Rams News Recap: July 27

Just a post I saw.

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These are all based on the first 3 days of camp reports by dedicated and respected Ram fans plus the regular beat reporters

And, yes, I know that the pads have not gone on yet. But some trends seem to be emerging.

In no particular order…

Bradford has improved in 3 consecutive practices. Significant accuracy improvement by Sunday. Little doubt remains as to his readiness by opening day. That’s beyond huge.

The coaches see some things that they like with Gilbert. He’s getting lots of reps, certainly more than was expected. He even repositioned Britt pre snap once. Very impressive by a rookie so early in camp.

Looks like both Stacy and Cunningham have been hitting the gym. Both showed up looking extremely fit and strong. Gonna be a heckuva battle at RB this year.

J Long looks like he might actually be ready by opening day. That’s huge.

D Joseph is looking like he will be a solid RG, if needed, at the very least. He was one of the very few that could halfway handle Donald so far.

There have been 3 straight days of extremely positive reports on Kendricks. Bodes well for our options on O this year.

Speaking of TE, Alex Bayer and Justice Cunningham have impressed at TE, as well. Only one can probably make the 53 and the other may not make it to the PS. An embarrassment of TE riches for us this year.

The chemistry throughout the WR position has noticeably improved this year. Perhaps Britt has helped there. I dunno, but maybe so.

All reports say Quick looks like a new man. Much more confident and aggressive. Music to the ears for Ram fans, huh?

Multiple reports that Austin seems noticeably more comfortable and, if possible, even faster. THAT’S exciting, indeed.

When was the last time a Ram rookie got so many favorable comments in his first 3 practices as Donald? I mean… DANG!

Michael Sam is looking like a very good value pick rather than a PR stunt. Many reports have said that he looks like he can play in the NFL.

Phillip Steward has been positively singled out by multiple camp reporters. Clearly the coaches have seen something that they like. Perhaps we’re not as thin at LB as previously thought? Ray Ray and Bates have also received a few positive comments.

Both Joyner and Gaines have received kudos for all 3 practices. Very impressive ones, at that. Gaines was even observed repositioning a teammate pre snap once. If both prove worthy, GW will have all kinds of options for packages. Very exciting.

McDonald appears to be picking up where he left off last year. Reportedly, GW just LOVES him.

GZ and Hekker seem even stronger than last year, if that’s possible. Hekker booming 65 yard punts? Are you kidding me?

Last but not least, GW appears to be everything as advertised. He will likely spend most of his time on the secondary, but I have little doubt that by opening day our secondary will hardly be a team weakness.

All in all, this is the most confident and excited I have been as a Ram fan in early camp since maybe ’99.

There. I said it..