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(Message started by: BarnabyWilde on Mar 6th, 2006, 9:57am)
Title: Rams Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 6th, 2006, 9:57am
Off the REAL Feed:

Rams cut ties with Bruce:


http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4008182.htm
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Mar 6th, 2006, 10:22pm
The Rams sign DT LaRoi Glover to a three-year deal...

http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/STL/9288749
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 7th, 2006, 7:46pm
"Rams release Bruce, but want him back"

Isaac Bruce was waived by the Rams on Monday after the two sides could not agree on a restructured contract. The release of Bruce clears about $8 million in salary cap for the Rams, but they are already more than $10 million under the 2006 salary cap.

"This has been a difficult process," Rams president of football operations Jay Zygmunt said. "However, we remain optimistic that a contract can be completed in the near future."

http://www.allsports.com/cgi-bin/showstory.cgi?story_id=58312

Wonder if some legend-in-his-own-mind negotiator may have just negotiated himself right in the foot.  ;D
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by Chumpzilla on Mar 7th, 2006, 10:09pm

on 03/07/06 at 19:46:05, Callie wrote:
Wonder if some legend-in-his-own-mind negotiator may have just negotiated himself right in the foot.  ;D


I think you may be correct.  There are a lot of teams looking for a veteran presence at WR.  I will be shocked  :o to see Bruce in STL in 2006.
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by sameoldsameold on Mar 8th, 2006, 4:49am
hello kevin curtis...i cant wait to see what he does in a full season...in starting only 9 games last season he had 60 catches 801 yards and 6 TDs...a full season would bring stellar numbers....bring on the young ones :)
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Mar 10th, 2006, 1:44pm
BRUCE BACK WITH THE RAMS

http://www.sportinglife.com/nfl/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=international_feed/06/03/10/GRIDIRON_USA-St_Louis_Bruce.html

The cap went up - Bruce brought back.
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 11th, 2006, 8:34pm
Rams ink Saftey Chavous:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/03/11/bc.fbn.rams.chavous.ap/index.html
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by BarnabyWilde on Mar 12th, 2006, 5:01pm
Rams sign LB Witherspoon:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2365548
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Mar 20th, 2006, 6:16pm
Updating the events of our weekend of disaster... [smiley=yikes.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Former Dolphins quarterback Gus Frerotte signs with his seventh NFL team (http://www.canada.com/topics/sports/football/story.html?id=c6e42a38-ccc3-40d1-938b-4eda7d04f3f3&k=86087)
FaceOff: Football (18.03.2006 15:03)
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Gus Frerotte signed a three-year contract with ...
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 14th, 2006, 7:14pm
Rams bring in veteran O-linemen...  From "The REAL Feed":

Rams sign veteran OT Steussie to one-year deal (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2408953&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (14.04.2006 17:42)
Todd Steussie on Friday signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Rams, and will contend for the spot as the team's top backup at the position in 2006.
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 16th, 2006, 3:59pm
Just think...  Once this would have been BIG news...  Now, it's but a footnote...  From "The REAL Feed":

Knee surgeries slow Faulk's return to Rams' mini-camp (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2410505&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (16.04.2006 14:52)
Rookie head coach Scott Linehan will convene his first mini-camp with the St. Louis Rams next weekend, but whether he does so with the participation of future Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk remains to be seen.
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by rickgpin on Apr 17th, 2006, 11:23pm
it will be a sad day when marshall hangs it up but how many times can you get your knees scoped?  [smiley=crybaby.gif]
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 22nd, 2006, 2:00am
Once again,... at one time this would have been big news...  Currently from atop "The REAL Feed":

Linehan expects Faulk to play another year (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/04/22/2020.ap.fbn.rams.faulk.0142/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (22.04.2006 01:36)
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 27th, 2006, 3:24pm
Rams wrap up Curtis,... at least for this year...  From "The REAL Feed":

WR Curtis, two others sign qualifying offer with Rams (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2423819&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (27.04.2006 11:18)
Big-play wide receiver Kevin Curtis, who could be one of the most attractive players in the unrestricted pool next spring, has signed his one-year restricted free agent qualifying offer with the St. Louis Rams, a deal worth $1.573 million.
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 30th, 2006, 10:43pm
Rams continue to acquire rookie tight-ends even after the draft...  From "The REAL Feed":

UConn basketball player signs with Rams (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/04/30/2020.ap.fbn.rams.uconn.nelson.0189/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (30.04.2006 21:18)
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 16th, 2006, 1:27am
College hoopster with dreams of becoming an NFL tight-end let go...  From "The REAL Feed":

