Rams News of the Day: August 12th

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**Today's Rams Topics**


Goff’s night was brief, but he made good use of his time in Rams preseason opener

The work night was short, just eight plays total and all of one minute and 11 seconds of clock time. But never let it be said Jared Goff doesn’t know how to put 71 seconds to near-perfect use.
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Klein/Thiry Breakdown the Rams Victory vs Dallas –Video

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5 Takeaways From the Rams’ Preseason-Opening Win

Here are five takeaways from Los Angeles’ first exhibition matchup under head coach Sean McVay.
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As Watkins watches, Rams rookie Kupp impresses at wideout –OC Register

Ninety minutes before the Rams new offense made its preseason debut against the Cowboys, its new top receiver stood in the tunnel of the Coliseum in street clothes
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Rams fumble 6 times, but 13 points are enough to beat Dallas in preseason opener –OC Register

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Jared Goff gets comfortable, if only for a moment, in Rams’ 13-10 victory over Cowboys –LA Times

A much less nerve-wracking scene surrounded Rams quarterback Jared Goff on Saturday night against the Dallas Cowboys.
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Rookies shine in Rams’ fumble-riddled preseason opener vs. Cowboys

The new-look Rams ultimately came away with a 13-10 victory, thanks to a late Sean Mannion drive that set up a 36-yard field goal by backup kicker Travis Coons.
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Sammy Watkins was “shocked just like everybody else” –PFT

It you were surprised by the news that the Bills had traded receiver Sammy Watkins to the Rams, you weren’t alone. Watkins was, too.
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Sammy Watkins: Deal to Rams a ‘total shock’ but also a ‘blessing’ –ESPN

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Watkins Excited to be an L.A. Ram

It’s been a whirlwind few days for new Rams wide receiver Sammy Watkins.
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Sammy Watkins wants to ‘be that home-run guy’ –NFL.com

Sammy Watkins made his first appearance as a member of the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, but not in L.A.’s preseason opener against the Cowboys. After all, he doesn’t know the playbook.
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What Los Angeles Rams fans should know about Sammy Watkins

A primer for Rams fans after adding their latest former Buffalo wide receiver
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Snead had key support during his rise to an NFL GM

As the general manager of one of the largest market teams in the National Football League – the Los Angeles Rams – Snead does not forget his roots, and he’ll remind anyone that ask about them.
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Rams GM Les Snead on negotiations with Aaron Donald: ‘No movement’ –CBS Sports

Donald is under= contract for two more years, but wants a pay raise
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Is there room for Rams receiver Tavon Austin with the addition of Sammy Watkins? –LA Times

The Rams’ acquisition of receiver Sammy Watkins from the Buffalo Bills will not displace receiver Tavon Austin, general manager Les Snead said Friday.
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Sammy Watkins trade will help evaluate Jared Goff

The Los Angeles Rams hope the Sammy Watkins trade gives them a chance to study Jared Goff as a franchise quarterback.
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Rams vs Cowboys: 3 questions for Los Angeles heading into first preseason game

It’s time to take a look at three questions surrounding the Los Angeles Rams heading into their first preseason game of 2017 against the Dallas Cowboys.
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McVay: Rams got special receiver in Sammy Watkins –NFL.com

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead gave his greenhorn, first-year head coach Sean McVay a shiny new toy to play with.
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Rams CB: Healthy Sammy Watkins ‘up there with Odell Beckham’ –ESPN