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Rams planning roster cuts?
by VanRam on Feb 8, 2010 9:42 AM CST
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Still basking in your Super Bowl hangover? Well, guzzle some coffee find some greasy food and keep close to the interwebs today because it's the first day that teams can start releasing players. Will the St. Louis Rams release anyone? You can count on a few players getting their walking papers before March 5, but it may not happen today if the coaching staff is still reviewing the current Rams roster.
The bulk of the players released by the Rams aren't likely to earn much more than a shrug. People will be watching closely for what the Rams decide to do with March Bulger. At one point, it seemed like a sure bet that they would release him. Now, with the uncapped season limiting free agent options, I suspect they won't be in any hurry to send Bulger packing until they can get a sense of what they'll do to fill their need at quarterback. If this Michael Vick thing has any legs - and there's really nothing to suggest that it does, at the moment - something will have to happen before March 5.
Other than Bulger, the Rams just don't have many "known" candidates to be cut; Spagnuolo and Devaney cut just about all of the links to the previous regime last year. So the next big question is which free agents they'll try to retain, which includes Leonard Little, James Hall and, yes, even the recently-engaged Kyle Boller.
It will be just as interesting, if not more, to watch who gets their walking papers elsewhere around the league. Torry Holt is done in Jacksonville. The cuts will make the free agent market a little richer, maybe. Stay tuned.
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Random Ramsdom: 2/8/2010
by ram_rod on Feb 8, 2010 1:37 AM CST
in Random Ramsdom
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- Will at Ramsherd finds some parallels between the Saints of now and the Rams of yester-decade.
- This one made me laugh...What does Saints CB Tracy Porter say helped him visualize the interception? Studying off of game film.
- Oh boy- more Vick to Rams talk, this time from Adam Schefter.
- The Rams defensive line won't see much more of a certain familiar blue-jersey opponent.
- Mocking The Draft takes a look at a possible draft QB option for the Rams in Jevan Snead.
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Super Bowl XLIV open thread
by VanRam on Feb 7, 2010 4:00 PM CST
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I'm typing this while I'm waiting on the hot wings to finish, the first batch anyway. Dips secured. Chips nicely presented in serving tray. Beer, sweet nectar of the gods, on ice.
I don't start tailgating too early because it usually means I miss the game; I'll let you deduce the reasons why. But today's the Super Bowl, so I'm throwing this thread up a little ahead of time...just in case.
Hey, remember when the Rams almost beat the Saints this year? Yeah, that was awesome.
Here's a question to ponder. Why not have the Super Bowl on President's Day weekend? That way, lots of people have the following Monday off. It sure couldn't hurt productivity. If the NFL is going to keep pushing this game back, might as well stretch it out one more weekend.
SBN has an open thread for the game too. At least stop by and force everyone to recall who won this thing ten years ago.
Enjoy the day.
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"For Pete's Sake!" Super-Sunday Edition
by VTramsFan on Feb 7, 2010 11:01 AM CST
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Hello gang! It's that time again... usually I post on Saturday but I elected to wait until Super Duper Sunday!!! YES it's time to recap the happenings here at TST. There wa s A LOT going on this week, from talks about a lock out in 2011, to Michael Vick, to the draft. It seems TST has been busier NOW than when we were actually playing games!
Note to EVERYONE here at TST... from the bottom of my weak heart (from all the Ram beatings as of late) I have to say I truly love this community, and without TST I'd go totally flippin' crazy during the week. I find myself wondering how I survived as a Rams fan without it! THANK YOU ALL... LONG LIVE TST
- Billy Devany (Rams GM) Interview
This was an interesting post HetField72. Let me first point out that this has to be the most I've ever heard of anyone remembering in my entire life... yes this was recalled from hearing a radio interview.. I'm impressed!
One thing Devaney said that had me thinking. He said he is a "Bulger Fan". Is this a hint that Marc may be back under center for us as starter next year? It isn't out of the realm of possibility. Think about it. How many QB's are you super impressed with in this draft class? Yes there are some who will make good NFL quarterbacks, but with us being in the #1 slot, Suh there, our D-Line needing MASSIVE help, it is totally possible that we may ignore QB needs and go with Bulger, Null and Boller. Don't throw tomatoes, i'm just sayin'. Enjoy the read.
