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August 12, 2014 at 9:31 pm #3881
RamBillParticipantNick Wagoner @nwagoner
CBs Jenkins, Woodard, S Daniels, LB Laurinaitis, DT Brockers, OL B. Jones, OL Saffold, DE Hayes among those not practicing.
It’s clear rookie OL Greg Robinson is a big fan of the run blocking drills. Absolutely destroyed LB Johnny Millard on one snap.
Included in the physical part of the practice was small skirmish between DE Michael Sam and OT Joe Barksdale. Sam took exception to Barksdale continuing to block after the whistle.
#Rams off the practice field Tuesday evening. Physical workout with lots of run game work. Special teams only practice set for tomorrow.
DE Michael Sam played 32 snaps on defense and five more on special teams. OLs Van Dyk and Rhaney both played more than 40 snaps.
E.J. Gaines and Mo Alexander were particularly busy, playing 51 and 42 snaps, respectively. Both busy on special teams as well.
Plenty of snaps to go around for rookies in preseason opener. G. Robinson played 33, Donald played 37, Joyner had 33.
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Jim Thomas @jthom1Not sure if he’ll get much action, but now that he’s back from hamstring, curious to see what undrafted RB Trey Watts does vs. Green Bay.
After sluggish practice on Monday, Jeff Fisher was much happier with what he saw on Tuesday.
After a couple of drops on Monday, Tavon Austin made a couple of good grabs in traffic Tuesday.
Nice INT during 11-on-11 by S Rodney McLeod on tipped ball.
No real change on not-practicing list. Janoris Jenkins, Darren Woodard, Matt Daniels, Kadeem Jones, James Laurinaitis, Barrett Jones…Brandon Washington, Rodger Saffold, Michael Brockers, William Hayes did not practice.
As a whole, o-line did a good job run blocking. Greg Robinson was in the “maul” mode.
Pretty good dustup between RT Joe Barksdale and DE Michael Sam during a running game period. Barksdale got a pancake block. . . Sam didn’t like it. Some punches thrown..
Miami Dolphins waive TE Raymond Webber of Miller Career Academy HS.
As expected, Rams place DE/TE Mason Brodine on injured reserve list.
Rams practice at 5:30 p.m. tonight. Free and open to the public.
On offense, WR Stedman Bailey (34 snaps) and LG/LT Greg Robinson (33 snaps) were the only projected starters to play more than 19 snaps.
Mizzou DE Michael Sam (32 plays) and West Texas A&M rookie DE Michael Westbrooks (33) both played about half the defensive snaps.
First-round pick DT Aaron Donald, also got a lot of work with 37 snaps.
Mizzou rookie CB E.J. Gaines played more snaps (51) on defense for Rams vs. New Orleans than any other Rams defender.
A warm St. Louis welcome to the one and only Gil Brandt and his partner in crime, the indomitable Alex Marvez, here for Sirius XM NFL radio.
August 12, 2014 at 10:29 pm #3884RamBillParticipantRams Camp Report: Day 13
By Nick Wagonerhttp://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/10457/rams-camp-report-day-13
EARTH CITY, Mo. — A daily review of the hot topics coming out of St. Louis Rams training camp:
The Rams followed a sluggish Monday practice with a physical Tuesday workout with plenty of work on the run game, some big collisions, and even a small skirmish. For the second time in this camp, defensive end Michael Sam found himself exchanging shoves with a teammate, this time offensive tackle Joe Barksdale. During a run blocking drill late in practice, Barksdale blocked Sam to the ground after the whistle. Sam took exception and went after Barksdale. The two were separated quickly.
Perhaps more entertaining than that is watching rookie Greg Robinson take part in the run blocking drills. You can tell the big man just feels at home when he gets to move downhill and wipe out a defender. One of the unfortunate souls in his way Tuesday was linebacker Johnny Millard. Robinson buried Millard after a short head start with the sound of impressed teammates serving as the sound track. We haven’t really seen Robinson cut it loose yet in part because he’s still learning but drills like that should certainly help open things up a bit.
Tight end Justice Cunningham is another one who drew some oohs and aahs from his teammates for his blocking in the run drills. Cunningham, working out of a fullback spot, came down hill and dropped the hammer a couple of times. He’s battling Alex Bayer for a potential fourth tight end spot. Bayer has the leg up on the receiving side but Cunningham is ahead as a blocker. Should be an interesting battle.
Receivers Austin Franklin and Stedman Bailey had strong outings in the one-on-one passing drills. Franklin caught back-to-back touchdowns against Rodney McLeod with some sharp route running. Bailey continues to consistently get open and make plays when the opportunity arises.
On the flip side, cornerbacks Brandon McGee and Greg Reid had some impressive pass breakups in seven-on-seven. McGee climbed the ladder on a deep ball to receiver Brian Quick and though it appeared Quick had him beat, McGee stuck with it and jarred the ball loose for an incompletion. He’s battled an ankle injury in camp but seems to be rounding back to form.
The funniest moment of the day came after the veterans departed practice, leaving only the rookies on the field. Running back Tre Mason ran into the flat where a pass was thrown to him but apparently the sun got in his eyes and it hit Mason in the chest. Problem was, Mason never saw it, so it hit him in the chest and fell to the ground. The miscue brought chuckles from coaches and teammates.
CB Janoris Jenkins, CB Darren Woodard, S Matt Daniels, FB Kadeem Jones, LB James Laurinaitis, OL Barrett Jones, OL Brandon Washington, OL Rodger Saffold, DT Michael Brockers and DL William Hayes did not participate in Tuesday’s practice.
The Rams have an afternoon special teams practice scheduled for Wednesday at 3 p.m. local time. That workout is closed to the public.August 13, 2014 at 4:07 am #3898Eternal RamnationParticipantReceivers Austin Franklin and Stedman Bailey had strong outings in the one-on-one passing drills. Franklin caught back-to-back touchdowns against Rodney McLeod with some sharp route running. Bailey continues to consistently get open and make plays when the opportunity arises.
I hope Franklin gets the spot a least until Bailey gets back from suspension,the guy is a player.
August 13, 2014 at 9:51 am #3910
InvaderRamModeratori agree. i read nothing but positive things about this guy. and he had an impressive catch against new orleans. don’t think they should let this guy go.
August 13, 2014 at 11:52 am #3913Eternal RamnationParticipanti agree. i read nothing but positive things about this guy. and he had an impressive catch against new orleans. don’t think they should let this guy go.
I read an interview where Franklin explained how he set the CB up, got him to flip his hips and then came back to the ball. For a small school Junior Rookie that is very impressive. I think his experience playing CB in HS helps his game,knowing how to get open and protect the throw with body position.
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