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St. Louis Rams re-sign Mark Clayton

The St. Louis Rams re-signed WR Mark Clayton today. The news was announced moments ago by Clayton himself. It was later confirmed by Jim Thomas of the Post-Dispatch.

Clayton's knee failed to pass muster with the Rams medical staff when free agency began at the end of July. Apparently, the doctors must have given the front office enough assurance to seal the deal. A visit to the Patriots earlier this month probably helped Clayton's cause in returning to the Rams. 

Naturally, the first question is how this changes, complicates the Rams wide receiver picture. It seems unlikely that the Rams would bring back Clayton this late in the preseason with the intention of dropping him when final roster cuts happen on Sunday. 

Clayton most likely fits into the top four along with Danny Amendola, Mike Sims-Walker, and Brandon Gibson. I still think the most likely outcome is that they keep the two rookies, Greg Salas and Austin Pettis, since they invested high draft picks in both players. Having Clayton in the mix means that McDaniels' does not have to lean on those two players too much this season, and the team does not have to try and sneak them onto the practice squad. Clayton is eligible to begin the season on the PUP list. 

It probably means the end of Danario Alexander's time with the Rams. (My thoughts on that here). Donnie Avery might be feeling the heat too. Of course, Billy Devaney can bluff that the team plans to keep seven receivers, and try to swing a deal for Avery or one of the others. 

At least one move has to happen soon to keep the team's roster at just 80 players. The most likely move here is to cut one of the many UDFAs on the rosters, putting off the wide receiver decision until Saturday's deadline to cut down to a 53-man roster. 

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Have a hard time believing they'd make a signing this late if there were still questions about his health.

Also wondering how much this deal is worth considering the little amount of cap the Rams already had

by Option27 on Aug 31, 2011 3:32 PM CDT reply actions  

BYE BYE

Danario and Gilyard!

Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it

by RG31 on Aug 31, 2011 3:32 PM CDT via mobile reply actions  

Agreed

I think the DX project is done… and Gilyard would definitely not stay over Avery… also don’t see us cutting OR placing the two rook’s on the practice squad.

Bottom line, unless the Rams are keeping 8 receivers (which they are NOT), I can’t see how the Rams keep DX and Gilly

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by VTramsFan on Aug 31, 2011 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Exactly

And I don’t know about you but if Clayton picks up the offense which he will this is a dangerous offense

Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it

by RG31 on Aug 31, 2011 3:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions   1 recs

Eggzactly right! Adios Muchacho's!

We’ll be a better team without these guys.

by RamChop on Aug 31, 2011 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

WAIT! WAIT! Brorams huddle up for a sec, I have sum to say! Well its a question to my guys… fellas did we jus become a top 12 to 15 offense jus now???! And does he play week 1?

by Boy Yottic on Aug 31, 2011 3:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Maybe

And if he picks up the playbook quick then I say yes

Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it

by RG31 on Aug 31, 2011 3:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

If you got a hair-lip and read out loud, it works pretty good.

In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"

by Knoxfan on Aug 31, 2011 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Clayton is known for learning playbooks quickly.

As stated last year by 101ESPN, Clayton learned the ENTIRE Rams playbook in less than a week and was directing veteran and rookie WR on the field, helping them line up properly.

Barring his knee being completely healed, and if he isn’t “shell shocked” by the injury, I would definitely say with the way our Offensive Line is playing, and running game… we are definitely a top 15 offense, perhaps top 10.

Sounds bold but it’s a fact.

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by VTramsFan on Aug 31, 2011 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Well put brorams… I say were in that range instantly well with great play! So maybe that avery for hanson & probably releasing butler makes up for that space!

by Boy Yottic on Aug 31, 2011 3:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

Supposedly...

He has sort of a photographic memory. Our WR corps is now as deep as a Stanley Kubric film!

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by LOOKthatsCHAD on Aug 31, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Barring injuries...

With our O-Line, Kendricks, SJax, Brad, Caddy and IF Clayton can play we should surely expect to be at least a top 12-15 offense. With a #1 WR we probably jump to the 10 spot.

by RamChop on Aug 31, 2011 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

#1 in clayton

solid slot guy in amendola, a burner in Avery, possession/redzone receivers in MSW and Kendricks…….. By Zeus’ beard, we have the makings of a full receiving crew!

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by DuhhhRams! on Aug 31, 2011 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

We still need THAT guy.

The truth is always the right answer....

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Aug 31, 2011 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's the closest thing we got damn it!

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by DuhhhRams! on Aug 31, 2011 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

U put

MSW and Clayton on the outside, coupled with Kendricks, SJ, Avery, I think defenses are going to be fucked.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I know dude....

….I’m not insulting Clayton by any means. He’s a great #2, and the way SAM seemed to love him last year that’s signing him is nothing but positive.

All I’m saying is we could use a true game changer like Megatron or Roddy White or Andre Johnson. That’d make our WR corps elite.

The truth is always the right answer....

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Sep 1, 2011 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

By Apollos nuts

what about MSW

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by dbcouver on Aug 31, 2011 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

6 receviers

= Avery, Gilyard and DX are gone.

7 receivers = DX and Avery or Gilyard are gone. The question isn’t who we’d take, it’s who the FO would take in that situation…and I have a feelings that’s Gilyard.

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by douchiedude on Aug 31, 2011 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well this is good news

Our receiving corps may not be great but it is solid.

2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!

by RAMpage28 on Aug 31, 2011 3:38 PM CDT reply actions  

This is why Josh McDaniels should have no say in the draft room.

Now we’re going to have to cut one or both of our mid-high round draft picks.

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Aug 31, 2011 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

And you saw how well is drafts in Denver went.

He needs to just stick with calling plays

Onobun > Gates

by Carneros on Aug 31, 2011 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why? If we put DX and Mardy on the market-their still safe for us if we need them.

In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"

by Knoxfan on Aug 31, 2011 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

If we put DX and Mardy on the market I doubt we would get a penny for them

unless bum knees and bad return men who can’t read are in high demand.

2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!

by RAMpage28 on Aug 31, 2011 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would rather have Avery then Mardy

Avery might be a one trick pony but so is DeSean Jackson and he’s doing pretty well with it.

2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!

by RAMpage28 on Aug 31, 2011 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

And how is Avery

doing with it? Your opinion appreciated.

3443AZ

by 3443AZ on Aug 31, 2011 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Besides injury and a marc bulger led rams team pretty well.

2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!

by RAMpage28 on Aug 31, 2011 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

His only 2 seasons are extremely comparable to Claytons best 2 seasons

and Donnie will be in his 3rd year which is known to be break out years for WRs

by richter122 on Aug 31, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

True Dat

WR picks looking like wasted depth right now. Got to think Clayton Starts on PUP though as insurance

by TexasRam on Aug 31, 2011 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

PUP?

Even if he’s not fully healed, but is close, would it not be possible to put him on the PUP list? He couldn’t be activated until week 6, but that would be 6 games to evaluate the others, and give him plenty of time to learn the new offense, as well as use team facilities to rehab.

by IowaRamFan on Aug 31, 2011 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

I read that he is

eligible to start on the PUP

3443AZ

by 3443AZ on Aug 31, 2011 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Clayton starts on the PUP

Gilly and DX are gone unless we trade Avery.

Avery probably gone once Clayton comes back.

Still not sure why we didn’t try to trade Avery for Steve Slaton.

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by Midasknight on Aug 31, 2011 3:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Van has no clue on this one...

I’d give 2-1 odds that Clayton starts the season on PUP. It just makes too much sense. If Van would’ve thought about it for a moment he would see that.

by Brad Carrico on Aug 31, 2011 3:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Why ran on VAN? this thing came like a bolt out of the blue-

In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"

by Knoxfan on Aug 31, 2011 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah that Vanram he just thinks he knows everything

       I wish he’d just mind his own business, lol

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by dbcouver on Aug 31, 2011 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

harsh

be a little more constructive, the man contributes a ton of great content

by giveMongoBall on Aug 31, 2011 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Should be interesting to see this play out

maybe he just doesn’t like training camp, given how late into the preseason he’s signed with us both times…

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by 3k on Aug 31, 2011 3:51 PM CDT reply actions  

????

And Clayton told you this personally? How bout let someone make an official statement before we all jump to conclusions.

by O.G.ram on Sep 1, 2011 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions  

I'm all for cutting Gilyard

Is it possible to place DX on the IR list? It won’t be much of a risk if another team picks him up.

Formerly known as Rams07

I cannot stand to watch and listen to Billy Devaney talk T_T

by Horcrux7 on Aug 31, 2011 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

No reason to put him on IR-that would count against the cap-just cut him, he'll still be there

In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"

by Knoxfan on Aug 31, 2011 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah

good point.

Formerly known as Rams07

I cannot stand to watch and listen to Billy Devaney talk T_T

by Horcrux7 on Aug 31, 2011 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jerome Murphy placed on IR

And we signed another DT Marlon Favorite.

Formerly known as Rams07

I cannot stand to watch and listen to Billy Devaney talk T_T

by Horcrux7 on Aug 31, 2011 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

The rookie WR's production seems to be dropping by the minute.

2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!

by RAMpage28 on Aug 31, 2011 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I

Didn’t really expect too much out of them this year but to make some plays and develop

Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it

by RG31 on Aug 31, 2011 4:04 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

yeah, WR's take time

You do not draft WR’s to contribute right away — you draft them in the hopes they develop down the line. Especially in a year with no off-season program. This is so well known that I’m surprised that everyone here doesn’t know this.

by apack on Aug 31, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes

That makes two of us

Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it

by RG31 on Aug 31, 2011 4:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

What?

I thought all receivers had rookie season like Randy Moss? Anything less than that is a bust!

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by DuhhhRams! on Aug 31, 2011 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry

Gilyard took two short passes at the line of scrimmage and made the defenders miss and came up with two first downs. No way Pettis or Salas can do that. He is better them and we should give him a chance.

by Robertcalif on Aug 31, 2011 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope

Mardy sucks just admit it. He doesn’t even have the ability to learn last years playbook. I’m sorry man but he has to go. So does DX, as sad as I am to say it, the kid has heart but the NFL is a business first and foremost.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sadly

Clayton has probably already learned the new playbook. Mardy’s still lookin for Cliff Notes

by DCRamFan on Aug 31, 2011 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL!

I’m sure that’s true….sad but true.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

What have Pettis Or Salas Done This Preseason

Did you see how easily the defenders was able to cover Salas when he was running down the field last week. We do not need two more Amendolas. I will keep Salas over Pettis because he is very slow. Our young receivers are not good. They can catch the football but can not run after the catch. They are very slow. 4 .6 in the 40 yard dash is for linebackers and tight ends.

by Robertcalif on Aug 31, 2011 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay Bob

Let’s talk about rooks. You want them to come into the league with no OTA’s and perform like Lary Fitzgerald? I don’t think that is going to happen, so we got two guys that put up huge numbers in college, I think they deserve to have a chance to learn the NFL game and produce what they are capable of.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Agree with that

I just wanna know why they’re not seeing much PT in these preseason games

by DCRamFan on Aug 31, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I really think

its because they are on the squad, Spags is not going to push them unless all of our other gimps go down with injuries. My own opinion is McD has plans to sneak them in on certain plays…..the D won’t pay much attention until they burn them for a score. You can call me crazy as a mad hatter but McD is a nut case that thinks just like I do. I guess that makes me crazy too…..LOL!

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll hope you're right

I just feel like Quinn and Kendricks are playing 4 quarters, and Pettis is playing long enough to not call for a fair catch, get 1/2 concussed, and run routes that result in no catches……pretty big disparity between picks 2 and 3

by DCRamFan on Aug 31, 2011 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

U know

McD is a crafty SOB, I don’t think he has let much of his play book out for the pre season. The article I read with quotes from MSW said, our Wr’s are totaly underated, and they are going to explode on game day. Well lets hope that is true.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

I did read where he said

that he’s now working with some of the best receivers he’s ever played with………should that scare me?

by DCRamFan on Aug 31, 2011 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sht,

I hope it scares the dream team……fricking losers

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look Oak City I agree

I agree everyone should be given a chance. Gilyard was hurt last year and he also should be given a chance. He have look good this preseason. We can not take that away. I felt the same way coming into the season this year, but he have change my mind.

by Robertcalif on Aug 31, 2011 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bob

The problem is we have a lot of guys we like and want to keep. But the reality is we can’t keep them all. Man I wish we could, but someones going to make the tuff call and live or die on the results. Makes me feel good that my job does’nt depend on it. It’s gonna be a tuff curve, I just hope they pick the right combination.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mr. Oka. City

That is well said. 27 players must go. This year we have to many receivers and the rams must do whats best for the team.

by Robertcalif on Aug 31, 2011 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just hope after all of this

we don’t have a repeat of last year and have injuries take us out. At least, for the first time, we haven’t swapped out our turf between seasons. This means for the first time we’ll be playing on turf that’s somewhat broken in.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Aug 31, 2011 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mardy slid he should have been taken in the first 2 rounds.

Fitz in AZ ran a 4.76 in the 40. Mardy was 1.6 faster, I don’t think that Fitz is a bust in the NFL !

Go RAMs !!!

by VETT on Sep 1, 2011 4:05 AM CDT up reply actions  

This could mean that Gilyard, DX and Avery are all doomed. I hope he can swing a deal for one of those three

by Barflies on Aug 31, 2011 4:13 PM CDT reply actions  

preferably Avery.

Formerly known as Rams07

I cannot stand to watch and listen to Billy Devaney talk T_T

by Horcrux7 on Aug 31, 2011 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Probably Avery I say-

In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"

by Knoxfan on Aug 31, 2011 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

The only one thats worth anything is Avery

Gilyard wouldnt even be taken for a bag of footballs

by richter122 on Aug 31, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would take him on my flag football team for a bag of footballs.

Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.

by DuhhhRams! on Aug 31, 2011 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

DT Marlon Favorite is not a top lineman, but the way he fits here is a good gamble-

Plus this move leaves the colts blogs puzzled why he was cut. He had a small following-

In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"

by Knoxfan on Aug 31, 2011 4:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Was he their favorite?

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Aug 31, 2011 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

HA PUN!

2 men enter 1 man leaves. THOSE ARE THE RULES OF THUNDER DOME!

by RAMpage28 on Aug 31, 2011 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha

Formerly known as Rams07

I cannot stand to watch and listen to Billy Devaney talk T_T

by Horcrux7 on Aug 31, 2011 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

hahahaha-we're all gettin there!

In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"

by Knoxfan on Aug 31, 2011 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope he makes the team, we could have fun with his name all year

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by DuhhhRams! on Aug 31, 2011 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

i like this pickup IF hes healthy

but i hope this doesnt mean we’re gonna part ways with avery. we should keep 7 wrs given how frail most of them are. Amendola, Gibson, MSW, Avery, Clayton, Pettis and Salas

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by Buck Nasty87 on Aug 31, 2011 4:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Why

Pettis and Salas was slow in college and they look slower in the NFL . No other team wants them.

by Robertcalif on Aug 31, 2011 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay

Let’s remember that the NFL is a business, its not only about getting the best players, but also keeping them from your competition. The Salsa boys are sure handed and will blossom in time, they are not about to let them go. You don’t use your 3rd and 4th picks on people you are going to cut and let the competition use. They have a lot of potential and I expect they will make some big plays this year in spite of being rooks.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah its waaaayyyy too early to give up on them

try to remember how much the lockout impacted rookies this year. its going to take them a little longer to catch on than it usually does. besides i thought salas looked very promising. while i was never happy with the pettis pick and he has done little to change my opinion, you just dont dump your 3rd round pick this fast

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by Buck Nasty87 on Aug 31, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

They have the skills

Both put up huge numbers in college, you can’t discount that at all. Once they get acustomed to the NFL they will rock, or fail. I see them rocking.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

CHANCE

They will never be like Bruce , curtis or Holt and if they get hurt this year will you give them another chance next year ? I feel the same way about Gilyard. He should be given a chance this year. Even the commentators have talk about how good he have look this year. You ram fans can not be so blind and not say the same. His kick returns have come from deep in the end zone this year because of the new rule. He is a play maker wating to happen. no matter how this thing turn out we want our team to win.

by Robertcalif on Aug 31, 2011 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hear you

but Gilyard has a history of not understanding the play book. With the new rules I think we should just take the knee and go to the 20yd line. Mardy should not be used in the sam line with HOF players, I’m sorry but he don’t stack up to that level of ability

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mr. Oak City

That was true but the word is he more focus this year and no matter how we feel at the end of the day we must hope for the best when the real game begins.

by Robertcalif on Aug 31, 2011 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bob

First of all, I’m not worthy of Mr. I’m just another fanatical Rams fan who spent years watching Sam play from my home base at Tinker AFB, OKC.

Growing up in Nebraska it was a hard road to switch to OU. But I guess I’m a Sammy Homer Now.

The kid is amazing and the Rams are lucky to have him.

Eagles is going to show McD letting his playbook unfold, I can’t wait cause I think its going to be nuts.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Until now I thought you were from Oakland

man am I ever sorry. How could you ever forgive me.

Wolf. Wolfgang Wolf

by dbcouver on Aug 31, 2011 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

send money-

In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"

by Knoxfan on Aug 31, 2011 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

same

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by Throw on Aug 31, 2011 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay Oka. City

You calls me Bob and that is what my friends call me out here in So. Calif. Just having fun. I’ve been a ram fan since Roman Gabriel and I went to school with Vince Ferragamo at Banning High. No matter what new team we get out here in Calif. I will still be a ram fan.

by Robertcalif on Aug 31, 2011 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe gilyard will eventually get the playbook...

you know, like if mcd makes him one with coloring sections, and pop up pictures.

by Mark Jaramillo on Aug 31, 2011 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey-give the guy a break, at least he has learned which EZ to run toward-

In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"

by Knoxfan on Aug 31, 2011 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

A$$

;)

The truth is always the right answer....

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Sep 1, 2011 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am not as high on clayton as most of you apparently are. He was a journeyman at with the ravens who did not exactly have great wideouts..

by hbwb on Aug 31, 2011 4:40 PM CDT reply actions  

i think its a great move if hes healthy

he had great chemistry with bradford, hes intelligent (will pick up the playbook quickly) and he provides a solid veteran presence

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by Buck Nasty87 on Aug 31, 2011 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think he was considered a bust for the ravens

but we picked him up for a 7th round pick and he turned out to be our best receiver. Hopefully he picks up where he left off.

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by DuhhhRams! on Aug 31, 2011 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

True

But Oklahoman’s seem to stay together, Sam and Mark had some magic going on. You put MSW and Clayton on the outside and the results will be amazing.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Should have said at best. Wife was shoving grandbaby in my face.

by hbwb on Aug 31, 2011 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

He was a stellar player for us, because we gave his a chance-

In the cool still quiet hours of night, you can hear Eagles players softly uttering love words to themselves while kissing their hands and arms. "I am the Dream team-I am the Dream team"

by Knoxfan on Aug 31, 2011 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is very interesting

Doesn’t this mean that the FO REALLY didn’t like what it was seeing in Avery, Gilyard, and DX? I mean he didn’t clear with us earlier and the Pats didn’t clear him so that seems kinda telling.

by stuman89 on Aug 31, 2011 4:53 PM CDT reply actions  

NO NO NO

Avery
Amendola
Pettis
Salas
MSW
Clayton

All the rest are gone.

Wow, no I feel better.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 4:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Do you really want to keep just 6 when Avery and Clayton are both coming off major knee

surgeries? I think it would be unwise to keep less than 7. Also, Gibson is definitely making the team based on the camp he’s had.

by StopSpe on Aug 31, 2011 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

If we can design

NFL quality replacement Knees, we are going to be RICH! Maybe put some biometrics in there like ROBOCOP. Sht……we could own Goodell….LOL!

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

biometrics = things like fingerprints, iris scans, etc.

that are used to identify people…. but I get what you’re sayin!

Two things about me will never change. I will always root for the Rams, and I will always root against the Niners.

by DuhhhRams! on Aug 31, 2011 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

End of the line for Amendola

No way he makes the team now.

Whether he gets cut or not, bringing back Clayton is a tremendous boost to our WR corps, I’m sure we all can agree on that.

Happy times!

The truth is always the right answer....

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Aug 31, 2011 5:59 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

No

I didn’t think Danny would make the team even without Clayton.

This move confirms it though. We have plenty of experience at the WR position now to account for rookie incompetence.

On the other hand, I wonder what this means for Avery. You know, he’s not this administration’s guy. Maybe he’s the fall guy?

Locks: Clayton, Gibson, MSW, Pettis and Salas
Bubble: Gilyard, Danny and Avery

He’s expendable at this point. Just one fellas opinion. My boss just called me stubborn, I’m sure you can see why.

The truth is always the right answer....

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Aug 31, 2011 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll consider it confirmed

when I see it/read it/hear it from a credible source. Until then, I consider Gibson closer to the door the Avery or Amendola

by DCRamFan on Aug 31, 2011 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fair enough....

….gonna be Xciting one way or another.

The truth is always the right answer....

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Aug 31, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree its happy times

but they ain’t going to cut Amendola. Someone else takes the fall on this one.

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ill buy that

but there’s no way either of those guys or Gilyard make the team before Sims-Walker, Avery, Clayton, or Amendola…..consider them locks

by DCRamFan on Aug 31, 2011 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Do you think Avery could be the fall guy?

He’s not one of Spags’ and Billy’s guys. They’ve shitcanned just about everybody from the old regime, why not Avery now?

Just thinking out loud.

The truth is always the right answer....

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Aug 31, 2011 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

DITTO, Amendola stays !

You have to keep the heart of the team. He represents Spags identity for the team.

Go RAMs !!!

by VETT on Sep 1, 2011 4:20 AM CDT up reply actions  

I was waiting for this post.

Knew it was coming.

Thanks for the comic relief!

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Aug 31, 2011 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gonna look for you first when it happens.

Make sure you’re not a stranger MK :)

The truth is always the right answer....

by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Aug 31, 2011 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

WTF?

get rid of our best and most consistant wr thats stupid

by randyvannram on Aug 31, 2011 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you an idiot?

He is a starting Wideout for us right now, they are not gettin rid of gibson.

by endercpl on Aug 31, 2011 6:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Hell I'm so tired of WR's I can't even guess anymore....LOL!

I guess we will find out after the game with Jax……Sheet…….You got to admit its more exciting than going 1-15!!!!!!!!!

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay

I’m still going with my original keeper list:
Avery
 Amendola
 Pettis
 Salas
 MSW
 Clayton

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 6:29 PM CDT reply actions  

good lookin list

because it doesn’t have guys who won’t be on our team in the week(s) to come

by DCRamFan on Aug 31, 2011 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

+1

Comments are writer's OPINION and are in no way are any type of divination, scrying or any other types of spiritual prediction.

by Brawnwitch on Sep 1, 2011 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

Does that make Gibson the fall-guy? LMAO

The list is strong from several different angles. Good problem for us.

by look closer on Aug 31, 2011 6:43 PM CDT reply actions  

sigh

Gibson, Amendola, Salas and Pettis are all staying.

Clayton is staying because we just signed him.

MSW is PROBABLY staying.

Avery will stay until we trade or cut him after Clayton comes off the PUP.

Alexander and Gilyard are gone.

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Aug 31, 2011 6:47 PM CDT reply actions  

GREAT

another #2/# wr on the team. Sorry but im not excited, we need a FN #1 reciever already

by randyvannram on Aug 31, 2011 7:05 PM CDT reply actions  

He may have been the rams best receiver last year but is that really saying anything?
23 receptions in 5 games and 306 yards. I am sorry but this does not impress me.

by hbwb on Aug 31, 2011 7:07 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll be impressed

when DX gets his walking papers

by DCRamFan on Aug 31, 2011 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

WHY WHY WHY

We could of gotten rice or edwards Where is TO at?

by randyvannram on Aug 31, 2011 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Rice is overpriced

Edwards has drop problems
Now TO is an interesting though

Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it

by RG31 on Aug 31, 2011 7:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

over priced maybe but

how much has two draft picks and msw and clayton etc etc………..

by randyvannram on Aug 31, 2011 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok lets go further

He’s only had one 1000 yard season and is injury prone. The dude is heavily overrated and apparently he wanted to follow TUscany and we didn’t need to be throwing heavy bug cash at him, we need other positions also in which we got.

Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it

by RG31 on Aug 31, 2011 7:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

TJax*

Sam Bradford to Austin Pettis
Kinda has a ring to it

by RG31 on Aug 31, 2011 7:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

and

id still take edwards over any one of our wr except of course for amendola

by randyvannram on Aug 31, 2011 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

I would take Darius Hayward-Bey over Edwards.

Edwards is total garbage.

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Sep 1, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

further more

none of our wrs have had one 1000yrd season and ther all injury prone… Im just sayn

by randyvannram on Aug 31, 2011 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

nooo

bulger proved when he had time and weapons he was good

by randyvannram on Aug 31, 2011 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

lets hope

Mcdaniels can pull off alot of majic with our wr core like he did in denver

by randyvannram on Aug 31, 2011 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

That, to me, is more on Sam

McD does the behind the scenes work, but we’re gonna need Sammy Boy to lead this team, in the huddle and down the field

by DCRamFan on Aug 31, 2011 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

And the

O-Line to give him time to breathe

by OakCityRam on Aug 31, 2011 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pettis and Salas

are getting cut. Just my prediction. Nobody close to the Rams seems to think DX is getting cut. So, my prediction:

Amendola
Avery
MSW
Gibson
Clayton
DX
Gilyard

Pettis and Salas are victims of the lockout. They won’t be the only mid-round draft picks getting chopped.

by blindmouse on Aug 31, 2011 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

I bet he'd be the only 3rd round pick cut.

"I kind of stepped my swagger up. You look at the Madden game and the swagger's so low, maybe they'll bump me up. Before it was a meatball flex, so you've got to liven it up a little bit." - Animal Jr.

by douchiedude on Aug 31, 2011 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

This ...

… is stupid.

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Sep 1, 2011 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions  

DX, Gilyard

and/or Avery are all gone before Pettis and Salas are even considered.

"I kind of stepped my swagger up. You look at the Madden game and the swagger's so low, maybe they'll bump me up. Before it was a meatball flex, so you've got to liven it up a little bit." - Animal Jr.

by douchiedude on Sep 1, 2011 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Still rooting for DX,

wherever he lands.

"I kind of stepped my swagger up. You look at the Madden game and the swagger's so low, maybe they'll bump me up. Before it was a meatball flex, so you've got to liven it up a little bit." - Animal Jr.

by douchiedude on Aug 31, 2011 10:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Amendola

How can anyone possibly think that we would get rid of Amendola? Are you retarded? Do you even watch Ram’s games?

by giveMongoBall on Sep 1, 2011 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

No,

what are these Rams you speak of?

"I kind of stepped my swagger up. You look at the Madden game and the swagger's so low, maybe they'll bump me up. Before it was a meatball flex, so you've got to liven it up a little bit." - Animal Jr.

by douchiedude on Sep 1, 2011 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

#1 receiver????

Only a few teams (Detroit, Arizona,Houston, Atlanta and the Colts) have the true elite #1 receiver that some of want. Any other teams #1receiver wouldn’t be a step up from what is on the Rams roster now. Again, if the receivers that are on the roster now were here last year who knows. I might have missed another teams #1, but be thankful we have have the health and ability that’s there now.
And while Sjax may not be the best (top 5 RB i say))any longer, most of the other 31 teams wouldn’t mind having him either!

"The only thing better than watching the Rams win is watching the Rams win with my wife."

by Taosman on Sep 1, 2011 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

some of you

"The only thing better than watching the Rams win is watching the Rams win with my wife."

by Taosman on Sep 1, 2011 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

NOTH - Nail on the head

It’s good to see someone make an intelligent comment here. It helps my brain pain go away.

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

by moy on Sep 1, 2011 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks for the NOTH

a new ananoym?

"The only thing better than watching the Rams win is watching the Rams win with my wife."

by Taosman on Sep 1, 2011 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

just thought it up brotha

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

by moy on Sep 1, 2011 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

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