With their first preseason game approaching this week, the Rams have released their first depth chart of the season. At a glance, McVay and his staff clearly will allow rookies to slowly assimilate before earning a spot above a more experienced player. On offense, names like Lucas, Neary, Blythe, Eldrenkamp, and Williams will be listed as second teamers ahead of rookies like Joseph Noteboom, Jamil Demby, Brian Allen, and Jeremiah Kolone, until further notice.
On defense, Sam Shields is currently ahead of Troy Hill who is listed as a third teamer for the moment.