St. Louis Rams News and Rumors
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The Rams got both quantity and quality with their draft haul Friday. Don Banks examines St. Louis' rebuilding job, the reunion in Indy, Seattle's QB steal and more in his Snap Judgments. |
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Don Banks, CNNSI.com NEW YORK -- Musings, observations, and the occasional insight as we review the doings of day two, and rounds two and three, of the NFL Draft Friday night in Radio City Music Hall.... |
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In Fisher they trust: Rams taking CB risksApr 27, 2012
The fourth and sixth cornerbacks drafted in 2012 are heading to the St. Louis Rams. Montana's Trumaine Johnson, chosen 65th overall and in the third round, joins second-round choice Janoris Jenkins (39th) in a rapidly evolving secondary. Johnson has goo… |
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Jenkins says teams who passed on him are “gonna pay”Apr 27, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Rams ended the slide of cornerback Janoris Jenkins by selecting him with the 39th pick in the 2012 draft. And even though Jenkins realizes that off-field issues made him slide, Jenkins will have a chip on his shoulder. “I know my off the field iss… |
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Rams' new RB shouldn't threaten JacksonApr 27, 2012
Steven Jackson doesn't have to worry about the St. Louis Rams drafting a running back to threaten his standing with the team. That would have been the case had St. Louis drafted Trent Richardson in the first round. But in selecting Cincinnati's Isaiah P… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com 48: New England Patriots -- Tavon Wilson, DB, Illinois -- Nobody likes versatile defenders more than Bill Belichick, but this is an overdraft in the minds of some. He can play corner and safety, and was an Honorable All-Big 10 mention after displaying a… |
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Rams select Cincinnati speedster Pead with 50th pickApr 27, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com The St. Louis Rams have been searching for a change-of-pace back to complement Steven Jackson for quite awhile. With the 50th pick in this year’s draft, they got one in Cincinnati tailback Isaiah Pead. Pead goes just 5-foot-10, 197, so he’s built like… |
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Thoughts as Rams, Seahawks trade backApr 27, 2012
The St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks still need linebacker help. There appears to be no rush. Both teams traded back in the second round recently. There has been no run on conventional linebackers to this point in the second round. I'll be interested… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com 38: Jacksonville Jaguars -- Andre Branch, DE, Clemson -- A natural pass-rusher with some ability in space, Branch will provide the Jags with some much-needed edge pressre. 39: St. Louis Rams -- Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama -- Jeff Fisher has never… |
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Initial thoughts on Janoris Jenkins to RamsApr 27, 2012
The St. Louis Rams ran out of cornerbacks last season. They began overhauling the position by landing Cortland Finnegan in the early stages of free agency. They continued the remake Friday by using the 39th overall choice in the 2012 NFL draft for Janor… |
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Rams Take a Shot on Troubled CB Janoris JenkinsApr 27, 2012
Matt Loede, ramsgab.com Janoris Jenkins has rap sheet already, but that didn’t stop the Rams from taking him in round two Friday night in the 2012 NFL Draft. The CB from Florida has had repeated marijuana arrests and has already having fathered four children by three different… |
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Rams take a chance on Janoris JenkinsApr 27, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com In the 2005 NFL draft the Tennessee Titans, coached by Jeff Fisher, took a chance on the troubled but talented Pacman Jones. Fisher eventually found that Pacman was more trouble than he’s worth, but that didn’t stop him from taking another troubled bu… |
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Doug Farrar, yahoo.com 33: St. Louis Rams -- Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State -- Sam Bradford gets a big target with the ability to get downfield, and game tape that belies his small-school status. Some fundamental concerns in transitioning to the NFL, but given the receive… |
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Rams net WR, CB, RB in second roundApr 27, 2012
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams addressed their greatest area of need with the first pick of the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, taking wide receiver Brian Quick of Appalachian State. |
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Quick gives Rams something new at WRApr 27, 2012
The St. Louis Rams found a player fitting the mold of a No. 1 wide receiver. Appalachian State's Brian Quick, chosen 33rd overall as the 2012 NFL draft entered its second round, fits the profile. He's 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds -- more in line with wide re… |
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Colts reunite Stanford TE Fleener with QB LuckApr 27, 2012
ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com Indianapolis has taken Stanford tight end Coby Fleener in the second round of the NFL draft. |
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Matt Loede, ramsgab.com The Rams went WR with the first pick of the second round, taking wide out Brian Quick from Appalachian State: Here’s a report on Quick: Quick has very uncommon size for the position and surprises scouts with his ability to run. The fact that he is a for… |
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Rams surprise with Brian Quick at 33rd overall pickApr 27, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Indications throughout Friday were that the St. Louis Rams would select a wide receiver with the 33rd pick in the draft. LSU’s Rueben Randle, Georgia Tech’s Stephen Hill, and South Carolina’s Alshon Jeffery were the big-name guys remaining after the… |
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Rams second round: WR Quick, CB Jenkins, RB PeadApr 27, 2012
Team overlooks character questions on Jenkins; Pead projected as third rounder. |
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Rams take WR Quick with first pick, add CB Janoris Jenkins, RB Isaiah Pead in second roundApr 27, 2012
Team overlooks character questions on Jenkins; Pead projected as third rounder. |
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Rams take WR Quick with first pick of second roundApr 27, 2012
Team overlooks character questions by taking CB Janoris Jenkins with second pick of the night. |
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Chat live with Gordo during Day 3 of the draftApr 27, 2012
Bring your questions and comments for Jeff Gordon during tonight's draft. |
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With Brockers, Rams fortify against divisionApr 27, 2012
The NFL trend toward a state of (pass) happiness has not swept over the NFC West. Go ahead and blame the quarterbacks, but realize, too, that the St. Louis Rams, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers have sought run-oriented identities through their … |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com With plenty of good players left on the board and a whole day to weigh possibilities, there’s been talk about someone trading up with the Rams for the 33rd overall pick. But, as of now, word is that there won’t be a deal. Adam Schefter of ESPN is repo… |
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Corey Chavous breaks down round oneApr 27, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com One of the smartest guys when it comes to the draft — and one of the only draft experts who actually played in the NFL — is Corey Chavous of DraftNasty.com. The former Cardinals, Vikings, and Rams standout has become a PFT Live regular, and he joined … |
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Rams hold NFL draft cards on second dayApr 27, 2012
The St. Louis Rams hold four picks in the second and third rounds, most in the NFL. That includes three of the first 13 picks of the second round, making St. Louis the team with the most clout on the draft's second day. ESPN's John Clayton weighs in on … |
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Brockers ready to get to workApr 27, 2012
Rams' first pick misses "hitting people," wants to prove he's worthy of 14th pick overall. |
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A look at five wideouts projected as the best of the rest in this year's WR class. |
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How Rams, Seahawks fared on draft tradesApr 27, 2012
The NFL draft-value chart proved generally reliable in first-round trading Thursday night. According to the chart, which serves only as a general guide, St. Louis sacrificed 50 value points to Dallas in the trade that sent the sixth pick from the Rams t… |
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More deals coming as NFL draft continues?Apr 27, 2012
The second round of the NFL draft begins Friday night with St. Louis on the clock. Unless, of course, the Rams and the rest of the teams are still in a trading mood. |
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2012 second-round mock draftApr 27, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com 33. Rams: Rueben Randle, receiver, LSU. The Rams grab the top wideout left after missing on Justin Blackmon. 34: Colts: Coby Fleener, tight end, Stanford. Fleener was first pick Andrew Luck’s college go-to guy. 35. Ravens: Courtney Upshaw, linebacker, A… |
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Second round mock: Will Rams grab WR with top pick?Apr 27, 2012
With multiple quality receivers still available, team may choose to beef up the o-line instead. |
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Second round mock: Will Rams grab WR with top pick?Apr 27, 2012
With multiple quality receivers still available, team may choose to beef up the o-line instead. |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The Rams are waking up satisfied this morning, knowing they drafted a player they like a lot in the first round in Michael Brockers, and knowing they’ll be in the driver’s seat tonight after acquiring two additional second-round picks. But that’s no… |
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Bernie Bytes: Brockers and the Rams' strategyApr 27, 2012
If you didn't think DT should be a priority, we're not sure what you've been watching since '06. |
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Around the NFC West: 49ers beat Rams?Apr 27, 2012
The St. Louis Rams enter the second round of the 2012 NFL draft with the 33rd, 39th and 45th overall choices. They're in prime position to help themselves at wide receiver, in other words. But they won't be upgrading with a certain receiver from the Uni… |
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Rams miss out on JenkinsApr 27, 2012
One of the reasons the Rams were not overly flustered about missing out on wide receivers Justin Blackmon of Oklahoma State and Michael Floyd of Notre Dame is they felt they have very good wideout … |
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What I like about NFC West first-roundersApr 27, 2012
The first round of the 2012 NFL draft has come and gone. A few things I liked about the NFC West selections: St. Louis Rams: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU. Defensive tackle was a position of critical need for the Rams. Brockers projects as an instant starte… |
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Rams pick 'explosive'' DT BrockersApr 27, 2012
Brockers was the third defensive tackle taken in this draft, behind Cox and Memphis' Dontari Poe. |
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Instead of a wide receiver, the Rams got the opportunity to get more immediate impact players. |
