St. Louis Rams Could Add CB Rod Hood

by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 27, 2011 3:58 PM CDT in 2011 NFL regular season

The St. Louis Rams might be getting help at the cornerback position, according to Jim Thomas as the Post-Dispatch. Thomas reports today that the Rams have waived a couple players, and could be ready to add veteran CB Rod Hood. The move would give the Rams an experienced veteran to replace Ron Bartell, who is on IR with a fractured vertebrae.

Here's Thomas' tweet:

@jthom1
Jim Thomas Rams waive s jermale hines from active roster, waive te/fb ben guidugli from practice squad. Cb rod hood could be joining active roster.
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Dropping Ben Guidugli from the practice squad and Jermale Hines from the active roster is most likely a switch. Hines, a fifth-round pick this year, would go to the practice squad. Hines is the only safety on the Rams roster who entered the league via the draft rather than undrafted free agency, so they probably want to try and keep him.

Hood missed last season with a torn ACL. He had three interceptions as a mid-season addition to the Titans in 2009. Hood is a natural for man coverage. The Rams had him in for a physical earlier this season, and hopefully his knee passed muster. God knows they could him.

Josh Gordy and Tim Atchison may have some talent, but the Rams need veteran help at the position, just in case you forgot what's happened without Bartell.

Also working out for the Rams today: cornerbacks Michael Holmes, Bryan McCann and Jeremy Ware. Wide receivers Chris Brooks and Adam Mims also worked out today.

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veteran presence

honestly, we probably could have used him 2 weeks ago. Not sure about his knees after blown 2010, but must be healthy enough now.

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by jroman on Sep 27, 2011 4:02 PM CDT reply actions

Exactly! I mean these coaches watch king practice & should know whats up! Glad to have hood so late (sarcasm)

by Boy Yottic on Sep 27, 2011 11:35 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

whatever it takes to get king off the field

by ramsrule on Sep 27, 2011 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 5 recs

Add Bryan too

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by Tevin Broner on Sep 27, 2011 4:25 PM CDT reply actions

This sounds like good news!

Although it took quite a while to get Al Harris on the field. Will it take as long to get this guy on the field?

Does it take time for these player to learn how to play the scheme?

- And here's the Rams' 2010 season in a series. Incomplete pass, 18-yard run, incomplete pass, 7-yard run, 5-yard pass, 3-yard run, sack, incomplete pass, punt. Shoot me. - 3K

by leadhead on Sep 27, 2011 4:32 PM CDT reply actions

I dont care if he doesnt know the system.

Just plug him in opposite of Fletcher and give him these simple instructions. “Hit your man at the line and cover him wherever he goes. Let NO ONE run past you!”

by JBaccSTL on Sep 27, 2011 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions

It's a shame someone on the practice squad had to go, instead of just releasing King

by Douglas M on Sep 27, 2011 5:29 PM CDT reply actions

so instead of drafting quizz rodgers we draft a guy who is now cut! this shit is ridicoulous devanney has to go! this bullshit is some bullshit!

by kevio3000 on Sep 27, 2011 5:31 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Devany is fine

Your grammar and sense of mind is ridiculous….

Slinging Sam...Man College announcers suck!

by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Sep 27, 2011 5:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

this a blog! i dont give a shit about grammar! and kno what im talking about! get a clue! his drafts are wack! name one impact player he has drafted besides sam! this y we suck cuz we have fans like u who settle for mediocrity! I dont! i want excellence!

by kevio3000 on Sep 27, 2011 6:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Calm Down Bro

You guys are over reacting
Now if we were 0-3 vs bad teams then I would be worried. But I’m not worried.. There is still 13 games left where anything can happen. And you cant blame one person. You win as a team and you lose as a team.

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by RAMSALLTHEWAY on Sep 27, 2011 6:24 PM CDT via iPhone app up reply actions

Oh

I was discussing the Quizz thing with you thinking you knew what you were talking about. I was unaware that you were full of it. Please, proceed with your silliness. I’ll be off doing something more interesting

by Rick Siegel on Sep 27, 2011 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions

Whoa

Quizz hasn’t shown anything yet, either. These are 5th round picks, bro. Give them time

by Rick Siegel on Sep 27, 2011 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions

I agree kevio but I believe the whole F.O. should be let go like yesterday!!

by bwramsfan on Sep 27, 2011 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions

The fact we never pull the trigger on any star free agents, letting o.j. Atawgwe go, and the draft picks we took speaks for itself. Devanney Needs to go

by RenoRammin on Sep 27, 2011 6:29 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

+100000

by Rammon105 on Sep 27, 2011 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions

atogwe didint fit the scheme. plus i think mikell is better!

by J.E.T.music on Sep 27, 2011 9:48 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

wow, someone brought-up Quizz, I must get in there

I’m still butt-hurt over that trade and the dirty birds getting QUIIIIIIIIIIIZZZZZZ!!
And since he left, the Beavs are shit; I miss that little guy.

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by sergey606 on Sep 27, 2011 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Broram u are right? I mean those drafted this year are the ones cut?! Devanney needs to go now! The only reason he doesn’t release pettis is because he was drafted early on!

by Boy Yottic on Sep 27, 2011 11:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

Picking up

Rod Hood will keep offenses from torchering us

RAY

by ray c on Sep 27, 2011 5:35 PM CDT reply actions

Rod Hood is a Ram

Jim Thomas confirmed it on Twitter. He has agreed to terms.

by CoolRam on Sep 27, 2011 6:44 PM CDT reply actions

nice

his knee must be better.
Can’t wait till Clayton and DA come back, and SJax in full force.
And they’ll be back during our “easier” part of the schedule. I still have hope.

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by sergey606 on Sep 27, 2011 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions

everytime i see da

I keep thinking Donnie Avery

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by Throw on Sep 27, 2011 7:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions

You mean we might actually make a smart move?

by ChrisL951 on Sep 27, 2011 7:02 PM CDT reply actions

Ok, so

they’ll throw to the other side. A positive move, but not enough yet.

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 27, 2011 7:09 PM CDT reply actions

Fletcher has been doing a good job, most of the passing yards have been to either King's side or screen type passes to the RBs

by ChrisL951 on Sep 27, 2011 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Wide receivers Chris Brooks and Adam Mims? really this is hillarious to me

there own mother dont know who they are lol why cant you bring back Avery and Gilliard really you prefer to go get two more scrubs ,man Devaney you are the pits as far as GM’s go, it don’t get any worst then this

by Rammon105 on Sep 27, 2011 8:53 PM CDT reply actions