Rams hope new receiver Sammy Watkins can get up to speed as quick as possibleGary Klein
It might take Sammy Watkins a few days before he learns and becomes acclimated to the Rams’ offense — and that probably cannot come soon enough for quarterback Jared Goff.
On Monday, with the newly arrived receiver mostly watching during full-team drills, defenders intercepted three of Goff’s passes, and barely missed snagging two others.
So getting Watkins up to speed as soon as possible appears imperative.
During the morning, assistant receivers coach Zac Taylor tutored Watkins. On the field before practice, coach Sean McVay provided guidance. And after the workout, Watkins ran extra routes for Goff under the watchful eye of receivers coach Eric Yarber.
Watkins, acquired Friday in a trade with the Buffalo Bills, sounded happy to be in Southern California — “It’s sunny. It’s hot. It’s great,” he said — but cautioned that he would not learn the offense overnight.
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