Who are you most interested in watching Saturday?

[OldSchool]

Is that a sign we're keeping Powell? I hope so.

Looks like it.

People who don't play in the preseason I automatically assume they make the team otherwise they would get cut before the preseason starts.

Looks like a sign from the tweet that he hurt his knee and they're awaiting results and are playing it safe like they do with everybody this time of year.

 

[Tano]

Looks like a sign from the tweet that he hurt his knee and they're awaiting results and are playing it safe like they do with everybody this time of year.

Yeah but McVay stated that Powell wouldn't have played in the preseason anyway.

 

[ArkyRamsFan]

So what's the situation with our new punter? Has anyone heard or seen anything about this competition?
I'm sure hoping that someone rises up and takes it with authority.
We all got pretty spoiled watching Hekk boom the ball all over the place.
Now we're starting fresh.

~ArkyRamsFan~

 

[Psycho_X]

Honestly, coming off a Super Bowl win I'm so happy to go into a season as a champion that I feel totally unstressed and am just interested in watching any and all Rams players. The young guys always want to watch to see if we have any future stars but overall I am just so damn happy to watch football in general. Feels good.

 

[Tano]

Honestly, coming off a Super Bowl win I'm so happy to go into a season as a champion that I feel totally unstressed and am just interested in watching any and all Rams players. The young guys always want to watch to see if we have any future stars but overall I am just so damn happy to watch football in general. Feels good.

 

[Rams8821]

The new Sol jerseys....

 

[Ram65]

Everyone that gets playing time. lol

Specifically, Let's see if TuTu can get solid playing time and set up a DB for some deep completions.

Shelton and Bruss.

CB battles.

Let's see who is healthy to play.

 

[Merlin]

Honestly, coming off a Super Bowl win I'm so happy to go into a season as a champion that I feel totally unstressed and am just interested in watching any and all Rams players. The young guys always want to watch to see if we have any future stars but overall I am just so damn happy to watch football in general. Feels good.

Same. Winning that ring means anything can happen this year and I won't get too upset. I just don't want to lose to the Shitters in the playoffs. One small request.

 

[Merlin]

The new Sol jerseys....

Let's see... How do we make the fan base ask for the blue pants.
~ Rams

 

[snackdaddy]

If Tutu is the front runner for WR3, McVay's history says he won't play this game. But McVay said he will. I want to see a lot of Tutu in the first half. He needs the work. I'd like to see a couple deep passes to him. And we need to see if he's durable enough to take hits against guys who are going to do more than put their hands on him. If he's not durable enough then Skow needs to be the WR3.

 

[Merlin]

So looking at the depth chart the Rams just released Tutu is gonna be positioned to get some action on the backside of the play. I'm sure Staley will do his best to ruin things with some safety support and exotic blitzes (preseason showoff asshole IMO) but I imagine 15 is gonna get some great opportunities. I'm gonna call it now, I figure he'll catch one deep TD and maybe a couple other nice chunk plays. Guessing he lines up a lot outside the hash which should be illuminating.

 

[den-the-coach]

Like many I'm looking forward to the young defensive backs D Squared Durant & Derion. Some outside pass rush with Hardy, Benton Whitley & the Thomas's plus the punting competition, however, it would be nice if the Rams didn't punt.

Plus can Bryce Perkins throw a deep pass with any zip or as some have posted numerous times, he has a noddle for an arm.

 

[Riverumbbq]

OL and DB's ...

 

[tklongball]

I would be absolutely shocked to see Shelton play. The Rams know who he is. Bruss? Well.. if he's been slow to develop, I think we could see him out there.
I hope we see Williams.. if nothing else, returning some punts.
I doubt we see Tutu.

Did I miss something. Were there reports saying that Bruss has been slow to develop? I know people have twisted what was said about the RG position, but I haven't heard anything about Bruss being slow to develop.

 

[Kupped]

Did I miss something. Were there reports saying that Bruss has been slow to develop? I know people have twisted what was said about the RG position, but I haven't heard anything about Bruss being slow to develop.

Hence …. “If” …

Also, if Shelton is ahead of him, and Shelton was working with the 1s & Bruss with the 2s… that’s slower than what the Rams certainly hoped, by all accounts.

Now.. that doesn’t mean stuff won’t click soon.

 

[tklongball]

Hence …. “If” …

Also, if Shelton is ahead of him, and Shelton was working with the 1s & Bruss with the 2s… that’s slower than what the Rams certainly hoped, by all accounts.

Now.. that doesn’t mean stuff won’t click soon.

Well, that if is a HUGE assumption.

I think you are reading too much into it, and seeing what isn't there. Look at the OLine last year in camp/preseason vs, week 1. Cheers.

