Game Week

[Rambunctious]

Ready or not, It’s officially game week. I know preseason games are just that...games. It's a chance for the coaching staff to see what they have in the tank. This first game with the Saints will be a good gauge to see if this team can compete or not. The Saints go hard in preseason games so the Rams had better be ready.
Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is determined to have the best defense in the league. He has some payback to deal out. His number one weapon is 19 sack Robert Quinn. He will only get better!
Sam is relaxed and cracking jokes with the reporters.

” “In college, they don’t really care, Bradford said. “You’ll throw like 500 balls a day and they’re like, ‘Yeah, you’re good, just put some ice on it.’”

Rub some dirt on it Sam and get in there...

 

[SJ76]

LOL. We have some great fans. We've sucked for years and we still even get up for pre-season games.




Praying for no injuries.

 

[Retroram52]

Every year SJ76.

 

[Red_Chaos]

SO PUMPED. Sack city better not disappoint.

 

[Ramsfan95]

Ready or not, It’s officially game week. I know preseason games are just that...games. It's a chance for the coaching staff to see what they have in the tank. This first game with the Saints will be a good gauge to see if this team can compete or not. The Saints go hard in preseason games so the Rams had better be ready.
Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is determined to have the best defense in the league. He has some payback to deal out. His number one weapon is 19 sack Robert Quinn. He will only get better!
Sam is relaxed and cracking jokes with the reporters. Rub some dirt on it Sam and get in there...

I'm not overly optimistic for this opening preseason game just because it's the Saints and I feel like they're trying to get revenge on national TV for the last two times the Rams have whooped up on them (and because of the Rob Ryan incident). I don't really care about the score, but you're entirely right that New Orleans is going to bring it to the dome this Friday -- going to be very fun to watch.

I most look forward to seeing how the first string receivers Britt and Austin perform. It would be really nice to see some quick, explosive plays from either of them in this game. Other players I will be keeping a close eye on include Janoris Jenkins (my favorite player), all of the rookies and Ray Ray Armstrong. I don't think we're going to see much if any of Williams' defensive scheme in this game -- It'll most likely be basic concepts that he'll use in his evaluations.

Football is finally here!

 

[Ramsfan95]

Oh, and I definitely think this will be a very high scoring contest.


Both of the teams have very good depth at the offensive skill positions. The Saints' second string includes Luke McCown, Kenny Stills, Nick Toon, Benjamin Watson, and Khiry Robinson. Our second string secondary will have their hands full. On the flip side we have Quick, Bailey, Cunningham, Kendricks, and Hill as our second stringers.


Third stringer offensive skill positions for the Saints includes Brandin Cooks and Pierre Thomas. Ours being Givens, Pettis, and Pead/Mason.


Yeah man, I think both teams will put up 25+ this game.

 

[bluepigpen]

I don't care who wins, just Bradford throw with an attitude, Stacy run with conviction, defense sprint to the ball and no injuries. In the first 3 for 2 series for the starters.

 

[RamCub]

Schotty should be paying attention to how Sean Payton uses Brandin Cooks so he'll get a clue on how to maximize Tavon Austin's talent!

 

[Retroram52]

Here is an article from ESPN that is indicating the initial depth chart for the game on Friday. I think the rams are going to keep Britt, Austin, Quick, Bailey, Givens, and Pettis at WR this year. But you decide.

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- Since it's officially a game week -- albeit a preseason game -- the St. Louis Rams released their first unofficial depth chart of the season Monday afternoon.

The operative word here is unofficial, and that must be kept in mind with all parts of what I'm about to write here. Some of the following seem to match up with what the Rams are doing on the practice field and some of it doesn't. Either way, take it with the proper dose of salt knowing that there are a few things that always factor in.

For example, in most cases, veterans or returning players get the benefit of the doubt over rookies. Some rookies may be playing more with the first or second team than they are listed here, but for now, they are still being asked to earn promotions.

