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SBN: Turf Show Times (Ryan Van Bibber) —
The NFL hot stove is anything but. No other professional sport's in-season trade deadline goes with the same fizzle as it does in the NFL. The St. Louis Rams made one of the rare notable trades at the deadline last year, moving a conditional 5th-round pick for Brandon Lloyd . On Tuesday in Atlanta, NFL owners are expected to approve a rule change, bylaw change actually, that would push the...
SBN: Turf Show Times (Ryan Van Bibber) —
The NFLPA Rookie Premiere event last week in Los Angeles featured a few dozen of the league's newest players, including three rookies from the St. Louis Rams . Chris Givens, Isaiah Pead and Brian Quick all were excused from last week's OTAs, much to Jeff Fisher's chagrin, to attend the event in sunny Southern California. SB Nation was there too, and on Saturday they turned over the...
SBN: Turf Show Times (Ryan Van Bibber) —
Ladies and gentlemen, it already feels like the week has overstayed its welcome. It's Monday night, so that's somewhat of a problem. That said, it was mostly a quiet day for the St. Louis Rams , who pick up OTAs again on Tuesday. As usual, we'll have the lowdown on that for you as it happens. If you're lurking around, I thought I'd throw out an open thread to discuss Rams football, NFL, and...
SBN: Turf Show Times (Ryan Van Bibber) —
St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis has been one constant in the team's defense since being drafted in the 2nd round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He is one of the young cornerstones and a leader of the team's unit. He also happens to be very good, as well as having one thick neck. According to the number crunchers at Pro Football Focus, Lauiniaits had the third best single game...
SBN: Turf Show Times (Ryan Van Bibber) —
Rebuilding, restocking, retooling ... however you want to classify what the St. Louis Rams are doing this season under new head coach Jeff Fisher, the one label you can't miss with is transition. The 90-man roster already includes a variety of new faces, and the final 53-man roster is guaranteed to look vastly different that the one the team had last year, both before and after all the...
SBN: Turf Show Times (T.Ram) —
After the NFL Draft, there's always a long dry spell where nothing interesting will happen, espically concerning the Rams . When the Rams start their minicamps and get ready for their preseason games, things will get to be more interesting. Unless Steven Jackson decides he wants to be twins with Isaiah Pead , and cut his dreads off? We can cover that for two weeks - easy . In the off...
SBN: Turf Show Times (Ryan Van Bibber) —
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to get rid of veteran tight end Kellen Winslow . As fans of the St. Louis Rams well know, dumping freelancing veterans with pricey contracts is not an unusual move for a new coaching staff. Winslow's reputation as a player has been criticized before, but he is a capable tight end. That might benefit a team like the Rams with more questions than...
SBN: Turf Show Times (3k) —
Jim Thomas has a great piece this morning going through the roster with Les Snead with more relevant quotes than I can pilfer in good faith. But maybe the most important takeaway was the one Gregg Rosenthal offered at NFL.com : that the defensive line can be a "dominant" unit. "We've got two young ends," Snead said, referring to Chris Long and Robert Quinn . "We've added Langford....
SBN: Turf Show Times (Joe Mazzi) —
So, is everyone else still trying to get that peculiar taste out of your mouth that festered all last week? First Sam Bradford is likened to a " bad quarterback ," then we learn that Jason Smith seems set to reaffirm his starting role. Not even to mention that two of the most recognizable and highly paid Ram stars kick back with an ice cold Natty Light . Where does it end? You may...
SBN: Turf Show Times (CodyAllenFTW) —
Thanks Turf Show Times for the free jersey! Ignore the 90's-esque chili bowl haircut and giddy expression... I never quite know how to pose for photos
SBN: Turf Show Times (ValdezY) —
via ts1.mm.bing.net Chris Long and James Laurinaitis are stalwarts on the Ram defense. They have both demonstrated excellence and consistency throughout their young careers. Laurinaitis had an exceptional 2011 season: 105 TKL's, 3 Sacks, 2 Int's, and 7 PD. Long put the heat on opposing QB's: 13 Sacks, 2 PD, and 1 Int; all from the DE position. Pass rushers are in great demand. Which begs...
SBN: Turf Show Times (papapegasus) —
Image courtesy of turfshowtimes.com The Rams started out the new year with many needs, among them, the offensive line. Perhaps no other facet of the game needed to be addressed more than the big men protecting the Rams $50 million quaterback, Sam Bradford . Many fans, myself included, wanted to see a new direction; specifically the release of Jason Smith and the drafting of a blue...
SBN: Turf Show Times (T.Ram) —
Jason Smith has been popular on this site lately. He restructured his hefty contract to remain in St. Louis, and he even changed his jersey number from 77 to 72. Will this new Jason Smith, with his new contract and number, play like a new player? That's still up in the air. What's not up in the air is Jason Smith's status for next year. I got this quote from Kevin Demoff, on Jim Thomas's...
SBN: Turf Show Times (Douglas M) —
What a week its been. Since the draft last month, teams have been integrating their rookies into their new lives as professional football players. New uniforms, trying on helmets, and grabbing their first paychecks! Boo-Yah! Let's face it, this is the time of year when we all go through football withdrawals. It's time to tell wives and girlfriends you have to attend those NFL Anonymous...
SBN: Turf Show Times (Douglas M) —
Fantasy Football is not that far down the road. With the NFL season only months away, it's time to start shaping your Fantasy Football team plans. The first round of any FF Draft is going to have big changes compared to last season. Players like A.J. Green and rookie running back Trent Richardson have some intriguing value. Top tier quarterbacks are expanding in number. Yet, a top 3...