Rams News of the Day: August 25th

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**Today's Rams Topics**


Game Preview: Rams, Chargers Face Off in Week 3 of Preseason

The Rams will take the field at the Coliseum for the last time this preseason when they face off against the Chargers on Saturday. This game marks the first contest between two Los Angeles teams since Nov. 13, 1994. And while it is just preseason, the third exhibition often holds more importance than most.
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Dunbar Expected to Start Season on PUP

The Rams signed running back Lance Dunbar as a free agent in the offseason with the hope he could add another dimension to the offense.Unfortunately for the club, Dunbar has essentially been sidelined since the early goings of the offseason program
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Josh Reynolds Encouraged by NFL Debut

Trailing by four with 1:16 remaining on the clock, quarterback Sean Manniondropped back and delivered a 20-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver Josh Reynolds. In what proved to be the difference-maker of the Rams’ 24-21 win over the Raiders, Reynolds hauled in his first NFL catch.
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In Rams’ last real dress rehearsal before season opener, here’s what to focus on Saturday

Take a good look at the Rams’ starters Saturday night when they host the Chargers at the Coliseum. Jared Goff, Todd Gurley, Sammy Watkins and all the rest of the first-stringers will play into the third quarter, as is the norm for NFL teams in the third game of the preseason.
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Consistency — and improvement — is what the Rams hope to get in exhibition against Chargers –LA Times

The first-game performance against the Dallas Cowboys was brief, lasting only eight plays, and offered a few glimpses of development.
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Rams CB Michael Jordan is one of PFF’s highest-rated players in preseason so far

Rams cornerback Michael Jordan may not own his own name, but he’s definitely been owning the NFL preseason thus far.
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Goff already notices a difference with Rams’ new O-line

The Los Angeles Rams’ offense flowed better — better than it did at any point last season — during Saturday’s preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, which offered the first meaningful sample size under this new, offensive-minded coaching staff. Jared Goff was more efficient, Todd Gurley was more patient, the receivers and tight ends were more, well, open.
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Goff, Wentz, Dak: What each worked on to thrive in Year 2 –ESPN

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Wade Phillips brings quick-fix wizardry to Los Angeles Rams’ D– NFL.com

Bum Phillips loved to watch his son work. Near the end of a life spanning football’s explosive growth, the legendary leader of the “Love ya Blue” Houston Oilers would regularly show up to Texans practice, wife by his side, to see Wade Phillips coordinate Houston’s defense.
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Fighting for Los Angeles: Chargers, Rams not each other’s biggest rival

They can chalk up another milestone for the history of pro football in Los Angeles this weekend, when the Rams and Chargers clash at the L.A. Coliseum on Saturday night. It will be the first game in 23 years, preseason or otherwise, pitting two NFL franchises representing L.A.
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Josh Reynolds’ path to the NFL: From no offers to the LA Rams

Josh Reynolds has been underestimated his whole career, not having an offer coming out of HS to going later in the draft than expected. He’s proving people wrong, though.
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Farr/Simmons Podcast: Rams Offense, Donald, & Charger Preview –Audio