Rams Fans! Enter The New Era Photo Day Contest!

May 17th, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in Features

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New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, is teaming up with the NFL to launch the Back to Football Photo Day contest. So what this means is that Rams fans will now have the chance to join the ranks of Sam Bradford to also become THE face of the Rams.

The contest, which is live at www.speakwithyourcap.com or through New Era’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/neweracaps?fref=ts) will require Rams faithfuls to submit photos of themselves showcasing how you personally “speak with your cap.”  Whether you wear your cap sideways, backwards or flexed at the brim, show how you are bringing your own style to the game.

32 fans (1 per team) will ultimately be chosen and win a complimentary trip to New York City for two. The winners will enjoy a four-day VIP experience and will be professionally styled in their favorite team’s looks for a New Era photo shoot that may be used for a year-long advertisement and promotional campaign.

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Video: Les Snead Talks St. Louis Rams W/ Jim Rome

May 9th, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in News, Video

Rams general manager Les Snead joined Jim Rome to discuss drafting wide receiver Tavon Austin, his expectations for Sam Bradford, the Rams’ playoff hopes, and much more.

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Rams 2013 Post Draft Analysis

May 5th, 2013 Mark Peterson Posted in 2013 NFL Draft, Features, Main, Opinions

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It’s hard to have patience.  We and I live in a ‘I want it now’ society.  With that being said, 2013 is going be another year of building for the St Louis Rams.  The Rams defense was good in 2012 and has added some additional young talent.  The Rams offensive line looks to be tough with the additions of TE Jared Cook and LT Jake Long.  But the problems I see are at the offensive skills positions.

The Rams number 1 pick in the 2013 Draft was WR Tavon Austin.  At 5’9″, the speedy receiver will probably slip into the shoes of Rams former slot receiver Danny Amendola.  This fills a whole in the offense, but isn’t really an upgrade.  With the 7th draft selection we picked up RB Zach Stacy.  Stacy is sort of an under sized Stephen Jackson and since we lost Jackson, again their is no incremental gain.  In 2012 the Rams picked up a couple of speedster RBs, Daryl Richardson and Isaiah Pead with Richardson showing the most promise.  I’m looking forward to seeing how effective the outside the tackle running of Richardson plus the inside the tackle running of Lacy proves to be.

The WR position remains the most worrisome for the Rams.  Look for QB Bradford and slot receiver Austin to become best friends, but who will be the Rams’ long ball receiver?  A few names emerged from 2012 (Gibson and Quick), but we don’t have anyone that will keep our opponent’s defensive coordinators up late at night.  And which WR will be a red zone threat?  I don’t see a definitive candidate.

So, this off season the Rams have strengthened the overall team.  But we are still missing elite offensive weapons and until that is addressed, I don’t see us spending time in the post season.  In an earlier blog I said we’re looking at a 6-10 season.  That could improve by a game or 2, but again I don’t see us making the post season in 2013.  Fisher is a smart guy.  He is building, plotting, and scheming.  Unfortunately, for now we need to keep being patient.

Go Rams!

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Check Out The Rams Gab Community On Facebook!

April 30th, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in Main

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Hey Rams Gab fans, if you haven’t already, check out the official Rams Gab on FACEBOOK!!!

Click HERE to check it out – a super interactive group of Rams fans that keep the page busy with comments, debates, and more!

Don’t miss out – become a fan of Rams Gab on Facebook and join the fun today!

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Video: What Grade Did The Rams Earn In The 2013 NFL Draft?

April 28th, 2013 Matt Loede Posted in 2013 NFL Draft, Video

FOXSports.com’s Alex Marvez, Peter Schrager and Laura Okmin on St. Louis’ 2013 NFL Draft class.

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Rams 2013 Draft Picks

April 27th, 2013 Mark Peterson Posted in 2013 NFL Draft, Opinions, Picks

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#8 Tavon Austin, WV, WR
- 5’9″ 174 lbs
- elite speed
- Grade A
 
#30 Alec Ogletree, GA, OLB
- 6’2″ 242
- speedy outside LB
- off the field issues?, dui in feb,otherwise top 10 pick
- Grade A
 
#71 TJ McDonald, USC, SS
- 6’2″ 219 (big for a safety)
- could have picked up in a later round?
- Grade B
 
#92 Stedman Bailey, WV, WR
- 5’10″ 195
- consistent and scores TDs
- thought to be an nfl slot receiver
- Grade A
 
#113 Barrett Jones, Ala, OL
- 6’4″ 306 with long arms
- played all line positions
- could be A great sleeper pick
- Grade A
 
#149 Brandon McGee, Miami, CB
- 5’11″ 193
- leader, athletic, character guy, lots of upside
- Grade C
 
#160 Zachary Stacy, Vanderbilt, RB
- 5’9″ 208 (small for RB)
- very powerfull and tough
- speed and agility are average
- Grade A

This was a very good draft for the Rams.  I’m a little concerned about the size of Tavon Austin and I’m not really sure why we picked Brandon McGee (although every team needs a certain number of character guys).  I am super happy about picking up the receiving tandem of Austin and Bailey.  I’m also pretty excited about landing RB Stacy.  I can see  2nd year RB Richardson doing a lot of damage on the outside and Stacy lighting it up on the inside.  This pick will ease the pain of losing Stephen Jackson.  Overall, I’d grade the Rams draft picks a solid A.  Go Rams!!!

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2013 NFL Draft – Overall First Round Picks

April 26th, 2013 Mark Peterson Posted in 2013 NFL Draft
Pick Name POS School NFL Team
1 Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan Kansas City
2 Luke Joeckel OT Texas A&M Jacksonville
3 Dion Jordan OLB Oregon Miami
4 Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma Philadelphia
5 Ezekiel Ansah DE Brigham Young Detroit
6 Barkevious Mingo DE LSU Cleveland
7 Jonathan Cooper OG North Carolina Arizona
8 Tavon Austin WR West Virginia St Louis
9 Dee Milliner CB Alabama NY Jets
10 Chance Warmack OG Alabama Tennessee
11 D.J. Fluker OT Alabama San Diego
12 DJ Hayden CB Houston Oakland
13 Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri NY Jets
14 Star Lotulelei DT Utah Carolina
15 Kenny Vaccaro S Texas New Orleans
16 EJ Manuel QB Florida State Buffalo
17 Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia Pittsburgh
18 Eric Reid S LSU San Francisco
19 Justin Pugh T Syracuse NY Giants
20 Kyle Long OG Oregon Chicago
21 Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame Cincinatti
22 Desmond Trufant CB Washington Atlanta
23 Sharrif Floyd DT Florida Minnesota
24 Bjoern Werner DE Florida State Indianapolis
25 Xavier Rhodes CB Florida State Minnesota
26 Datone Jones DE UCLA Green Bay
27 DeAndre Hopkins WR Clemson Houston
28 Slyvester Williams DT North Carolina Denver
29 Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee Minnesota
30 Alec Ogletree ILB Georgia St Louis
31 Travis Frederick C Wisconsin Dallas
32 Mat Elam S Florida Baltimore

First time since 1963 a running back did not get selected in the first round.

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ILB Ogletree – Rams #2 Draft Pick

April 25th, 2013 Mark Peterson Posted in Main

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With the 30th overall pick the Rams select…

Alec Ogletree (LB), Georgia

6-2 | 242 lbs.

2012 Stats:

111 tackles (63 solo), 11.5 TFL, 3 sacks, INT, 6 PD, FF, TD

Olgetree is super athletic.  He is versatile and can attack just as well as step back and cover.  A solid addition to the Rams’ defense.

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