Rams Request Permission To Interview Eric DeCosta, Ravens Director Of Player Personnel, For GM Position
by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 4, 2012 4:51 PM CST
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PrintThe St. Louis Rams have requested permission to interview Eric DeCosta, the Baltimore Ravens Director of Player Personnel, according to Pro Football Talk. DeCosta would be interviewing for the team's General Manager position, vacant following the firing of Billy Devaney.
If true, this would be the first confirmed candidate for the Rams' GM job.
DeCosta is considered one of the rising young stars in the NFL front office world. He joined the Ravens in 1996 and worked his way up through the scouting department. Prior to being promoted to his current position in 2009, DeCosta served as the Ravens' Director of College Scouting.
His record with the Ravens speaks for itself. Few teams in the NFL have done what the Ravens have managed to do through the draft, keeping their roster stocked with talent. You can take a look back at their draft history courtesy of Pro Football Reference.
DeCosta will be one of the more desirable GM candidates on the market. Already, the Oakland Raiders are said to be interested, and other teams could jump into the mix. The Colts have also requested permission to interview DeCosta for their GM opening. Don't rule out the Ravens, either. DeCosta has been referred to in the past as the eventual successor to current Baltimore GM Ozzie Newsome.
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These guys drafted Ed Dickson Oregon TE in the third round, after we drafted Murphy CB, = nuttin!!! Drafted just ahead of Ed. Ed will be a pro bowl TE the next 6 years. They(Ravens) got talent!!! Worked him in. Not a great passing team the ravens, but when they make the next move to the air….they are set.
by fearsomefoursum on Jan 4, 2012 11:46 PM CST up reply actions
hell yeah i like the way we are doing things! this hire would excite me! I always luv the ravens drafts they always have good depth
by kevio3000 on Jan 4, 2012 5:06 PM CST via mobile reply actions
you know it, nail 'em down
get the GM situated and let him hire the right coach.
RAMS Super Bowl XXXIV CHAMPIONS
"Original Rams Fan, est. 1965"
Yezzir.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
Is he really? I did not know this.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
I was wrong... 3rd richest.
1. Paul Allen – Seahawks Net Worth: $13 Billion
2. Stephen Ross – Dolphins Net Worth: $3.1 Billion
3. Stan Kroenke – Rams – Net Worth: $2.6 Billion
when you're in the multi-billions, it doesn't matter hahahahha
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"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
Where does Jerry Jones rank
TurfShowTimes editor and don't forget to check out our Rams Breakdowns on YouTube
"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
so close to Stan then.. coolio
TurfShowTimes editor and don't forget to check out our Rams Breakdowns on YouTube
"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
Link to the full list?
I believe you but I want to see them all.
Formerly JBaccSTL. Been losing sleep over Rams football since 1999.
I didn't know that either.
And holy shit $13 billion…
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
Paul
also owns the Portland jailblazers
by fearsomefoursum on Jan 4, 2012 11:48 PM CST up reply actions
Heyyy Brandon Roy changed their image!
Really sad that his career is over.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
just because he has the money doesnt mean he wants to spend it
I’m just saying if he wants his favorites, I hope he will dish out some cash
by Eric Nagel on Jan 4, 2012 8:34 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
he WONT spend that much
you guys do understand how thinly spread he is right he owns the nuggets, avalanche, rams and most importantly Arsenal which he can’t skimp on at all because of the insanity that revolves English Soccer. Arsenal will get the most of his money and he will have to keep such a traditional team competitive which will cost more
True dat
.. if you wanna dance you gotta pay the fiddler!
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"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
plus the plethera of free agents we brought in
.. he definitely will open the checkbook
TurfShowTimes editor and don't forget to check out our Rams Breakdowns on YouTube
"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
I really want this to happen
When AJ Smith seemed like the guy the Rams wanted, I wanted Devaney to stay. This though would be awesome.
