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It's only a flesh wound: Minor injuries can't derail the Rams day at camp

The St. Louis Rams' afternoon practice is just underway, and there is already some exciting news trickling in from the morning practice. First, let's talk about injuries. 

Fortunately, the serious injuries have stayed away thus far. SS James Butler, signed as a free agent in the spring, suffered a bump on his knee. The coaches held him out of morning practice, but he's back in action this afternoon. FB Mike Karney had an ankle issue and sat out too. 

RB Kenneth Darby, who right now leads the race as the top backup runner, hauled in two TD passes in red zone drills. Not surprising to see Darby getting some red zone work, we've talked about his potential in that role before. 

Despite getting burned by Leonard Little, rookie OT Jason Smith excelled in run blocking. No surprise there. His run blocking ability was among the chief factors in the decision to start his pro career on the right side, where he can have an impact right away. 

The same PD report also features more praise for the defensive line, Adam Carriker in particular. It's waaay  early, but the aggressive style employed by Spagnuolo and Flajole could be the team's silent MVP this season. 

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Nice to know Little is giving JSmith a bit of an education in camp. Little’s effort now will pay off for Smith later, when he’s ready for the games that count. This is exactly why it’s good to have quality compeition going against each other in practice. 2nd year Long vs veteran Barron is another pairing that will have the same effect.

Lived in LA during the Rams and Raiders days. Now based in NorCal, I am still a die hard Rams fan and Raiders season ticket holder.

by CoachConnors on Aug 4, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

THE RAMS

Ah it’s August again! Its time to get excited about RAM FOOTBALL.
It sounds like a bunch of folks are very excited about the RAMS having a great season.
I remember the Superbowl in 1999, I was doing MEDEVACS for the AIRFORCE out of Kuwait, there were 2 RAM fans and then everybody else, myself and my roommate who was from ST Louis and stationed in Illinois. I am a optimist at heart and its great that the RAMS are undefeated so far, is a 8-8 season to much to ask for? How bout 10-6 would be even better. Frisco looks good on paper, seattle? and the Cards well who knows what can happen with Warner playing. The WEST is wide open for the RAMS this year again, we will need excellent play calling and a solid defense and special teams.
Bulger will need to throw at least 25 T.D. Passes, Jackson needs to score at least 20 Touchdowns and run for at least 1900 yards and have 600 yards in recieving.
The Defense needs to hold the enemy to 15 points a game and less than 120 yards rushing and 200 yards passing per game. Can it be done? I think so.
2-14 we cant get much worse 1-15 or 0-16 I dont see that but anything less than 9-7 will be a bust.
                                  Good luck RAMS, maybe in November you will still be undefeated.

by California Mobile CPR on Aug 4, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Medevacs for the Air Force? Good God!

I’ve got a 9-line request! Line 1 – St. Louis, break…

Your uncle molests collies.

by 3k on Aug 4, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Boy...

You’re asking for alot here…
If we can accomplish what you’re saying, we should have a shot at the super bowl.

Weve made some great improvements, but we wont be playoff caliber for another 2 good years.

by Pezzullo10 on Aug 4, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

CaliforniaMobile, I love your optimism!

I love that! I’m pretty optimistic myself about this season. I just can’t think of a decision the front office has made thus far that I disagree with. It’s early, but most results have been quite encouraging, especially Bulger being sharp again. I couldn’t think of a sharper QB in 2006. He can bounce back just like Warner did, it’s all about protecting him. He made some great throws just this last season that tell it’s still there, but he just never had the time. I think he can be optimistic this year. Though I’m not sure Steven can put up numbers quite as gaudy as 1900 and 600, I do think that he can do between 1400-1700, as well as near 400 yards receiving. I’d actually be more pleased if he exceeds 15 touchdowns, which I think is very doable. As for our record, I think a healthy Steven Jackson means a MINIMUM of 6 victories. MINIMUM. I know some people would be happy with that result overall, but I think it’s the minimum. We won’t go bagel in the division again. I just don’t see that. We can beat the Seahawks and the Niners, and you never know, we might upset the Cards. I swear, the 2008-2009 Rams were a few bounces away from 5-11. Especially those last 4 games. I mean, why not? The 1-15 Dolphins went 11-5 last year AND WON THEIR DIVISION. They played in a tougher division than ours. They don’t have a standout player like SJax. It was good coaching, and things falling into the right places. Why not the Rams in this NFC West? I can see us winning over 8 games, definitely. Go Rams. Cmobile, I applaud your optimism, and know that I share it to some extent. GO RAMS!!!

by LARamsFan29 on Aug 4, 2009 11:33 PM CDT reply actions  

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