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Random Ramsdom 8/16: Josh Reynolds Wastes No Time Stealing The Spotlight Upon Return To Camp

The LA Rams have weapons on offense and it’s weird to say it.

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Training Camp Report: Takeaways Day 14 | Rams’ Official Site

The team was back in full pads during Day 14 of training camp in a high intensity practice session. Today marked the team’s last full-padded practice of training camp before the team travels to Oakland to face the Raiders in Week 2 of the preseason.

Highlights from Tuesday’s Rams Practice | OC Register

A brief look at the Rams’ training-camp practice on Tuesday

Transcript: Sean McVay Following Day 14 of Training Camp | Rams’ Official Site

Sean McVay fields questions about his new offensive weapons following Monday’s practice session.

Reynolds Steals the Spotlight in Return from Injury | LA Times

He hauled in passes on deep routes, won contested end zone balls for touchdowns, and wowed defenders and coaches alike with sideline grabs and receptions over the middle.

Gurley: Don’t Call It A Comeback | The Undefeated

Running back sets his sights on bounce-back season under new coach Sean McVay

Even with Donald Out, Rams’ New Defense Looks Strong | OC Register

While the focus during this training camp has been on the offense – Jared Goff, Todd Gurley, Sammy Watkins, Andrew Whitworth, et al – the surest path to improvement for the Rams in 2017 will be on defense, particularly if coordinator Wade Phillips can continue to be a first-year miracle worker.

Wade Phillips’ Defense Dominates Cowboys’, Jared Goff | ESPN

Trumaine Johnson jumped a curl route from Robert Woods and came up with an easy red zone interception. Kevin Peterson did the same on the far side of the field. Troy Hill scooped up a tipped ball in the end zone just before it hit the ground. Lamarcus Joyner and Mike Jordan had their chances, too, but dropped them. Jared Goff, the 2016 No. 1 overall pick who needs to take a big step forward in Year 2, threw three interceptions in Monday's practice and should've actually thrown five.

Rams’ Rookie Kupp Already Looks Like an NFL Receiver | ESPN

A breakdown of the Los Angeles Rams' 2017 draft class and its progress after two weeks of training camp.

Rams’ O-Line Issues Remain Unresolved | NFL Spin Zone

Despite offseason changes, the Los Angeles Rams offensive line’s preseason debut was unremarkable and issues remain front and center.

Spruce Needs to Do More to Earn a Spot on the Roster | Ramblin Fan

Nelson Spruce played his first game for the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys in the first week of preseason.