The start of the 2019 season is still five months away, but practices and workouts are just around the corner. The Los Angeles Rams will report for the first day of their offseason program on April 15, less than two weeks from now.
OTAs and mandatory minicamp will follow shortly thereafter, and before you know it, the preseason will begin. Along with the Patriots, the Rams had the longest 2018 season of any team, but players are excited to get back to work already.
Andrew Whitworth, who’s returning for his 14th NFL season, can’t wait to hear Sean McVay’s message about bouncing back from the Rams’ Super Bowl disappointment.
“Knowing that guy and the fire and intensity he has, I can’t imagine. It’s going to be good, you know that,” Whitworth said on NFL Network Wednesday. “I can’t wait to get back to work with him and really the whole group. I’m looking forward to it and I know he’s going to do a heck of a job as he always does of giving us a direct set mentality of how we move forward from here and that’s one of the best things he’s able to do.
“I look forward to this challenge of this next season and I’ve had a lot of fun training this offseason and, man, it’s right around the corner.”
Robert Woods also appeared on NFL Network Wednesday night, sharing his thoughts on a variety of topics, from the new pass interference rule to how the Rams can respond to their Super Bowl loss.
He echoed similar sentiments to Whitworth’s, calling the Rams a “big family” because of the job McVay’s done.
“Just his personality is exactly what this team is: young, energetic, excited to come to work. Every single player is excited when we step on the practice field, in the weight room, it’s a joy to be there with our teammates. Really, just a big family,” Woods said.
