Los Angeles Rams Training Camp Questions – Los Angeles Rams Blog

Irvine, California — The Los Angeles Ramso The 2022 NFL training camp opened on Sunday at the University of California-Irvine. Here’s a closer look at some of the stories:

Biggest question: When will the quarterback be Matthew Stafford Throw? Stafford did not throw during the off-season after he had an injection in his right elbow to make up for an injury the previous season, but said he would “definitely” be ready during training camp. But when will this happen? On the last day of the minicamp, Stafford said that he still has “a lot of work to do physically to get ready to go” and that he looks like he is entering training camp “to go out there and play at a higher level”. For in extreme condition.” The Rams’ coaching staff is unconcerned about Stafford’s mastery of the offense and talks have taken place about making sure Stafford is ready to leave during camp.

Training camp is successful if… Stafford is 100% healthy for Week 1: Stafford proved himself in the offense of Sean McVay last season, and the head coach said during a spring workout that Stafford “now has such ownership” going into his second year in LA while the Rams added wide receiver. Alan Robinson II In free agency, a lot of crimes are already familiar to Stafford. Although Stafford did not throw during the minicamp, McVay praised the way the quarterback worked during “above-the-neck thrust exercises” and said that Stafford was “coaching people” when he was watching practice from the side. was.

Matthew Stafford did not throw this off-season after receiving an injection to help heal an injury to his right elbow. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SPORTS

Clearly most NFL teams rely on the health of their starting quarterbacks, but given Stafford’s elbow injury, the most important thing for the Rams is to finish training camp with Stafford at 100%.

Most Proven Player: wide receiver van jefferson, as Odell Beckham Jr., While recovering from a torn ACL, there has been an idea that the wide receiver may re-sign with the Rams during the season if all goes well with his rehab. But while the Rams have the required cap space (about $7.5 million according to Over The Cap), a strong start to the season from Jefferson could reduce the need to bring back Beckham.

Jefferson took a big step forward in his second season, finishing with 50 catches for 802 yards and six touchdowns, and was the third-receiving choice for most of the season in Los Angeles. Beckham was key to the Rams’ Super Bowl run and win – injury notwithstanding – but Jefferson will have a chance to prove he can be a strong No. 2 or 3 receiver in 2022.

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Most impressive off-season additions: linebacker Bobby Wagner, Ram lost von miller In free agency, and although Wagner is not a direct replacement, he brings a great deal of experienced leadership to the defense of the Rams. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris said, “You can’t help but learn from the veteran linebacker when you’re around him, and saw during the spring how beneficial the position was to other players, especially the 2021 third-round pick. Ernest Jones, Morris said that Wagner “slows down the game for everyone around him” and added that Wagner is still someone who can “go out in all three downs and play every single snap of the season.” Is.”

Camp Prediction: tutu atwell Finishes camp as No. 3 receiver. Both Stafford and Wide Receiver Cooper Kuppo Pointed to Atwell’s improvement during the spring. Rams second-round pick Atwell in 2021 played 10 offensive snaps last season, but he had a role in special teams before injuring his shoulder and being placed on injured reserve in November. The Rams have a strong trio of Kupp, Robinson and Jefferson, but a solid camp from Atwell will give him a great opportunity to enter the regular season.