A Seahawks perspective on the Rams off season moves so far.

March 13th, 2007 | by Kevin Morris |

Check out this article on SeahawksHuddle.com, it gives their take on the Rams off season moves from a Shehawk perspective.

Rams New Flavors for 2007
- Perry J. Thebeau, St. Louis Rams

The Huddle Network Before we get into the Rams offensive free agency news, let’s not forget one tiny point of fact. The Rams rush defense blows thirty-one chunks of rancid stinking waste (as in 31st against the rush in 2006). The offense on the other hand is formidably seasoned with a variety of delicious flavors as the Rams continue cooking up their 2007 assault…

Last week, the Rams signed former Titans productive (and tall) wide receiver Drew Bennett to a six year deal. Next, the Rams signed former Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael to a three-year contract. They also signed backup running back Travis Minor.

The Rams needed these receiver acquisitions, despite the theory that Holt/Bruce are forever young. Isaac Bruce may be Hall of Fame material, but the yards after catch ain’t happening lately folks.

Torry Holt –although with top wide receiver contribution again in 2006– was less consistent last year and will be rebounding from injury in 2007 (meniscus cartilage knee pain, hopefully fixed recently). While second year journeyman tight end Joe Klopfenstein showed some promise in 2006, he lacks experience and is yet to develop offensive skills as the newly acquired Randy McMichael.

Consider what McMichael brings to the herd:

*** 22% Touchdown percentage per game over 80 games (he scores in each 4.5 games)
*** 80 games over 5 years without missing a start
*** 10.9 yard average per catch (first down!)
*** 55+ average receptions a year
*** 619 yards a year
*** Effective blocker
*** Goal line threat in the red zone
*** Offensive threat in the middle of the field between the hash marks
*** Immediate familiarity with Scott Linehan’s system

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