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Week off lets Rams bask in their success, but now it's time to return to work
Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson, pursuing Adrian Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals, says there's "something special going on around here" because of the team's surprising 5-2 start. (Tim Ireland / Associated Press)
Gary KleinContact Reporter
The Rams on Monday returned to practice after spending their week off resting and enjoying the attention created by their surprisingly fast start.
Coach Sean McVay attended Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium and appeared Sunday as a guest on Fox’s NFL pregame broadcast. Some players traveled to be with family or friends. Others stayed close to home.
But the buzz surrounding the team was omnipresent.
“It’s big,” cornerback Trumaine Johnson said. “It’s something special going on around here.”
The Rams are 5-2 and in the playoff conversation going into Sunday’s game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
It’s another trip for a team that is 4-0 away from the Coliseum, including victories at Jacksonville and against the Arizona Cardinals in London in their last two games.
“Nobody expected us to be 5-2 right now,” Johnson said, “and that’s the fun part about it: Going out there and shocking a lot of people.”
McVay did not sound concerned about the team’s ability to process the attention.
Last season, an ankle injury kept Johnson sidelined for the Rams’ 17-10 loss against the Giants in London. Jenkins had four tackles and defended three passes in the game.
Johnson was once part of a secondary that included Jenkins and safeties Rodney McLeod and T.J. McDonald, all of whom signed elsewhere as free agents.
“Wish we was all still together but at the same time we know the business side of it,” Johnson said, “and sometimes it doesn’t work out and everybody’s got to do what’s best [for themselves].”
Lance Dunbar practices
Running back Lance Dunbar, sidelined since offseason workouts because of a left knee injury, practiced for the first time, starting a 21-day clock for the Rams to determine his status.
Dunbar could be added to the roster, put on season-ending injured reserve or released.
McVay said Dunbar moved well Monday.
“What’s great about that timetable we have is it gives us a chance to evaluate him, see how he handles it,” McVay said.
Etc.
The Rams were not expected to make any major moves by Tuesday’s trade deadline. … McVay enjoyed being on the Fox set with former players and former NFL coach Jimmy Johnson. He said one of the best parts of his job was “the platform it provides to get exposure to special people like a handful of those guys that I got a chance to meet [Sunday], kind of pick their brain,” he said. … The Rams are off Tuesday. They return to practice Wednesday.
But the buzz surrounding the team was omnipresent.
“It’s big,” cornerback Trumaine Johnson said. “It’s something special going on around here.”
New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
It’s another trip for a team that is 4-0 away from the Coliseum, including victories at Jacksonville and against the Arizona Cardinals in London in their last two games.
“Nobody expected us to be 5-2 right now,” Johnson said, “and that’s the fun part about it: Going out there and shocking a lot of people.”
McVay did not sound concerned about the team’s ability to process the attention.
Janoris Jenkins become a free agent.
Jenkins signed a five-year, $62.5-million contract with the Giants, with $28.8 million guaranteed, according to spotrac.com.
Last season, an ankle injury kept Johnson sidelined for the Rams’ 17-10 loss against the Giants in London. Jenkins had four tackles and defended three passes in the game.
Johnson was once part of a secondary that included Jenkins and safeties Rodney McLeod and T.J. McDonald, all of whom signed elsewhere as free agents.
“Wish we was all still together but at the same time we know the business side of it,” Johnson said, “and sometimes it doesn’t work out and everybody’s got to do what’s best [for themselves].”
Lance Dunbar practices
Running back Lance Dunbar, sidelined since offseason workouts because of a left knee injury, practiced for the first time, starting a 21-day clock for the Rams to determine his status.
Dunbar could be added to the roster, put on season-ending injured reserve or released.
McVay said Dunbar moved well Monday.
“What’s great about that timetable we have is it gives us a chance to evaluate him, see how he handles it,” McVay said.
Etc.
The Rams were not expected to make any major moves by Tuesday’s trade deadline. … McVay enjoyed being on the Fox set with former players and former NFL coach Jimmy Johnson. He said one of the best parts of his job was “the platform it provides to get exposure to special people like a handful of those guys that I got a chance to meet [Sunday], kind of pick their brain,” he said. … The Rams are off Tuesday. They return to practice Wednesday.
gary.klein@latimes.com
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Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson, pursuing Adrian Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals, says there's "something special going on around here" because of the team's surprising 5-2 start. (Tim Ireland / Associated Press)
Gary KleinContact Reporter
The Rams on Monday returned to practice after spending their week off resting and enjoying the attention created by their surprisingly fast start.
