Rams News of the Day: August 16th

Go to Rams News of the Day: August 16th


**Today's Rams Topics**


In his 3rd practice with Rams, WR Sammy Watkins shows there’s a lot to be excited about –LA Times

Watkins, acquired in a trade on Friday, said earlier this week that it would take some time to acclimate, that he would “not look like Sammy Watkins in three days.” But he gave a pretty good impression during his third practice, his first as a fully integrated part of the offense.
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Training Camp Report: Everything You Need to Know From Day 15

Here’s everything you need to know from the Rams’ penultimate day at UC Irvine
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Highlights from Wednesday’s Rams practice –OC Register

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Watkins making people notice in camp, including quarterback Jared Goff –OC Register

Heads turned when receiver Sammy Watkins made a catch on the run during the first play of 11-on-11 practice drills Wednesday. Rams fans noticed and chattered. So did the guy who threw the ball.
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Josh Reynolds another intriguing addition to Rams’ revamped receiving corps –OC Register

The Rams added a shiny new toy to their offense this week. A big, explosive wide receiver able to stretch a defense, go up in traffic and get the football, or be a Red Zone threat able to turn third-down throws to the corner of the end zone into touchdowns.
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New Rams WR Sammy Watkins ‘sharp’ in practice, Jared Goff says –ESPN

Sammy Watkins has been on the field with the Los Angeles Rams for three days and has been an active participant in only two practices. But he has already impressed starting quarterback Jared Goff with his grasp of the offense.
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Les Snead on How the Rams Landed Sammy Watkins –Video

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Rams HC Sean McVay Talks With Mike & Mike –Audio

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Inside the Watkins Trade and Aaron Donald’s Holdout –Audio

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Sammy Watkins Quickly Impacting the Rams Offense –Video

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Russillo: Rams Benched Goff After 8 Plays –Video

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Sean McVay Talks Rams TE’s and Their Inexperience –Video

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Rams taking steps to keep Sammy Watkins up and running –TheSporting News

he Rams are doing what they can to help wide receiver Sammy Watkins put his best foot forward with a new franchise.
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Free Agent CB Leodis McKelvin Has Tryout With LA Rams

Looks like the Rams may want to add a veteran presence within the DB group.
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Jared Goff is out to flip the script that he’s another Hollywood flop –Prisco

The Rams’ No. 1 pick is anything but fazed after taking his lumps during a brutal rookie season
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Rams: Michael Jordan a keeper in secondary?

Michael Jordan has given an early indication of his potential worth to the Los Angeles Rams secondary
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5 observations for Los Angeles Rams depth chart preseason Week 2

As the Los Angeles Rams prepare for their next preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, let’s look at a few observations from the latest depth chart.
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Jared Goff: An NFL Underdog Already In Year 2

If Goff is lacking for any adversity in his short NFL career, all he has to do is Google himself.
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Rams defense holds its own without several key starters

Despite key player absences, the Rams defense was still dominant vs. Dallas, primarily in the first half holding Dallas to just three points.
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Rams hope for ‘two-headed monster’ at TE with Tyler Higbee, Gerald Everett –ESPN

The Los Angeles Rams’ three primary pass-catching tight ends have combined for 11 receptions in their NFL careers.