“I’ve been grinding every single day and just getting stronger and getting better,” Forbes told theRams.com. “We’re going to lift every day and come out here and practice, then go back and do recovery and just take care of my body.”

The Rams’ strength staff, starting with senior director of strength and conditioning Justin Lovett, have put Forbes through a workout program tailored to help him put on productive weight. He’s also been eating better, making sure to consume at least three or four meals a day and drinking lots of water.

Forbes didn’t want to give an exact number, but he’s gained “a good bit” of weight since last season by adding muscle all over.

“I feel way stronger, way more explosive and it really has helped my game out a lot,” Forbes said.

“Justin Lovett and his group do such a great job,” McVay said. “Forbes is bulking up, looking good, but I think what’s been awesome is, and we talked about this at the very beginning, having an understanding of what we’re trying to get done.”

Last season, McVay was impressed with Forbes’ intentionality as soon as he entered the building in December. He was always keyed into what the Rams were teaching him and the objective of certain actions, both on and off the field.

Now, he’s had the opportunity to implement those lessons in a fast-paced practice setting. Forbes said the defensive coaches have helped him get out of his head and get back to playing his brand of football.

“They let me play my game, like, throughout the defense,” Forbes said. “So, honestly, not worried about messing up in my head and just going out there and playing freely. So, it’s helped me be great.”

“It’s nice to see how smart he is, see him communicate, and he’s done a really nice job,” said defensive coordinator Chris Shula.

Forbes has impressed McVay and company by using that increased strength and schematic understanding to make plays during OTAs.

He’s caught a couple interceptions during 11-on-11 drills, including one during the first session open to the media when he jumped an out route thrown by Jimmy Garoppolo.