tweets … 8/18 & 8/19

Jared Goff pic.twitter.com/c8gpBiNpzw

— Gary Klein (@LATimesklein) August 18, 2020

Vid link.

NFL Network’s Steve Wyche: Los Angeles Rams rookie wide receiver Van Jefferson has been ‘darling of training camp’ for Rams.

https://www.nfl.com/videos/wyche-van-jefferson-has-been-darling-of-training-camp-for-rams

Todd Gurley not dressed for first practice in full pads for load management. (Video courtesy of ⁦@bkfox5sports⁩) pic.twitter.com/JTpkirXXHA

— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) August 18, 2020

RamBill

Ramsey on Hard Knocks

Ramsey: Where are your eyes supposed to go on your break?

Burgess: To the man

Ramsey: If you’re watching the Quarterback, you’re going to watch him complete passes on you.

J.B. Long@JB_Long
Big day for Austin MacGinnis in the kicking competition. Was nails post-practice against a rush. No doubters. #RamsCamp

Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
Rams coach Sean McVay says Taylor Rapp is dealing with a little knee issue but indicated it isn’t serious.
2:28 PM · Aug 18, 2020

Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Asked Rams QB Jared Goff about his early impressions of rookie WR Van Jefferson, and Goff said it reminds him a lot of WR Cooper Kupp’s rookie year. (1/2)

“He was just so far ahead of where a rookie should be. He’s done a great job, he’s really picking things up fast.”

more Rams QB Jared Goff on WR Van Jefferson:
“He’s obviously extremely athletic, but I think his ability to pick up the offense mentally and understand
the little intricacies of it has been really impressive. I’m excited to play with him.”

Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
LT Andrew Whitworth helping coach up the younger guys with his coffee in one hand is extreme football-dad vibes

from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/lists/hard-knocks-rams-episode-2-recap-takeaways/

Aaron Donald is an outstanding teacher

During a team meeting, McVay specifically pointed out Donald for being a leader. It wasn’t a play he made in practice, but something he did during individual drills. McVay showed Donald teaching rookie defensive lineman Jonah Williams about technique on the side, which McVay says is a testament to his leadership and the team coming together.

It’s an example of the type of thing McVay wants to see from players across the roster, especially in this shortened offseason. Donald is the perfect player for teammates to look up to, and he’s doing his part to lift everyone else up around him – and not just during the game by eating up double-teams.

from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/lists/hard-knocks-rams-episode-2-recap-takeaways/

Andrew Whitworth is a leader through and through

Whitworth and his wife opened up on this week’s episode about their family’s battle with the coronavirus as they both tested positive, along with their kids and Andrew’s in-laws. His father-in-law was in the hospital for five days, and Whitworth emphasized the importance of staying safe and trying to contain the virus.

On the field, Whitworth was seen coaching up rookie Tremayne Anchrum on technique, as well as tight end Kendall Blanton on blocking pass rushers on the edge. He may get ribbed for his old age – McVay said in a meeting that Whitworth is “going into his 40th season in the NFL.”

Whitworth is a key part of this team and the Rams are clearly thrilled to have him back for at least one more year.

“After that, I just realized that I belong and I can make plays in this league. And the rest is history.”

Road to Recovery with @iamjohnthethird: https://t.co/5k7KHcXxb0 pic.twitter.com/csX53M25f5

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 19, 2020

Obo Okoronkwo using his patented spin against the rookie Anchrum pic.twitter.com/k7TTNl8TTA

— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) August 19, 2020

Greg Beacham@gregbeacham
Rams DT Michael Brockers is impressed by new pass rusher Leonard Floyd: “The guy has a motor that’s out of this world. Even AD noticed that.”

J.B. Long@JB_Long
Name-dropping following Wednesday at @RamsNFL camp:
•Ramsey: big hit on Akers.
•Akers: beautiful vision on a patient TD around right side vs 2D
•Nsimba: btb TDs in red zone from Wolford, who got a high-5 from McVay
•Hill: breakup on a goal line slant by Kupp.

Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
It appears that Joe Noteboom will work at left guard for a second consecutive day; will be sure to note any possible rotation

Gary Klein@LATimesklein
Sean McVay said OL Rob Havenstein and Joe Noteboom are performing well.

Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
Aaron Donald was asked if there was a leader in trash talk so far this season: “I put my money on Ramsey.”

Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Rams DT Aaron Donald: “All the young guys in the back end have been making plays.”

Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
Rams training camp, Day 2 notes:

Jalen Ramsey welcomes rookie RB Cam Akers with the hit of the day

Great battles between WR Robert Woods and CB Darious Williams

CB Troy Hill goal-line breakup on Goff to Kupp

Stu Jackson@StuJRams
Rams HC Sean McVay said rookie RB Cam Akers “has run tougher the last couple days.”

“There’s been an increased urgency in him in the last couple days specifically when the pads have come on, and that’s been very encouraging to us.”

Rams HC Sean McVay also said rookie RB Cam Akers has “really been mindful” of ball security as well.

“He’s got great natural ability as a runner, I think he sees things. He’s got a great feel and tempo to his game.”

Rams HC Sean McVay says teams’ two scrimmages at Sofi Stadium will take place Aug. 22 and Aug. 29. 8/22 scrimmage will kick off around 5 p.m. PT, similar to season-opener vs. Dallas.

“We’ll try to mimic and emulate a game-like setting as possible in those two opportunities.”

Regarding other purposes of scrimmages, McVay said “a little bit of both” as far as more physicality and getting acclimated to new stadium.