St. Louis Rams Trade Rumors

Fraley gets three-year deal wtih Rams
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March 17
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"The Rams made it official Tuesday on Hank Fraley, signing the veteran center and guard to a three-year free agent contract. They also added more depth to the interior of their offensive line by re-signing guard and center Mark Setterstrom to a one-year deal. "I think both of those guys provide real solid depth," general manager Billy Devaney said. "But you know what? There's a spot on the offensive line that can potentially open, and they're going to be in (the mix)." Setterstrom and Fraley could compete for the starting right guard spot manned for most of last season by Richie Incognito. John Greco started the final three games of the 2009 season at right guard following Incognito's ..."
Free agent lineman Hank Fraley agrees to deal with Rams
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March 15
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"The Rams went from the third-oldest team in the NFL at the end of the 2008 season to the third-youngest last year, but the first 10 days of the league year have seen them add three veterans that they hope will improve the roster's depth. And they all have a familiarity with the coaching staff. The latest to agree to terms is Hank Fraley, who played the first six seasons of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and the last four with the Cleveland Browns. He was released by the Browns on March 3. Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur were on Philadelphia's staff for the years Fraley was with the Eagles. The contract is believed to be a three-year deal. Fraley ..."
Rams Saftey Otagwae could stay away from the organization all summer
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March 12
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
 
"The St. Louis Rams begin their offseason conditioning program on Monday, and it looks like they'll be without one of their best players. Safety Oshiomogho Atogwe does not plan on showing up and quite possibly could stay away from the organization throughout the summer, according to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The 28-year-old was tendered by the Rams at the lowest possible level (right of first refusal) this offseason, landing him a salary of $1.226 million and sparking speculation that the team may be looking to deal the veteran safety who has spent his entire five-year career in St. Louis. The $1.226 million is a far cry from the $6.34 million payday Atogwe brought in last ..."
Rams need to show some fortitude and draft Bradford
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March 11
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 columnist Bernie Miklasz
"As the Rams ponder their options for the No. 1 overall draft pick, it's probably a good time to ask a pertinent question: Are the Rams ready to rejoin the National Football League? The NFL has evolved dramatically in recent years. This is a passing league now. The salary-cap system went into place in 1994, or 16 seasons ago. Over that time, the league's second-highest average of passing yards per game occurred in 2009, and the fourth-highest passing average came in 2008. In terms of average yards per attempt, four of the five best passing seasons since '94 have come over the last four seasons. These aren't meaningless yards, either. If a team is incapable of doing considerable damage ..."
Rams best Patriots in tussle over Fells
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March 11
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"The 2009 season, in which he caught 21 passes and scored three touchdowns, may be as good as it gets for tight end Daniel Fells. Then again, the Rams would've hated to see him break out next season in New England. They won't have to worry about that now. The Rams won an interesting tug-of-war with the Patriots, signing Fells to a one-year deal Wednesday. In a mild surprise, the Rams didn't make a tender offer to Fells last week as a restricted free agent. It looked like that decision might backfire on the Rams when Fells made a free-agent trip Monday to New England. Then came reports early Tuesday that Fells was close to signing with the Patriots. But Fells has chosen to stay in St. Louis, ..."
St. Louis Rams start 'pro day' tour
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March 10
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"Coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney were on the road Tuesday for the first of what figures to be several pro day appearances. First stop, Norman, Okla., for a look at defensive tackle Gerald McCoy at the University of Oklahoma. McCoy measured in Tuesday at 6-4, 298 pounds. He took part in individual drills but did not participate in any timed events. McCoy's drills were run by Baltimore Ravens defensive line coach Clarence Brooks. Spagnuolo said via text message that McCoy's workout was "great, as expected." Spagnuolo and Devaney did more than watch McCoy go through the paces. They had breakfast with McCoy before his workout. It was unclear Tuesday if the Rams will set ..."
Rams sign free-agent defensive tackle Fred Robbins to contract
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March 9
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"The Rams completed the first four days of free agency Monday with the official signing of defensive tackle Fred Robbins, who come from the Giants where coach Steve Spagnuolo was the defensive coordinator for two seasons. "It played a big role," Robbins said of his prior relationship with Spagnuolo. "I have the utmost respect for coach Spags. We worked well and great together the years we had in New York. I know what kind of coach he is, what kind of guy. I know what he expects and what he's looking for. It's good to be reunited with him and some former guys I played with in New York. It's just a great fit for me." Robbins is listed at 317 pounds and has been said to be 325, but seeing ..."
Robbins signs 3-year deal
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March 9
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"The Rams signed a new defensive tackle Monday even as both of their starting defensive ends from 2009 may be heading out the door. Veteran defensive tackle Fred Robbins, who has spent his last six seasons with the New York Giants, signed a three-year deal with St. Louis with incentives that make the overall value of the contract $12 million. But Leonard Little and James Hall, who combined to start 27 of 32 games at defensive end last season for the Rams, both are making free-agent trips to the reigning Super Bowl champions, the New Orleans Saints. Little, 35, led the Rams with 6½ sacks last season even though he missed the final three games with a knee infection. Hall, 33, had 4½ sacks in ..."
Rams close to signing free agent defensive tackle Fred Robbins
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March 7
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"The Rams are poised to make their second free-agent signing in two days as talks were close to being finalized Saturday night with New York Giants free-agent defensive tackle Fred Robbins on a multi-year deal. Robbins has played 10 seasons in the NFL, the last six with the Giants and was there when Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo was the defensive coordinator. He is listed as 6-foot-4, 317 pounds and can play both tackle positions. Last season, after undergoing microfracture surgery in February, Robbins played 16 games with the Giants and started 12. He turns 35 on March 25, ironically the same day that quarterback Sam Bradford will have his own private workout at the University of Oklahoma."
Fred Robbins close to a deal with Rams
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March 7
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"Defensive tackle Fred Robbins played a key role in the New York Giants' run to the Super Bowl during the 2007 season. Now the Rams are about to find out if the 10-year NFL veteran has anything left in the tank. Team sources told the Post-Dispatch on Saturday evening that the Rams were "very close" to finalizing a deal that would bring Robbins to St. Louis as an unrestricted free agent. If all goes as expected, Robbins will arrive in St. Louis on Sunday to sign a contract. Robbins, who turns 33 later this month, doesn't fit the ideal profile of coach Steve Spagnuolo in terms of adding younger free agents. But at the recent NFL scouting combine, Spagnuolo said he was open to the concept of ..."
Rams make lowest possible tender of $1.226 million to Atogwe
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March 5
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"The Rams on Thursday tendered safety Oshiomogho Atogwe at the lowest tender for restricted free agents with his experience, but the team views it as the opportunity for him to gauge his value from other teams. The Rams have been trying to reach a long-term agreement with Atogwe since last year when he was the team's franchise player, but Kevin Demoff, the Rams executive vice president of football operations/chief operating officer, said, "I have met numerous times with his representative at the combine and Senior Bowl and they knew we weren't going to franchise him again. We just haven't been able to agree on his value. We are hoping market forces come into play and help get a deal done." ..."
Rams tender Atogwe at lowest level
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March 5
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"The St. Louis Rams have officially tendered Oshiomogho Atogwe at the lowest level possible for a restricted free agent _ the right of first refusal level. As a result, the Rams get no draft pick compensation if they choose not to match an outside offer. Atogwe gets only $1.226 million as opposed to the $6.976 million he would have gotten if tendered at any other level."
