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Archive for August, 2008

WR Caldwell Among Those Released from the Rams

The Rams are at 53 on their roster after their latest cuts.  Wide receiver-return man Derek Stanley and G/C Dustin Fry, two 2007 draft picks, were both let go.  Cornerback Darius Vinnett, wide receiver Brandon Williams, and offensive tackle Mark LeVoir were also released.  Receiver Reche Caldwell and cornerback David Macklin, who joined the team [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 30 2008

Rams Cut 10 Players to Get Roster Down to 66

STLToday.com has announced the Rams cuts, as they took their roster down to 66 players.  Among the 10 players released were safety Jerome Carter, a fourth-round choice in 2005, and wide receiver Marques Hagans, a fifth-round selection in 06. Also released were wide receiver Matt Caddell, tight end Nick Cleaver, cornerback Tanard Davis, cornerback Cortney [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 29 2008

Rams Prep for Chiefs at Arrowhead

The Rams have a walk-through at their Russell Athletic Training Center today and will make the trip to Kansas City tomorrow for the preseason finale tomorrow night against the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.  Head coach Scott Linehan says he plans to start Trent Green at quarterback and will also be watching the competition between Brock [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 27 2008

Rams Make Roster Moves to Reach the 75-Man Limit

The St.Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting today the Rams roster moves to get down to the league-mandated 75-man roster limit.  They released running back Lavarus Giles, kicker Justin Medlock and wide receiver Shaine Smith, and put rookie cornerback Justin King on IR. King, a fourth-round draft pick, suffered a season-ending toe injury in the team’s first [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 26 2008

Rams Riding in a Bentley?

ProfootballTalk.com via the St. Louis Post Dispatch is reporting that the Rams have brought in LeCharles Bentley for a visit and physical. With a few injuries along the Rams Offensive Line already, the Rams are thin at guard and center. Bentley plays both guard and center, but has missed the last two years with two [...]

Posted by Jeff Roman on Aug 25 2008

Rams Fans Need to Relax on Booing Steven Jackson

I know we are all a little upset with Mr. Jackson for his comments about Rams fans, his holdout, his other comments about Rams fans and his general sauciness. However, Steven Jackson is single-handedly the most important player the Rams for the next 3-6 years and we should treat him like so. There [...]

Posted by Jeff Roman on Aug 25 2008

Jackson on the Field for Rams After Signing Six-Year Deal

The Rams had a most welcome sight on Thursday, as RB Steven Jackson was on the field, shortly after reports say he signed a six-year contract.  ESPN is reporting that it is a two-tiered deal, either a three-year extension worth $29.3 million with $21 million guaranteed or a five-year, $49.3 million contract that includes huge [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 21 2008

Finally; Jackson and Rams Make Enough Progress for RB to Agree to Report

The Rams have looked awful in two preseason games, but things may be a little more promising today as the team is about to get its number one running back into the fold.  After sitting out all of training camp and then some, the team has been informed that running back Steven Jackson is on [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 20 2008

Couple of Rams Sit Out Practice

Rams offensive tackle Orlando Pace and wide receiver Dante Hall sat out practice yesterday as the team prepared for Saturday night’s preseason game with Baltimore.  Head coach Scott Linehan said both players will be evaluated day-to-day.  Pace is sore as he continues his comeback from a season-ending shoulder injury last year.  He played in just [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 20 2008

Steven Jackson: So, Now I’m Officially Worried

I’ve been talking a big game all throughout training camp and the beginning of the preseason about Steven Jackson’s holdout. I officially said that I stopped worrying and was loving the rest for the big guy. All that positive energy has now come and gone. After two preseason games in which the offense [...]

Posted by Jeff Roman on Aug 19 2008