 

[dpjax]

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These are the Rams to watch closely in preseason opener against Chargers

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Gary Klein - 53m ago

© (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)The Rams' Sean McVay will be coaching his first game since Super Bowl LVI, although it's a preseason game. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Star players came through for the Rams the last time they played at SoFi Stadium.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford, receiver Cooper Kupp, defensive lineman Aaron Donald and cornerback Jalen Ramsey played key roles in a Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on their home turf.
None of those stars, or any other starter or key veteran player, will play for the Rams during the preseason, which begins Saturday night against the Chargers at SoFi — the Rams’ first time back since rolling in the confetti after defeating the Bengals exactly six months before.
For the last four seasons, Rams coach Sean McVay has been at the forefront of sidelining starters during preseason games.
Five areas to watch against the Chargers:

Can Tutu Atwell take the next step?​

© (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell's comeback from injury begins in their preseason opener Saturday against the Chargers. (Associated Press)

Receiver Van Jefferson’s status for the Sept. 8 opener against the Buffalo Bills is in doubt as he recovers from knee surgery, so Atwell’s development is of paramount importance for that game and beyond.

Atwell, a second-round draft pick last year, is coming off a disappointing rookie season that ended with shoulder surgery.
After working closely with Kupp during the offseason, Atwell showed during training camp the speed and ball-tracking ability that McVay and general manager Les Snead trumpeted after they surprisingly selected the diminutive Atwell high in the draft.
During practices at UC Irvine, Atwell made one or two plays on deep routes every workout. He also appeared to gain confidence as a kick returner.
“They brought me here for a reason, and that’s to take the top off and do whatever it takes on special teams,” Atwell said. “When my number is called, I have to show them they can rely on me.”
McVay said Atwell has matured since last year. Now he must show he can perform in games.
“It's one thing to do it in practice, it's another thing to do it in situations that really count,” McVay said. “So, want to see this stuff continue to translate.”

QB Bryce Perkins fights for roster spot​

© (Ashley Landis / Associated Press)With his preseason play, quarterback Bryce Perkins is hoping to convince the Rams to keep three quarterbacks on the roster. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press)

Last season, Perkins was destined for the practice squad as the No. 3 quarterback behind Stafford and backup John Wolford.
But Perkins played so well during the preseason, the Rams could not afford to cut him when rosters were trimmed to 53 and add him to the practice squad because another team almost certainly would have signed him.
When the season starts, Stafford is expected to play through elbow tendinitis that has plagued him but McVay still wants depth behind Wolford.
Perkins knows the Rams’ system and has said he has better command at the line of scrimmage than a year ago.

Are these rookie cornerbacks ready?​

© (Ashley Landis / Associated Press)Rams cornerback Decobie Durant makes his NFL debut Saturday against the Chargers. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press)

Decobie Durant, a fourth-round pick from South Carolina State, and Derion Kendrick, a sixth-round pick from Georgia, never backed down during camp, challenging Kupp and new receiver Allen Robinson daily. Both young players intercepted passes and got work with the first-team defense.
McVay said second-year pro Robert Rochell also would play during the preseason. Rochell started five games last season before suffering a chest injury.
Rookie safety Russ Yeast is another young defensive back aiming to find a role beyond special teams.

Can rookie Logan Bruss start at guard?​

© (Ashley Landis / Associated Press)Rams guard Logan Bruss (60) participates in drills during camp. He will try to prove during the preseason that he can be a starter. (Ashley Landis / Associated Press)

The Rams drafted Bruss in the third round — with their first pick — with the intent of having the Wisconsin standout replace Austin Corbett at right guard.
During camp, however, Coleman Shelton took most first-team reps.
So, the Rams might be planning to go with the versatile Shelton to start the season, give Bruss playing time and then eventually move the rookie into the starting role. That way, Shelton remains available as a backup at center and both guard spots.
Tackle A.J. Arcuri, a seventh-round pick from Michigan State, also will play.
Bruss and Arcuri are not expected to be blocking for rookie running back Kyren Williams on Saturday. Williams had foot surgery during the spring and came off the physically unable to perform list near the end of training camp. The Rams probably will not play him against the Chargers.

Who will stand out on special teams?​

On a team loaded with proven players, the road to a roster spot is on special teams. Kendrick, Durant, Yeast and rookie outside linebacker Daniel Hardy are players to watch.

This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

 

[Riverumbbq]

Sean McVay: Running the ball better has been ‘a big point of emphasis’ for the Rams

Sean McVay knows the Rams have to run the ball better in 2022, whether it's with Cam Akers or Darrell Henderson Jr. – or both.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Kupped]

Well, that if is a HUGE assumption.

I think you are reading too much into it, and seeing what isn't there. Look at the OLine last year in camp/preseason vs, week 1. Cheers.

I’m not making any assumptions, I’m going off all the information we have and reporting on the situation.

I mean, read the Klein article just above this response.

 

[IBruce80]

I'll be keeping my eyes on the OL and DL.
I'm a ball watcher in games, always have been, so often miss out on what goes on in the trenches.
Interested to see what depth we have on the defensive side overall because I believe this could be an outstanding defense we have this season.