St. Louis Rams training camp: More photos from day 2

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jul 31, 2011 9:07 PM CDT in 2011 St. Louis Rams Training Camp

The St. Louis Rams wrapped up another day, the second day, of training camp today. By all accounts the receivers put on a clinic for all to see. Of course, receivers means defensive backs, and they had their moments as well.

RamBuck was on the scene, under a blistering sun at Rams Park today to see the practice. He was kind enough to send us some photos of the players on the field today.

The pads come on tomorrow, and the hitting starts.

After the jump, check it out. Thanks again to RamBuck, aka @lannyosu, for the great pics.

That's the Rams defense, getting ready to do some work.

Here's George Selvie, who showed up a little heavier, in a good way, than last year.

Mardy Gilyard, rocking the old school NBA look.

Fendi Onobun. With Daniel Fells in Denver now, there's one less tight end of Onobun to compete with. He weighed in at 261 lbs this year, after being in the 240s last year.

Gilyard and Texas Tech QB Taylor Potts, added as an undrafted free agent this year.

Complete with Axe head shaving treatment product, Sam Bradford walks with Danario Alexander, Brandon Gibson and Donnie Avery.

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Just finished trolling Niner Nation

and they are a very unhappy cast of fans. They are worried about their secondary being torched. Doing a belly flop in hopes of drafting Luck next year? Whatever, God I love football.

The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!

by DevsLaRams on Jul 31, 2011 9:25 PM CDT reply actions

I really hope Luck doesn't fall in the NFC West

I’ve watched him play at Stanford and met him. He’s an excellent player and a really smart and nice guy. I’d prefer not having to hate him.

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by loyal2therams on Jul 31, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions

just about every one at Stanford is really smart

by CoachConnors on Jul 31, 2011 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions

They've always got their savior

….their brand new college coach, and their RB…..oh, no wait. He’s not happy, and oft injured. Just in case, they’ve got their stud, I mean no-show, receiver Crabtree

…summers eve douches

by DCRamFan on Jul 31, 2011 9:34 PM CDT reply actions

Haha

Gilyard, such a character. It’s gonna be sad when we have to cut receivers, especially if Gibson and Gilyard continue to perform in training camp.

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by douchiedude on Jul 31, 2011 9:39 PM CDT reply actions

Guess that'll make Danny the odd man out, right?

The truth is always the right answer....

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Aug 1, 2011 9:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Hate to bring it up

but it’s 11 O’Clock in my quadrant of the country, and we still dont have a backup RB..

Where/Who is he?

by DCRamFan on Jul 31, 2011 9:46 PM CDT reply actions

wish i knew :/

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Jul 31, 2011 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions

another day gone and still without a backup RB

I hope they agree with someone soon. The anticipation is killing me, lol.

by jpcisco on Jul 31, 2011 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions

I have faith our FA will find the right fit.

by jpcisco on Jul 31, 2011 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions

They've done that so far

They might be giving Snelling till noon or so tommorow to pick, or they just sign Ronnie. What do you think of adding Ronnie and Norwood and using the triangle formation?

by King Sam Rules! on Jul 31, 2011 10:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I think having that much depth at the RB position could be scary

for opposing defenses. Tired in the 4th quarter fighting for air….then get hit with a fresh Ronnie Brown off the bench. Could mean alot of production for our offense. Something we havent had in awhile.

by jpcisco on Jul 31, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Can you imagine having guys like the 1st quarter all game long-POW!!

by Ram newbee on Jul 31, 2011 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions

anyone know how Kendricks looking, the TEs should find some holes in the middle for Sam the man to pad his stats..

by Faulker 28 on Jul 31, 2011 10:05 PM CDT reply actions

i think the wr will go like this

1. SkyWalker
2.Avery
3.Denario Alexander
4.Gibson
5.Amendola
6.Salas
7.Pettis

Salas is better then Pettis, in my opinion

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Jul 31, 2011 10:18 PM CDT reply actions

Depends how you use them

Pettis a good guy for the redzone, salas is good I’m the slot in the middle of the field

by King Sam Rules! on Jul 31, 2011 10:22 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Yup-I have to base most of my opinions on the general Consensus posts.

