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OTAs! Catch the excitement!
The Offensive Line
Good look from ESPN's Nick Wagoner at the threesome vying for the starting center gig in Barrett Jones, Tim Barnes and Demetrius Rhaney. And the P-D's Jim Thomas examined the "experience" on the left-hand side yesterday with Rodger Saffold now the elder statesman on the Rams' offense.
Injuries
Obviously the news of the week was the T.J. McDonald "ordeal." With both he and Mark Barron out on Tuesday, it's an interesting position to keep an eye on as we head toward camp.
The Rookies
Ethan Westbrooks had some nice pass-rush moments during 11-on-11; undrafted rookie Jacob Hagen of Liberty showed his range on a deep INT.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) June 9, 2015
ALL HAIL HAGEN.
Defense
Akeem Ayers...Jo-Lonn Dunbar 2.0?
OTA Offseason Workouts: June 2, June 4-5, June 8-9, June 11, June 15-16, June 18-19
(UPDATED, 3:56pm, June 11)
Jim Thomas has the Twitter updates post-practice:
Not practicing today for Rams: WR Damian Williams, WR Kenny Britt, S T.J. McDonald, S Mark Barron, RB Todd Gurley, CB Brandon McGee. . .
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) June 11, 2015
. . . .LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar, OT Steven Baker, OG Cody Wichmann, TE Alex Bayer, DE Eugene Sims, DT Nick Fairley.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) June 11, 2015
Once again, Eureka High's Maurice Alexander worked with the 1st defense at safety due to Barron, McDonald injuries.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) June 11, 2015
The Rams continued their situational theme to OTAs, doing lots of screen work on offense Thursday.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) June 11, 2015
Tavon Austin (for some reason wearing a hoodie on a 90 degree-plus day) had a good day catching the ball.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) June 11, 2015
War hero Daniel Rodriguez made a nice diving catch over the middle; he stayed late w/fellow WR Tyler Slavin catching balls from Jeff Garcia.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) June 11, 2015
Rams continue to rotate centers into starting lineup, with Demetrius Rhaney working with the 1s Thursday.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) June 11, 2015
Rams done for week; last week of OTAs comes next week, w/Mon, Tues, & Thurs sessions then vets break for summer. Rookies must stay 1 more wk
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) June 11, 2015
Even though he returned for last 5 games of 2014 from ankle/foot surgery, DE Chris Long spent much of this offseason continuing to rehab.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) June 11, 2015