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]]></content:encoded><description>The St. Louis Rams announced on Monday that they will retire Deacon Jones #75 jersey during a 2009 home game. Deacon Jones was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980 and is arguably the best NFL defensive end of all time. Deacon Jones was credited for coining the term &amp;#8220;sack&amp;#8221;. In addition [...]</description><wfw:commentRss xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">http://ramblinfan.com/2009/06/24/st-louis-rams-finally-retire-deacon-jones-75/feed/</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>St. Louis Rams Select Chris Ogbonnaya</title><link>http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-select-chris-ogbonnaya/</link><category>Breaking News</category><category>NFL</category><category>News</category><category>Rams</category><category>Chris Ogbonnaya</category><category>Chris Ogbonnaya RB</category><category>Chris Ogbonnaya RB Texas</category><category>Chris Ogbonnaya selected</category><category>Chris Ogbonnaya taken</category><category>Chris Ogbonnaya Texas</category><category>St. Louis Rams pick Chris Ogbonnaya</category><category>St. Louis Rams Select Chris Ogbonnaya</category><category>St. Louis Rams Take Chris Ogbonnaya</category><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">stlvinnie</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:56:06 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://ramblinfan.com/?p=1361</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1362" title="chris-ogbonnaya" src="http://ramblinfan.com/files/2009/04/chris-ogbonnaya.gif" alt="chris-ogbonnaya" width="120" height="160" />With the 211th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The St. Louis Rams have selected <strong>Chris Ogbonnaya</strong> RB, out of <strong>Texas</strong>. At 6&#8242; and 220 pounds Chris Ogbonnaya does not appear to be the  backup to <strong>Steven Jackson</strong> that I have been looking for all day. With only 66 carries in his first three years at the University of Texas I would once again say that this is a reach for the Rams. Chris had 15 carries against Oklahoma this year, and that was his career high. I see Chris being no more than a special teams player at best. I hate to say it but I don&#8217;t think the Rams got much done on day two of the draft. I can&#8217;t believe they did not pick up a big power back for short yardage and to spell Jackson. I also am very surprised the Rams did not go out and get a hammer of a Safety. I don&#8217;t want to complain in April, but they will have to show me something.</p>
<blockquote><p>From <a href="http://www.draftcountdown.com/"><strong>DraftCountdown</strong></a>:</p>
<p>Naturally athletic&#8230;Very good size and bulk&#8230;Strong and runs hard&#8230;A patient runner&#8230;Excellent hands&#8230;Runs great routes&#8230;Above average blocker&#8230;Smart&#8230;Special teams ability&#8230;A hard worker&#8230;Team  leader.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://www.nfl.com/"><strong>NFL.com</strong></a></p>
<p>Ogbonnaya only managed 73 rushes for 373 yards and four scores n 2008, but his 46 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns also caught scouts&#8217; eyes. His play on coverage units also makes him a draft-able prospect.</p></blockquote>
]]></content:encoded><description>With the 211th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The St. Louis Rams have selected Chris Ogbonnaya RB, out of Texas. At 6&amp;#8242; and 220 pounds Chris Ogbonnaya does not appear to be the  backup to Steven Jackson that I have been looking for all day. With only 66 carries in his first three [...]</description><wfw:commentRss xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-select-chris-ogbonnaya/feed/</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>St. Louis Rams Select Keith Null</title><link>http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-select-keith-null/</link><category>Breaking News</category><category>NFL</category><category>News</category><category>Rams</category><category>2009 NFL draft</category><category>CDSDraft</category><category>Curtis Painter</category><category>FantasyFootballJungle</category><category>http://cdsdraft.com/</category><category>Keith Null</category><category>Keith Null QB</category><category>Mike Reilly</category><category>out of West Texas A&amp;M</category><category>QB Keith Null</category><category>Rashad Jennings</category><category>St. Louis Rams</category><category>St. Louis Rams pick</category><category>St. Louis Rams pick Keith Null</category><category>St. Louis Rams Select Keith Null</category><category>St. Louis Rams take Keith Null</category><category>West Texas A&amp;M</category><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">stlvinnie</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:29:51 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://ramblinfan.com/?p=1357</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1358" title="keith-null" src="http://ramblinfan.com/files/2009/04/keith-null.gif" alt="keith-null" width="120" height="160" />With the 196th overall pick in the <strong>2009 NFL Draft</strong>. The <strong>St. Louis Rams</strong> have selected <strong>Keith Null</strong> QB, out of <strong>West Texas A&amp;M</strong>. At 6&#8242;3&#8243; and 220 pounds Null is a solid drop back pocket passer. As a Junior Keith Null set school records with 4,134 passing yards and 41 touchdowns through the air in 2007. For a team with plenty of holes this is another player that at best will be a game day scratch or on the scout team in 2009. The Rams need players now, I am not a fan of this selection. With <strong>Curtis Painter</strong> and <strong>Mike Reilly</strong> still on the board among others this seems like another reach by the Rams. <strong>ESPN</strong> had Null listed as the 37th ranked QB in the draft. <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Rashad Jennings</strong> is still available. I am still waiting&#8230;</p>
