OFFICIAL 2022 Rams Training Camp Thread (General News and Notes)

[Riverumbbq]

There may have been 100k there but only two really mattered………Statler and Waldorf………..sorry I meant @VeteranRamFan and @bubbaramfan

Damn, all this time and I thought their AKA was Bartles & James.

 

[MadGoat]

'Cutch


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[hotanez]

'Cutch


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I'm thinking this kid is going to make Harris history

 

[OldSchool]

Damn, all this time and I thought their AKA was Bartles & James.

I see the similarities Just an issue with the drinks haha

 

[MachS]

'Cutch


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Wow this kid might be something…wtf

 

[LA_vision]

Bye bye Swo.

 

[CGI_Ram]

'Cutch


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Whoa. And… posted by The Rams Twitter.

I'm thinking this kid is going to make Harris history

That seat is hot. McCutcheon looks a lot like what we hope from Harris.

 

[SteezyEndo]

I'm thinking this kid is going to make Harris history

I am impressed with the sample so far. He keeps it up he may make it. He has good hand control which makes for clutch catches. Dude looks like a baller. Looking forward to more!

 

[Riverumbbq]

Matthew Stafford's elbow to face 60-snap test in Rams team scrimmage

Matthew Stafford has been dealing with a sore elbow in training camp, but that isn't stopping the Rams quarterback from taking first-team snaps in a scrimmage set for Tuesday.

www.yahoo.com

 

[PhillyRam]

Bye bye Swo.

He is taking Harris' spot...Skow has been productive on STs and I an guessing he is more polished on offense than Harris and I think his hands will be fine.

 

[Allen2McVay]

Bye bye Swo.

Swo?

 

[Shuie3225]

Swo?

Skow's hands are swo sworry. Wouldn't be surprised if Mccutch starts getting some of those snaps if he can block as well. Is Skow a better route runner? Idk it's probably close. So better hands and ability to make 50/50 catches vs better blocking.

 

[TheTackle]

I'm thinking this kid is going to make Harris history

If Harris makes this team it looks like it will be for his play on special teams

Once he was moved from the TE room to WR he had a much bigger hill to climb. I guess he couldn’t put and keep the weight on, because from the TE position he offered a great deal, even if it took time, but at WR he is a project working in a room that is possibly the best in all football - especially if OBJ returns, which still looks promising considering the noises from everyone concerned

Lance looks like a keeper, and if he can excel at running even 2/3rds of the route tree, could transition into a starter in our system, given the gifts he has displayed

I still believe that Skow should put on some timber and play H-back if only because it might generate some argument or worse another debate about FB in our offense

 

[den-the-coach]

Lance looks like a keeper, and if he can excel at running even 2/3rds of the route tree, could transition into a starter in our system, given the gifts he has displayed

I still believe that Skow should put on some timber and play H-back if only because it might generate some argument or worse another debate about FB in our offense

Agree here, IMO, I give McCutcheon the edge of both Harris & Skowronek also McCutcheon plays special teams too so that's not a concern. If somebody picks up Harris so be it, McCutcheon is doing what the Rams expected Harris to do.

 

[Psycho_X]

'Cutch


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A QBs best friend right there.

I'm thinking this kid is going to make Harris history

Certainly looking like it... at least nullifying Harris chance at any playing time as we stash him as a special teams player for one more year in hopes that he develops into something. But those roster spots are getting short. The main problem I see here is if we stash
Kupp, Robinson, Jefferson, Tutu, Skow, McCutcheon, Harris, Powell on the roster we have to take away either a RB or DB and the RBs are walking injuries so need all the help we can get and we've got a plethora of talented young DBs that we'd be stupid to give up. Something's got to give and a WR with all potential and no current value beyond special teams seems like the obvious choice unfortunately.

Only solution that won't suck is if we can trade one of our B team receivers to a needy team for a low draft pick so we can get something out of it. Or Van Jefferson for a day two pick to someone but I really hate that idea as I don't like giving up known commodities for someone who's only performed in training camp so far in their career.

It's a nice problem to have I suppose but going to be a bummer to see some of these players cut this year.

 

[BonifayRam]

Rams RB depth chart: How room looks with Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson dealing with 'soft tissue injuries'​

Rams RB depth chart: How room looks with Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson dealing with 'soft tissue injuries' | Sporting News

Both Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson are dealing with soft-tissue injuries, per Sean McVay.

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Being a running back is a tough job. Being a Rams running back must be tougher.

The Rams are dealing with a number of key injuries as they start the defense of their Super Bowl 56 championship: Matthew Stafford is something of a mysterious elbow injury, Jalen Ramsey is working his way back from shoulder surgery and a pair of Rams running backs hit the shelf on Monday.

Both leads in the Rams' running back tandem, Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson, are dealing with "soft tissue injuries" per Rams head coach Sean McVay. There's no timetable for either guy's return, but it doesn't sound as though it'll be too long before they return to the field.

"The first goal for those guys is let’s check the box on them feeling like they can really open up," McVay said Monday. "No restrictions. I don’t know if you ever really feel great at any point moving forward, especially at running back, but we want to be smart with that."

While the running back room should be complete come the start of the regular season, it's still something of concern: Both Akers and Henderson dealt with injuries in 2021, though that didn't stop the Rams from making — and winning — Super Bowl 56.

Here's what Los Angeles is dealing with as they work their way through preseason and around those injuries:

Rams RB depth chart​

1. Cam Akers (Injured)​

2021 stats: N/A (Injured)

Akers is currently dealing with an undisclosed "soft tissue injury" per Sean McVay, but is still expected to be the lead back come the start of the 2022 season.

