Random Ramsdom, 6/9: Bruce hangs it up; Rams acquire DT Chris Hovan
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jun 9, 2010 7:23 AM CDT
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PrintGood morning football fans. Forgive me if I don't have a snappy line. Let's dive right in and take a look at all things St. Louis Rams today.
Today the team's press conference featuring franchise legend Isaac Bruce. The receiver who made the trip from LA to STL is back again to announce his retirement. He'll participate in a live online chat at 2:30 p.m. today.
The Rams picked up a DT. Chris Hovan became expendable when Tampa Bay drafted Gerald McCoy this year. Hovan, 32, spent the last five years with the Buccaneers, missing just two games during that time. At least he's durable.
The PD has a closer look at a couple of undrafted rookie receivers in camp with the Rams this year. Dominique Curry and Brandon McRae, both big guys, will try to break camp with the team this year. The final roster will only have 5-6 receivers so the odds are already tough for both. Barring injury, Donnie Avery, Laurent Robinson, Brandon GIbson, Mardy Gilyard seem to be locks, with Danny Amendola having a leg up in the competition. Brooks Foster and Keenan Burton also have some time in the system, but by no means have their spots guaranteed.
A St. Louis elementary school got a new playground yesterday with a little help from the Rams, who took a break from practice to build it.
With Spagnuolo sounding confident in the Rams' chances of bringing back Oshiomogho Atogwe, it's looking more and more like the front office's gamble paid off. It just have easily could have backfired and it's not over yet.
Labor disputes are always complicated affairs. The NFL's looming CBA battle is no exception. Keep an eye on the situation developing with the NFL Alumni Association, the group representing retired players. They're demanding a better deal for former players, most of whom are not the guys with multi-million dollar deals. George Martin of the Alumni Association took a shot at NFLPA director DeMaurice Smith yesterday, accusing the union of smoke of mirrors.
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Although I like the way Brandon Gibson came in and contributed last year, I do not feel he is a “lock” this year. He has potential and he should be more comfortable in the system with the experience he gained last year.
However, as Billy D. and Spags love to say, “there will be open competition and this is the land of opportunity.” IMHO Gibson has to prove himself just like all of the rest of these WR’s. We’ll see come training camp and preseason.
GO RAMS!!!
that's true, but i think he has a leg up
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Jun 9, 2010 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
The Rams can't lose this battle with Otogwe.
Unless they cave and offer him north of $4M per year (especially if its a deal for more than 2 years).
If he signs with another team for less than what or equal to what the Rams are offering, then that’s on him. If he gets a major payday from someone with money burning a hole in their pocket, then good for him.
Outside of caving to his demands of a BIG payday, the Rams can’t really lose this battle.
Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.
- John Wayne
Hovan
Great pick-up by the Rams. Good to see they will pick-up someone familiar with the Tampa 2 base scheme and a player who does not have a prior relationship (?) with Devaney, Spags, or Flajole.
Danny Amendola
needs to stay on our team! i thk he more than proved himself last yr, and would be a good piece of the puzzle in stl. kinda a wes welker type of player
I think the Rams are hoping
Gilyard will take over that role, plus all the kick returns. Amendola may survive this year, but I won’t be surprised if he is cut or traded at some point assuming Gilyard comes through.
I'm sure someone will pick him up
if we dump him.
He’s a good player.
The House of Spears reigns supreme
i hope we sign one of the two UDFA's.
we could use the size at that position and this is wishful thinking, but maybe one of them could be a huge steal and develop into an ideal go-to guy with the size and all.
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