LATEST STORIES FROM RAMBLIN' FAN
What’s Next For The Rams?
Now that the NFLPA has decertified and the NFL owners have locked the players out, where exactly does that leave the players who are currently under contract to the Rams? The short answer is, it leaves them nowhere. Players aren’t allowed into the team’s training facility, and they won’t be allowed until the courts clear this thing up. The good news is that Rams’ players...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
March 13, 2011
Discuss
Players Decertify, File Suit
In a move that seemed to be inevitable for the last couple of weeks, the NFLPA finally went through with their decertification on Friday, opening the door for the players to file antitrust lawsuits against the NFL. This means that, because the two sides couldn’t figure out how to divide up $9 billion, negotiations have currently broken off. Apparently, the two sides did get closer...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
March 12, 2011
Combine Report: Defensive Line
Defensive line is probably the deepest group of prospects in the upcoming draft, and the group didn’t disappoint at the Combine last week. I have to admit that I was a bit shocked at how good many of the prospects looked in Indy, and it was actually hard to find major disappointments. So many guys stood out that it’s going to be hard to get them all in, but it’s worth a try...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
March 11, 2011
Rams Linked With Vet WR’s
With the NFL embroiled in CBA negotiations and free agency pretty much at a stand-still, I was fairly surprised when I heard the Rams mentioned in connection with a couple of veteran wide receivers earlier today. First, ESPN’s Adam Schefter sent out a tweet indicating that the Rams could be one of the teams interested in former New York Giant and New Y0rk prison inmate Plaxico...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
March 09, 2011
Combine Report: Running Backs
The Combine Report train moves on with another offensive position that the Rams should have increased interest in: running backs. As far as this group goes, I thought there was really only one guy who has the potential to be a franchise-type back and a bunch of other guys who could be decent NFL players or solid third-down backs. As far as the Rams go, it’s no secret that I...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
March 08, 2011
Combine Report: Quarterbacks
After the slight break, the Combine Report is officially back. I debated on whether or not to devote an entire post to the quarterback since the Rams obviously aren’t in the market for one of the big boys, but I decided that there is a chance the team could use a late pick or, more likely, give a rookie free agent a chance to win a job after the draft. As far as this class goes...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
March 06, 2011
Atogwe Gone, CBA Talks Extended
I had no intention of taking a break on my combine reviews, but today was a pretty huge day in the world of the NFL. First, the bad news. The Washington Redskins signed former Rams’ safety OJ Atogwe to a five-year, $26M deal earlier this afternoon. Needless to say, I’m not happy. In addition to being a turnover machine, Atogwe was one of the leaders in the locker room. We were...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
March 04, 2011
Combine Report: Wide Receivers
It’s no secret that wide receiver is one of the major positions of need for the St. Louis Rams, so I paid very close attention to the group of potential rookies that took part in the 2011 NFL Combine on Sunday. In my opinion, there was some good news and some bad news. The good news is that Alabama’s Julio Jones, the man most pundits have predicted will go to the Rams at 14,...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
March 03, 2011
Combine Report: Tight End
After a day off, we are up to the tight end positional report from the 2011 NFL Combine. I’m usually not big on tight ends as a whole, but I was very impressed with this group. There were numerous guys who really impressed – some I expected, and some I didn’t – but overall I saw several players who look like NFL starters. I don’t know how much need the Rams have for a tight...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
March 02, 2011
Combine Report: Offensive Line
I’ll admit it… I’m a sucker for the NFL Combine. I don’t believe it’s the most important factor in assessing potential draft picks, but I do think you can learn plenty about players from scouting them during this time. This blog is going to be combine-heavy for the next week or so, so if you have the same amount of interest as I do, this is the place to be. Saturday saw...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 28, 2011
Combine Report: Offensive Line
I’ll admit it… I’m a sucker for the NFL Combine. I don’t believe it’s the most important factor in assessing potential draft picks, but I do think you can learn plenty about players from scouting them during this time. This blog is going to be combine-heavy for the next week or so, so if you have the same amount of interest as I do, this is the place to be. Saturday saw...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 28, 2011
Combine Report: Offensive Line
I’ll admit it… I’m a sucker for the NFL Combine. I don’t believe it’s the most important factor in assessing potential draft picks, but I do think you can learn plenty about players from scouting them during this time. This blog is going to be combine-heavy for the next week or so, so if you have the same amount of interest as I do, this is the place to be. Saturday saw...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 28, 2011
Billy D Ready For Anything
Rams’ GM Billy Devaney had some interesting things to say from the NFL Combine the other day, but none more important than his comments about the possibility of the team trading down in the upcoming draft if the situation is right. According to Billy D, the front office has already discussed scenarios in which the team will trade down from the 14th overall pick. “Gosh...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 26, 2011
