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Undrafted free agent signings: Rams adding to their roster

NFL teams are free to negotiate with undrafted rookie free agents tonight. Judging by the activity on Twitter, it's happening at a breakneck pace. Some of the most well-known names among undrafted rookie free agents have already landed deals, including Clemson S DeAndre McDaniel. According to early reports the St. Louis Rams have been linked to a couple names already. 

I've heard from two sources, including NFL Draft Monsters, that they've been talking to Kentucky RB Derrick Locke. Locke is a versatile offensive player who can catch the ball and burn up the track on the outside. 

Oregon State CB James Dockery is a Ram...or will be when UDFA deals are official tomorrow. Dockery is 6'1" 181 lbs. He lost part of career to injury, rebounding over his junior and senior seasons. He runs a 4.43 on a good day, so not just a ton of speed. Has played in man coverage. Would be a long shot to make the team, but you never know. 

I'll leave this thread open tonight, and update it with the UDFA news we get. For a complete list, check out NE Patriots Draft...btw, Seattle's killing it on the UDFA signings. 

UPDATE: More and more people are hearing Derrick Locke to the Rams. If it proves to be true, it would be a real nice get. His speed and versatility as an outside runner or pass catcher would be a big boost to the Rams. He'd be a little like Danny Woodhead in NE, since I'm legally required now to compare every player to something from Josh McDaniels' past. 

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somebody pls tell me...

so is it true? that the rams were only $12 mil over the salary cap instead of the $36 mil? if so then this SUCKS!!

by Mark Jaramillo on Jul 25, 2011 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

49ers sign Notre Dame DT Ian Williams

damn, that’s a good pick up

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by Ryan Van Bibber on Jul 25, 2011 8:56 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah

I had him 4th or 5th rounder.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jul 25, 2011 9:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Here

You’ll have to refresh a lot.
Link

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Whoops.

That was to you DC

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

seattle keeps raking 'em in

no way they didn’t do a little tampering…Pete Carroll has the touch when it comes to recruiting huh?

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by Ryan Van Bibber on Jul 25, 2011 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's get the Lockeness Monster!

"Doin' blow off a strippers nipple" -VanRam

by Eric Nagel on Jul 25, 2011 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Also heard Lockette has not confirmed his signing with Seahawks

He tweeted

as soon as I sign my followers will be the first to know!!!

And he hasn’t tweeted a team yet. So I’m not sure thats an accurate report yet

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Nvm. He just tweeted:
It feels great to be apart of the Seattle Seahawks!!!! 12th Man here I come!

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

here's Tony Pauline on Locke

“Locke is another who fell out of the draft after sustaining a knee injury during the 2010 season. The dynamic playmaker has been compared to Dexter McCluster, the second-round phenom of the Kansas City Chiefs last season. Locke produces as a running back, pass catcher or kick returner. He’d be a great fit for the St. Louis Rams or Miami Dolphins, a pair of teams in need of a versatile skill player.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/07/25/undrafted/index.html#ixzz1TApR5Vpt
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Jul 25, 2011 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

cards got another QB

great situation for him lol!

I’m bummed at McDaniel being a Saint and Herzlich being a Raven. Was hoping we’d get them both.

Derrick Locke PLEASE BE A RAM

James Dockery, WELCOME TO STL!!!!!!
(we like Dockerys huh?)

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 9:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Mario Fannin to the Broncos

I kinda wanted him. Big body with 4.3 speed

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Ravens are a great team for Herzlich

gets to stay close to home and he can play alongside the BEST LB EVER

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by Brick Top on Jul 25, 2011 9:30 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah I was hoping for more action

but as long as we get some vet FAs like Cofield and Mikell I’d be happy and it’s still early

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by Brick Top on Jul 25, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

rams are always on the sidelines

rams never will get any quality big name free agents too cheap don’t kid yourself…6and 10 at best but we must stay the course

by jswirb on Jul 25, 2011 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Im reading that teams can 'negotiate'

but aren’t able to actually sign until tomorrow. I doubt much changes, though…

by DCRamFan on Jul 25, 2011 9:33 PM CDT reply actions  

eww

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by Brick Top on Jul 25, 2011 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

So there's still whispers
Derrick Locke (RB, Kentucky) to the #Rams… any confirmation out there?

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Please please please

tell me when that is confirmed!

by DCRamFan on Jul 25, 2011 9:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Everyone seems afraid to confirm.

Everyone says they’re hearing it though

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wanna hear it, too

confirmed! With $’s and his absolute excitement about being a Ram

by DCRamFan on Jul 25, 2011 9:43 PM CDT reply actions  

God I want this to happen.

He’s the poor mans Darren Sproles.

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Poor

being the operative, and most important, word

by DCRamFan on Jul 25, 2011 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Just means he's cheap.

Not bad. He’s very fast and versatile.

