LOS ANGELES • For those hoping new Rams offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti can bring out the best in Tavon Austin, play No. 2 in Friday’s preseason opener against Oakland was a tantalizing tease.
Austin caught a quick screen from quarterback Nick Foles, got loose thanks to a block from wide receiver Kenny Britt, and was off to the races. He gained 35 yards before the Raiders brought him down.
After the Rams’ 18-3 loss, coach Jeff Fisher said: “That’s one of Tavon’s finest since he’s been here. That was real impressive.”
Torry Holt thought so, too.