McNabb Blather Intensely Confusing
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March 4
Philadelphia Inquirer
 columnist Les Bowen
"Hope nobody out there is getting too worked up over those "intense internal conversations" the Rams supposedly are having over the possibility of trading for Donovan McNabb. Sure, anything's possible. But let's think this through. The Rams, the worst team in the NFL last season, are undertaking a huge rebuilding project. Their draft picks are precious. To get McNabb, they'd have to give up something pretty darned significant -- at least the first overall pick in the second round, maybe more. OK, if they're going to do that, they're projecting McNabb as their quarterback for at least a few years, right? Yet, he's only signed through 2010. To make such a deal happen, you'd think the Rams ..."
Rams tender offers with free agency set to begin Friday
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March 4
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"Thursday is the deadline for NFL teams to have submitted tenders for their restricted free agents, with the start of the new league set for Friday. With this an uncapped year (unless the totally unexpected happens today), there are more restricted free agents than usual. Late Wednesday, the Rams were still making decisions on some of their restricted free agents. In that group are safeties Oshiomogho Atogwe and Craig Dahl, tight end Daniel Fells and defensive tackle Gary Gibson. The Rams have had discussions regarding a long-term contract for Atogwe, who would have to be tendered at $6.976 million for there to be draft-choice compensation. Known to be receiving tenders are tackle Alex ..."
QB factor complicates draft picture
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March 2
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 columnist Bryan Burwell
"With only 43 more shopping days remaining before the NFL draft, Rams general manager Billy Devaney and the rest of his personnel entourage have descended on Indianapolis the past few days for the NFL combine with only one purpose in mind: find a way to fix this wretched mess of a franchise in record time. When you have been looking up from the bottom of the NFL barrel for as long as the Rams have — and when the entire football world is just waiting to see exactly what you will do with the No. 1 overall pick — that puts an extraordinary amount of expectation on a GM's shoulders. Devaney, a little guy with an oversized competitive streak, privately simmers when he detects even the slightest ..."
St. Louis could use QB as trade bait
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March 1
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
 
"If you are the St. Louis Rams, why make a move with QB Marc Bulger now? He is under contract, and when the new league year opens this Friday, the Rams don't owe Bulger anything-no bonus money at all. He is still free labor for them until the actual 2010 season starts, where he is due $8.5 million. My point in simple here: the Rams can play a waiting game. Sure, this is not going to be in favor of Bulger or his agent, but as Howard Balzer pointed out in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, head coach Steve Spagnuolo has said that a decision does not have to be made now. Think about it. The Rams-depending on who you listen to-will go after either Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford or one of two defensive ..."
McCoy or Suh? Both would like to become first pick of the Rams
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March 1
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"Ndamukong Suh or Gerald McCoy? Gerald McCoy or Ndamukong Suh? There's no disputing the two defensive tackles are among the top prizes of this year's draft class. But questions remain: Who is better, Suh out of Nebraska or McCoy out of Oklahoma? And is either player deserving of the No. 1 pick? Suh made his case while speaking with reporters Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Associated Press player of the year and Heisman Trophy finalist said he would be happy for his good friend McCoy but "disappointed with myself" if he weren't selected by the Rams as the top overall choice in April. "I'm a competitor," he said. "I want to be No. 1. So that's what I'm going to ..."
Rams' move makes it obvious that Barron is on the market
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March 1
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"The process of making tender offers to the Rams' 13 restricted free agents has taken an unusual twist for offensive tackle Alex Barron, a move that can only be interpreted as the club is dangling him as trade bait. Under league rules, the Rams must pay Barron 110 percent of his 2009 salary, or $2.73 million in 2010. That's a dollar amount that entitles the Rams to a first-round draft pick as compensation if they decided not to match any outside offer. But here comes the curveball: Although they have to pay Barron at a first-round level, they don't have to ask for first-round draft pick compensation. And they're not. According to multiple league sources, the Rams informed Barron's agents ..."
McCoy or Suh? Suh or McCoy?
