Archive for the ‘Post Dispatch’ Category

Brown says NFL gave him reprieve

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 Fakhir Brown's minimum goal for the 2008 season is to play a full 16 games, something he has done only once previously in an eight-year NFL career that has included stops in San Diego, New Orleans and St. Louis.

Rams Notes: Saunders’ energy helps to set tempo for weekend

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 At age 61, Al Saunders isn't expected to go stride for stride with wide receivers who can dash 40 yards in a tick or two over 4 seconds.

‘New’ Rams open minicamp today

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 With a wretched 2007 season in his rear-view mirror, Scott Linehan intends to waste no time evaluating what he has at his disposal heading into his third year as the Rams' head coach.

Harrington tries to catch on as TE

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 At least a couple of times during his four seasons as a starting linebacker at Missouri, Dedrick Harrington tried to persuade coach Gary Pinkel to give him a shot on offense.

Rams are not part of tapes sent to the NFL

Saturday, May 10th, 2008 Lawyer says Walsh never had any tapes of 2002 Super Bowl walk-through

Martz starts work with 49ers

Friday, May 9th, 2008 SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — Mike Martz's red 49ers cap is still crisp and clean. His new players don't know him quite well enough to be sure when he's joking and when he's serious.

Raiders job could lure executive from Rams

Friday, May 9th, 2008 A key member of the Rams' front office might be joining Al Davis' operation with the Oakland Raiders. Davis is looking for a new contract negotiator and salary-cap specialist, and Samir Suleiman reportedly is a candidate for the job.

Stanley’s return to track was news to Linehan

Thursday, May 8th, 2008 When Rams wide receiver Derek Stanley asked coach Scott Linehan for permission to return to school this spring to continue work on his degree, he left out one detail.

Rams pick up Oregon St. RB, 12 more rookies

Thursday, May 8th, 2008 Apparently the Rams have a soft spot for Oregon State running backs. On Monday, they agreed to terms with Yvenson Bernard.

Rams stick to basics

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 It's not as if the Rams threw away the stopwatch and the tape measure. But their first draft under executive vice president Billy Devaney emphasized production above the so-called measurables.

Rams Notes: Byrd released

Monday, May 5th, 2008 Not only did DominiqueByrd fail to produce big numbers on the field, but he had problems off the field that led to his dismissal from the team.

Stanley’s return to track was news to Linehan

Monday, May 5th, 2008 Back to college for receiver Rejoining team in Wisconsin helped him stay in shape Big job ahead at Rams Park He'll face some competition for his spot on the roster

Rams Notes: Rams cut Byrd

Friday, May 2nd, 2008 Not only did DominiqueByrd fail to produce big numbers on the field, but he had problems off the field that led to his dismissal from the team.

NFC: NFL team-by-team draft selections

Thursday, May 1st, 2008 Dallas 1. (22) Felix Jones, rb, Arkansas 1. (25) Mike Jenkins, db, South Florida 2. (61) Martellus Bennett, te, Texas A&M 4. (122) Tashard Choice, rb, Georgia Tech 5. (143) Orlando Scandrick, db, Boise State 6. (167) Erik Walden,...

AFC: NFL team-by-team draft selections

Thursday, May 1st, 2008 Buffalo 1. (11) Leodis McKelvin, cb, Troy 2. (41) James Hardy, wr, Indiana 3. (72) Chris Ellis, lb, Virginia Tech 4. (114) Reggie Corner, db, Akron 4. (132) Derek Fine, te, Kansas 5. (147) Alvin Bowen, lb, Iowa State 6. (179)...