Archive for July, 2008
The Loe Down on Rush and a Rusher
Based on an article in the St. Louis Business Journal last week, the Rams ownership may have another interested buyer. Rush Limbaugh conservative lightning rod extraordinaire. It would seem the talk show host has an interest in getting back into the Missouri sporting business (He worked for the KC Royals back in the day). Let [...]
Posted by Josh Loevy on Jul 30 2008Jackson Remains a No-Show; Avery w/ Crack in Pelvic Bone
Rams training camp continues in Mequon, Wisconsin today with a pair of practices on tap. All-Pro running back Steven Jackson is still a no-show for the preseason activities. The first-string ball carrier is holding out for a contract extension. Rams general manager Jay Zigmunt has said the team will not resume negotiations with Jackson until he [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 30 2008How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Steven Jackson’s Holdout
We all know by now that Steven Jackson is officially a hold-out from Rams Training Camp. Steven Jackson is by all accounts the best player on the Rams. Steven Jackson had a slow start to 2007, which was attributed to a lack of reps in training camp and the preseason. I am not worried about [...]
Posted by Jeff Roman on Jul 29 2008Adeyanju Out 2-to-4 Weeks with Broken Middle Finger
The Rams. already missing CB Fakhir Brown with an injury, got more bad news on the injury front today as the team announced that DE Victor Adeyanju will miss two-to-four weeks with a broken middle finger. The third-year pro was taken in the 4th round of the 2006 draft by the Rams, and last season [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 28 2008The Loe Down on SJ
It is now day three of Rams training camp. With the signing of Donnie Avery to a 4 year deal yesterday, all Rams players are in and practicing save one. Unfortunately that one is a key piece of the Rams plans. Running back Steven Jackson’s one of this year’s crop of NFL hold outs. Jackson [...]
Posted by Josh Loevy on Jul 27 2008CB Brown to Miss 2-3 Weeks with Partially Torn Rotator Cuff
Injuries killed the Rams last season, and this news is like a lingering reminder of that from last year. An MRI Saturday on corner back Fakhir Brown showed that he suffered a partially torn rotator cuff, and is likely to be setback by missing the next 2-3 weeks of practice. He will not need surgery, [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 27 2008Rams 2008 Preview
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 26 2008
A Camp Letter to Scott Linehan
Dear Coach Linehan,
Well, wheels went up on the charter flight to Wisconsin today, and it is off to another year of summer camp. I know all of us back in St. Louis hope that the change in scenery does the trick; I know a lot of us are disappointed that we won’t get the chance [...]
Rams Open Camp in Wisconsin Today
The Rams open training camp today at Concordia University in Wisconsin. Players will attend a morning meeting while two practices are also on tap. Rams wide receiver Donnie Avery is the only rookie left unsigned and will not participate in drills until he is under contract. The “St. Louis Post-Dispatch” is reporting that left tackle [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 25 2008Rams Ready to Move Camp to Suburban Milwaukee
In just a few days, suburban Milwaukee will be home to the Rams. The team will open training camp at Concordia University in Mequon next week, hoping to find an escape from the heat and humidity of western Illinois and central Missouri. The Rams will be the third team to train in Wisconsin, joining the Packers [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 24 2008


