Random Ramsdom: February 16: St. Louis Rams - Combine Eve

Twitter Talk

Chris Long shared his thoughts this past week on stats and analytics:

You may not like my opinion on this...Analytics, to me and many other players, seems like a substitute for real understanding.Hit and miss.

— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 12, 2015

I could beat a tackle like an absolute dog and in a timing passing game, never sniff the QB. All the sudden I have a bad PFF grade. OT aces.

— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 12, 2015

Was there ever any real doubt?:

Both Fisher and Cignetti talked repeatedly about Sam Bradford in the offense for next year. There is little doubt he'll be in STL in '15.

— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) February 13, 2015

They can phrase it any way they like. When all is said and done, the Rams need to have a quality veteran backup, and at some point in the next couple of drafts find an outstanding developmental prospect:

Asked about finding a QB to challenge Bradford, Fisher said (paraphrasing) it's not so much about challenging Sam as having options.

— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) February 13, 2015

Can Cignetti make a difference for the Rams?: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bernie Miklasz is curious to see what Frank Cignetti can do...and what he'll be allowed to do under a "Born to Run" head coach.

Could Kroenke sell Rams, buy and move Raiders?: Pro Football Talk

There are some crazy scenarios being put out there regarding a team in L.A. in the near future. This is one of the crazier scenarios.

Fisher, Cignetti support Bradford: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

On Friday, the Rams conducted an introductory press conference for new OC Frank Cignetti. Both Cignetti and Coach Fisher showed strong support for QB Sam Bradford.

Sizing up the top free agents for 2015: ESPN

Kevin Seifert takes a look at the very strong 2015 free agent class. My top FA targets are all interior offensive linemen: Mike Iupati, Orlando Franklin, Stefen Wisniewski, Clint Boling and Rodney Hudson.

Chris Long has entered the fray regarding the "analytics" debate: Cover 32 Rams

For those who aren't fond of individual statistics, PFF grades and the like, you've found yourself an ally in Rams DE Chris Long.

Draft Prospect Highlight Reel: C/T - Cameron Erving - Florida State

Fisher and Cignetti Press Conference: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Jeff Fisher introduced new OC Frank Cignetti in last Friday's press conference.

Big free agent spending rarely yields more wins: ESPN NFL Nation

A cautionary tale about the pratfalls of spending huge amounts of money in the Free Agent market, which opens with the new league year on March 10.

NFL Bold Predictions: What To Expect In The 2015 Season: NFL Mocks

The St. Louis Rams win the NFC West. Bold prediction indeed.

Offseason to-do list: NBC Sports

Mike Florio presents his 5-point plan and discusses what the Rams need to do in the offseason to improve their record in 2015.

Stat Facts Of The Week: Total Turnovers

Rams mailbag: Offensive line solutions: ESPN NFL Nation

Nick Wagoner responds to queries from Twitter in his weekly mailbag.

Cap Casualties: Sports Illustrated

Sam Bradford and Jake Long make the list of possible big-name salary cap casualties. Bradford won't be a salary cap casualty. Jake Long? Likely, unless he takes a pay cut to move to RT or LG.

5 Opponents The Rams Need To Beat In 2015: Rant Sports NFL

The Ravens, Steelers, Packers, Cardinals and Seahawks are the 5 teams the Rams need to defeat in 2015. That's a pretty tall order to fill. Beating all 5 may mean the difference between 11-5 and 8-8.

2015 NFL Free Agency: Five under-the-radar free agents to watch: CBS Sports

RT Joe Barksdale is eligible for Free Agency and makes Pete Prisco's list. On the flip side, C Rodney Hudson should be on the Rams' radar when Free Agency opens on March 10.

Rodger Saffold talks about why the Rams can succeed with a healthy Sam Bradford: 101 Sports

Little doubt of Rams' plan for Sam Bradford: ESPN NFL Nation

"Jeff Fisher offered a further affirmation of some other news: That the Rams have every intention of bringing quarterback Sam Bradford back in 2015. And, so long as Bradford is healthy, he'll almost certainly be the starter."

Is it possible for Sam Bradford to come back?: Ramblin' Fan

Can Bradford overcome the physical and mental hurdles that come with tearing the same ACL twice? The Rams are counting on him to do just that.

2015 NFL Scouting Combine: NFL.com

Follow all the Combine action, results and commentary, for what's shaping up as an exciting week for both draft prospects and football fans.

Sig Stats: YPCS, Cornerbacks: Pro Football Focus

Yards Per Cover Snap. E.J. Gaines merits special consideration throughout the article, and ranks as one of the top 15 CB's in the league.

On This Day In Sports History

1900 - The Montreal Shamrocks defeat the Winnipeg Victorias 3 games to one, winning the Stanley Cup.

1992 - The Los Angeles Lakers retire Magic Johnson's uniform #32.

Nine questions teams are asking heading into the combine: CBS Sports

Pat Kirwan takes us through some of the questions teams will be attempting to answer during Combine week.

Should the Rams consider a QB during free agency?: Cover 32 Rams

Of course they should. One little problem. It's an incredibly weak Free Agent class for QB's.

2015 NFL Mock Draft: Walter Football

Walter updates his 4 round mock draft. The Rams select OT Andrus Peat in the first round, followed by WR Dorial Green-Beckham and C Hroniss Grasu.

It's a thin crop of available free agent QB's: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Finding a top-flight backup QB for Sam Bradford is going to be quite the challenge. Not much to choose from, let alone attempt to sign.

A look back at the 2012 NFL Draft: National Football Post

The 2012 NFL draft's first round is shaping up to be one of the poorest in recent memory. Fortunately for the Rams, they managed to get it right, selecting Michael Brockers 14th overall.

It's no fantasy for STL, LA to both win: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

"If Peacock and Blitz get this done and turn a stadium plan into a reality — after being pushed to do so by the NFL’s second-most powerful executive — then how could the league abandon St. Louis?"

NFL Draft analyst Russ Lande talks Rams' draft: 101 ESPN

Is Brett Hundley a draft option for the Rams?: 101 Sports ESPN

St. Louis Rams' Eligible Free Agents

Position	Player	FA Status
C	Tim Barnes	RFA
G	Davin Joseph	UFA
RT	Joe Barksdale	UFA
OL	Brandon Washington	ERFA
OL	Mike Person	UFA
WR	Kenny Britt	UFA
TE	Lance Kendricks	UFA
TE	Cory Harkey	ERFA
RB	Chase Reynolds	ERFA
QB	Shaun Hill	UFA
QB	Austin Davis	RFA
LB	Will Herring	UFA
DT	Alex Carrington	UFA
S	Rodney McLeod	RFA

St. Louis Rams Current Roster And Depth Chart

C	Scott Wells	Barrett Jones	Tim Barnes	Demetrius Rhaney
RG	Davin Joseph	Brandon Washington
LG	Rodger Saffold	Travis Bond
RT	Joe Barksdale	Mike Person	Steven Baker
LT	Greg Robinson	Jake Long
TE	Lance Kendricks	Cory Harkey	Justice Cunningham	Brad Smelley
TE	Jared Cook	Alex Bayer	Mason Brodine
WR	Kenny Britt	Brian Quick	Chris Givens	Damian Williams
WR	Tavon Austin	Stedman Bailey	Emory Blake	Devon Wylie
RB	Tre Mason	Chase Reynolds	Trey Watts
RB	Benny Cunningham	Zac Stacy	Isaiah Pead
QB	Sam Bradford	Shaun Hill	Austin Davis
PK	Greg Zuerlein
P	John Hekker	Michael Palardy
LS	Jake McQuaide
DT	Aaron Donald	Kendall Langford	Doug Worthington
DT	Michael Brockers	Alex Carrington
DE	Chris Long	William Hayes
DE	Robert Quinn	Eugene Sims	Ethan Westbrooks
MLB	James Laurinaitis	Daren Bates	Marshall McFadden
OLB	Alec Ogletree	Korey Toomer
OLB	Jo-Lonn Dunbar	Will Herring
CB	Janoris Jenkins	Marcus Roberson	Brandon McGee
CB	Trumaine Johnson	E.J. Gaines	Lamarcus Joyner
SS	T.J. McDonald	Mark Barron	Maurice Alexander
FS	Rodney McLeod	Cody Davis	Christian Bryant

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Please have a great Monday and a Ramtastic week!! Thanks for reading!