<blockquote><p>From <a href="http://cdsdraft.com/"><strong>CDSDraft</strong></a>:</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>Keith has been a very fine QB for one of DII&#8217;s top programs for the past couple of years. He capped a fine collegiate career by being declared the MVP of the 2009 Cactus Bowl which pits the best DII players in the country against one another.</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>From <a href="http://www.fantasyfootballjungle.com/"><strong>FantasyFootballJungle</strong></a>:</p>
<p>Keith Null possesses the measurables of a drop-back passer. He shows improvement in working through receiver progressions and decision making. He does possess touch when throwing the eight and nine routes.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/"><strong>SI</strong></a>:</p>
<p>Super-productive quarterback who lacks the arm strength to play at the next level. Sells ball fakes, looks off the safety, and knows where his receivers are on the on the field. Effectively leads the offense, shows great patience as well as poise in the pocket, and waits for receivers to come free. Throws with a fluid delivery and accurate in the short and intermediate field.</p></blockquote>
]]></content:encoded><description>With the 196th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The St. Louis Rams have selected Keith Null QB, out of West Texas A&amp;#38;M. At 6&amp;#8242;3&amp;#8243; and 220 pounds Null is a solid drop back pocket passer. As a Junior Keith Null set school records with 4,134 passing yards and 41 touchdowns through the air [...]</description><wfw:commentRss xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-select-keith-null/feed/</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>St. Louis Rams Select Foster Brooks</title><link>http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-select-foster-brooks/</link><category>Breaking News</category><category>NFL</category><category>News</category><category>Rams</category><category>Video</category><category>Draftcountdown player rankings</category><category>Draftcountdown.com player rankings</category><category>Foster Brooks</category><category>Foster Brooks video</category><category>Rashad Jennings</category><category>St. Louis Rams pick</category><category>St. Louis Rams Select</category><category>St. Louis Rams Select Foster Brooks</category><category>Video of Foster Brooks</category><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">stlvinnie</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:09:28 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://ramblinfan.com/?p=1352</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1353" title="foster-brooks" src="http://ramblinfan.com/files/2009/04/foster-brooks.gif" alt="foster-brooks" width="120" height="160" />With the 160th overall pick in the <strong>2009 NFL Draft</strong>. The <strong>St. Louis Rams</strong> have selected <strong>Foster Brooks</strong> WR out of  <strong>North Carolina</strong>. At 6&#8242;1&#8242; and 210 pounds is a large receiver the Rams could use. Foster Brooks is the 24th ranked WR on <a href="http://www.draftcountdown.com/"><strong>Draftcountdown.coms</strong></a> player rankings. This seems like another reach on Day 2 by the Rams. Foster Brooks was the 3rd best receiver on North Carolina. Foster has size and athletic ability but looks like a bit of a project to me at this point. At 2-14 the Rams really do not have time to take on projects. They know more than I, so let&#8217;s hope Foster is the real deal. The Rams now only have two picks remaining and we still have not selected a legitimate backup for <strong>Steven Jackson</strong>. <strong>Rashad Jennings</strong> is still available. I am still waiting&#8230;<strong> Duke Robinson </strong>also would have provided the Rams with a Guard of the future.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80f33a52"><strong></strong></a>From <a href="http://www.draftcountdown.com/"><strong>Draftcountdown.com</strong></a>:</p>
<p>Very smooth and an outstanding natural athlete&#8230;Great size and bulk with long arms&#8230;Terrific timed speed&#8230;Explosive with a burst&#8230;Good hands and ball skills&#8230;Elusive and runs well after the catch&#8230;Will stop on a dime and change directions&#8230;Could also contribute on special teams&#8230;Hard worker&#8230;Humble and a team player&#8230;Has a ton of upside.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/"><strong>The Sporting News</strong></a>:</p>
<p>Scouts like his quickness, athleticism, explosiveness, hands and running ability after the catch. After being regarded as a fifth- or sixth-round prospect at the end of the season, he has moved up to a potential third- or fourth-rounder on the draft boards of some teams.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://www.nfl.com/"><strong>NFL.com</strong></a>:</p>
<p>He averaged 32 catches for 412 yards and two touchdowns over his career (30-334-2 in 2008), occasionally making a big play but never becoming &#8220;the guy.&#8221; His triangle numbers intrigue scouts, who acknowledge his unique athleticism. Had an arm span of 32 inches and a hand span of 9 5/8 inches at the combine.</p>
