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    Rams Camp at a Glance: Aug. 6

    Injured: CB Jerametrius Butler (hamstring), LB Brandon Chillar (shoulder), TE Cam Cleeland (hamstring), CB Robert Cromartie (hamstring), CB Travis Fisher (knee), RB Lamar Gordon (ankle), DE Anthony Hargrove (knee and ankle), FB Erik Jensen (knee), DT Jimmy Kennedy (foot), S Tom Knight (finger), G Ryan Schau (back), LB Brandon Spoon (hamstring), OT Kyle Turley (back), C Dave Wohlabaugh (hip).

    Absent: OT Orlando Pace (contract).

    Just visiting: NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue.

    Today's schedule: The Rams and the Chicago Bears will practice together twice, at 8:10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Times are subject to change. For up-to-date practice information, call toll-free 1-866-726-7226. Practices are free and open to the public.

    Bits and pieces:

    RB Lamar Gordon skipped Thursday's workout. He's had chronic ankle problems and has been gimpy at times during camp.

    RB Steven Jackson, the Rams' top draft pick, appears to be adapting quickly, his effectiveness seemingly increasing day by day.

    Damione Lewis and Ryan Pickett have been solid in the middle of the defensive line.

    Bears WR Justin Gage, a former All-Big 12 performer at Missouri, is nursing a lower back injury.

    Bears QB Rex Grossman sailed a pass 75 yards in the air, overthrowing his intended receiver, in Thursday's drills.

    Overheard:

    "I can only say this: I've never come across a coach like him. I think he'll be very successful."
    - S Aeneas Williams, on first-year Bears coach Lovie Smith, the former Rams defensive coordinator.

    "Preseason was the last time I've played completely healthy. So, it's been almost a year. I feel like I've got to get out there and show them that I can still contribute."
    - Second-year WR Kevin Curtis, who missed nearly all of last season with a broken leg.

    - Bill Coats
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    Re: Rams Camp at a Glance: Aug. 6

    Damione Lewis and Ryan Pickett have been solid in the middle of the defensive line.
    They better be!
    Preseason was the last time I've played completely healthy. So, it's been almost a year. I feel like I've got to get out there and show them that I can still contribute."
    This guy is going to open it up. Bulger, Holt, Bruce & Faulk are all going to look better this year because of him.
    The more things change, the more they stay the same.

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      Re: Rams Camp at a Glance: Aug. 6

      Originally posted by RamWraith
      RB Steven Jackson, the Rams' top draft pick, appears to be adapting quickly, his effectiveness seemingly increasing day by day.

      Damione Lewis and Ryan Pickett have been solid in the middle of the defensive line.
      Both pieces of good news! I'll wait and see with both of them, but at least Jackson is doing well and Lewis is healthy.

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        Re: Rams Camp at a Glance: Aug. 6

        Overheard:

        "I can only say this: I've never come across a coach like him. I think he'll be very successful."
        - S Aeneas Williams, on first-year Bears coach Lovie Smith, the former Rams defensive coordinator.

        "Preseason was the last time I've played completely healthy. So, it's been almost a year. I feel like I've got to get out there and show them that I can still contribute."
        - Second-year WR Kevin Curtis, who missed nearly all of last season with a broken leg.

        - Bill Coats
        I like that Coats... A quiet strength... ;)
        This space for rent...

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          DE Leonard Little sat out Friday's practices with a tight hamstring.

          RB Lamar Gordon was back on the field after missing a day of work with a sore ankle.

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