Random Ramsdom, 8/18: Learning curve

by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 18, 2011 6:54 AM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

Adjustments, installations and repetition...that's where the St. Louis Rams are in practice right now. This Saturday night they play their second preseason game, one in which the starters are expected to play the better part of the first half. We'll have lots more preview ahead of that game. For now, here's a run through the day's news, more than enough to get through at the water cooler on Thursday.

I'm sticking the links below the jump because we've got a special video treat for you at the end.

New Rams defenders have a lot to learn - The Rams have 12 new faces on defense (7 free agents and 5 draft picks), which has given the coaches and players a little extra challenge to get them assimilated and up to speed on the system. Coaches admit to slowing things down some, but there isn't any panic about the defense not coming together.

Gibson glad to be back at DT for Rams - DT Gary GIbson, a starter last year, is back with the Rams again and part of a rotation that's now heavy on veterans. Justin Bannan replaces Gibson as the starter next to Fred Robbins, but Gibson should see time in the rotation.

Rams have pieces in place to build consistent winner - Pete Prisco of CBS Sports offers his take on the Rams, pointing out the key pieces in place for the long-term that should make them a winner...a consistent winner.

Don Banks: "Monster" season for Bradford in 2011 - SI's Don Banks calls Rams QB Sam Bradford the class of the division, and predicts a "monster" season from him based on Bradford's command of the game after just one year in the league.

Kawann Short 2012 NFL Draft prospect notes - Here's another name to put on your early draft prospect watch list. The Purdue DT is made to be a penetrating 4-3 tackle in the NFL.

Rams Practice notes: Donnie Avery returns, is still Donnie Avery - Will from Rams Herd has notes from yesterday's practice. Besides the Donnie Avery news, he notes that Al Harris took most of the reps as the Rams' nickel corner.

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I can't wait to see JL55

Hit Matt Hasselbeck again!

….c’mon Jake Locker, strap that helmet on

by DCRamFan on Aug 18, 2011 8:43 AM CDT reply actions

side note

They’re bringing Sunday ticket to PlayStation 3 which is awesome because I don’t have direct tv

by markg1127 on Aug 18, 2011 10:42 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Did you see the price, though?

$350 — ouch. :(

ASIK AND DESTROY

by JStymie on Aug 18, 2011 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions

i know its steep

But its worth seeing every rams game. Id pay that and donate a shit load of blood to make sure i’m seeing em all

by markg1127 on Aug 18, 2011 11:29 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

well i get sunday ticket for $53 a month on my directv, and I have a discounted price

… That 350 is a one time payment I’m assuming, even at my discounted price, paying 53 bucks august – january is $318. So it’s a little more expensive, but only because I have the discounted price, I think it’s usually $60-65 a month, which would actually be saving you money if you got it on your PS3……. If I lose my discount, I’m buying it for my PS3 haha

Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.

by DuhhhRams! on Aug 18, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Didn't know where to put this

but John Henderson is at Rams camp. It’d be a sick group if you had Robbins and Bannan w/ Henderson taking interim reps. The dudes a BEAST.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.
-Mark Twain

by kinzav29 on Aug 18, 2011 1:14 PM CDT reply actions

NO WAY! spags aint f 'ing around with that d-line this yr is he! i hope they sign him.

by Mark Jaramillo on Aug 18, 2011 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions

That's cool.

So looks like we keep 4 DTs, and Robbins and Bannan figure to be locked in the starting jobs. So Gibson, Henderson, Cudjo, Scott and Muir are fighting for 2 jobs. Should be interesting to see who comes out on top. I’d have to give the edge to Gibson and Muir.

Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.

by DuhhhRams! on Aug 18, 2011 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions