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Phil Savage impressed by Rams visit
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/10041/phil-savage-impressed-by-rams-visit
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- Phil Savage has seen and done almost everything there is to do in the NFL, spending more than two decades as a coach, scout and executive. He even reached the height of his profession as a general manager, holding the post for the Cleveland Browns for four seasons.
But now Savage works as the executive director of the Senior Bowl and does television work right here on ESPN as a contributor to "NFL Insiders." Savage stopped by Rams Park on Tuesday and watched the St. Louis Rams' first padded practice. He walked the sidelines and spent much of the workout next to current Rams general manager Les Snead.
Wednesday morning, Savage offered thoughts on what he saw on his Twitter account, @SeniorBowlPhil. Among the players standing out to Savage: defensive ends Robert Quinn and Chris Long, linebacker Alec Ogletree, defensive tackle Aaron Donald, tight end Cory Harkey and quarterback Sam Bradford.
Savage is scheduled to appear on NFL Insiders on Thursday and has promised to offer more takeaways from his visit to Rams Park. The show is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Here's a sampling of Savage's initial thoughts:
Phil Savage @SeniorBowlPhil
For @STLouisRams to break thru, need QB Sam Bradford healthy and available, the WR corps to step up big-time and more consistency from DB's.
QB Sam Bradford made several really nice downfield throws. @STLouisRams people think he is in great shape and 100% ready for season.
@STLouisRams DT Michael Brockers should be in SR year at LSU. Instead, entering 3rd year as a pro. Over-shadowed talent with huge upside.
Phil Savage @SeniorBowlPhil
Check out @ESPNNFL Insiders tomorrow and Friday 3-4ET for more @STLouisRams inside. Back to work @SiriusXMNFL now from @Colts camp!
@STLouisRams believe DT Aaron Donald is the missing piece to pushing their D to a top 5 level. Inside disruptive force to pair w/ Brockers.
@STLouisRams are amazed every day by DE Robert Quinn, he is a special player. Between he and Chris Long, a dynamic duo off edge. #QBpressure
@STLouisRams DT Michael Brockers should be in SR year at LSU. Instead, entering 3rd year as a pro. Over-shadowed talent with huge upside.
@STLouisRams LB Alec Ogletree continues to fill out. Listed 6'2/245, he looks it. A former HS safety that #Georgia wisely projected to LB.
So far, @STLouisRams have been very encouraged by the play of WR Brian Quick. His production is beginning to match the raw size/speed.
TE Cory Harkey had a big day w/ one-handed grab and two physical run-after-catch plays. @STLouisRams love him as 3rd TE and special teamer.
QB Sam Bradford made several really nice downfield throws. @STLouisRams people think he is in great shape and 100% ready for season.
For @STLouisRams to break thru, need QB Sam Bradford healthy and available, the WR corps to step up big-time and more consistency from DB's.
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/10041/phil-savage-impressed-by-rams-visit
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- Phil Savage has seen and done almost everything there is to do in the NFL, spending more than two decades as a coach, scout and executive. He even reached the height of his profession as a general manager, holding the post for the Cleveland Browns for four seasons.
But now Savage works as the executive director of the Senior Bowl and does television work right here on ESPN as a contributor to "NFL Insiders." Savage stopped by Rams Park on Tuesday and watched the St. Louis Rams' first padded practice. He walked the sidelines and spent much of the workout next to current Rams general manager Les Snead.
Wednesday morning, Savage offered thoughts on what he saw on his Twitter account, @SeniorBowlPhil. Among the players standing out to Savage: defensive ends Robert Quinn and Chris Long, linebacker Alec Ogletree, defensive tackle Aaron Donald, tight end Cory Harkey and quarterback Sam Bradford.
Savage is scheduled to appear on NFL Insiders on Thursday and has promised to offer more takeaways from his visit to Rams Park. The show is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Here's a sampling of Savage's initial thoughts:
Phil Savage @SeniorBowlPhil
For @STLouisRams to break thru, need QB Sam Bradford healthy and available, the WR corps to step up big-time and more consistency from DB's.
QB Sam Bradford made several really nice downfield throws. @STLouisRams people think he is in great shape and 100% ready for season.
@STLouisRams DT Michael Brockers should be in SR year at LSU. Instead, entering 3rd year as a pro. Over-shadowed talent with huge upside.
Phil Savage @SeniorBowlPhil
Check out @ESPNNFL Insiders tomorrow and Friday 3-4ET for more @STLouisRams inside. Back to work @SiriusXMNFL now from @Colts camp!
@STLouisRams believe DT Aaron Donald is the missing piece to pushing their D to a top 5 level. Inside disruptive force to pair w/ Brockers.
@STLouisRams are amazed every day by DE Robert Quinn, he is a special player. Between he and Chris Long, a dynamic duo off edge. #QBpressure
@STLouisRams DT Michael Brockers should be in SR year at LSU. Instead, entering 3rd year as a pro. Over-shadowed talent with huge upside.
@STLouisRams LB Alec Ogletree continues to fill out. Listed 6'2/245, he looks it. A former HS safety that #Georgia wisely projected to LB.
So far, @STLouisRams have been very encouraged by the play of WR Brian Quick. His production is beginning to match the raw size/speed.
TE Cory Harkey had a big day w/ one-handed grab and two physical run-after-catch plays. @STLouisRams love him as 3rd TE and special teamer.
QB Sam Bradford made several really nice downfield throws. @STLouisRams people think he is in great shape and 100% ready for season.
For @STLouisRams to break thru, need QB Sam Bradford healthy and available, the WR corps to step up big-time and more consistency from DB's.