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

no, no, no

dont get me wrong………..I’m a UK fan. I love the Locke pick

by DCRamFan on Jul 25, 2011 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

LETS GET LOCKE

and welcome James Dockery to the Rams on his twitter!

C’Mon SIGN DERRICK LOCKE!!!!!

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

+1

although I think Herzlich was higher for UDFA this year.
JUST.

I really want Noel Devine, Locke, Herzlich and McDaniel.

Last year I wanted Stafon Johnson, Legarrette Blount and Danario Alexander.

We got one last year, let’s get MORE THAN one this year :D

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

filtering down

4 pilliars philosophy (spaggs) screwing this up

by Thomas W on Jul 25, 2011 9:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Is there a specific time tomorrow

for signing these people, or does Tuesday mean 12am?

by DCRamFan on Jul 25, 2011 9:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Right, 9am ct local to STL

From ESPN, “Club facilities will open to players starting at 10 a.m. ET on Tuesday, when 2011 draft picks and rookie free agents can be signed.”

by TimRamFan on Jul 25, 2011 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rams

Taylor Potts (QB, Texas Tech)

"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense

by moy on Jul 25, 2011 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

could be a good guy to groom

but unlikely to make the team PS maybe

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by Brick Top on Jul 25, 2011 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah that's what I'm thinking

"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense

by moy on Jul 25, 2011 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

or Lewis could play really bad

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by Brick Top on Jul 25, 2011 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

forgot about thad...

he looked good last preseason

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by VTramsFan on Jul 26, 2011 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

+1

We sure need...another Dick Bass,
or someone like him.

Go RAMs !!!

by VETT on Jul 25, 2011 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

On twitter they said its a great chance we got Locke

5 mins ago.

Is that great man formally known as Tevin T. Broner, also I'm on twitter T_bron

by Tevin Broner on Jul 25, 2011 9:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Preliminary thoughts???

on our (potential) pickups vs. that of our division?

by DCRamFan on Jul 25, 2011 10:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Seattle is going for quantity

And in truth, a lot of these guys end up being camp bodies, this isn’t Pokemon, we don’t gotta catch em all

by King Sam Rules! on Jul 25, 2011 10:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Its not Pokemon

But its the next best thing

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anybody else notice, that despite the tag line

ash only caught like, what, 20 on that show

by King Sam Rules! on Jul 25, 2011 10:19 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I know, I almost yelled at the tv when he let his charizard go

I was a kid and was like WTF, Charz a badass, why you let him go. And he finally gets Pidgeotto to evolve and then immediately says “off you go”

by King Sam Rules! on Jul 25, 2011 10:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Ash sucked.

I enjoyed whooping his butt in Mt Silver.

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh god no

bad memories

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by Brick Top on Jul 25, 2011 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Null had dope mutton chops

this fool wanna look like Hulk Hogan lol

Null had a sick nickname in Nullverine, but what can we call Potts?

Any suggestions?

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great-Pot

We sure need...another Dick Bass,
or someone like him.

Go RAMs !!!

by VETT on Jul 25, 2011 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

NFL Draft Insider
Taylor Potts (QB, Texas Tech) to the Rams. Derrick Locke hasn’t been 100 percent confirmed to the Rams yet.

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 10:02 PM CDT reply actions  

99% sure Standford C Marcel Laverdet to Rams

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 10:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Stanford O-Linemen = good thing

Big reason Luck is such a hot prospect

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Most UDFA are camp bodies

Diamonds are rare, but they usually come from no where

by King Sam Rules! on Jul 25, 2011 10:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

YE-HYAH !

We sure need...another Dick Bass,
or someone like him.

Go RAMs !!!

by VETT on Jul 25, 2011 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stanfords Center was Chase Beeler

    so this guy had to be a backup

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jul 26, 2011 1:32 AM CDT up reply actions  

I hope we can snag Locke!

Would have loved to get Devine or Cooper but will take Locke anyday! Glad to see Nick Reveiz go somewhere, went to high school with him. Good pickup for the Bucs.

by jpcisco on Jul 25, 2011 10:06 PM CDT reply actions  

The new Ram

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns96HB21Um4

Is that great man formally known as Tevin T. Broner, also I'm on twitter T_bron

by Tevin Broner on Jul 25, 2011 10:08 PM CDT reply actions  

wasting time

you ram fans are all wasting your time —no quality free agents going to st. lou…they don’t want them ..they are content to try and fight to be a 8-8 team as long as it costs them little money..don’t let the powers that be fool you

by jswirb on Jul 25, 2011 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

What are you talking about

We just signed Marcel Larvedart and Taylor Potts. Can you say Superbowl?
Its UDFAs theres only a few quality guys anyway and teams are lucky to get one, and we’re on our way to getting a great fit for us

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

looks like we got a troll on our hands

get a life fool

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

On Derrick Locke confirmation:
No confirmation yet, but seems to be a whole ton of smoke.