Mike & Mike Discuss The Rams
For anyone who, like me, isn’t awake nearly early enough in the morning to listen to Mike & Mike on ESPN, you missed the dynamic duo discussing our very own St. Louis Rams today as part of their two-a-days offseason segment. Lucky for all of us who aren’t early birds, the guys on The Fast Lane looked at the questions posed by their national counterparts in their afternoon...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 24, 2011
Atogwe Visits Redskins
I like to try to stay positive when at all possible, but this is going to be the bad news version of Ramblin’ Fan. It’s not terrible news, but it certainly isn’t good. “Former” Rams’ safety OJ Atogwe made a visit to Washington DC to meet with the Redskins. Atogwe left DC without signing a deal, so I guess that’s something to be happy about. I wouldn’t expect Atogwe...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 23, 2011
Rams To Raise Ticket Prices
The Rams announced over the weekend that they play to raise ticket prices for the 2011 season for almost every seat in the Dome. According to the team, the prices will go up $4 to $7 dollars for all seats except the ones in the upper deck, which will remain the same. Well, I can’t say I’m really surprised about this news. With all of the excitement surrounding Sam Bradford and...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 21, 2011
Rams Release Atogwe
In a move that surprised me at first and then, not so much, the Rams released safety OJ Atogwe on Friday. Atogwe was due an $8 million roster bonus on Monday, which is why I’m not at all surprised that the team cut him loose, especially with the uncertainty of the labor agreement upon us. On the bright side, Atogwe said today that he hopes to be back in St. Louis next season, so...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 19, 2011
Time For Draft Preview?
I have really been debating with myself over the last few weeks about when to start looking ahead to the upcoming NFL Draft. If there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I’m an NFL Draft nut. If I could, I would research and discuss the Draft 365 days a year for the rest of my life. I have looked at at least one mock draft every day since the Rams’ season ended...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 18, 2011
Bradford Shows Up At Rams Park
Whilestill in an intense battle with illness, I did manage to crawl out of bed today long enough to make it to work, so I figured it would be a good time to get back to reporting on the Rams as well. I have to admit that I’ve been out of the loop for the last week or so, but I was pleasantly surprised to learn that quarterback Sam Bradford was at Rams Park today. According to Jim...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 17, 2011
Under The Weather
I just wanted to update everyone on the reason for my absence over the past few days. I have been seriously, seriously ill for about the last five days, and I haven’t been able to get out of bed for about the last three. I haven’t been sick like this since I was a small child, so needless to say I haven’t adjusted the best. I am starting to feel better, and I am hoping I will...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 16, 2011
NFLPA, Owners Cancel Meeting
I have purposely been avoiding discussing the impending labor dispute over the last few weeks, but after today’s events I think it’s finally time to bring up the issue. The players union and the owners were supposed to meet for several hours on Thursday, but the two sides decided to call it off. Reports are that the two sides aren’t making any progress, which is certainly a...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 11, 2011
Karney Released By Rams
The Rams made a roster move today, as the team decided to release fullback Mike Karney from his contract. I thought Karney did a nice job for the Rams during his time here when he was healthy, but this was the right move for the organization and the player at this time. The Rams are obviously shifting their offensive philosophy from run-first to pass-first, so a fullback probably...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 09, 2011
Super Bowl Officially In The Books
Well, the 2010-2011 NFL season is officially in the books, and I have to congratulate the Green Bay Packers on their big victory. I picked the Packers as my Super Bowl champs before the preseason even started, and considering I picked them to beat the Jets, who made the AFC Championship game, that’s not too shabby. I have been a huge Aaron Rodgers fan for several years now, as...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 08, 2011
Big Weekend For Bradford, Faulk
It has been a very nice couple of days to be a Rams fan, which is not something we have been able to say all that often in recent years. Quarterback Sam Bradford was named AP Offensive Rookie of the Year on Friday, and former running back Marshall Faulk was announced as one of the 2011 NFL Hall of Fame inductees on Saturday evening. As far as Bradford goes, I think we all expected...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 06, 2011
Farr Caught On TMZ
As someone who is part of the world of journalism (and for those of you who are thinking that being a blogger doesn’t make me a journalist, I would have to remind you that my day job is as a sports reporter for a newspaper), I have mixed feelings about websites like TMZ. On one hand, I respect the fact that these people have a job to do and they obviously have an audience willing...
Via Ramblin' Fan
|
February 04, 2011
SITE INFORMATION
Ramblin' Fan
A blog community for St. Louis Rams fans and a proud member of the Fan-Sided Blogs network (FSB).
Related Yards
|
|
|
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |
