THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. -- Practice ended at around 3:30 p.m. PT on Monday, and Cory Harkey walked straight towards the JUGS machine.
Harkey spent five years being used mainly as an additional blocker by Jeff Fisher. But now he is operating under new Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, who requires versatility out of his tight ends and fullbacks. To solidify a role in this offense -- and, perhaps, to secure a spot on the final 53-man roster -- Harkey must prove he can be as effective at catching passes as he is at setting up blocks.