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March 1
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"This much we know for sure: When it comes to media interviews at the NFL scouting combine, Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy won a decisive victory over Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh over the weekend. Now, Suh wasn't bad. He came across as sincere, intense, but still able to laugh at himself a little bit — like when he was talking about his soccer exploits growing up in Portland, Ore. Suh strikes you as the type who'll look you in the eye and make no excuses. As for McCoy, well, he took it to another level. Smooth yet sincere. Funny. Engaging. Good storyteller. Confident. Or was it borderline cocky? Endorsement-caliber smile. Totally at ease with the media. He was this year's Aaron Curry — the best ..."
SPAGNUOLO: NO TALKS WITH EAGLES
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February 28
Camden Courier-Post
 
"The close connection between Eagles coach Andy Reid and Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo doesn't necessarily mean the two sides have spoken to discuss a quarterback trade. Spagnuolo adamantly denied stirring up any conversations with his former club about dealing for Michael Vick or Kevin Kolb. (Donovan McNabb isn't a likely candidate for St. Louis. It's doubtful he'd agree to a contract extension to play there). "I have not had any conversation with the Philadelphia people. Zero," the former Eagles defensive assistant said Saturday at the combine. Perhaps that's because Spags and his front office have already decided that they'll use their first-round pick to take Oklahoma's Sam Bradford - as ..."
QB or no QB? In draft, Rams in search of new face for franchise
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February 27
USA Today
 
"The St. Louis Rams own the first overall pick and a likely draft-day quarterback quandary. The consensus best prospects among evaluators of this draft class are defensive tackles Ndamukong Suh of Nebraska and Gerald McCoy of Oklahoma. But if healthy, former Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford is considered the top quarterback and the 1-15 Rams are a franchise without a face. They seem set on moving on from the battered and beaten-up Marc Bulger and are in desperate need of a long-term answer at quarterback to energize their fan base. On Thursday, ESPN's Adam Schefter guaranteed on-air that the Rams willBradford first overall in the April 22-24 draft. One problem. Bradford, who is ..."
Rams seem to be sold on taking Sam Bradford
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February 27
The Oklahoman
 
"Billy Devaney was not the skipper of one of the NFL Draft's biggest trainwrecks ever, the San Diego Chargers' 1998 selection of Ryan Leaf. Nope. Devaney was Gilligan.Devaney was San Diego's player personnel director, just under general manager Bobby Beathard, who chose Leaf with the No. 2 overall pick.Now you know one more reason why the St. Louis Rams just might pick Sam Bradford with the overall No. 1 pick in the 2010 draft.Devaney, now the Ram general manager, offered some clues Friday on why St. Louis might go for a quarterback, like Slingin' Sammy, over one of the two cornerstone defensive tackles, Nebraska's Ndamokung Suh or Bradford's Oklahoma teammate, G.K. McCoy."With my history ..."
Rams considering tender offers
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February 26
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"With 13 players scheduled for restricted free agency, the Rams are sorting through the process of who to tender, and who to let test the market. The deadline for making the one-year qualifying offers is March 4 — next Thursday. Players who are not given tender offers are free to sign with any team, no strings attached. Making a tender offer gives the Rams' matching rights, as well as the potential for draft-pick compensation if they decide not to match any offers from other teams. According to league sources, the Rams plan to tender safety Oshiomogho Atogwe and offensive tackle Alex Barron, but not offensive guard Mark Setterstrom. Setterstrom is expected to compete with John Greco for the ..."
ESPN analyst: Rams will pick Bradford, not Suh, at No. 1
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February 26
Detroit Free Press
 
"Don't pencil in Ndamukong Suh as a sure thing for the No. 1 pick just yet. ESPN's Adam Schefter appeared on an ESPN radio show in St. Louis on Wednesday and painted a very different picture than most analysts and prognosticators have up to this point. Here are Schefter's comments, as reported by Profootballtalk.com: "I would like to record something here, on February 24th. Two months from the draft. And tell you who the number one pick is gonna be right now. On the basis of what I've talked to people around the league [about], everything I've heard. And at some point it's gonna shift to this guy, and I don't know whether it'll be now or late March. It'll probably be after his Pro Day, ..."
