Rams D-line has worked extensively on cut-block prevention drills _ they always do. Washington's Scherff very effective on cut-blocks vs Suh

— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) September 18, 2015

Coordinator Gregg Williams grades players on how they combat cut-blocks in practice and sings "Cut me, Cut me, Cut me" in meeting room.

— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) September 18, 2015

wv wrote:

Thanks Ag.

Rams Oline “was up and down” but “wasn’t overpowered”

“Foles is an odd player. There are times he stands and delivers under duress and you think, Wow thats pretty good, but then theres other times when…(i couldnt quite hear what cossell said next. I ‘think’ he said ” he takes sacks and breaks down….” ?

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…and that is always made worse under pressure.

So will Coach Fish send out the #AllRG3 brigade for the coin toss again? I certainly would #GoRams

— Jim Fadler (@jimiramsboy) September 15, 2015

The last time I saw Kirk Cousins play he was staring down every route and telegraphing every throw…..#DBParadise

— Jim Fadler (@jimiramsboy) September 16, 2015

Trumaine Johnson passes concussion protocol, is cleared to play

— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) September 18, 2015

Gurley and Mason both listed as questionable for Washington

— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) September 18, 2015

Bates will play Sunday, Sims and Chase Reynolds ruled out.

— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) September 18, 2015

CB T. Johnson (concussion), LB D. Bates (knee), RB T. Gurley (knee), and RB T. Mason (hamstring) listed as full participants on Thursday.

— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) September 17, 2015

That means Trumaine Johnson was upgraded from limited to full participant. Good sign that he's far along in concussion protocol.

— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) September 17, 2015

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/21514/cornerback-trumaine-johnson-moves-closer-to-ready-for-sunday

Thursday, September 17, 2015
Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson moves closer to ready for Sunday
By Nick Wagoner

Trumaine Johnson
The Rams’ Trumaine Johnson must pass one more test to be cleared for return from a concussion.

EARTH CITY, Mo. — The St. Louis Rams didn’t practice Thursday, but that didn’t prevent them from upgrading cornerback Trumaine Johnson (concussion) on the daily injury report.

Because the Rams don’t practice Thursdays but are required to send an injury report, they approximate how much a player would have participated in practice. Last week, that meant a status quo injury report from Wednesday to Thursday. Not this week.

The Rams moved Johnson from limited participant to full participant on Thursday, perhaps the best sign yet that he’s going to be cleared to play this week against the Washington Redskins. Johnson has taken the necessary steps each day this week to clear the hurdles of the concussion protocol and he and coach Jeff Fisher expressed confidence Wednesday that he’d be available.

Johnson was limited Wednesday but did work with the first-team defense in practice. Fisher said then that Johnson had just one more hurdle to clear to play against Washington.

“He’s got one more thing that he has to pass,” Fisher said. “Typically when you’re cleared for practice, then things look pretty good.”

It’s unclear if Johnson has passed that final hurdle but barring a setback it seems that is more of a formality at this point. That would be good news for the Rams as they have only three other cornerbacks on the active roster.

Here’s the full injury report from Thursday:

Did not participate: RB Chase Reynolds (knee), DE Eugene Sims (knee)

Limited participation: None

Full participation: RB Todd Gurley (knee), RB Tre Mason (hamstring), LB Daren Bates (knee), Johnson (concussion)

CB Johnson (concussion) is limited; and as mentioned earlier, RB Reynolds (knee) and DE Sims (knee) did not practice.

— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) September 16, 2015

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/melvin-white?id=2539251
CB
Melvin White

Grade
59.6

6’1″
Height
203LBS.
Weight

Overview

White’s cornerback partner, Dwight Bentley, was drafted by Detroit in the third round of the 2012 draft. While White might not Bentley’s sub 4.4 4 speed, his legitimate six-foot-plus build and physicality makes him an effective zone corner for the Ragin’ Cajuns – and an intriguing prospect for teams looking for length on the outside, or even at free safety.

The Texas high school receiver and quarterback (he switched to running the offense as a senior) redshirted in 2008 to meet NCAA academic eligibility requirements, then played 12 games in his freshman and sophomore seasons (totaling 31 tackles and two pass break-ups) while starting one game each year. He also returned a fumble 93 yards for a score against Ole Miss in 2010. White started all 13 games at cornerback in 2011, earning honorable mention All-Sun Belt honors by making 64 tackles, 8.5 for loss, intercepting two passes and breaking up seven others. in 2012, White had 10 pass breakups and 60 total tackles.
At Louisiana-Lafayette’s pro day, White ran the 40-yard dash in 4.59 and 4.62 seconds and recorded a 32-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-2 broad jump. He completed the short shuttle drill in 4.53 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.36 seconds. White also recorded 12 strength lifts. He worked out as a cornerback with a notation that his best position is probably safety.
Analysis
Strengths White has plus size and physicality for the position. His height and vertical make him a strong jump-ball defender. When playing off, he can close on receivers quickly after the catch and lay the wood or wrap them up with his excellent length. Willing to pop into the backfield (or crash down inside when uncovered) to stop the run or bubble screens. A move to free safety is possible due to his size and tackling ability.
Weaknesses Will be considered a corner/safety ‘tweener by some NFL teams because of lean build and lack of fluidity in his backpedal and overall movement. Might not have the flexibility and foot quickness to trail quicker receivers off the line and to stick on double-moves. His recovery speed is also lacking once his feet stop in coverage. Needs to show he can also use his hands to effectively press, as well as beat receiver blocks outside and stick in coverage against stronger competition.
NFL Comparison Richard Sherman
Bottom Line White looks to join cornerback partner Dwight Bentley (picked in the third round by Detroit last April) in the NFL, though his tall, lean frame is much different than that of his teammate’s. He could project to safety, but teams relying on press or zone coverage might like his upside outside if he continues to improve as a second-year starter (8.5 tackles for loss, seven pass break-ups) in 2012.