Round 2 Wish List

The first round of the draft is a wrap, and UNC’s Robert Quinn is the newest St. Louis Ram.  There were definitely some surprises, reaches, and drops in the first round. With that said, I’d like to take a look at some key prospects the Rams could possibly target with their second round pick, that […]

Rams select DE Robert Quinn: Survey Says “YES!”

The Rams had to be jumping for joy every time a quarterback’s name was called — four times in the first 12 picks — in the opening hour of the 2011 draft. Because every time we heard names like Locker and Ponder and Gabbert, it meant that a top-tier defensive talent was going to fall. […]

Live-blogging the NFL Draft: Round One, begin! FIGHT!

Derek Pease (SportsByWeeze) Just making sure I’ve got this rt… according to reports #Rams might go DT, DE, RB, TE, G or WR in the 1st. Glad we cleared that up #luvrumors The first ever RamsHerd liveblog (powered by CoverItLive) opens up at 6:30 CST, half an hour before the clock starts on the Carolina […]

Judge Nelson opens two cans for the NFL: one of whoop-ass, one of worms

Remember when Judge Nelson ended the lockout on Monday? Yeah, well that was just another step in the game of legal football, so we thought. Her decision tonight though, on the eve of the draft, changes the game. The league insisted that they would not reopen for business until they had taken their shot at […]

MockThree Wrap-up: Handshakes and backslaps.

George C. Scott has agreed to play the role of @PFF_Tyson in the film adaptation of #MockThree. With the selection of Graig Cooper as Mr. Irrelevant, MockThree is officially in the books and the Rams war room breaks into exhausted cheers. With a 16-hour draft clock and the vagaries of interacting with 31 other war […]

Five NFL Draft Horror Stories that even Rams fans can be scared of

Damione Lewis game-worn jersey for sale. Anyone? Anyone? When a draft pick busts spectacularly, like Jamarcus Russell, Troy Williamson, or Courtney Brown, it makes headlines and that player’s name is immortalized in excrement for that team’s fan base. But when an entire draft class evaporates into valuelessness, it can set back a team for years. […]

The Lockout is Dead (long live the Lockout)

Football lovers don’t celebrate yet — Judge Nelson’s ruling is but a speedbump for NFL lead counsel David Boies and their mission to “take back the league.” While they trade arguments and appeals, our Lockout purgatory continues… There was really no win here for NFL fans, even though Judge Susan Nelson has ruled against the […]

Marshall Faulk, Steven Jackson, and the life cycle of Rams running backs

Marshall Faulk is all smiles, now that his job isn’t on the line.Only seven years ago, Rams legend Marshall Faulk was coming off an 11 touchdown season when the team pulled somewhat of a shocker and selected Steven Jackson 24th overall in the 2004 draft out of Oregon State. Ironically, Faulk was selected Thursday to […]

Making the Case For/Against Mark Ingram for the Rams

Alabama RB Mark Ingram has been a polarizing figure among Rams fans. Julio Jones isn’t the only former Crimson Tide player in contention to be selected by the St. Louis Rams at 14.  Many local and national media types have at least broached the subject of the Rams interest in the Alabama running back, including […]

Rounding up the Herd: Pre-Draft Poker Face Edition

Let me see your Poker Face… Is the draft a choose your own adventure book?  Is there no changing the future after that first decision is made?  Which adventure will the Rams choose with their 1st rd pick… will they choose offense like that of the GSOT  Rams or choose defense and build their version […]

Rams MockThree Update: Time to Get Physical

The Rams add punishment with the additions of Wisconsin G John Moffitt (above) and Boise State S Jeron Johnson (below). MockThree is steamrolling forward like a … well, like a steamroller. Sorry, it’s late on a Friday and my metaphor bank is about empty. And as we enter the meat of the draft, the Rams […]

The Rest of the West: Part 3: Seattle Seahawks

Series: A look at the other three teams in the most wide open division in football. Jake Locker graduates from college and goes to work right away for the local pro company. Isn’t that the way these things are supposed to work? What a difference a year makes.  A year ago at this time, the Rams were […]

2011 Rams Schedule: Battle Royale!

Well, Mr. Bradford, I hope you enjoyed your honeymoon period in the NFL. You started all 16 games, revitalized a franchise, set some records and even had your face on the Madden 2012 cover for half a second. But becoming one of the fresh new faces of the NFL comes with a cost. The 2011 […]

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