Davis entered the Browns game in the second quarter, played into the fourth, and put 20 points on the scoreboard in a 33-14 victory. All told, 37 of the Rams’ 77 points in the preseason came with Davis at QB.

“He’s playing at a good level, and truly has developed,” Schottenheimer said. “He’s a totally different player than he was three years ago.”

Davis has a much better understanding of the offensive system as he enters his third season with the Rams. His mobility helps him extend plays when needed, but he has displayed better discipline in staying zeroed in on the target and not abandoning the pocket.

“He’s gotten much better at keeping his eyes downfield, and that’s a hard thing to learn,” coach Jeff Fisher said. “It’s almost a trait. But when you can step, feel your way around the pocket with your eyes down the field, you’ve got a chance to make plays.”

Against Green Bay, Davis didn’t have much of chance to see anything but turf. In just 11 passing plays in the fourth quarter, he was sacked four times and harassed or hit on several other occasions.

All told, he was sacked nine times in exhibition play, a lot considering he threw 63 passes. But he didn’t get flustered, nor did he take it out on his linemen.