Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP Will Atogwe go another 8 games without a turnover? Browse more photos » It's been a long time coming, but two days ago this Rams teams finally started to play with a ferocity, finally started to lay it all on the line. The team that has all to often given up by the fourth quarter, by the half, finally found some swagger. Marc Bulger wasn't sliding a yard...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
More photos » by James A. Finley - AP Browse more photos » In last night's loss to the 49ers , the Bears lost LT Orlando Pace to what is now believed to be a concussion . As you may recall, the St. Louis Rams decision to part ways with their long-time stalwart LT was received with mixed feelings. However, hindsight being 20-20, the move looks down right prescient right now. Check out what...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Mike Sando takes a look at a list of Alex Barron replacements - I mean college OT's that should come out for the draft. Never to early to start... The Rams filed for an extension to keep the blackout at bay. 1,500 tickets left. That would be a nice donation to veterans, especially with the current promotion going on...Just saying. Our old friend Anthony Hargrove is coming back to town . He feels guilty...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP Is Atogwe in the plans for next year? Browse more photos » Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. CST, St. Louis Rams VP of Football Operations and COO Kevin Demoff will take part in a live chat with fans on the Rams official web site. Some questions you might pose to the team's contract guy: Are there plans to negotiate a new contract with O.J. Atogwe? Is Alex Barron...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
More photos » by Duane Burleson - AP Thanks Adam, couldn't have done it without you. Go away Marc. Browse more photos » Don't look now, but it appears that the Rams offensive line (wait for it, wait for it) is actually playing quite well. Sure, it's taken a little time for them to find their mojo, but as everyone has been saying, the line appears to be gelling quite well, and Steven Jackson...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
More photos » by John Bazemore - AP Are the Rams ready to take on a rookie QB in 2010? Browse more photos » The St. Louis Rams rebuilding project has so far focused on getting better up front on both sides of the ball. The Rams used the second overall pick in the 2009 draft to take OT Jason Smith and their second round pick to get a much needed MLB in James Laurinaitis , a year after taking...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP left tackle of the future, right tackle of the present. Browse more photos » Some disappointing news from the St. Louis Rams practice yesterday. Let's start on the non-injury front. With RG Richie Incognito out, Adam Goldberg worked with the first team at RG. Fine. Goldberg's a good lineman who has earned his playing time. I wish the Rams had more players...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP At 0-7 the rebuilding St. Louis Rams are already playing for the future. The future starts with making 2009 second overall pick Jason Smith the starting LT. Browse more photos » The St. Louis Rams playcalling baffled fans through the first half of the season. Some of that might be explained by the Rams having to deal with a sheer lack of talent on offense,...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP Running room has been hard to come by for Steven Jackson this season. Who's to blame the offensive line or opponents stacking the box? Browse more photos » Despite some new faces in new places up front, the results look disturbingly familiar for the St. Louis Rams ' offensive line. On the surface pass protection in the middle of the line has improved over...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
More photos » by Tom Gannam - AP I'd be disgusted if I were you too. Browse more photos » As the 0-7 anger festers inside of me, I found a few quotes by the players (and some from STLToday.com analysts) that I wanted to talk about. Starting with the first, which we will call, "the quote of the last three years." We just didn't fight as hard in the fourth quarter as we had in the...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
There's some good and not so good injury news to report with the St. Louis Rams set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in just over 24 hours. Let's jump right in. Avery ready to play Donnie Avery practiced and is ready to go this week. The Rams will obviously need him. Ron Bartell practiced and should play too. WR Ruvell Martin and DE James Hall are questionable and most likely out this week. I think...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/20/2009
More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP Could the St. Louis Rams trade defensive end Leonard Little today? Browse more photos » Today, at 3:00 p.m. CST, is the NFL trade deadline. Unlike major league baseball, the deadline usually comes and goes with very little action. How does today's deadline, how could today's deadline impact the St. Louis Rams ? Basically, the Rams have two options if...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
We've had some great Fanposts recently, so I wanted to make sure I took a moment to call your attention to them. Remember, St. Louis Rams fans don't have to be selected to be a fan blogger here, everyone has the floor at TST. First and foremost, if you're like me, February's free agent frenzy has been on you mind a lot lately. With a couple good additions in free agency and a good draft, the Rams should...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/14/2009
Can you believe we're halfway through October already? It seems like the season just started. Here's a few links to get you through your hump day. The redemption of Alex Barron . Look, this guy needed to have a game like he did so let's not praise him too much for doing his job. However, towards the end of Sunday's game the one thing that hit me is that (if I'm not mistaken) there weren't any penalties...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/13/2009
The St. Louis Rams opened the week with a few roster moves. Let's take a look at those and the other news this morning in Random Ramsdom. The Rams added WR Tim Carter, who was with the team through spring practices and training camp. Carter had some moments in camp, and I was surprised when the Ram cut him. Of course, I was surprised when the Rams started the season with just four WRs. DT Chris Bradwell...
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