Rams Sign CFL lineman Jovan Olafioye

by Ryan Van Bibber on Feb 7, 2012 8:29 AM CST in 2012 NFL offseason

We're in that quiet period of the offseason, the brief window between the Super Bowl and free agency. Not that there isn't anything to talk about. The St. Louis Rams made a move recently, adding a young CFL player as a part of an effort to revive their offensive line depth. All that and more in today's Random Ramsdom.

Rams add CFL offensive tackle Jovan Olafioye - The St. Louis Rams jumped into the free agent waters this week, signing CFL offensive tackle Jovan Olafioye. A North Carolina Central product, he missed the NFL when he came out of school. He's done well for himself in Canada, earning honors for the CFL's top lineman last year. The Rams gave him a two-year contract. He's probably a long shot, but it's smarter for the Rams to start looking at younger players with upside for depth, rather than the aging veterans they turned to in the past.

Kendall Wright and the Money Catch - Baylor WR Kendall Wright is a guy you're going to be hearing a lot more about as the draft gets closer. Be sure to read this piece on Wright from Matt Waldman's Rookie Scouting Portfolio. He really has the chance to be something special, and someone the Rams ought to think about if they trade down in the draft.

On Rams' GM search targeting rivals - ESPN's Mike Sando points out the strategy behind interviewing GM candidates from division rivals. The Rams have execs from the Cardinals and 49ers on their list. It's a good window for Jeff Fisher to get a look at the division.

Five Reasons You Should Be Optimistic After The CVC's Proposal - The CVC revealed their plans to the Rams this past week. We thought it'd be more bad news. Turns out the proposal looks pretty good.

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6 other teams wanted Olafioye

and for 390k this season, I’m excited about that

by DCRamFan on Feb 7, 2012 8:37 AM CST reply actions

Plus he gets $90,000 in guarenteed money!

That means whether he plays or not this coming season he gets 90k…not bad for a young, 24 year old, undrafted NFL player coming from the CFL I’d say.

Go Rams!

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by Nbr1RamFan on Feb 7, 2012 2:29 PM CST up reply actions

Oh, and by the way he plays both OG and OT.

by Nbr1RamFan on Feb 7, 2012 2:31 PM CST up reply actions

I think we need an episode of Turf Show Radio

I want to hear Van pronounce that last name

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by 3k on Feb 7, 2012 9:01 AM CST reply actions

O-La-Fi-oye?

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

by Brick Top on Feb 7, 2012 9:04 AM CST up reply actions

Is that Canadien? Lol

by Rcoon1307 on Feb 7, 2012 9:35 AM CST via mobile reply actions

I don't know

Canadian pronunciation should be O-La-Fi-oye-eh

by 81 Witness on Feb 7, 2012 10:15 AM CST up reply actions

steal for the price

For a very small guaranteed cost this is a good choice. He was a force on the BC Lions. Eh

by paulsparrow on Feb 7, 2012 10:41 AM CST up reply actions

Lol

by Rcoon1307 on Feb 7, 2012 10:55 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Yea Boyyy

Feels good to be a part of Turf show Times

by Tye203 on Feb 7, 2012 9:42 AM CST via Android app reply actions

Welcome

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

by Brick Top on Feb 7, 2012 11:04 AM CST up reply actions

If we draft Kalil, Smith takes a paycut, and this guy turns out to be starting caliber, what does the line look like?

We’d have Kalil, Smith, Brown, Dahl, Saffold, and this guy.

Who plays? I think Smith would be a pretty good guard so I don’t know what I’d do.

Guidugli > Bajema

by Carneros on Feb 7, 2012 11:28 AM CST reply actions

I'm comfortable with any combo of that line.

But only if Kalil is at LT. Idk if I wan’t Saffold at LT anymore. And I don’t think Fisher will

Guidugli > Bajema

by Carneros on Feb 7, 2012 11:31 AM CST up reply actions

read the one on the lineman

sounds like a good signing.

the one on wright… not reading it, too long.
i want sanu anyway. good blocker, good size, great hands, fast. and he is not afraid of contact, as evidence by him starting out playing rb qb and wr.

by hbwb on Feb 7, 2012 11:29 AM CST reply actions