Rams free agent news: Washington out; Ojinnaka in?

by Ryan Van Bibber on Aug 5, 2011 8:01 AM CDT in 2011 NFL Free Agents

The St. Louis Rams released running back Chauncey Washington yesterday. After adding two free agent running backs in Cadillac Williams and Jerious Norwood, the move should not come a big surprise. Washington was added to the roster last September. He saw just a sliver of time on special teams, one game.

Keith Toston has to be considered a long shot for the final roster at this point as well. However, given the injury history of the Rams veteran running backs, Toston is probably safe until one of the later rounds of cuts...and the front office ought to have his name on speed dial just in case.

Another bit of free agent news. Former Patriots and Falcons guard/tackle Quinn Ojinnaka will visit Rams Park. An Atlanta draft pick in 2006 - yes, when Devaney was with that team - Ojinnaka was traded to the Patriots prior to the 2010 season. He ended up starting five games at guard for Bill Belichick last year. So, what kind of player is Ojinnaka?

Well, he plays both guard and tackle. As far as his skill set, think pass blocking. Atlanta drafted him when Jim More coached the team and had a line focused on zone blocking. Ojinnaka graded out poorly as a run blocker but did fine in pass protection, according to Pro Football Focus.

Plays guard and tackle...better pass blocker than run blocker...who does that sound like? Ding, ding, ding! Adam Goldberg. The team stated a desire to try and re-sign Goldberg, a versatile backup who can play four of five positions along the offensive line. New of Ojinnaka coming in for a visit makes me wonder if either Goldberg's price is to high or he has a better offer somewhere else.

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Last year we were the St Louis Eagles

this year the St Louis Falcons lol

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by VTramsFan on Aug 5, 2011 10:14 AM CDT reply actions

If Goldbrick wants too much $$$, I have but one thing to say: Adios muchacho!

by RamChop on Aug 5, 2011 12:15 PM CDT reply actions

Well

Lets see how this pick works.

(Love by many hated by most) St. Louis Rams

by J-RAD2 on Aug 5, 2011 12:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Had a mild Heartattack 3 days ago, I'm baaaaaaack, what did I miss guys?

Have we traded for Chris Johnson and Fitzgerald yet, or was that the sedative meds I was talking? Just kidding guys! “Ride til I die Rams fan.” Almost did unfortunately! Coach said he liked Goldbergs versatility, but Ojinaka should help on passing downs when we are a little banged up.
Ramchop, your probably right, If Adam asks for too much, We could lose him. Ahhhh the wheels of life. Good to be back. Heard we got Cadillac. Cool. Whatever it takes.

by look closer on Aug 5, 2011 1:45 PM CDT reply actions

I've had 5 of those, you'll be okay .... diet & excercize.

You have to get to know your body INSIDE OUT!

STEVEN JACKSON is the #1 Ram

Go RAMs !!!

by VETT on Aug 5, 2011 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Dude, like glad you are better

If Ramchop was in charge, goldbrick wouldn’t be holding out for more money. Thats for sure.

by LARams1968 on Aug 5, 2011 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions

Hope yer better-You don't want to miss this year!!

by Ram newbee on Aug 5, 2011 1:52 PM CDT reply actions

Thanks man! (Heartattacks Suck!) This will be a good year for us though.

When I got my Pacemaker put in back in 2000, I remember watching the Rams in the SUPERBOWL, fresh out of the Hospital and I couldn’t get too exicted, Doctors orders! Can “Any” of you imagine watching us win that Superbowl without being able to scream when Isaac Bruce, Ricky Proehl, or that last tackle took place. I kept praying “God please let me see Dick V. cry for the right reasons at the end of this game.” And I remember DeMarco not wanting to be on the field for that last play. Pussy! I would’ve given my life to be on the field for that last play. And then my dream came true. I saw a crying Vermiel say "Hey Demarco, Farr looked up at coach, and Dick said awesomely “You’re a World Champion.” I’ll never forget that, the rest of my life! But I couldn’t cheer. : ( Too sick, but happier than I’d ever been. “Ride til I die Rams fan.” Go Rams and Sam “Marino Bradford.”

by look closer on Aug 5, 2011 2:42 PM CDT reply actions

It's amazing the cross section of posters we have on here.

In a morbid sort of way it has really been good for me and maybe others that we have found out that there can be good life after bad life, and puts us in a whole spectrum of seeing things. Good luck to you and keep riding high in the straddle…er…Saddle!!

by Ram newbee on Aug 5, 2011 2:57 PM CDT reply actions