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Random Ramsdom 2/13: SJAX Out in Atlanta? And L.A. Stadium Proposal Moves Forward

The end of the road for the Rams in St. Louis? The end of the road for Steven Jackson in Atlanta? Boyz II Men saw this coming. Did you?

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The Rams and Los Angeles


Plan to Build NFL Stadium In LA Suburb Moves Forward |  Fox Sports

A proposal to build an 80,000-seat stadium in the Los Angeles suburbs that could become the home of an NFL team moved forward Thursday when election officials cleared the plan for a local vote, possibly in mid-June.

Governor Nixon Fully Engaged in Stadium, Rams |  St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The governor is doing all that he can to keep the Rams in St. Louis — or, if that doesn't work out, at least put St. Louis in position for another NFL franchise should the opportunity surface.

Free Agency


Cap Cuts Could Infuse WR Market with Star Power |  NFL.com

Teams desperately in need of an upgrade at wide receiver are in luck this offseason.  This 2015 class is shaping up as a buyer's market, thanks in large part to a bevy of productive veterans potentially saturating the free agency process.

Five Under-the-Radar Free Agents to Watch |  CBS Sports

Pete Prisco highlights five impending free agents to note in the 2015 offseason...including one St. Louis Ram.  One who’d leave the Rams’ offensive line with only two returning starters...

2014 Offseason In Review:  DT Alex Carrington |  ESPN

We turn our attention on Thursday to defensive lineman Alex Carrington, signed as an unrestricted free agent from the Buffalo Bills.

Promotions


Rams Officially Promote Cignetti, Boras |  ESPN

In a move that has been anticipated for a week, the St. Louis Rams officially announced their new offensive coordinator and assistant head coach/offense on Thursday.
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Rams Promote Two Offensive Assistants |  St. Louis Rams’ Official Site

The Rams’ search for an offensive coordinator has come to an end, as the franchise has promoted two of its offensive assistants. Quarterbacks coach Frank Cignetti will take over as the offensive coordinator, and tight ends coach Rob Boras will serve as assistant head coach/offense.

Cignetti the Best Hire for Bradford |  Ramblin’ Fan

The St. Louis Rams just officially hired new offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti. While he may not have been the most popular choice, it is yet to be seen what he will bring to the table.

Come on Home, Steven Jackson...


SJAX Nearing the End of His Career? |  Pro Football Talk

Two reasons not to click this link:  1)  It’s possibly the saddest news ever.  2)  It’s Pro Football Talk

Five Potential Landing Spots for Steven Jackson |  Rant Sports

I’ll give you one not listed:  The St. Louis Rams

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