I’m not that savy to be on my own

by Ram newbee on Jul 31, 2011 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions

ha-I keep sayin-Damn, so that's how they do that! lol

by Ram newbee on Jul 31, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions

I think you'll see Avery almost exclusively as the setback on the outside

You’ve got a slit end who lines up on the line of scrimmage on the far outside, that generally wasn’t Avery because he had trouble with press coverage. Usually this will be a bigger guy, Clayton, DX, etc who can more easily handle hand-to-hand combat with a physical corner who comes up to press.

Then you’ve got the flanker who is a step back off line (about the same horizontallly as the QB would be) and that, I think, is Avery’s territory unless he’s added some strength.

I don’t know how often we’ll se Amendola wide, but he knows what he’s doing He’s a good fit at flanker too.

I’d start with this as a base simply because that’s where their strengths are.

by CoachConnors on Jul 31, 2011 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Tx Coach-I know it's a lot of typing, but it's all much appreciated.

by Ram newbee on Aug 1, 2011 2:17 AM CDT up reply actions

*split end

"For Better or for Worse; 'Till Death Do Us Part"

GO RAMS !!!

by Le Ram on Aug 1, 2011 6:19 AM CDT up reply actions

hahahaha -- yes, thank you!

the slit end is something else entirely, lulz

by CoachConnors on Aug 4, 2011 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions

You Know

One of the first three will go down
I just read BRUCE is gona be at camp monday ,on the field,workin out.

by Magyar on Jul 31, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Clayton is comin' back.

STEVEN JACKSON is the #1 Ram

Go RAMs !!!

by VETT on Jul 31, 2011 10:48 PM CDT reply actions

who said dat?! TELL ME!

Really want Clayton back

by Bralidore on Jul 31, 2011 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions

is this from a source or someti

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Jul 31, 2011 10:58 PM CDT reply actions

I want Snelling, Poppinga and Clayton
then i will be happy

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Jul 31, 2011 11:09 PM CDT reply actions

Worth noting that the picture with Mardy and Taylor Potts was post-practice

Mardy stayed to get extra work. He wanted reps, and he got them. Also, DX, Avery and Gibson got work in with Sam post-practice. These guys love being around each other, and should “grow up” together. Will be interested to see how it goes once MSW is thrown in there.

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by RamBuck on Jul 31, 2011 11:13 PM CDT reply actions

Gibson gets left out

when MSW shows up

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Jul 31, 2011 11:19 PM CDT reply actions

MSW has it all to prove IMO

I’d hate to think that MSW will just show up and Gibson is out just like that. Apart from a great 2009 things haven’t really worked out all that well for MSW in the NFL and I believe he’s got to come in and prove he’s worth his spot. Obviously if he can reproduce his top form then he’s in but he was only given a 1 year deal so I think he’s fighting for his roster spot just like everyone else. Like I said in another post I believe he will be the no 1 WR this year but he’s got to earn it

by IrishRamsFan on Aug 1, 2011 2:53 AM CDT up reply actions

Everybody on NFL and ESPN agree

Including Torry Holt, that SkyWalker is gonna step in there and automatically be the #1

by King Sam Rules! on Aug 1, 2011 9:33 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

I'm not saying he won't be WR1

I’m just saying i hope the coaches make him earn it

by IrishRamsFan on Aug 3, 2011 7:13 AM CDT up reply actions

Man I can't wait until the season starts. I hope marty get some play.

(Love by many hated by most) St. Louis Rams

by J-RAD2 on Aug 1, 2011 12:31 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

still

still no running back—-we have to move fast———-still think this wide receiver situation is going to bite us in the ass-unless clayton comes back….chant louder TO TO TO

by jswirb on Aug 1, 2011 6:29 AM CDT reply actions

"TO TO TO"

NO NO NO

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by IdGladlySellMySoulJust2KeepTheRamsAlive on Aug 1, 2011 7:45 AM CDT up reply actions

We do not need to act fast for a RB

There are still lots of back up options available, and even if we sign them today they can’t practice until Aug 4th. I’d rather the FO wait and get the right guy (or two), rather than the first guy.

As for WR, I think you will remain disappointed for the season. And if you are really championing TO, I hope you remain disappointed.

by RamintheUK on Aug 1, 2011 7:56 AM CDT up reply actions