Complete St. Louis Rams Training Camp Preview

Training camp is now under way for the St. Louis Rams, and the first practice open to the general public is on July 31. 

This will be the first opportunity for fans to view the team since Week 17 of the 2014 season, so they are understandably eager to make the drive to Earth City, Missouri. With so many new pieces added in the offseason, there's a lot to look forward to in this year's camp. 

For those making the trip, or for those just interested in a last-minute preview, this will serve as a guide and tell you what to watch for at this year's training camp.  

Training Camp Schedule

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These camp dates at Rams Park will be open to the public, according to the official St. Louis Rams website: 

Friday, July 31, 3:30 p.m. CT
Saturday, Aug. 1, 3:30 p.m. CT
Sunday, Aug. 2, 5:30 p.m. CT
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 3:30 p.m. CT
Thursday, Aug. 6, 5:30 p.m. CT
Friday, Aug. 7, 5 p.m. CT (Lindenwood University Scrimmage)
Sunday, Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m. CT
Monday, Aug. 10, 3:30 p.m. CT
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m. CT

The following are open practices in Oxnard, California:

Monday, Aug. 17, 4:25 p.m. PT (with Dallas Cowboys)
Tuesday, Aug. 18, 4:25 p.m. PT (with Dallas Cowboys)   
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m. PT 

Complete Roster

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Here is St. Louis' entire camp roster in numerical order, which should make it easy to identify the players on the practice field:

1             Palardy, Michael P         

2             Ferguson, Isiah WR        

3             Rodriguez, Daniel WR   

4             Zuerlein, Greg K            

5             Foles, Nick QB 

6             Hekker, Johnny P           

8             Slavin, Tyler WR              

9             Davis, Austin QB             

10           Williams, Damian WR

11           Austin, Tavon WR          

12           Bailey, Stedman WR     

13           Givens, Chris WR            

14           Mannion, Sean QB         

15           Marquez, Bradley WR

16           Blake, Emory WR            

17           Keenum, Case QB          

18           Britt, Kenny WR              

19           Wylie, Devon WR           

20           Joyner, Lamarcus CB

21           Jenkins, Janoris CB          

22           Johnson, Trumaine CB 

23           McLeod, Rodney FS      

24           Pead, Isaiah RB               

25           McDonald, T.J. SS          

26           Barron, Mark SS              

27           Mason, Tre RB 

30           Gurley, Todd RB             

31           Alexander, Maurice SS

32           McGee, Brandon CB     

33           Gaines, E.J. CB 

34           Reynolds, Chase RB      

35           Hughes, Jay DB               

36           Cunningham, Benny RB               

37           Bryant, Christian SAF    

38           Davis, Cody DB               

39           Brown, Malcolm RB       

41           Franks, Terrence RB      

42           Watts, Trey RB               

43           Hagen, Jacob DB                             

44           McQuaide, Jake LS                         

45           Claiborne, Imoan CB     

45           Laskey, Zach FB                               

46           Harkey, Cory TE                              

47           Roberson, Marcus CB   

48           Cunningham, Justice TE               

49           Garner, Montell DB                      

50           Lynch, Cameron LB                       

51           McFadden, Marshall LB               

52           Ogletree, Alec OLB                       

53           Bates, Daren LB                              

54           Hager, Bryce ILB                             

55           Laurinaitis, James MLB 

56           Ayers, Akeem MLB                      

57           Malone, Keshaun LB     

57           Wang, David C                 

58           Dunbar, Jo-Lonn OLB    

59           Toomer, Korey LB                          

60           Bond, Travis OG                              

61           Barnes, Tim C                   

62           Trinca-Pasat, Louis DT  

63           Williams, Darrell T          

64           Donnal, Andrew OT      

65           Rhaney, Demetrius C   

66           Baker, Steven T             

67           Jones, Barrett G            

68           Brown, Jamon OT         

69           Wichmann, Cody OG    

70           Washington, Brandon G            

71           Reynolds, Garrett OL    

73           Robinson, Greg T            

76           Saffold, Rodger G           

79           Havenstein, Rob OT         

82           Bayer, Alex TE 

83           Quick, Brian WR              

84           Ott, Tyler LS      

87           Smelley, Brad   TE          

88           Kendricks, Lance TE       

89           Cook, Jared TE 

90           Brockers, Michael DT    

91           Long, Chris DE  

92           Longacre, Matt DE          

92           Worthington, Doug DT 

93           Westbrooks, Ethan DT

94           Quinn, Robert  DE          

95           Hayes, William  DE          

96           Ifedi, Martin DE          

97           Sims, Eugene DE          

98           Fairley, Nick DT          

99           Donald, Aaron DT

Top Additions

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One of the best parts of training camp is watching and analyzing the team's new additions. Here are the key newcomers at this year's camp: 

Nick Foles, No. 5, Quarterback

The Rams acquired Nick Foles in an offseason trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. According to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, the Rams received Foles, a 2015 fourth-round pick and a 2016 second-round pick. In return, St. Louis gave up Sam Bradford, a 2015 fifth-round selection and possibly a conditional pick in 2016, pending Bradford's performance. 

