{"id":54465,"date":"2016-08-23T11:01:26","date_gmt":"2016-08-23T18:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=54465"},"modified":"2016-08-23T11:02:01","modified_gmt":"2016-08-23T18:02:01","slug":"rams-training-camp-notes-08222016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midvalleysports.com\/?p=54465","title":{"rendered":"Rams Training Camp Notes: 08\/22\/2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher \u2013 Post Training Camp Practice \u2013 August 22, 2016<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

(Opening remarks)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe had a good start to the week. Yesterday was obviously their day off. They came in and most of them got treatment, got some recovery time. And then we looked at the tape today with them. I thought this was a great start. After a day off, sometimes it takes a little bit to get going, but we got a lot of good work today. We did a little extra running for the penalties. I think we\u2019re in good shape looking forward to tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On his message to the players who are on the bubble in regards to the first roster cut after the Denver game)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s really no need for a message. If they don\u2019t realize that there\u2019s a cut-down after the third preseason game, they\u2019re probably not smart enough to play and help us play. No, we just want to try to give everybody an opportunity to play. We still have a few guys that haven\u2019t gotten any play time. At the same time, we\u2019re trying to get our starters ready for the regular season. It\u2019s the hard part of the business. But, everyone is going through it. We just want to prepare in this week so each and every one of them get a chance, if they do get on the field, to excel.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On if he will do more game-planning for this game in comparison to the previous two)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNot necessarily. From the gameplan standpoint, it\u2019s not. We\u2019ll play a little bit longer, but I don\u2019t think we need to do any more. I think we\u2019ve got enough stuff in right now that gives them a chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On the difference he sees with QB Jared Goff)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHe made some really good throws. He made some good throws against the defense. Tough throws, small windows, feet are good. So, he\u2019s coming along.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On the difference he sees with QB Jared Goff regarding his comfort level with the offense)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cNo. He\u2019s stable. He\u2019s steady. He\u2019s the same guy that we drafted.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On how to manage the special teams roster in regards to deciding the final roster)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll sit down as a staff and identify those guys that have an opportunity to unset somebody. And so, we have to be sure to put them in positions to where we can evaluate. And it may be a guy in punt protection, or a guy at kickoff return, or punt return, it\u2019s usually the case. Our offensive line, we\u2019ve got a solid group from top to bottom \u2013 they\u2019re getting a lot of play time. Again, I just hope we can have a time-of-possession game that\u2019s somewhat balanced, because it\u2019s just not fair for the one side of the ball to 45 to 48 snaps. You need close to 60 snaps so you get everybody involved.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On if the roster decisions come down to subtle things that the media or fans doesn\u2019t see?)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want to say they\u2019re obvious, because all these guys have given us their heart and soul since prior to the draft and the OTAs, but we have hard decisions to make, and some of them will maybe get an opportunity for a practice squad. Some of them maybe get an opportunity with other clubs, and then some of them will come to the realization that their childhood goal is over, and I need to go on with my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On his thoughts regarding the state of the offensive line)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re there. Way too many hits in the Dallas game on the quarterback. Not necessarily sacks, but just hits. Those things that wear-and-tear on the quarterback; last week was much better. We\u2019re running the football, we\u2019re finishing down field, we\u2019re not making a lot of mistakes. Now, we haven\u2019t necessarily been really challenged from a scheme standpoint, but that\u2019s taken place out here on the practice field. They\u2019re getting challenged by our defense.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On his thoughts on LT Greg Robinson)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHe showed up. Back in St. Louis, he took a couple weeks off and came in and was in there every day. It is important to him, and he\u2019s been through the move, and through everything. It\u2019s paid off. The extra time with \u2018Coach Bou\u2019 (Offensive Line Coach Paul Boudreau), and the extra time in the classroom, it\u2019s starting to pay off for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On CB Troy Hill\u2019s performace)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHe did a nice job, not only on defense, but also on special teams. He\u2019s a talented young man who can really run.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On creating a competitive environment for K Greg Zuerlein in practice, and his overall performance)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHopefully he\u2019ll get some opportunities. He\u2019s making his extra points, which were, a couple of years ago, no big deal. Now it\u2019s a big deal because it\u2019s the distance involved in the kick. But he\u2019s kicking well out here. And (K) Taylor (Bertolet) can kick in the league too. Taylor has got a good leg, and very accurate.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(On WR Pharoh Cooper\u2019s development)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s playing much faster, because he knows what to do now. Coming in, you\u2019re in a new system, a new playbook, the offense becomes a little overwhelming, you go through the OTAs, and taking some time off, come back, obviously he\u2019s steady. He comes in and he has a good feel of what we\u2019re doing. So, he\u2019s not making the typical rookie mistakes that you see out there.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Los Angeles Rams Media Release 08\/22\/2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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