5 St. Louis Rams Training Camp Battles To Watch In 2015

By Alex Alarcon

5 St. Louis Rams Training Camp Battles To Watch In 2015

St. Louis Rams Training Camp — The St. Louis Rams are anticipating a strong 2015 season and have the talent to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2004. The team added key players in the Free Agency and NFL Draft, but lost key players along the way. With the new additions to the team, the Rams have a couple crucial roles to fill during the 2015 training camp. Here are the five Rams training camp battles to watch in 2015.

5. Outside Linebacker

Jo-Lonn Dunbar St. Louis Rams

5. Outside Linebacker

Jo-Lonn Dunbar St. Louis Rams — During the free agency period, the Rams knew they needed to address this position, and did so in March. The Rams would add Akeem Ayers from the New England Patriots. The two candidates for the last outside linebacker position will be fourth-year linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Ayers facing off. Dunbar has been in the system for his upcoming fourth year, but Ayers could push him out of his position with his raw athleticism and pass rushing skills.

4. Starting Running Back

Todd Gurley St. Louis Rams

4. Starting Running Back

Todd Gurley St. Louis Rams — Rookie Todd Gurley is healing from his Torn ACL injury, but if he heals faster than expected and gets a couple of reps in training camp, it could be a battle to watch. Tre Mason had a phenomenal rookie year as he rushed for 756 yards in only 12 games. But as soon as Gurley gets on the field, Mason will be in trouble. Both running backs can display a blend of power and speed. However once healthy, Gurley is faster and more game-changing.

3. No. 1 Receiver

Kenny Britt St Louis Rams

3. No. 1 Receiver

Kenny Britt St Louis Rams — Kenny Britt was the Rams' No. 1 receiver last season, but he only stepped up because of the injury of Brian Quick. Quick was the main man in St. Louis as he totaled 322 yards in the first four games of the season last year. After Quick went down, Britt took over and displayed a veteran leadership to the team. Not to mention, Britt is only 26 years old, and could be hitting his prime late.

2. Offensive Right Quard

Jamon Brown St. Louis Rams

2. Right Offensive Guard

Jamon Brown St. Louis Rams — The offensive line features multiple starting jobs up for grabs. With five rookie linemen and two openings on the right offensive side, It's anyone's game. For the right guard position, It is the most wide-open race. The front runners for the position are rookies Jamon Brown and Andrew Donnal. Brown is a 6-foot-4, 323-pound run blocking machine. Donnal is the bigger linemen at 6-foot-6, but also ways twenty pounds less then Brown.

1. Right Offensive Tackle

Rob Havenstein St. Louis Rams

1. Right Offensive Tackle

Rob Havenstein St. Louis Rams — Second-round draft pick Rob Havenstein is the clear front-runner, as he was the first linemen chosen by the Rams on draft day. Havenstein will compete for the right tackle position along with Andrew Donnal and Cody Wichmann. Havenstein stands at a mountainous 6-foot-7 along with 321 pounds of run-stopping material. Dark horses Wichmann and Donnal could steal the spotlight.

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