Random Ramsdom: 4/19/2010

by Eric Nagel on Apr 19, 2010 2:57 AM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

I'd love to try and spare everyone from JaMarcus Russel's ugly mug, or the fact that he makes more being his lazy self then any of us could ever dream of, but I just don't think it's going to happen (3k, be quick about it, let's get to Jake Long as quick as possible...)

That being said, it's draft week. One last ditch effort for the Rams to try and trade that 70 million dollar poker chip. Here are today's links:

Things just went from bad to worse for Marc Bulger. It appears the Steelers (his hometown team) have zero interest in him, even with Big "College Party" Ben on thin ice with the commish' and the law. Of course, I'm not too sure who is worse...the law, or the commissioner.
Mike Florio takes a closer look at the Rams decision not to negotiate before Thursday. I wouldn't want to swallow a 50 million dollar contract either. Adam Schefter looks at this too, and the part where "Bradford is hesitant to complete a deal," scares me.
The Demoff-inator goes on about the same thing. I suppose no news is big news?
On the inside, stlcardsfan4 gives a look at some CB's in the draft. Wishful thinking, I know, but it sure would be nice to find another Bradley Fletcher. Minus the injuries, of course.

It's about to be one crazy week in the world of football. Welcome to the first prime-time-no-salary-cap NFL Draft.

Have a good Monday!

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i wouldn't read too much into Adam Schefter

he seems to have been the leading dissenter that Bradford won’t sign with us for some reason….

"You’ve got to play every game like it’s your last because it’s definitely survive-and-advance or don’t survive and school," Tiller said.

by stlcardsfan4 on Apr 19, 2010 8:30 AM CDT reply actions

thanks ramrod

Scheffler is a huge douche. He knows nothing. That being said, im getting butterflies already. How weird is it to have to watch the draft at work?

by gomer7 on Apr 19, 2010 8:47 AM CDT reply actions

Demoff sounds like they have a pretty good handle on the "contract before the draft" issue.

They’ve started contract talks with what, 6 or 7 players now? Even Okung and Berry. I get the impression they’re confident and relaxed about the whole thing.

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Apr 19, 2010 10:44 AM CDT reply actions

All these years waiting for another #1 pick

and the Rams are considering blowing it on a qb – this is why the Rams are perrenial douche bags as an organization that can’t consistently win season after season. I dream of the 1970’s!

by jlcdb70 on Apr 19, 2010 10:51 AM CDT reply actions

Did you read

this?
Lots of reasons why not taking Bradford would make sense for this particular team and coach. And if any of that is really in the minds of the Rams FO, then maybe in order to get iut done they would not ask Holmgren to mortgage the ranch…just enough to get it done.

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Apr 19, 2010 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions

I loved one of the responses to the Florio story.

The guy said the Redskins would send us their first round pick (#4), plus McNabb and Haynesworth for Bradford. I would take that deal in a heartbeat. Too bad it won’t happen in real life, but only is someone’s fevered imagination.

by andyrose on Apr 19, 2010 11:16 AM CDT reply actions

Sounds like a good trade to me too!

by RamsFan1979 on Apr 19, 2010 11:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Pittsburgh not interested in Bulger?

That’s interesting considering how well he has played behind bad offensive lines in the past.

by strugglemonkey on Apr 19, 2010 11:36 AM CDT reply actions

It's more about Pit's roster than Bulger

They have a solid vet backup who makes less than Bulger.
They have a young QB they think has the talent to develop.
They have a starter entrenched at the top of the depth chart.

What would they do with a relatively expensive mid-tier starter in Bulger?

The blind stares of a million pairs of eyes, lookin hard but won't realize, that they'll never see the C. And when I'm rollin by, you can't see me!

by CoachConnors on Apr 19, 2010 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions