Poll Results: Which former BYU player in the NFL had the best season?
By a ratio of almost 3:1, Dennis Pitta (74%) was voted to have had the best season in the NFL by former Brigham Young Cougars. Brett Keisel came in second with 16% of the vote, followed by Austin Collie (6%), Brady Poppinga (3%), and John Beck (1%). My vote also goes to Pitta. Pitta saw his role in the Baltimore Ravens offense increase dramatically. He played well in two playoff...
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Respect comes from preparation for Laurinaitis
ST. LOUIS James Laurinaitis walked from a shower area to his locker Friday at Rams Park and passed fellow linebacker Brady Poppinga. Over the last five months, Poppinga has come to respect Laurinaitis' mental and physical approach to his craft honed over three seasons. But one recent episode captured Laurinaitis' grit, and Poppinga gestured his teammate closer to hear his praise...
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December 31, 2011
Respect comes from preparation for Laurinaitis
ST. LOUIS James Laurinaitis walked from a shower area to his locker Friday at Rams Park and passed fellow linebacker Brady Poppinga. Over the last five months, Poppinga has come to respect Laurinaitis' mental and physical approach to his craft honed over three seasons. But one recent episode captured Laurinaitis' grit, and Poppinga gestured his teammate closer to hear his praise...
Via Fox Sports Midwest
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December 31, 2011
Seahawks OT Russell Okung Fined $7,500
Seahawks left tackle Russell Okung has been fined $7,500 for an unnecessary roughness penalty in the second quarter of the Seahawks' 24-7 win over the St. Louis Rams, a league spokesman confirmed on Friday. On a 1st-and-10 play from the Rams' 27-yard line, Okung cleared Rams linebacker Brady Poppinga from the pile following a one-yard run by Marshawn Lynch. The 15-yard penalty...
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November 25, 2011
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November 25, 2011
Arizona Cardinals 19, St. Louis Rams 13 in O.T.
The Rams controlled this game for the most part, but despite having a lot of yards offensively, they didn’t put many points on the scoreboard. Sam Bradford returned to start this game and he completed 23 of 36 passes for 255 yards with 0 TD passes and 1 INT. Steven Jackson was solid once again with 29 carries for 130 yards (4.5 ypc) as he was a workhorse for the Rams. WRs...
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November 07, 2011
Rams QB Sam Bradford Among Inactives For Week 8
The St. Louis Rams have declared LB Brady Poppinga, WR Danario Alexander, DL Darell Scott, OT Jason Smith, RB Jerious Norwood, CB Justin King, QB Sam Bradford inactive for Week 8. Source: KFFL.com Attached Thumbnails
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October 30, 2011
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October 30, 2011
Packers vs. Rams – Game Day First Impressions, Unfiltered: Packers 24, Rams 3
Photo courtesy of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Green Bay Packers vs. St. Louis Rams:
Here is my unfiltered game day blog post of comments, observations and first impressions.
It’s #Throwbackweekend in Green Bay and the Packers are looking to go 6-0 against the winless Rams. Al Harris returns to Green Bay, along with Brady Poppinga. Harris will be matched up against the Packers...
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October 16, 2011
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October 16, 2011
Harris, Poppinga, Gordy make their way back to Lambeau Field today
Al Harris always came ready to play when he manned the corner for the Packers. Raymond T. Rivard photographAl Harris, Brady Poppinga and Josh Gordy will all get the man hugs, fist bumps, high fives and smiles from their former Green Bay Packers teammates today prior to the Packers and St. Louis Rams, but after that it’s time to play ball.Harris, the most popular of the former...
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October 16, 2011
Trip to Green Bay a special one for 2 Rams
St. Louis rookie tight end Lance Kendricks has fond memories of Lambeau Field.
Growing up near Milwaukee, Kendricks spent many Sundays cheering on the Green Bay Packers from the stands.
''Went there a lot,'' he said. ''I always dreamed about playing there one day.''
That day is here. Kendricks, a second-round draft choice from Wisconsin, will take...
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October 15, 2011
Rams make 'painful' cut of veteran linebacker Diggs
The St. Louis Rams released veteran linebacker Na'il Diggs on Monday, probably ensuring a starting job for Brady Poppinga.
Via NFL.com
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August 30, 2011
Rams Let Diggs Go
I can’t say this came as a major surprise, but the St. Louis Rams released linebacker Na’il Diggs on Monday. I like Diggs quite a bit, but this was the right move for the team. Brady Poppinga and Ben Leber are almost certainly going to start … [visit site to read more]
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August 30, 2011
St Louis Rams vs Kansas City Chiefs: Last Second Ram Tidbits
The week three preseason contest vs. the Kansas City Chiefs is starting soon, and the St Louis Rams have released some last second pieces of info:
-As expected, TE Michael Hoomanawanui, CB Mikail Baker, DT Fred Robbins, and DT Jermelle Cudjo are all inactive tonight, according to the St Louis Rams official twitter.
-Brady Poppinga and Ben Leber will be starting at OLB. Darian Stewart...
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August 26, 2011
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August 26, 2011
Game Notes: 4 new starters on defense
KANSAS CITY, MO. _ The Rams will get their first look at
free-agent pickups Ben Leber and Brady Poppinga in the starting
lineup tonight against Kansas City.
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August 26, 2011
St Louis Position Battles to Watch in the Rams vs. Chiefs Contest
With the St Louis Rams a day away from their week-three preseason contest with the Kansas City Chiefs, there are still plenty of starting positions that haven’t been decided. Typically, the third preseason game tends to be the most important, with the fourth preseason game serving the purpose of determining who will make the team as a backup, special teamer, etc…With...
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August 26, 2011
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August 26, 2011
St Louis Rams News and Notes – Preseason Week 3
With the St Louis Rams heading into a week three match-up with rival Kansas City Chiefs here in the preseason, a few bits of news have emerged from training camp:
-The starters will play into the third quarter, according to Steve Spagnuolo.
-DT Fred Robbins, TE Michael Hoomanawanui, DL Jermelle Cudjo, CB Mikail Baker all will miss the game with injuries.
-Darian Stewart, a second...
Via Rant Sports
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August 24, 2011
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August 24, 2011
Rams want close look at new OLBs
Free-agent signees Ben Leber and Brady Poppinga expected to
start Friday vs. Chiefs.
Via STLtoday.com
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August 24, 2011
Laurinaitis confident chemistry will develop
ST. LOUIS Experience surrounds him, so James Laurinaitis is confident the chemistry between linebackers will come.
Laurinaitis stood 10 feet away from fellow linebacker Brady Poppinga, a seven-year veteran, after practice Thursday at Rams Park. Each player spoke about how they can serve as the spirit of the St. Louis Rams' defense.
Both share traits making that possible. They...
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August 18, 2011
2011 Offseason Acquisition Analysis – Post Preseason Game 1
Here’s a look at some of the Rams’ key 2011 acquisitions after we have (potentially) received our first look at each of them as a St Louis Ram.
OLB Ben Leber: Ben signed a 1 year $1.25M contract. He previously played for the Vikings and is a pretty solid veteran player. He’s coming into his 10th season and I would count this as a good pick up.
OT Quinn Ojinnaka: Quinn...
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August 17, 2011
Rams have logjam of players at linebacker
Heading into the preseason opener, the St. Louis Rams are almost overloaded with linebackers.
They signed three in free agency, adding Zac Diles, Brady Poppinga and Ben Leber to compete for outside spots. Also on the training camp roster are veteran linebackers Chris Chamberlain, Na'il Diggs, Brian Kehl, Jabara Williams and rookie free-agent Pete Fleps.
St. Louis wants to upgrade...
Via AP on Fox
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August 12, 2011
Rams sign LB Leber
The St. Louis Rams reached an agreement with free-agent linebacker Ben Leber on Thursday.
Leber, 32, made 23 starts for Minnesota over the past two seasons.
The Rams have previously signed linebackers Brady Poppinga and Zac Diles during the free agency period.
Leber has appeared in 136 games, recording 485 tackles and 24 sacks for his career.
Via Pro Sports Daily
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August 11, 2011
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August 11, 2011
Rams Officially Sign Leber
After a few false starts and back ups and all but assumed signings, the Rams have announced that they have signed veteran OLB Ben Leber and he will officially put pen to paper tomorrow. With Leber, the Rams have quietly upgraded their defense in every position that needed attention.
Last season they were very susceptible to outside runs and passes to the tight end, especially...
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August 11, 2011
Rams Sign OLB Ben Leber
The Rams nabbed another outside linebacker to complete the restructuring of their outside linebacker corps with Ben Leber, previously with Minnesota. The Rams won a battle for Leber’s services (finally!) with the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams had already added two stout run defenders at OLB in Zach Diles and Brady Poppinga and now have completed the set with Leber who is solid...
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August 09, 2011
St Louis Rams Sign RB Cadillac Williams, LB Brady Poppinga
The Rams filled two roles earlier this week with the signing of running back Cadillac Williams and linebacker Brady Poppinga.
Cadillac Williams will be the Rams main backup to starter Steven Jackson, and Ram fans should be satisfied with this pickup. Williams brings with him the experience and skill you want to see in a backup and should fill the role far better than last year...
Via Rant Sports
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August 05, 2011
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August 05, 2011
Rams Add Brady Poppinga
The St. Louis Rams signed linebacker Brady Poppinga yesterday to add depth to their linebacking core. The 31 year old Poppinga filled in for the Green Bay Packers for six games during their marathon of injuries during the season. Poppinga will be a strong veteran presence for a young Rams team that could use a guy [...]
Via Pro Football Zone
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August 04, 2011
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August 04, 2011
Cadillac Parks In A St. Louis Garage
Many experts believe that the St. Louis Rams with former Eagles Steve Spagnuolo have actually outdone the Eagles themselves in free agency.
This haul of free agents and coaches includes record-setting offensive coordinator and former Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels, explosive third-down back Jerrious Norwood, former Eagles SS Quentin Mikell, CB Al Harris in amazing shape, DT Dan...
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August 03, 2011
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