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Random Ramsdom, 9/1: Will Goff Be the Starter? Will Havenstein Be Ready? Will G-Rob Break Out?

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Austin Rewarded and Ready to Roll | L.A. Daily News

Barring some unforeseen turn of events, you won’t see Tavon Austin on the field when the Rams wrap up their preseason against the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday at U.S. Bank Stadium.

8 Takeaways from Ep. 4 of "Hard Knocks" | Fox Sports

As the NFL preseason winds down, so does HBO’s "Hard Knocks." We’re heading into the home stretch of the miniseries that gives viewers behind the scenes coverage of training camp with the Los Angeles Rams, with the penultimate episode airing Tuesday night.

Hard Knocks Details Rams’ Recent Fight Play | ESPN

Los Angeles Rams running back Benny Cunningham was trotting harmlessly down the field after finishing his route in a practice drill when suddenly middle linebacker Alec Ogletree threw his right shoulder and leveled him to the grass.

Havenstein Still "a Little Rusty" | ESPN

Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Robert Havenstein had his second full day of practice Tuesday, running through drills after spending most of training camp sidelined with an injury to his right foot. The 24-year-old out of Wisconsin is "still a little rusty, but it’s all steps in the right direction."

Goff Could Get His First NFL Start On Thursday | L.A. Times

Jared Goff has played as a reserve in each of the Rams’ three exhibitions, but he could achieve another of his pro football firsts if he starts Thursday against the Minnesota Vikings.

50 Pieces of PFF Data you Need to Know for 2016 | Pro Football Focus

With the 2016 NFL season kickoff quickly approaching, Senior Analyst Sam Monson recently dug through the Pro Football Focus database to bring you the 50 pieces of data you need to know.

Does G-Rob Finally Have What it Takes? | SB Nation

Greg Robinson still has the same sky-high potential he did when the Rams drafted him in 2014. Does he finally have the technique to match?

Every Team’s Breakout Player for 2016 | SB Nation

SB Nation writer, and former NFL player, Stephen White highlights one player from each team thats destined for a breakout season in 2016.

Five Things to Watch in the Final Preseason Games | USA Today

With the NFL regular season kicking off next week, an overwhelming majority of the league's stars and starters will be withheld from the action in this week's preseason finales.

2016 Season Predictions: And the Award Goes to... | NFL.com

On the cusp of the 2016 NFL season, NFL Network analysts provide their picks for the major individual awards.

NFC West Primer: Seahawks Super Bowl Bound? | NFL.com

Chris Wesseling highlights each NFC West team’s most dramatic change from 2015.