He appears like the
right guy to me. Pull the trigger!
i also would like this move
and it seems like the first smart idea the rams have had in a while, i just hope we’re not getting our hopes up for nothing… this many fans haven’t agreed on something in a long time lol.
This is Kroenke starting with a clean state. Doing things HIS way...
Out with the old losing Rams… In with the Championships!
Sounds good to me.
Seems like everyone is in agreement. That is strange.
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 Jan 4, 2012 6:08 PM CST via Android app reply actions
LOL
all you have to see is “Ravens” and “player personnel” and you like it if you’re a Rams fan.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
by douchiedude on Jan 4, 2012 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
douchie! Nice seeing you
.. and YES you are so freaking right
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"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
Hola :p
I don’t get on game threads much because my laptop is getting so bad that it’s impossible to keep a stream and thread open now.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
OH ok! I think Van is buying all members of TST new laptops
.. Van is that right?
TurfShowTimes editor and don't forget to check out our Rams Breakdowns on YouTube
"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
SHEEEIT sign me up LOL!
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
hahahahahahah :-)
TurfShowTimes editor and don't forget to check out our Rams Breakdowns on YouTube
"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
Eric DeCosta is not afraid of success. Great thing!
He’s not afraid to move up in the draft, to get better players.
He was also their Dir of College scouting. Gutsy move. I like it.
This would be immediate “culture change,” for the Rams organization.
And guess what? He knows a real LT when he sees one!!!!!
We’ll NEED him on Draft day 2012……….
DeCosta Never would've drafted Jason Smith that high.
Because,
he knew that Jason couldn’t handle the NFL Bull-Rushers!
He would’ve drafted some other way, and we would have a solid LT right now.
Go Rams!
BANGARANG KEVIN! BANGARANG!
block! building kick! exploooooooosion!
by mooseknuckles41 on Jan 4, 2012 6:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I want this so badly..
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
This... would be a solid move
TurfShowTimes editor and don't forget to check out our Rams Breakdowns on YouTube
"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
OK off to watch food network kitchen makeover or whatever the damn show is called
with Chef Irvine
TurfShowTimes editor and don't forget to check out our Rams Breakdowns on YouTube
"Hell was Mark Levoir even in camp? Who is Mark Levoir? Who am I? Wtf is going on?"
- Bralidore
I want it to happen too.
Badly.
How-evuh…. remember they’ve only requested permission to talk to him. He could very well tell the Rams to go pound sand upon contact.
What I’m saying is, for the folks who like to go completely overboard with reaction- don’t do the whole counting chickens thing.
"Fac Fortia et Patere"
by FailureDrill on Jan 4, 2012 7:50 PM CST via Android app reply actions
Looks like Les Snead & Brian Gaine are candidates also.
Snead:Falcons Director of Player Personnel.
Gaine: Miami Personnel Director
They seem to be lining up GM 1st?
Down with Snead.
Any team’s Director of Player Personnel that has had success really lol.
"Vick’s 100x the player Warner was.
Desean’s not quite at Holts level.
McCoy’s giving Faulk a run for his money.
Maclin’s better than Bruce.
Warner never took over games."
Signed, wild_eagle - the most delusional person in the entire universe.
The Rams have received permission to interview Falcons player personnel director Les Snead for their GM vacancy.
The 49ers interviewed Snead for the same job in San Francisco last year before settling on Trent Baalke. It’s believed Snead works hand in hand with GM Thomas Dimitroff on the Falcons’ drafts, which have been pretty successful and, more recently, highly aggressive. Per his AtlantaFalcons.com bio, Snead “oversees both the college and pro scouting efforts” for the Falcons.
I like the McKenzie guy from GB for some reason
Beating off the dog is never appropriate when we have company over...... I mean EVER!
bye bye billie good bye
don’t let the levy hit your behind on the way out….rubbish…nothing but rubbish from you
really? Rule out the ravens INSTANTLY!
Ozzie Newsome isn’t going anywhere if he’s going to be a GM its going to be somewhere else
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