to be able to stay that even-keeled demeanor.”
Etc.
The Rams will hold their final training camp practice at Irvine on Sunday. It is expected to be a short walkthrough…. Fowler also turned 25 Saturday. After practice, cornerbacks Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib were on hand in front of a group of fans when Gurley and Fowler received birthday cakes.
- Joined
- Nov 3, 2013
- Messages
- 41,722
It's funny the first practice it sounds like both offenses had their way. Second practice it looks like the tables were turned. Sure sounds like Fowler had himself a day as well. Not worried about the down practice for the offense at all.
WestCoastRam
Legend
- Joined
- Nov 17, 2014
- Messages
- 6,317
The fact that Goff will be getting different looks from two other teams in training camp can only help.
It does seem like increased scrimmaging with other teams seems to be at the forefront of training camp innovations.
It does seem like increased scrimmaging with other teams seems to be at the forefront of training camp innovations.