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the rams must draft Jimmy Clausen
Are you in the Clausen camp? If you are you'll find some interesting tidbits posted by batteringram39 who is willing to bet his house that Clausen will be a star in the NFL. Honestly, if I had to pick one QB, Clausen would not be a disappointment to me if he had on a Rams jersey next year. Let's face it, as pathetic as we were on offense last year, if we started almost anybody but Boller, Null and Bulger I think TST would be very happy (for the most part anyway). Enjoy.
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VanRam posted something interesting yesterday. As much as I respect Jack Youngblood, I think he went way overboard when talking about how Chris Long is a disappointment. Yes I don't need to be reminded of how I was leading the charge around week 8 about how Long is struggling and not performing like a #2 overall pick. BUT you can't ignore his turnaround. You also can't ignore the fact that if we get Suh, our D-Line will be a nightmare to opposing offenses next year. I am predicting Long will have between 10-15 sacks next year. bank on it. Enjoy the read
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NFL Draft Prospects: QB
OK this post was outstanding by stlcardsfan4. Curious on what QB's did what and who is available? This post is the answer to your prayers. Very insightful and totally opened my eyes to tons of QB's that, quite frankly, I had never heard of. Enjoy the read. - Rams favorites to sign Vick?
How many think we should sign Vick and call it a day? Honestly I'm still on the fence about this, although if we signed Vick it certainly would clear the air about who we're drafting I would think. To me Vick is no more than a short term answer (maybe at that) to a long term problem. I admit Bulger has given us SOME good games, but let's be freakin' real here... we haven't had a quality QB since Warner left. It's time to get a long term solution. I'm sick of the Boller's and Green's...
Special Message For Devaney: Get us a franchise QB but not at the expense of missing out on Suh, OK? Please?
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The harsh reality of a life without the CBA
Interesting post by Whatoffseason? ends with a poll. I voted yes. I'm addicted, what can I say? Must read, enjoy.
I want to conclude with my thoughts on the potential lockout. I've heard from many that it is almost certain to happen. All I can say is, DAMN... DAMNIT and CRAP. I know I speak for everyone here when I say that if it weren't for the Rams, and more specifically, the NFL we'd all go crazy.
Football to me is a way for me to escape from the daily grind and actually be a part of something... be part of a TEAM. All of us here at TST are as close to a team as I'll ever get. I had aspirations of being a pro football player, but 2 herniated discs and a blown out knee sealed the deal for me in high school.
Now I can still dream right? Let's all hope an agreement is made, and an agreement that improves the game, not dismantles it.
Love y'all... let's stay positive and GO RAMS
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Random Ramsdom, 2/7: Super Bowl edition
by VanRam on Feb 7, 2010 7:38 AM CST
in Random Ramsdom
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Just because it's a day filled with championship football doesn't mean we can't talk about the St. Louis Rams a little bit, huh? Random Ramsdom...Super Bowl edition!
Too early to decide - Spags and Devaney talk quarterbacks and left tackles from Florida.
2010 NFL Free Agents - Quarterbacks - Want to read something depressing? How about a list of free agent QBs.
Jevan Snead NFL Draft scouting report - Snead was one to watch when the season began, remember that? Now, some QB coach will have to put in overtime with him at the next level.
Championship rings prized hidden treasures - Did you know that Georgia Frontiere's Super Bowl ring was made to fit over two fingers? Huh.
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Manufacturing controversy
by VanRam on Feb 6, 2010 1:22 PM CST
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I understand that newspapers have to do everything they can to save their bacon. Don't hate the game and all that. What annoys me is when columnists, especially columnists with national reputations, use their perch to gin up bogus controversy such as Bernie Miklasz is trying to do with the issue of the St. Louis Rams and the team's retired greats.
Miklasz took a break recently from propagating the Michael Vick speculation (more on that minute) to talk about the Rams interior decorating decisions at Rams Park and team mentoring issues. The first salvo (actually I think this started on talk radio, exactly, before this) came in comments from HOF defensive end Jack Youngblood who chastised team leadership for not using the franchise's all-time greats to help mentor the young players on the team, specifically Chris Long. Here's Youngblood:
The part that I would like to see is for somebody to teach Chris [Long] how to play defensive end. There’s a whole lot of pretty good talent on the alumni side of the Rams that have been totally unused. Why wouldn’t you use them?
