Austin Looking Forward to Role in New OffenseMyles Simmons
How will the Rams use wide receiver Tavon Austin in head coach Sean McVay’s new offense?
That was one of the consistent questions during Los Angeles’ recently completed offseason program. And even after minicamp there is no clear answer.
Though Austin was around for all three phases and practiced during the club’s voluntary minicamp at the end of April, he was unable to participate for Phase II and III after undergoing wrist surgery. Under the guidance of head athletic trainer Reggie Scott, the wideout nevertheless remained active — running routes on the sidelines and catching tennis balls instead of footballs from head strength and conditioning coach Ted Rath.
“I’m just still taking it day-by-day, trying to get better with Reggie and the training staff. I would say I’ve graduated from tennis balls to a Nerf ball,” Austin said with a laugh at last week’s minicamp. “So, I’m hanging in there.”
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