Rams looking for veteran receivers
by VanRam on Sep 9, 2008 10:57 AM CDT
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UPDATE: The Rams will sign Eddie Kennison and release David Vobora by the end of the day, according to PD's Jim Thomas.
With Bennett out, the Rams will take a close look at veteran free agents still floating around on the open market.
Possibilities include former Rams and long-time Chief Eddie Kennison. The biggest advantage the 35-year-old Kennison brings is his familiarity with Al Saunders' offense. Kennison suffered a hamstring injury in his first game last season, and watched his career descend into oblivion before being released by the Chiefs this year. The PD story linked here cites team sources who say that Kennison will visit Rams Park today, most likely taking a physical.
Other veteran free agent receiver possibilities include Joe Horn, 36, and Keenan McCardell, 38(!). McCardell played for Saunders in Washington last season. The Seahawks are desperate for receiving help too.
While I do understand the Rams need for a veteran to round out their depth at WR, I remain convinced that the best option for the Rams is to throw Keenan Burton into the fire right away. He was a better option than Bennett from the start, showing a better grasp of the playbook than Bennett and better rhythm with Bulger through the preseason. More importantly, as I said this morning, Burton's young and hungry, eager to cement his place in the NFL. That would give the Rams something they desperately lacked this weekend, players with a little fire in the belly.
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I really don't want to sing anyone new to take Drew's place
It’s not like the Rams are going anywhere this year.
Might as well let the young guys like Burton and Avery show you what they have to offer.
I could see if we were a possible threat to win it all or something, but at this point . . . just let it go.
by Option27 on Sep 9, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought
Bennett was irreplaceable…just kidding.
they do need to add someone for depth. Hall’ s a returner pure and simple and should be left there, that leaves them down two WRs.
by VanRam on Sep 9, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Reche Caldwell in the house???
Paging Reche Caldwell!! LOL!!!
by tbell61 on Sep 9, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was kinda hoping for Horn....
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
by Tackle Box on Sep 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
eh, all those options are kinda meh
and kennison knows the system, so i’m fine with the pickup. still hoping to see the youngsters play
by FunkeeC on Sep 9, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is he still the NFL’s fastest Man?
1/2 of the remaining active players from the 1996 Rams draft class are on the team.
His first 3 years as a Ram averaged 16.3 yards per catch.
The last 7 years with KC averaged 16.3 yards per catch
17 fumbles in his first 4 years, 6 fumbles in the last 8 years.
only 8 games last year due to a torn hammy, was on the Buccs radar earlier this year
Well, if he can still run, I think it’ll be a good pick. Perfect excuse for a throwback game imo.
by mpire on Sep 9, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chris Henry.
at least make this team interesting off the field
by VanRam on Sep 9, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kennison
Well the Rams just signed him to a deal. He can’t be any worse than bennett
by ksmooth on Sep 9, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kennison #?
88 Klopfenstein (his previous number with the Rams)
87 Becht (his number with kansas)
80,85 & 86 are available.
by mpire on Sep 10, 2008 6:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NO WAY does he get 80
does the number 80 remind you of anyone?
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 11, 2008 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only a 49er.
jk.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
by Tackle Box on Sep 11, 2008 1:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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