The Riverside Press-Enterprise

Tutu gets noticed

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wideout behind Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson.

Atwell had his best camp practice of the summer and received a shoutout from Mcvay in his podium interview.

The 5-foot-9 Atwell made an impact by making plays in the middle of the field with Wolford and quarterbac­k Bryce Perkins. The Rams drafted Atwell in the second round last year to stretch the field, something that hasn’t occurred because of Atwell’s injury setbacks, but Monday was a good sign of him developing as an allaround receiver.

“I think opportunit­ies,” Mcvay said about why Atwell stood out Monday. “I think really you just look at being intentiona­l about making sure that we get some plays and some things that he does well off. I thought he came and he was ready to go.”

Perkins gave Atwell an opportunit­y to flash his speed on a deep ball, but he was unable to get enough separation and it led to an intercepti­on for cornerback Robert Rochell. Rams offensive coordinato­r Liam Coen is optimistic about Atwell becoming a deep threat.

“A guy that obviously can stretch the field vertically right now,” Coen said. “He is a guy that (has) elite speed, can track the football, does a great job catching the football away from his body.”

Wagner's pick 6

The highlight play of Monday’s practice was middle linebacker Bobby Wagner jumping a few feet in the air for an intercepti­on and running down the sideline for a touchdown.

“Oh, man, that was a great play,” cornerback David Long said. “Bobby’s just been doing a lot of great things. He’s been a great addition to the defense. As great of a play as it was, like once I saw who it was … I expect him to make those plays.”

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