Did he not see the strides Chris Long made as the season went along? Long finally played up to his draft position. He collected all five of his sacks in the last half of the season, and displayed the kind of skill we had previously seen only in bits and pieces. It was enough of a display to give the Rams some real hope along the DL, if they can add some players to bolster the rest of that unit.
As far as having long-time veterans around to help out with the young guys, that can be a potential problem and a distraction for a group of rookie coaches trying to implement their DNA on a group of young players. This kind of stuff isn't just limited to the football field, it happens in office parks across America. The real threat isn't that the cagey vets might teach from a different script, the problem becomes one of authority as youngsters start looking to them as alternatives to the coaches. I'm not saying that has to happen, but it certainly can happen. Why would a newly minted head coach in a tough situation take that risk? Would you? Spagnuolo et al turned to the veterans on the roster, e.g. Steven Jackson, to impart leadership and serve in that sergeants' capacity of imparting their wisdom and experience from the front-line perspective. Just think about it on the personal level. Do you appreciate the people who used to work in your office telling people how to do your job? You can see why this kind of crap is more trouble than it's worth for a head coach. Here's a very level-headed assessment of why this can be a complication as much as a helping hand from Devaney:
Sometimes you get too much information. You get overload. And we’ve had a number of coaches pass through here. Donnie Avery is going into his third year. He’s on his third position coach. There’s a lot of cases like that where the intention is great and we embrace everything that the player stood for, and we recognize that. But sometimes it also can be too much, it can have a negative effect on somebody.
How many people has Marc Bulger had in his ear the past three years? Coordinators, quarterback coaches, head coaches. A lot of these guys just need to settle down in the same system and I think they’ll be better off for it.
Miklasz has made nothing into something when it comes to this issue of the Rams new regime not respecting the team's history. Much of it stemming, I wonder, from the ire he has expressed for the Rams' decision to limit media access, something he went toe-to-toe with Cardinals manager Tony La Russa for in the past as well. Miklasz hasn't been the only one to pick at this issue, local talk radio has eagerly inserted itself into the conversation as well.
The issue takes another angle in the since refuted argument that the team had removed pictures of veteran players hanging on the walls at Rams Park. Marshall Faulk talked about that recently, and Devaney and Spagnuolo have both countered the charges. I love Marshall Faulk, but it's not his place to tell the new Rams coaching staff how to decorate their facility or how to run the team. Of course, it turned out that the coaches were not removing the photos. Be sure to visit the links above for the perfectly reasonable explanation of Picture-Gate.
Ginning up controversy is one thing, but cranking out rumors is something else all together. Bernie adds more grist to the rumor mill today by attempting to read between the lines of this "mysterious" quote from Spagnuolo about Michael Vick:
I’ve got a lot of respect for Michael as a player. Everything I’ve heard out of Philadelphia is kind of good. We haven’t gone down that road in our process yet. I think he’s a terrific player.
Spags gets asked a question about Vick and the Rams; whatever answer he gives, including no comment, leaves a wide berth for speculation. Ridiculous. Of course the Rams would do their due diligence on Vick...and any other realistic QB possibility. Bloggers get hammered for this kind of irresponsible speculation, usually it's the dinosaurs of the traditional media doing most of the attacking too.
Miklasz is the head cheerleader for the Rams to bring in Michael Vick right now, and he'll be the first guy ready to eviscerate Vick the minute the same guy who has a 53.7 percent career completion rate shows up in a game. Same thing happened with Spagnuolo and Incognito. He expressed approval for the decision to give Cogs one more chance after his penalty-filled season opener, and then took Spagnuolo to task, calling him "weak," in the wake of Incognito's outburst against the Titans that got him released from the team.
Of course, maybe they can be forgiven, they've got to find some way to talk about the Rams.