With all of that said, here are a few things that stood out on the Rams' first unofficial depth chart of the 2014 season:

• While the vast majority of the starter spots are accounted for, wide receiver was one place where shuffling seemed possible, if not likely. Sure enough, there's a different look there than what was expected entering camp. Kenny Britt and Tavon Austin are listed as the starters with Brian Quick and Stedman Bailey as the second-teamers. This mostly lines up with how reps are divvied up on the practice field right now, and those four have been the team's best wideouts in this camp. Chris Givens, who was once presumed a starter, is now listed as part of the third team along with Austin Pettis. While this is unofficial, this is one spot where it seems there's truth in advertising.

• The offensive line is as expected with Greg Robinson listed as the starting left guard along with Jake Long at left tackle, Scott Wells at center, Rodger Saffold at right guard and Joe Barksdale at right tackle. No surprises there. The depth behind that group will be a more interesting tale. Mike Person is listed as second team at left guard, a position he's been playing in camp after working mostly at tackle. The Rams have plenty to sort out here, and it's also worth noting that Tim Barnes is the No. 2 center with Barrett Jones at No. 3 right now.

• There doesn't appear to be any real competition to Zac Stacy for the starting running back job. The real battle is how things will shake out behind him. Right now, Benny Cunningham is listed second with Isaiah Pead and Chase Reynolds third and Tre Mason and Trey Watts fourth. Stacy and Cunningham have certainly looked like the top two. Mason behind Pead and Reynolds seems to be one of those veterans over rookie spots mentioned earlier.

• The quarterback group offers another veteran over rookie exception with Austin Davis listed third and rookie Garrett Gilbert fourth. Gilbert has been getting more reps than Davis on a consistent basis and even taken reps with the second team. Barring some major changes, Gilbert is the likely third quarterback, assuming the Rams keep one.

• The defense offers little in the way of surprises. The starting 11 is as expected unless you thought Aaron Donald would be listed as a starter. The rookie is listed as second team behind Michael Brockers but none of that matters much with the defensive line anyway. Their top eight should all play and play quite a bit.

• The battle for backup spots at linebacker and in the secondary has a long way to go to gain clarity. For what it's worth, Brandon McGee and E.J. Gaines are listed as the primary backups at cornerback with Cody Davis and Maurice Alexander in backup roles at safety. Phillip Steward, Daren Bates and Ray-Ray Armstrong are the three backup linebackers. One interesting note is that Lamarcus Joyner is listed as the No. 3 free safety rather than a cornerback. But Joyner is getting most of his work as the nickel corner. Yet another example of why the term unofficial is important when going through exercises such as these.

• The Rams open the preseason Friday night against New Orleans at the Edward Jones Dome, offering all players on the depth chart a prime opportunity to change their standing for next week.

 

[J-Rod]

Please football Gods protect our players from serious injury.

 

[Ramsfan95]

Sean Payton: Facing Gregg Williams no big deal - ESPN

Yup, this game is going to be LEGIT!

Williams' D had 6 first-half sacks in a preseason opener against San Francisco?!? LMFAO! I love it!

Oh yeah, it really sounds like the Saints are going to be bringing it against STL. He's trying to hide it, but you can tell it's personal. They don't like Gregg Williams and Rob Ryan hates STL.

 

[Ramsfan95]

My advice? Be very cautious with Bradford, don't even play him for 3 drives. 1 max.

 

[icefreeze57]

When is the game? I finally have the biggest sports package Comcast offers so I'm really hoping to actually being able to watch all the way from NJ!

 

[Rambunctious]

When is the game? I finally have the biggest sports package Comcast offers so I'm really hoping to actually being able to watch all the way from NJ!

Friday...NFL network at 5:00 PM PST.... 8:00 PM EST

 

[icefreeze57]

Friday...NFL network at 5:00 PM PST.... 8:00 PM EST

Wow I think I have something on Friday night - good thing its only pre-season and even if I just get to see the first half I'll be good.