New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, is teaming up with the NFL to launch the Back to Football Photo Day contest. So what this means is that Rams fans will now have the chance to join the ranks of Sam Bradford to also become THE face of the Rams.

The contest, which is live at www.speakwithyourcap.com or through New Era’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/neweracaps?fref=ts) will require Rams faithfuls to submit photos of themselves showcasing how you personally “speak with your cap.”  Whether you wear your cap sideways, backwards or flexed at the brim, show how you are bringing your own style to the game.

32 fans (1 per team) will ultimately be chosen and win a complimentary trip to New York City for two. The winners will enjoy a four-day VIP experience and will be professionally styled in their favorite team’s looks for a New Era photo shoot that may be used for a year-long advertisement and promotional campaign.

Rams general manager Les Snead joined Jim Rome to discuss drafting wide receiver Tavon Austin, his expectations for Sam Bradford, the Rams’ playoff hopes, and much more.

It’s hard to have patience.  We and I live in a ‘I want it now’ society.  With that being said, 2013 is going be another year of building for the St Louis Rams.  The Rams defense was good in 2012 and has added some additional young talent.  The Rams offensive line looks to be tough with the additions of TE Jared Cook and LT Jake Long.  But the problems I see are at the offensive skills positions.

The Rams number 1 pick in the 2013 Draft was WR Tavon Austin.  At 5’9″, the speedy receiver will probably slip into the shoes of Rams former slot receiver Danny Amendola.  This fills a whole in the offense, but isn’t really an upgrade.  With the 7th draft selection we picked up RB Zach Stacy.  Stacy is sort of an under sized Stephen Jackson and since we lost Jackson, again their is no incremental gain.  In 2012 the Rams picked up a couple of speedster RBs, Daryl Richardson and Isaiah Pead with Richardson showing the most promise.  I’m looking forward to seeing how effective the outside the tackle running of Richardson plus the inside the tackle running of Lacy proves to be.

The WR position remains the most worrisome for the Rams.  Look for QB Bradford and slot receiver Austin to become best friends, but who will be the Rams’ long ball receiver?  A few names emerged from 2012 (Gibson and Quick), but we don’t have anyone that will keep our opponent’s defensive coordinators up late at night.  And which WR will be a red zone threat?  I don’t see a definitive candidate.

So, this off season the Rams have strengthened the overall team.  But we are still missing elite offensive weapons and until that is addressed, I don’t see us spending time in the post season.  In an earlier blog I said we’re looking at a 6-10 season.  That could improve by a game or 2, but again I don’t see us making the post season in 2013.  Fisher is a smart guy.  He is building, plotting, and scheming.  Unfortunately, for now we need to keep being patient.

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FOXSports.com’s Alex Marvez, Peter Schrager and Laura Okmin on St. Louis’ 2013 NFL Draft class.

This was a very good draft for the Rams.  I’m a little concerned about the size of Tavon Austin and I’m not really sure why we picked Brandon McGee (although every team needs a certain number of character guys).  I am super happy about picking up the receiving tandem of Austin and Bailey.  I’m also pretty excited about landing RB Stacy.  I can see  2nd year RB Richardson doing a lot of damage on the outside and Stacy lighting it up on the inside.  This pick will ease the pain of losing Stephen Jackson.  Overall, I’d grade the Rams draft picks a solid A.  Go Rams!!!

First time since 1963 a running back did not get selected in the first round.

With the 30th overall pick the Rams select…

Alec Ogletree (LB), Georgia

6-2 | 242 lbs.

2012 Stats:

111 tackles (63 solo), 11.5 TFL, 3 sacks, INT, 6 PD, FF, TD

Olgetree is super athletic.  He is versatile and can attack just as well as step back and cover.  A solid addition to the Rams’ defense.

In return, the Rams pick up the Falcons first round pick this season (30), the 92nd overall pick and a 6th round pick (198), while the Falcons move up and get a 7th rounder in 2015.

The Falcons have selected defensive back Des Trufant.

He’s expected to be a big playmaker in the Rams offense, and has all the tools to step right in from day one and be a starter.

Scouting Report:

Athleticism
+Lightning quick and agile, able to stop and start quickly.
+Elite speed and acceleration, 4.3 a possibility.
+Changes direction with ease, very elusive in the open field.
-Small in stature and doesn’t carry a lot of bulk.

Route Running
+Experienced making route adjustments both pre and post-snap.
+Able to run precise routes and get back up to speed.
+Can also round out routes to carry more speed through his break.
+Excels underneath with pivot and stick routes, but can get vertical as well.
+Sells double moves and fakes well, able to create separation.
+Effective in the screen game, sets up blocks well.
+Quick enough to beat press coverage.

Hands
+Can handle touch passes down the field as well as fastballs underneath.
+Good body control making the catch.
-Will drop the occasional ball when in traffic.
-Makes too many catches with his body.

Running / Return Ability
+Sees cutback lanes very well, able to score on any given play.
+Elusive, difficult to tackle in open space.
+Will make the first man miss.
+Extremely effective on jet sweeps, reverses and mis-direction plays.
-Not much of a blocker, but isn’t allergic to contact.

Overview

Tavon Austin is lightning in a bottle. He is the guy that keeps defensive coordinators up at night. You want the ball in his hands.

NFL teams looking for either the next Percy Harvin or the next Wes Welker will find qualities that they like in Austin – he is a prototypical slot receiver that can dominate the game on the ground as well.

Our only concern is his size, as his listed 170+ size might be a bit generous. If he can convince teams that he can hold up to the NFL grind,