MEQUON, Wis. (Camp Day 5/early report)

LOL!

We’re sure Scott Linehan never thought that one of the talents he’d have to acquire as an NFL head coach is the ability to text-message. His three young sons probably have it mastered, but their 44-year-old dad had to be a quick study.

That’s how Linehan has been communicating with holdout running back Steven Jackson since training camp started. Linehan said he gets his thumbs moving pretty quickly now, and he’s even picking up on the word shortcuts.

“I haven’t misspelled any words, and I’ve learned all the abbreviations,” Linehan reported. “It’s been good.”

BTW, the practices have been spirited from the get-go, and the coach seems very upbeat.

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Today’s forecast called for a 60 percent chance of rain, but as of 1 p.m. — three hours before the single practice starts — it was mostly sunny and a bit warmer than Monday. The Rams couldn’t have asked for better weather, especially after three sweltering summers in Earth City.

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All for now. . . more following practice.