Akers may be No. 1 on the chart, but he'll split those carries evenly with Darrell Henderson when he's healthy. Los Angeles features a play-action heavy offensive attack, and in the last two seasons, have gone to a very even split in a running back by committee deal.

Akers is entering Year 3 with the Rams after being selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

2. Darrell Henderson (Injured)​

2021 stats: 12 games, 149 rushes, 688 yards, five touchdowns, 176 receiving yards, three touchdowns.

Henderson had his own injury woes in 2021. He dealt with an MCL sprain and was placed on IR in Week 16, effectively ending his season. But, it didn't actually end his season: Henderson returned just in time for Super Bowl 56, though he wasn't much of a factor on the ground. He did grab a couple of passes for 43 yards.

On Aug. 15, McVay mentioned that Henderson also had a "soft tissue injury," but the plan was to make sure that both he and Akers were ready for the regular season, making it seem like a bit of load management more than serious injury. Still, with his past injury woes, it's worth monitoring.

3. Jake Funk​

2021 stats: 10 games, two carries, five rushing yards.

Funk was active for 10 games in 2021, but rushed for a grand total of five yards across two carries.

The sophomore running back is entering his second year after being selected in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft, making him something of an unknown entering this season. Funk also had his injury woes, suffering a hamstring injury and hitting IR during the season.

4. Kyren Williams (Injured)​

2021 stats: N/A (Rookie)

The rookie runner out of Notre Dame might actually have an opportunity for some carries to slide up the depth chart over the course of the preseason. Only Jake Funk sits in front of him at the moment, with the team taking their time with both Henderson and Akers.

There is a small issue, though: Williams broke his foot during OTAs, and Sean McVay is unsure as to whether or not he'll be play during the preseason as he continues to work his way back from the injury.

But, with the injuries to both Henderson and Akers, it sounds like Williams will get his opportunity.

Rams Injury Update: Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson Jr. Out for How Long?​

“We're just being smart with (Henderson) and Cam (Akers)," coach Sean McVay said, adding that they will sit until they are "100 percent.''

Rams Injury Update: Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson Jr. Out for How Long?

“We're just being smart with (Henderson) and Cam (Akers)," coach Sean McVay said, adding that they will sit until they are "100 percent.''

www.si.com

The Los Angeles Rams have talent and depth at many positions, including at running back.

But not this week. Not at running back. Not until Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson are right.

“We're just being smart with (Henderson) and Cam (Akers)," coach Sean McVay said, adding that they will sit until they are "100 percent.''

Coming off of impressive performances from what was mostly reserve players in their 29-22 preseason-opening win over the Chargers, the biggest question remaining for the Rams, this week was the health of some of their key players.

On Monday, McVay updated the status of those players - most notably running backs Akers and Henderson, as well as defensive tackle Bobby Brown, who went down with a scary-looking injury in the first half, and starting quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Regarding Henderson and Akers, McVay described the issues as 'soft tissue injuries. And though he provided no timetable for their full returns to practice, he did insist that must be able to go full speed in team drills, before that can happen.

From McVay: "They've had a couple soft tissue things. We're interested in, until they get out here, wanting them to be able to return to performance where it can be full speed. It's not like 50 percent. The first goal is to get those guys back out here when both of them are able to go full speed, 100 percent with no restrictions.“

The Rams will take the field for preseason game two on Friday against the Houston Texans; the two runners certainly won't play here. In the end, Week 1 of the regular season seems a good-enough goal.

As for Brown, McVay provided what was probably the most positive update of the day, stating that the young defensive tackle would not require surgery, and was suffering from an ankle sprain.

“Yeah, just a lateral ankle sprain. It'll be a few weeks for him, but good news is that it's not anything that we anticipate requiring surgery or things like that. So that was positive.

McVay said that Brown would be able to rehab on site with the Rams trainers, despite his looming suspension.

“The positive is that he's able to do his rehab with us on site, which I think is a good thing," McVay said. "Obviously, he is not going to be available to play and things like that, but for him to be able to get the treatment that is necessary and with the people that we feel like can put their best arms around him, that's a positive about that."

Finally, Stafford was a full participant in Monday's practice, and looked to be in good form. McVay also expects Stafford to be a full-go on Tuesday.

“He was a full participant today," McVay said of Stafford. "We ended up having a little bit shorter practice knowing that tomorrow we're going to really ramp him up. He's going to go back-to-back days. He was full participant today and he's going to be a full participant tomorrow.”

 

[BonifayRam]

Rams Sean McVay Updates Injury Status

Rams Sean McVay Updates Injury Status of Several Key Players

Rams coach Sean McVay updated the injury status on several key players on Monday.

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As for Brown, McVay provided what was probably the most positive update of the day, stating that the young defensive tackle would not require surgery, and was suffering from an ankle sprain.

“Yeah, just a lateral ankle sprain. It'll be a few weeks for him, but good news is that it's not anything that we anticipate requiring surgery or things like that. So that was positive.

McVay said that Brown would be able to rehab on site with the Rams trainers, despite his looming suspension.

“The positive is that he's able to do his rehab with us on site, which I think is a good thing," McVay said. "Obviously, he is not going to be available to play and things like that, but for him to be able to get the treatment that is necessary and with the people that we feel like can put their best arms around him, that's a positive about that."

 

[OldSchool]

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Yes they were yesterday

 

[den-the-coach]

Yes they were yesterday

Harris had all the motivation he needed after watching Lance McCutcheon.

 

[Kupped]

I'm so tired of the RB situation.