Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | yesterday
... we knew this was going to be a rough year with a rebuilding team, but are there moves that GM Billy Devaney & Co. could have done better could have made to begin with that would have made a bigger impact on the reboot? Should they have sacrificed competing this year? Did they have any choice? In the comments section, weigh-in with what moves you would have (or wouldn't have) made...
Rams Gab (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... after being stripped bare of talent by the mismanagement of Steve Spagnuolo and General Manager Billy Devaney’s predecessors. It will take a year or two more to get the Rams back on level terms in the talent department. So, why judge Coach Spagnuolo in his first year with a less-talented roster? There is absolutely no reason to even consider firing the Rams coaching staff after only...
Rams Gab (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
RamView, November 15, 2009 From Row HH (Report and opinions from the game.) Game #9: Saints 28, Rams 23 * Receivers: Billy Devaney can find receivers, huh? Brandon Gibson (7-93) stepped off the bench and into the spotlight with an impressive game. The Saints became afraid to line up within even ten yards of him most of the 4th. [...]
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
by Jeff Roberson - AP St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Jason Smith is making his presence known. View full size photo » Offensive line stats are a strange animal, but leave it to the guys at Football Outsiders to measure the grunts up front who make it happen . As anyone following the St. Louis Rams knows, head coach Steve Spagnuolo and GM Billy Devaney have made the rebuilding the...
Rams Gab (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
... very impressive. Let’s hope he keeps it up. So far so good for Brandon Gibson and General Manager Billy Devaney who took some heat early for trading away veteran Will Witherspoon.
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
What we have here is a strong leader as a head coach. Him and our GM (Billy Devaney) have a vision and there's no grey areas. They tell you this is where we're headed. Even if you dislike it, it's no question that he knows what he's doing. That makes the road easier. Steven Jackson on the Rams situation. This is a good read over at NFL.com.
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
... giving Bulger a reliable option and keeping Avery in the deep threat role he's built for. GM Billy Devaney and the coaching staff made the decision to focus their efforts on the offensive line, and I still think that was the right call, no matter how painful it is to watch Bulger play. I'm a big believer in the theory that teams build success from the lines up, and the Rams had big...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
More photos » by Jeff Roberson - AP St. Louis Rams offensive tackle Jason Smith is part of a well-paid trio that form the foundation of the team's future. Browse more photos » The St. Louis Rams have made a big investment in their offensive line over the last two years. It's part of a plan by GM Billy Devaney and new head coach Steve Spagnuolo to lay a solid foundation for...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
... 2009Most of the Rams' drafts this decade have been forgettable -- so forget 'em. Second-year GM Billy Devaney is rebuilding, starting in the trenches, Clark Judge says.
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
... for supporting him after he explained the situation to coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney. During the suspension, Vobora said he worked out three times a day and watched the winless Rams' games on television. St. Louis plays at Detroit on Sunday. "It was the hardest thing I've ever gone through," Vobora said. "It was definitely a humbling experience....
New York Times (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
... for supporting him after he explained the situation to coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney.During the suspension, Vobora said he worked out three times a day and watched the winless Rams' games on television. St. Louis plays at Detroit on Sunday.''It was the hardest thing I've ever gone through,'' Vobora said. ''It was definitely a humbling experience. It was a...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
... for supporting him after he explained the situation to coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney. During the suspension, Vobora said he worked out three times a day and watched the winless Rams' games on television. St. Louis plays at Detroit on Sunday. "It was the hardest thing I've ever gone through," Vobora said. "It was definitely a humbling experience. It was a...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
... for supporting him after he explained the situation to coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney.During the suspension, Vobora said he worked out three times a day and watched the winless Rams' games on television. St. Louis plays at Detroit on Sunday."It was the hardest thing I've ever gone through," Vobora said. "It was definitely a humbling experience. It was a few...
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
... for supporting him after he explained the situation to coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney.During the suspension, Vobora said he worked out three times a day and watched the winless Rams' games on television. St. Louis plays at Detroit on Sunday."It was the hardest thing I've ever gone through," Vobora said. "It was definitely a humbling experience. It was a few...
Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
... Jeff Gordon at STLtoday.com. I can understand having faith in your players Spags', but if you and Billy Devaney decide to resign him, then just resign. If you don't, please seriously consider trading away the first round pick we have. Jason Smith is being outplayed by Michael Oher (injury or no injury). I remember seeing his name going to the Rams early in the mock draft season. If...
