Turf Show Times
One player from each position that could make difference in 2025
For many of us fans, opening day of the Los Angeles Rams training camp couldn’t come soon enough. OTAs, speculation and debate are fine, appetizers to sate us through the post-draft lull, but now we get to see some real meat on the bone.
It’s only the first week and most of the workouts have not been in pads, but position and roster battles are in full rage. Week 1 hasn’t been without it’s drama or unexpected good news. In this exercise, I have targeted players at each position that are flashpoints, spots that could easily ignite— into heat to drive Rams machine or a devastating fire. I also dug through all the on-location reports, video, and X posts I could round up and posted the most interesting tidbits. I tried to cite, at least once, each of the on-site reporters. If I missed, I am sorry, their hard work to relay reports from camp are greatly appreciated.
Matthew Stafford
Is his back really something to worry about or simply a case of a veteran who knows how best to manage his workload? A day or so before camp’s opening whistle, Staff was co-chairing and participating in a day long walkathon/community event.
Update:
Camp Buzz: Jimmy Garappolo is taking the #1 snaps and his play has been up and down. He’s been having success hooking up with his tight ends, not surprising considering his background with Rob Gronkowski and George Kittle. Reports are that Stetson Bennett is looking much improved and in command of the offense, navigating the pocket, making his reads, and flashing some move skills when flushed.
Blake Corum
Recently profiled here at TST. While Kyren Williams is still RB#1 for 2025, fans need to keep in mind that he and the Rams are no closer to signing an extension. Should the Rams compensate him with Tier 1 backs? Or is his production based on the L.A. offense and large share of touches?
Camp buzz: KWill is getting a lot of receiving reps. Both Corum and Jarquez Hunter are showing off burst and speed, breaking long runs.
Jordan Whittington
I favored Tutu Atwell over bigger wide receivers because I thought his insertion into the offense made the Rams offense more multiple. I still do, but feel that Whittington can potentially offer much of the same versatility, just in a more physical package. Whit spent the off-season working out with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua and with a solid rookie season under his belt, looks to blossom.
Camp buzz: It’s been a case of Puka being Puka, ferociously diving and fighting for catches, the Rams will have to protect him from himself. According to Sean McVay, Davante Adams is imparting his experience with the other Rams wide outs. Watching out pattern drills, he is just so smooth and sharp out of his breaks.
Terrance Ferguson
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