Tight End Battle Crucial For Rams in Final Two Weeks of Preseason

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Published: August 26, 2009

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... competitions is at tight end.

The Rams will most likely keep three tight ends. Incumbent starter Randy McMichael and free agent acquisition Billy Bajema are considered locks to make the final 53-man roster.

So that leaves Daniel Fells, Joe Klopfenstein and Eric Butler vying for the final spot.

As the Rams prepare to take on the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday night, it will be interesting to see how much playing time head coach Steve Spagnuolo gives to those three in a game that is considered the dress rehearsal for the regular season.

"The question will be whether we bring the first group out in the second half," Spagnuolo said following Sunday's practice at Rams Park. "A lot depends where the total of plays are at a certain point in the game. We'll see what happens."

One of the tight ends could be gone as early as next week. Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney must release five players as part of the league's first roster trim.


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