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 10:11 PM CDT reply actions  

This just shows how much we all missed football

we’re going crazy over UDFA’s, it’s just great to have the NFL back

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by Brick Top on Jul 25, 2011 10:14 PM CDT reply actions  

picked up Arthur Thomas (DT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff)

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds."

by Buck Nasty87 on Jul 25, 2011 10:22 PM CDT reply actions  

wow prayer answered almost immediately

how big and fat is he? lol

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's 6-3 308

Ranked 106 out of 150 DT’s by nfldraftscout.com

by King Sam Rules! on Jul 25, 2011 10:30 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

I'm guessing that his elusiveness from google

makes him as good as Coefield or Mebane..

…glad we nabbed him. Hopefully he high-5’s Derrick Locke on his way to another team

by DCRamFan on Jul 25, 2011 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

having haters is a good thing

it means that your team is good enough to make people jealous enough to create a troll account and waste their time mindlessly hating

"Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds."

by Buck Nasty87 on Jul 25, 2011 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's ours

Just no official confirmation. Things our moving so fast that people moved on and haven’t traced back to him

by King Sam Rules! on Jul 25, 2011 10:36 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

new dt

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=103279&draftyear=2011&genpos=DT

Not as fat as I hoped, but 300 lbs + is the minimum and we got that.

Next to no info tho.

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 10:36 PM CDT reply actions  

i'm out.

Peace ya’ll and hope we sign a hidden gem!!!!!!!

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by Infemous on Jul 25, 2011 10:38 PM CDT reply actions  

If anyone has a free agent they want to know about

List below and I will ask @BillsDraft,(if you don’t have twitter and can’t do it yourself)

by King Sam Rules! on Jul 25, 2011 10:40 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

DeAndre Brown to the Saints

He’s huge and fast but has a ton of off the field problems and injury history. I think he’s slowed down since getting out of shape though

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 10:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Took a two minute break there. Needed it. Still looking for anything on Derrick Locke.

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 25, 2011 10:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Derrick Locke is an American football running back for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2011. – wikipedia

by DaaaaRams802 on Jul 25, 2011 10:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Lol, dont use wikipedia that much....

thought it was done by a corporation, not individual random people. My bad!

by jpcisco on Jul 25, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

When as wikipedia ever had something posted that wasn’t true?

by DaaaaRams802 on Jul 25, 2011 10:53 PM CDT reply actions  

not sure but I hope

If we are, I really think he has a shot at playing time next year.

by jpcisco on Jul 25, 2011 11:27 PM CDT reply actions  

I think he knows that if he comes to the Rams, he WILL play-

If he goes somewhere else, he may not. That’s what is probably on his mind.

by Ram newbee on Jul 25, 2011 11:30 PM CDT reply actions  

There ain't no way in hell that 177 players just "all of a sudden" decided who and where-

-they would be signing or playing. I smell a lot of hanky panky that went on during lockout.

by Ram newbee on Jul 26, 2011 12:47 AM CDT up reply actions  

good post

Ravens, Falcons, and Saints have taken some sick ass players. Falcons get Ryan Winterswyk and Noel Devine. Ravens get Justin Boren, Tim Barnes, AND Damien Berry. Saints get Deandre McDaniel and Deandre Brown.

Derrick Locke would be sick btw. facepalm on Dockery…I mean wtf.

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by kinzav29 on Jul 26, 2011 12:48 AM CDT up reply actions  

Actually Dockery's good

    I’m glad to have him. We still need Deunta Williams to make me happy. Ravens may have their interior line of the future with Boren and Barnes. And dueling Deandres for the Saints may turn out as steals too. Lots of potential in this years UDFAs.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jul 26, 2011 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

Hurd and Dominguez still available

      I’d like 1 gelatinous specimen for offense and 1 for defense.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jul 26, 2011 12:33 AM CDT reply actions  

I wanted Locke IN THE 5TH

To get him as an UFA would be just awesome

by Rick Siegel on Jul 26, 2011 12:49 AM CDT reply actions  

Dinkin will beat out Baker

      My bold statement of the hour.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jul 26, 2011 2:17 AM CDT up reply actions  

Or you could go play for the Pats, Steelers, Packers

Or any of the other teams that are known to win games, not just have hope. But yes, we do have stuff to offer free agents, you didn’t mention JL

by King Sam Rules! on Jul 26, 2011 1:07 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Players like to play.

So they go where opportunity is. They can’t get paid if they don’t play. Play good, pay good. Pay good, live good. Live good, eat good, die good.

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Jul 26, 2011 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

Well I usually agree with Mayock.....

but he just screwed up analyzing Justin Houston. I think Houstons gonna be a ass-kicker for the chiefs. His motor never stops running and he’s gonna be a pass-rushing monster, like they haven’t seen since Thomas, RIP.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Jul 26, 2011 2:03 AM CDT reply actions  

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