Rumors continue to swirl around Rams
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February 24
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 columnist Jeff Gordon
"This Rams offseason has been waaay more entertaining than the past few regular seasons. Developments on multiple fronts have fans jamming the STLtoday.com live chats and forums with Rams questions and comments. This is a fascinating time in franchise history. Barring unforeseen circumstances, Illinois businessman Shahid Khan will buy the team this season and will begin working to secure its prosperous longterm future in St. Louis. This looming regime change has put the football operation on the clock. It's safe to assume than Khan isn't buying this team so he can suffer on Sundays. Billy Devaney, Steve Spagnuolo and Co. will have to convince the new owner that dramatic progress is ..."
Rams pick up TE Derek Fine
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February 18
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"Tight end Derek Fine, who started 11 games over the past two seasons for the Buffalo Bills, was awarded to the Rams on waivers Wednesday. Cleveland and Jacksonville also put in claims for Fine, but th Rams got him because they had the worst record last year among those three clubs. Fine, a fourth-round draft pick out of Kansas in 2008, has NFL career totals of 19 receptions for 158 yards and one touchdown. He played in only 19 games over the '08 and '09 season with the Bills, missing six games as a rookie because of a thumb injury. Last season, he was placed on the injured reserve list Nov. 18 because of a knee injury. The Bills thought he was the most complete tight end in the '08 draft, ..."
Rams say no decision has been made on Marc Bulger's status
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February 17
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"The scouting combine begins next week in Indianapolis. The Rams' offseason conditioning program opens March 15. The NFL Draft is just 64 days away. Front and center in the team's decision-making will be the quarterback position. The Rams currently have three quarterbacks under contract: Marc Bulger, Keith Null and Mike Reilly. There has been speculation regarding Eagles quarterback Michael Vick. They also could select a quarterback in the draft. Bulger is scheduled to be paid $8.5 million in 2010, but absent a salary cap there is little financial urgency to move quickly. Trades can be made in the league beginning on March 5. However, when the offseason workouts begin, having some direction ..."
Spagnuolo has history with free agents Pierce, Stallworth
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February 17
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo met with the media for the first time this offseason Tuesday afternoon at Rams Park. Spagnuolo discussed a variety of topics during his news conference, including free agency, the NFL draft, injury updates and the new additions to his coaching staff. Six weeks after the end of the 2009 season, the Rams coach is still in the process of evaluating his roster. Spagnuolo said Tuesday that he was not focusing on one main concern heading into free agency and the NFL draft. "We'll try to make the team better, build the roster," Spagnuolo said. "We're not going to focus on one (area). Certainly if we were, we wouldn't tip our hand anyway. … We certainly have ..."
Spagnuolo keeping options open at QB
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February 17
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"Could Steve Spagnuolo, defensive background and all, hand over the keys to the offense to a rookie quarterback? Maybe ... "I hope everybody doesn't think I would be opposed to that," Spagnuolo said Tuesday during a news conference at Rams Park. Spagnuolo hadn't spoken — en masse — to the local media in St. Louis in six weeks, or since the end of the Rams' season. Not surprisingly there were some queries about draft plans, specifically the No. 1 overall pick, and the quarterback position in general. Apparently, Spagnuolo hasn't closed his mind to the prospect of taking a quarterback such as Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen if he likes the guy that much. "Again, it'll come down to — and I know ..."
McNabb and Kolb drawing interest
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February 12
ESPN.com
 
"Will the Eagles trade Donovan McNabb? With apologies to the Brett Favre retirement watch, this is the most compelling story of the 2010 NFL offseason. Eagles coach Andy Reid has said all the right things -- almost. So has McNabb. And that's the problem. This time of year, it's not what they say that counts but what's going on behind the scenes and how you read between the lines. Philadelphia is the only team in the NFL with all three quarterbacks on its roster going into the final year of their contracts. Teams are calling, wondering who's available, who's not and what the Eagles would want in any potential trade. The Eagles' front office is listening. But here's the kicker: The Eagles, ..."
Rams' owners agree to sell team to Illinois businessman
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February 11
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"The sale of the Rams took a major step Wednesday when the Globe-Democrat.com learned from sources close to the team that an agreement had been reached with Illinois businessman Shahid Khan to buy the team. Khan is expected to purchase the 60 percent of the team which is owned by Chip Rosenbloom and his sister, Lucia Rodriguez. The total value of the team has been placed at between $725 and $750 million. Rosenbloom would not comment on the report when reached by to the Globe Democrat late Wednesday. It is not known whether Khan has any other partners, but he is believed to be prepared to purchase 100 percent of the team if 40-percent owner Stan Kroenke elects to sell his shares. Khan is the ..."
Cromwell among Rams WR coach candidates
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February 9
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"There are a lot of former Rams lately with an interest in helping coach the team. Add Nolan Cromwell to the list. Cromwell, 55, is talking to coach Steve Spagnuolo about the Rams' vacant wide receivers coach position, team sources in St. Louis confirmed Monday. Cromwell played safety for the Rams for 11 seasons (1977-87), earning four Pro Bowl berths. He began his NFL coaching career in 1991 as a special teams and defensive assistant on John Robinson's Los Angeles Rams staff."
Rams weigh their options at quarterback
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February 8
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 columnist Jeff Gordon
"Had Jake Locker entered the 2010 NFL Draft, Rams general manager Billy Devaney would have had an easy decision to make. He could have traded out of the first overall slot, banking at least one extra pick in this deep draft, then drafted Locker later in the first round. But Locker stayed in school, so Devaney is still weighing his options. He needs to make a sensible move at quarterback rather than aim for something sexier. He faces quite a dilemma. The free-agent marketplace seems devoid of real talent at that position. The trade mart offers more intrigue, particularly with the Eagles mulling the immediate futures of Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb and Michael Vick. The NFL Draft has a couple ..."
Rams talking Vick
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February 7
Philadelphia Inquirer
 
"As the Rams continue to be linked to Michael Vick in various reports, it was interesting to hear St. Louis head coach Steve Spangnuolo opt to even dicuss Vick as he made the rounds as the Super Bowl on Friday. "I've got a lot of respect for Michael as a player," the former Eagles linebackers coach told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "Everything I've heard out of Philadelphia is kind of good. We haven't gone down that road in our process yet. I think he's a terrific player." Earlier this week, Bernie Miklasz wrote that Rams assistant coaches were calling their counterparts with the Eagles to get more information about Vick. Rams offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur is also a former Eagles ..."
St. Louis Rams are mulling options at quarterback
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February 6
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"Visiting Florida for a meet-and-greet day during Super Bowl week, coach Steve Spagnuolo fielded several questions Friday by a small group of reporters about the Rams' quarterback situation. He provided few solid answers, other than to say he has a lot of respect for Marc Bulger, likes Michael Vick and realizes the Rams may have some quarterback options in the draft. Asked if Bulger fit in his plans, Spagnuolo replied, "In my mind, Marc always fits because I've got a lot of respect for him ... his intelligence, the way he plays, and his skills. Marc's a good man." As for Vick, "I've got a lot of respect for Michael as a player," Spagnuolo said. "Everything I've heard out of Philadelphia is ..."
Chaifetz does not deny he is in group bidding on St. Louis Rams
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February 4
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz did not deny Wednesday that he is involved in a group trying to purchase the St. Louis Rams. Reached at the Chicago offices of ComPsych Corporation, where he is the chairman and CEO, Chaifetz was asked by Globe-Democrat.com if he was included in one of three groups known to have submitted bids for the Rams. "You know I can't comment about that," said Chaifetz, who donated $12 million for the naming rights to Chaifetz Arena in 2008, the new home for Saint Louis University's basketball team. League sources told Globe-Democrat.com that while Chaifetz might not be the lead investor of the group, he "is among those in the running." While not directly admitting his ..."
St. Louis Rams are planning to talk to Bruce
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January 28
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo has talked to a couple of potential candidates for the team's vacant wide receivers coach job. Isaac Bruce wasn't one of them, but he still might be a candidate. Spagnuolo said he hoped to contact the longtime Rams receiving great about the position. "I have not talked to Isaac," Spagnuolo said Wednesday. ''I don't know him that well. But I've heard so many great things about him as a person. And I certainly know what he was like as a player. At some point I'll try to give him a call." Bruce is expected to retire after 16 seasons as a player, and last week let it be known that he was open to talking to the Rams about the job if the Rams were interested in him. ..."
Spags wants to talk to Bruce about Rams WRs coach job
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January 27
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo has talked to a couple of potential candidates for the team's vacant wide receivers coach job. But he's in no hurry to fill the spot, and hopes to talk to former Rams receiving great Isaac Bruce about the position. "I have not talked to Isaac," Spagnuolo said following the North squad's Wednesday practice at the Senior Bowl. "I don't know him that well. But I've heard so many great things about him as a person. And I certainly know what he was like as a player. At some point I'll try to give him a call." Bruce is expected to retire after 16 seasons in the NFL, 14 of which were spent with the Rams. Earlier this month, Bruce let it be known that he would ..."
Could Isaac Bruce be Rams choice as new receivers coach?
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January 20
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"The Rams have an opening for a receivers coach, and former Rams receiver Isaac Bruce is expected to announce his retirement in the near future. Might there be a fit for Bruce as a coach and mentor for the team's young receiving corps? The Rams aren't commenting because until Bruce retires, he is still under contract to the San Francisco 49ers. But those close to Bruce say he would consider a role with the Rams if there is mutual interest. It is also not known whether Bruce would want to immediately become a full-time coach along with the long hours the job entails, or whether it would make more sense for him to begin as an offensive assistant with an emphasis on the receivers. Certainly, ..."
Rams job looks good to Isaac Bruce
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January 20
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"With the departure of Charlie Baggett to the University of Tennessee, the Rams currently have an opening for a wide receivers coach on Steve Spagnuolo's staff. Longtime Rams wide receiver great Isaac Bruce is interested in the possibility of filling that vacancy, if the feeling is mutual at Rams Park. Bruce is expected to retire after 16 seasons catching passes in the NFL, 14 of them with the Rams. League sources told the Post-Dispatch on Tuesday that Bruce is willing to discuss the position with the Rams, assuming that there is genuine interest from the Rams in hiring him. Bruce has stated on several occasions his affection for the Rams' franchise and the city of St. Louis. He was ..."
Rams owners weighing 3 offers
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January 20
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"St. Louis Rams owners Chip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez are closing in on a decision to accept one of three offers to purchase the team or walk away from the bidders and keep the franchise, league sources told the Post-Dispatch on Tuesday. A decision could be reached before the NFL draft in late April, not because of any kind of firm deadline, but simply to avoid uncertainty surrounding the team and its future entering the 2010 season. All three offers, described as "acceptable" by the sources, are comparable to what the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise recently sold for — which was in the range of total franchise value of $720 million to $800 million. The only known bid for the team is ..."
Could Michael Vick be an option for St. Louis Rams?
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January 15
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"As the Philadelphia Eagles headed into the offseason following last weekend's wild-card loss to Dallas, quarterback Michael Vick made it clear what he wanted in his future. "Everybody wants to be a starter in this league, and everybody wants to play," Vick told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "That should be your goal. The ambition you should have is to want to be great. ... I know I can still play at a high level." All of which is no surprise to Eagles coach Andy Reid. "That kid, the changes that he made this year in his life, I was impressed with," Reid told Philadelphia reporters. "And his desire to be a No. 1 guy in this league, I'd be disappointed if he didn't feel that way." As long as ..."
