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Friday, May 9th, 2008
"I think we'll see in about three years"
The St. Louis Rams' three-day mandatory minicamp that begins Friday is an indication that coach Scott Linehan is not taking the long view. via Belleville News-Democrat
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Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh sent the NFL eight videotapes that show New England violated league rules by recording the playcalling signals of coaches for opposing teams. via Channel3000.com
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008
BY CLARENCE E. HILL JR. IRVING -- Although it is not yet official, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Judd Garrett will join the scouting department as the team's assistant director of pro personnel.The position ... via Star-telegram.com
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Monday, May 5th, 2008
Bryan Burwell recently interviewed Rams defensive lineman Leonard Little about how Little is trying to pay his debt for being involved in a drunk-driving accident that killed a local woman in 1998. via STLtoday
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Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
"They've got enough good linebackers. I have to show them that I can be something."
Spencer Havner had to have mixed emotions when the Packers signed linebacker Brandon Chillar in March. via WisInfo
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Friday, May 2nd, 2008
I'll limit my coverage of the second day of the 2008 NFL draft to summaries from ESPN and Scouts, Inc . via OTB Sports
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
After adding 21 players - eight draft choices and 13 rookie free agents - to the fold, the Rams have made a significant subtraction from their roster. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
"There has been a lot of questions, and a lot of the same answers"
Top draft pick Chris Long on Sunday with Rams co-owners Lucia Rodriguez and Chip Rosebloom and Rams coach Scott Linehan. via STLtoday
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
"As the draft unfolds, that's going to dictate what your approach is going to be."
Two players from Kansas and two from Kansas State made rookie free agent deals Monday. via Kansas.com
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
"Russell-to-Schilens overtakes Manning-to-Harrison on NFL Touchdown Chart."
REMEMBER THE good ol' days, when the 49ers and Raiders would draft wide receivers, develop them and ride them to victory? Well, in this era of losing seasons, our plucky little teams have been opening NFL ... via Inside Bay Area
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Monday, April 28th, 2008
Tight end Dominique Byrd's troubled stay with the Rams came to an end when he was released Monday, a day after team officials emphasized how strong a role character played in their draft choices over the ... via STLtoday
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Monday, April 28th, 2008
Louis chose wisely in selecting Long, who will team with Leonard Little to make the Rams' pass rush that much scarier. via Sports Network
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Sunday, April 27th, 2008
"I knew that I was going to be a St. Louis Ram when you guys knew. "It was a huge adrenaline rush. Best moment of my life."
The Miami Dolphins officially made Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long the number one selection in Saturday's National Football League draft. via Reuters
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Sunday, April 27th, 2008
Continuing to fill needs, the St. Louis Rams took Toledo offensive tackle John Greco in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. via Belleville News
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Saturday, April 26th, 2008
"You just have to see how it plays out over time. All these guys have their strengths and weaknesses. What you don't know is how much those weaknesses will be exploited over time after they get into the league. We'll just have to see."
Even before the Miami Dolphins signed Jake Long of Michigan to a contract this week to make him the top overall pick in the NFL draft today, this was considered a potentially exceptional group of tackles. The expected run on them could be one of the major story lines of the draft's opening round.
'I think it's a strong class altogether,' Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland said. 'I think there's some good depth there. I think there could be several first-round picks, and there could be some that play for a long time in this class of tackles.' Read more
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