Coach Sean McVay attended Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium and appeared Sunday as a guest on Fox’s NFL pregame broadcast. Some players traveled to be with family or friends. Others stayed close to home.
But the buzz surrounding the team was omnipresent.
“It’s big,” cornerback Trumaine Johnson said. “It’s something special going on around here.”
The Rams are 5-2 and in the playoff conversation going into Sunday’s game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
It’s another trip for a team that is 4-0 away from the Coliseum, including victories at Jacksonville and against the Arizona Cardinals in London in their last two games.
“Nobody expected us to be 5-2 right now,” Johnson said, “and that’s the fun part about it: Going out there and shocking a lot of people.”
McVay did not sound concerned about the team’s ability to process the attention.
Last season, an ankle injury kept Johnson sidelined for the Rams’ 17-10 loss against the Giants in London. Jenkins had four tackles and defended three passes in the game.
Johnson was once part of a secondary that included Jenkins and safeties Rodney McLeod and T.J. McDonald, all of whom signed elsewhere as free agents.
“Wish we was all still together but at the same time we know the business side of it,” Johnson said, “and sometimes it doesn’t work out and everybody’s got to do what’s best [for themselves].”
Lance Dunbar practices
Running back Lance Dunbar, sidelined since offseason workouts because of a left knee injury, practiced for the first time, starting a 21-day clock for the Rams to determine his status.
Dunbar could be added to the roster, put on season-ending injured reserve or released.
McVay said Dunbar moved well Monday.
“What’s great about that timetable we have is it gives us a chance to evaluate him, see how he handles it,” McVay said.
Etc.
The Rams were not expected to make any major moves by Tuesday’s trade deadline. … McVay enjoyed being on the Fox set with former players and former NFL coach Jimmy Johnson. He said one of the best parts of his job was “the platform it provides to get exposure to special people like a handful of those guys that I got a chance to meet [Sunday], kind of pick their brain,” he said. … The Rams are off Tuesday. They return to practice Wednesday.
But the buzz surrounding the team was omnipresent.
“It’s big,” cornerback Trumaine Johnson said. “It’s something special going on around here.”
New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
It’s another trip for a team that is 4-0 away from the Coliseum, including victories at Jacksonville and against the Arizona Cardinals in London in their last two games.
“Nobody expected us to be 5-2 right now,” Johnson said, “and that’s the fun part about it: Going out there and shocking a lot of people.”
McVay did not sound concerned about the team’s ability to process the attention.
Janoris Jenkins become a free agent.
Jenkins signed a five-year, $62.5-million contract with the Giants, with $28.8 million guaranteed, according to spotrac.com.
Last season, an ankle injury kept Johnson sidelined for the Rams’ 17-10 loss against the Giants in London. Jenkins had four tackles and defended three passes in the game.
Johnson was once part of a secondary that included Jenkins and safeties Rodney McLeod and T.J. McDonald, all of whom signed elsewhere as free agents.
“Wish we was all still together but at the same time we know the business side of it,” Johnson said, “and sometimes it doesn’t work out and everybody’s got to do what’s best [for themselves].”
Lance Dunbar practices
Running back Lance Dunbar, sidelined since offseason workouts because of a left knee injury, practiced for the first time, starting a 21-day clock for the Rams to determine his status.
Dunbar could be added to the roster, put on season-ending injured reserve or released.
McVay said Dunbar moved well Monday.
“What’s great about that timetable we have is it gives us a chance to evaluate him, see how he handles it,” McVay said.
Etc.
The Rams were not expected to make any major moves by Tuesday’s trade deadline. … McVay enjoyed being on the Fox set with former players and former NFL coach Jimmy Johnson. He said one of the best parts of his job was “the platform it provides to get exposure to special people like a handful of those guys that I got a chance to meet [Sunday], kind of pick their brain,” he said. … The Rams are off Tuesday. They return to practice Wednesday.
gary.klein@latimes.com
Follow Gary Klein on Twitter @latimesklein
[www.latimes.com]
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