Rams add cornerback Marcus Brown to off-season roster
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January 12
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 
"The Rams made their fourth addition to their 2010 roster Monday with the signing of cornerback Marcus Brown, who ended the 2009 season on the team's practice squad. Originally an undrafted free agent signed by the Arizona Cardinals in 2008, the 6-foot-2, 203-pound Brown was waived by Arizona on Aug. 25 of that year, and was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad on Dec. 9. He was waived by the Bengals on March 6, 2009, and signed by the Rams 10 days later."
Rams need to just say no to idea of signing Michael Vick
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January 11
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
 columnist Alvin Reid
"Hopefully, Michael Vick's 76-yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Maclin in Saturday night's wild card playoff loss to the Dallas Cowboys will be the quarterback's only connection to St. Louis in 2010. Maclin, a Kirkwood High School graduate who starred at Missouri, finished the game with seven catches for 146 yards. Vick closed out the evening on the bench, watching Donovan McNabb turn in one of his poorest games of the season. The Eagles must now decide whether to trade Vick or keep him around for the second year of his contract. I think it is fair and right that Vick was allowed to return to the NFL after serving two years for lying to federal prosecutors about his dastardly role in a ..."
Marc Bulger is considering retirement
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January 7
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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"It all starts with the quarterback position, particularly quarterback Marc Bulger. When Bulger went down with a season-ending fractured shin bone in late November, it seemed likely that he had played his last game in St. Louis. But there's a chance that decision may not be in the hands of the Rams' front office and coaching staff. Multiple sources have told the Post-Dispatch that Bulger is considering retiring. It's not unusual for veteran players to have such feelings after a tough season, only to change their minds after a few weeks or months away. (See: Brett Favre.) And a league source told the Post-Dispatch that Bulger has spoken informally with a friend on at least one other NFL team ..."
Makeover is likely for St. Louis Rams
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January 7
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"With the offseason starting at Rams Park, let the roster-shaping begin. Before the Rams get to the draft or free agency, they must make decisions on their current roster. Who to keep, who to re-sign, who figures into the plan for 2010 and beyond. And who doesn't. It all starts with the quarterback position, particularly quarterback Marc Bulger. When Bulger went down with a season-ending fractured shin bone in late November, it seemed likely that he had played his last game in St. Louis. But there's a chance that decision may not be in the hands of the Rams' front office and coaching staff. Multiple sources have told the Post-Dispatch that Bulger is considering retiring. It's not unusual ..."
Rams noncommittal on draft
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January 6
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"As a senior at Nebraska, Adam Carriker was busy anchoring the Cornhuskers' defense, completing a degree in business administration and planning his wedding. Still, Carriker, the Rams' first-round draft pick in 2007, wasn't so preoccupied that he didn't take notice of Ndamukong Suh, then a redshirt freshman and a fellow defensive lineman. "I knew he'd be good. I had no idea he'd be this good," said Carriker, who missed the entire 2009 season after suffering a shoulder injury in the preseason. "He had a lot of potential. He obviously lived up to it." The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Suh, a unanimous All-America selection, Heisman Trophy finalist and Associated Press national player of the year, is ..."
Rams' QB situation is muddled
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January 4
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
 
"The worst season in franchise history is over, and the Rams' quarterback situation is as cloudy as it was six weeks ago when starter Marc Bulger's year ended with a leg injury. Neither veteran Kyle Boller nor rookie Keith Null did enough to assure themselves a significant role in 2010, and Bulger's return isn't guaranteed. Null made his fourth consecutive start in Sunday's 28-6 loss to visiting San Francisco. Boller entered when Null came up woozy after being sacked by ex-Missouri star Justin Smith early in the third quarter. "I just hit my head on the turf real hard," Null said. "I came off and my body didn't feel right and my head didn't feel right." Sacked five times, Null completed ..."