St. Louis is hoping Foles can be everything Bradford wasn't—a franchise quarterback capable of fueling a competitive offense. 

In 2013, Foles tore up the NFL with 27 touchdown passes and only two picks in 13 games. Foles took a step back in 2014, throwing 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in eight games, but St. Louis is hoping he'll regain the Pro Bowl momentum from two seasons ago. 

Nick Fairley, No. 98, Defensive Tackle

The Rams lost Kendall Langford in the offseason, so the team was in need of new No. 3 tackle, as the St. Louis defensive line depends heavily on its depth. 

Fairley recorded 5.5 sacks in 2012 and six in 2013, but he only recorded one sack in 2014. He's a natural pass-rusher, so he should be able to regain his mojo in St. Louis' blitz-heavy defense. 

Akeem Ayers, No. 56, Linebacker

Akeem Ayers is an intimidating force at 6'3" and 255 pounds. He's an exceptional athlete and a capable pass-rusher. 

Ayers is in his comfort zone as a standing linebacker rushing the passer, as opposed to being in the three-point stance as an end. He'll be a nice fit in defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' quarterback-hunting defense. 

It's likely he'll win the starting job, but it's not his by default. He'll have to unseat incumbent Jo-Lonn Dunbar, so he'll need a great camp in order to accomplish that. 

Todd Gurley, No. 30, Running Back

According to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, Gurley passed the team's physical and will enter camp on the active list. He's been recovering from a torn ligament in the knee since late last year. 

The Rams will take things slow and play it safe with Gurley, so don't expect any jaw-dropping plays early in camp. He'll start with individual drills and eventually transition to a heavier workload as camp progresses. 

As a premier playmaker and one of the elite talents of the 2015 draft class, the Rams need Gurley healthy as soon as possible. He's an absolute game-changer when he's on the field and healthy. 

The Rookie Offensive Linemen

The Rams drafted four offensive linemen in the draft—Rob Havenstein, Jamon Brown, Andrew Donnal, Cody Wichmann—and even used a supplemental draft pick on Clemson's Isaiah Battle. 

It's a major risk depending on numerous rookies to fill the gap on the line, but opting for fresh talent over worn-down veterans is the smarter option for the long run. 

The Rams are depending on these rookies to get acclimated in a hurry. Keep an eye on these players, because the success of the offensive line will be a major key for St. Louis in 2015. 

Major Questions

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What Is Brian Quick's Status? 

Brian Quick suffered a major shoulder injury in the middle of the 2014 season, and the Rams set no clear timetable for his return, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.

Due to the extent of his injury and the silence from the coaching staff, his overall progress has been a big concern and one of the key questions of the offseason. 

The first several practices should answer some questions. 

Keep an eye on how many reps—if any—he takes during scrimmage, and take note of his overall presence on the field. He was a force for the offense at last year's camp. If that's not the case anymore, it might be time to sound the alarm. 

Quick was in the midst of a breakout year in 2014. The Rams need him healthy so he can resume his role as the team's No. 1 receiver. 

How Is Foles Clicking with the Offense? 

As I mentioned earlier this week, training camp is an ideal environment for quarterbacks. They don't have to worry about collisions with defenders and the receivers are free to run routes without getting clobbered. 

If Foles looks rusty under such ideal conditions, it could be cause for concern. 

Some early camp rust is expected. It might take a week or so for things to start clicking, especially since the defense is far more advanced and capable of making the offense look bad. 

However, if Foles still looks lost out of sync several weeks into camp, that might be our cue to panicking. 

What Will the Starting Offensive Line Look Like? 

As mentioned in the previous slide, the Rams added five rookies with draft picks. As of now, the assumption is that at least two of those rookie will be starting. 

Havenstein is the logical option at right guard, as he's arguably the most talented of the rookies and a perfect fit for the position. Brown, as the highest drafted lineman other than Havenstein, should have an early lead at the guard spot, but that's not confirmed. 

Havenstein and Brown do not have strong grips on their starting gigs. The jobs are likely theirs to lose, but in the meantime, it will be interesting to see if the other rookies get some action with the first team.

The Day 1 starting line is not necessarily the opening day unit, though. It's a long camp and things can change drastically before it's over.