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NFL Draft Prospects: QB
by stlcardsfan4 on Feb 5, 2010 8:04 PM CST
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The following are the QB prospects as rated by myself basing it off my eye and other scouting reports. I couldn't find a real good media outlet that has done this already so I'm doing the honors myself. It's complete with reasoning for why he does and doesn't belong in the NFL, their projected round placement, and their "upside" (for the first ten QBs)
I will be doing a weekly featuring with QBs this week, RBs next week, all that will perfectly place themselves the week before the NFL Draft. So get to know the prospects that we could pick before we draft them rather than you find yourself scratching your head saying, "What the hell?" (In other words, every 6th, 7th rounder)
1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma Sooners
via nffootballreport.files.wordpress.com
Why He Belongs Here: He had a terrific sophomore season, but chose to bypass the NFL Draft in the hopes of a BCS Championship. He has tremendous accuracy throwing for 69.5% in 2007 and 67.9% in 2008. He averages 5.5 TDs before he threw an interception in his Oklahoma career.
Why He Doesnt: Injury concerns (played in three games, one full one in 2009), has a ton of weapons he won't get in the NFL, he was sacked 25 times in three years (he'll likely get sacked that much in one year in NFL)
Upside - I won't be surprised if he's a bust given his great talent around him at Oklahoma, but I certainly won't be surprised if he's a 3 time Pro Bowler either.... hence his upside
Projected Pick: Top Ten
The next 26 QBs are after the jump.
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Billy Devany (Rams GM) Interview
by Hetfield72 on Feb 5, 2010 10:12 AM CST
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I was just driving into work and I heard a short little interview with Bill Devany, the Rams General Manager, on Sirius NFL radio. I thought I would just post some of the things he mentioned for everyone's information. Nothing too groundbreaking or revealing, but a few interesting tidbits.
- When asked what his reaction was to Kurt Warner retiring in Arizona, he said it was "Thank God!"...which, as the announcer pointed out, is what Kurt would probably say himself. He said it wasn't a slap in the face to Leinart, but he also said it does make you wonder if their success the last few years can continue without an all-pro like Kurt.
- They asked about Bulger and our QB situation. Devany said that he is a "Bulger fan", but that Marc has been in a bad situation the last few years with a weak/injured O-line and not a lot of talent around him. Devany said that he feels like if Bulger has the right help around him, he has shown he can be successful. To follow up, he was asked if that meant we were sticking with Bulger. He said that it hadn't been decided and what they are doing is looking at free agents and seeing if any of the QBs in the draft are worth the #1 overall pick (to get a starter). He did mention that right now the QB free agent market is not looking all that great. He said that because you are looking for a starter, it would be difficult to find that in free agency. He didn't mention later round QBs.
- Speaking of the #1 overall pick, Devany was asked about drafting a QB at that spot. He just said that you really need to make sure that this guy is going to be "the guy" for the franchise because of the money and expectations that go with that pick. He also said that we are considering a lot of positions in the draft because of all of our needs so we aren't forced into grabbing a QB.
- When asked about the O-line he said that he feels like we are finally starting to get it solidified and that they guys we had before injuries were getting the job done. (I'm not sure if he was talking pre- or post-Incognito)
- When asked about whether the Rams are looking at Suh, Devany said yes. He was asked if he thinks Suh can be a difference maker at the next level, and he said that he felt that he really would be. But he also said that you also need to look at McCoy out of Oklahoma. He said you need to ask, Is he as good as Suh? Is he not that far away in terms of talent? He said those are the kind of things you have to know if you decide to trade down, but want a DT.
- When asked about trading down he said that he is always a proponent of that. He said that we have so many needs, that one guy at #1 overall is not going to instantly make us better. We need a lot of help and more picks is a good way to get it.
- When asked about how tough the season was he said that it was pretty frustrating. He said that he and Spags would sit in the Coach's room and look at the 45-man game day roster and that 30 of the people on it were 6th round, 7th round, and undrafted players. He said that at times the coach's felt like they had one hand tied behind their back because we just didn't have enough talent some places.
- When asked what his impression of Spags first year was he said that he was impressed with how he carried himself. He said that of course he got frustrated and was upset that we weren't winning, but he always kept a level head and didn't make any drastic changes. He said that they both believe in what they are doing and they just need to "stay the course".
- When asked about the ownership situation he said that he describes it as "crowd noise". It is there, but it doesn't really impact what they are doing day to day as coaches.
That's all I remember off the top of my head. I wish I could link the audio, but I don't think it is anywhere on the web. Anyways, happy Friday everyone and enjoy the Superbowl.
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