OFFICIAL 2026 Training Camp Thread
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LARAMSinFeb.
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I'd definitely like to know how our 2nd team OL is shaking out. I guess we know Q is our #2 LT for now.
Great point.
I think that they were intentionally forcing it, the Stafford to Adams connection, during the season because they just didn't have that offseason work and knew it needed to develop. Those two super-computers after a year together and a full offseason? Gonna be fun.
That concerns me. Q at LT could put Stafford on IR pretty quick
Read that Q and Trost are battling for the swing tackle spot
Need to see Trost more at LT, keep in mind, plan B might be moving McClendon to LT & Trost to RT. Unless Trost showcases he can handle both.
Which, imo, is a terrible idea. I hate the idea of making two positions worse because of one injury
If we’re without AJax, we’re running even more 13 personnel than we think. Whoever that backup isn’t going to be doing it on an island.
Kyren and Corum are also going to be contributing.
No way does McVay not have a plan
Well, that all depends. Is McClendon a better LT than Quessenberry? If Trost showcases he can handle RT well, which was his primary position in college, but I concur, the thought of flip flopping McClendon could affect his play.
I'd be real concerned with McClendon at LT. In the September 15, 2024 game against the Arizona Cardinals in Phoenix, McClendon gave up 3 sacks in the first half. I was at that game, behind the Rams bench in the 12th row. I had a clear view of McClendon that whole half, including the 3 sacks. It was herrendous. May be best to keep him at RT where somehow he has excelled very well.
That’s for Swing Tackle.
There will be a Plan B should AJax be unavailable for more than a couple games. Plan B cannot be Q or Trost.
WestCoastRam
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El Chapo Jr
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Glad my guesses are trending wrong on Simpson and some others so far lol..... super stoked to hope this keeps happening. Next need to see this translate against other teams. Getting a few more surprises is definitely more than welcomed hahaha...... It's still super early so I know technically it could go the wrong way but I like where it's headed right now
The moment I saw he was 6'4" I initiated a search for all the film on him I could find.
WestCoastRam
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The interesting thing about Simpson is that he'll most likely land in this intermediate space that's a mile wide between being a generational talent and a bust and people just won't know what to do with that.
Guys progressing about where I'd expect things. I'd love for him to be a little further along but honestly he'd probably only be that way as a rookie if he had greater physical attributes than what he has so it is what it is.
Hope he keeps stacking days. Definitely flashing some good things and that's exciting.
I'm of the mind that the Rams should get Dotson inked now vice later. Get 'er done Rams.
The rest of the OL you can wait. Avila probably has a strong season since he's a pending FA but I'd let him walk. Still think Trost is most likely to be his replacement in 2027 though it would be great if he impresses at tackle. McClendon it won't hurt to have him play out a full season in 2026 before talkin contract.