Rams waive UConn forward-turned tight end Nelson (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2446332&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (15.05.2006 22:38)
Ed Nelson, the former Connecticut basketball power forward attempting to make the transition to NFL tight end, was released Monday evening by the St. Louis Rams.
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 5th, 2006, 7:48pm
Jackson plans to ramp it up in '06...  From "The REAL Feed":

Pasquarelli: Jackson eyeing more carries for Rams (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2471058&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (05.06.2006 13:18)
With an offseason change in coaching staffs, RB Steven Jackson figures to be a bigger part of the Rams' offense.
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 9th, 2006, 12:30am
...And, the other side of the coin...  From "The REAL Feed":

Faulk won't participate in minicamp (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/08/2020.ap.fbn.rams.faulk.0112/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (08.06.2006 19:36)

Tell me the last sentence of the report doesn't tell the WHOLE story as to why Faulk is returning/as it sounds, even trying to return this year... :-/
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 9th, 2006, 9:09pm
He may not make it after all... :-/ according to "The REAL Feed":

Running back considering retirement (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/06/09/2020.ap.fbn.rams.faulk.0459/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (09.06.2006 19:39)

After making the post above, I just knew this was likely soon to follow...  We fantasy footballers surely owe this fella A LOT.  Regardless of what side of his play we were on, he made it exciting...
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 20th, 2006, 5:01pm
Boy,... this guy's accumulating the frequent-flyer miles this offseason...  From "The REAL Feed":

Bengals trade QB Ragone to Rams for draft pick (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2492402&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (20.06.2006 11:30)
Three-year veteran quarterback Dave Ragone, claimed by the Cincinnati Bengals on waivers last month, was traded to the St. Louis Rams on Tuesday for an undisclosed choice in the 2007 draft

I think this is a GREAT pick-up for the Rams.  If he ever gets a chance, he could capitalize BIG-time,... and with the new regime and an injury-prone starter in front of him,... keep this move on your fantasy... [smiley=radar.gif] ... [smiley=yes.gif]
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 21st, 2006, 4:40pm
I think this is it for this gridiron great...  From "The REAL Feed":

Surgery likely for Rams' Faulk, could end his career (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2526056&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (21.07.2006 13:11)
Seven-time Pro Bowl tailback Marshall Faulk, the ninth-leading rusher in NFL history and a future Hall of Fame member, likely will undergo knee surgery next week that could sideline him for the 2006 season and possibly end his career.

[smiley=wavinbye.gif]
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 30th, 2006, 9:06pm
The up"Hill" battle is over...  Another first-rounder in...  Currently topping "The REAL Feed":

Rams sign top pick Hill (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4033235.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (30.07.2006 20:13)
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by Philly on Jul 31st, 2006, 1:29pm

on 07/21/06 at 16:40:21, StegRock wrote:
I think this is it for this gridiron great...  From "The REAL Feed":

Surgery likely for Rams' Faulk, could end his career (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2526056&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (21.07.2006 13:11)
Seven-time Pro Bowl tailback Marshall Faulk, the ninth-leading rusher in NFL history and a future Hall of Fame member, likely will undergo knee surgery next week that could sideline him for the 2006 season and possibly end his career.

[smiley=wavinbye.gif]


Faulk had surgery, but it was unsuccessful. He'll have to undergo surgery again. This doesn't look good for his future.
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2006, 3:44pm
With Faulk unlikely to be back,... the Rams bring in Moe Williams as insurance behind Jackson.  From "The REAL Feed":

Rams sign Moe Williams (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4033764.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (02.08.2006 15:08)
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 15th, 2006, 4:53am
That's it...  From "The REAL Feed":

NFL Network hires Faulk (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/08/14/2020.ap.fbn.faulk.tv.0154/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (14.08.2006 23:36)

And, if so, I say, "Just as well...  He's already done his job." [smiley=yes.gif] ... [smiley=wavinbye.gif]
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 16th, 2006, 4:09am
Pace to remain on pace and not be derailed by injury... according to "The REAL Feed":

Rams OT Pace back at practice after injury scare (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2550864&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (16.08.2006 02:07)
A day after the biggest injury scare the St. Louis Rams have endured this preseason, the focus of that concern, Orlando Pace, returned to the practice field.
Title: Re: Rams Offseason Report
Post by Callie on Sep 1st, 2006, 5:53pm
Stephen Davis is a Ram:

Rams sign Davis, cut 13 players (http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/rams/story/D4A74019A73FA0C7862571DC006923A4?OpenDocument&highlight=2%2C%22steven%22+AND+%22davis%22)
STLtoday.com (09/01/06) It took nearly two weeks, but Stephen Davis is a Ram.


A little goal line vulturing?


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