However, the new coach also clearly tap-danced around perhaps the biggest reason for Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo looking like it was 2019 again, the year Garoppolo helped lead the San Francisco 49ers to an NFC title: All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons wasn't on the field.

Parsons has not responded publicly to Jones' remarks. The 26-year-old remains at training camp but has yet to participate because of a sore back. He spent part of Tuesday's workout talking to Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs, Rams wide receiver Davante Adams, and former Rams offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth.

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