]]></content:encoded><description>With the 160th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The St. Louis Rams have selected Foster Brooks WR out of  North Carolina. At 6&amp;#8242;1&amp;#8242; and 210 pounds is a large receiver the Rams could use. Foster Brooks is the 24th ranked WR on Draftcountdown.coms player rankings. This seems like another reach on Day 2 [...]</description><wfw:commentRss xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-select-foster-brooks/feed/</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>St. Louis Rams Select Dorell Scott</title><link>http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-select-dorell-scott/</link><category>Breaking News</category><category>NFL</category><category>News</category><category>Rams</category><category>Video</category><category>2009 nfl draft pick</category><category>Dorell Scott video</category><category>draft pick</category><category>draft picks</category><category>Rashad Jennings</category><category>Rashad Johnson</category><category>St. Louis Rams</category><category>St. Louis Rams pick</category><category>St. Louis Rams Select</category><category>St. Louis Rams Select Dorell Scott</category><category>St. Louis Rams sign</category><category>video of Dorell Scott</category><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">stlvinnie</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:03:15 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://ramblinfan.com/?p=1346</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1347" title="dorell_scott" src="http://ramblinfan.com/files/2009/04/dorell_scott.gif" alt="dorell_scott" width="120" height="160" />With the 103rd overall pick in the <strong>2009 NFL Draft</strong>. The <strong>St. Louis Rams</strong> have selected <strong>Dorell Scott</strong> DT out of  <strong>Clemson</strong>. Scott played nose guard @ Clemson at 6&#8242;3&#8242; and 313 pounds. Scott is the 11th ranked DT according to <a href="http://www.draftcountdown.com/"><strong>Draftcountdown.com</strong></a>. The Rams selected Scott in the area he was projected to go. Overall, sites believe he is an underacheiver but could be a steal if he developes. The Rams have had trouble selecting interior lineman over the past few years. This pick could be a reach. I really wanted the Rams to select RB <strong>Rashad Jennings</strong> of Liberty, or S <strong>Rashad Johnson</strong> from Alabama in the 3rd round. <strong>Jason Phillips</strong> ILB TCU is also still available. I know we already picked up Laurinaitis, but you can never have too many great players. Phillips is also a great special teams player. With <strong>Chris Draft</strong> and <strong>Pisa Tinoisamoa</strong> getting older and often injured Phillips would be a solid selection. I believe the Rams must find a solid backup for <strong>Steven Jackson</strong> with one of their remaining picks.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80f8d9ff"><strong>Video of Dorell Scott</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p>From <a href="http://www.draftcountdown.com/"><strong>Draftcountdown.com</strong></a>:</p>
<p>Good athlete&#8230;Ideal size and bulk&#8230;Terrific speed and quickness with a burst&#8230;Very strong&#8230;Stout at the point of attack&#8230;Can occupy multiple blockers&#8230;Uses his hands well&#8230;Shows the ability to shed blocks&#8230;Can shoot gaps and disturb passing lanes&#8230;Able  to  penetrate&#8230;Has  upside.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/"><strong>cbssports.com</strong></a>:</p>
<p>Entering his senior campaign at Clemson as an Outland Trophy candidate, Scott was sidelined by a strained knee and didn&#8217;t break out until the last few games.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://www.nfl.com/"><strong>NFL.com</strong></a>:</p>
<p>The 2008 Outland Trophy Watch List member never got untracked as a senior. He sat out the Duke game and missed most of the Florida State clash with a knee sprain. He delivered 39 tackles (29 solos) with 7.5 stops for loss, including one sack and added ten pressures.</p></blockquote>
]]></content:encoded><description>With the 103rd overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The St. Louis Rams have selected Dorell Scott DT out of  Clemson. Scott played nose guard @ Clemson at 6&amp;#8242;3&amp;#8242; and 313 pounds. Scott is the 11th ranked DT according to Draftcountdown.com. The Rams selected Scott in the area he was projected to go. Overall, [...]</description><wfw:commentRss xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-select-dorell-scott/feed/</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>St. Louis Rams Select Bradley Fletcher</title><link>http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-select-bradley-fletcher/</link><category>Breaking News</category><category>NFL</category><category>News</category><category>Rams</category><category>Video</category><category>2009 NFL draft</category><category>Bradley Fletcher Video</category><category>St Louis Rams Draft Picks</category><category>St. Louis Rams</category><category>St. Louis Rams pick</category><category>St. Louis Rams Pick Bradley Fletcher</category><category>St. Louis Rams Select Bradley Fletcher</category><category>St. Louis Rams Sign Bradley Fletcher</category><category>View Bradley Fletcher Video</category><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">stlvinnie</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:59:57 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://ramblinfan.com/?p=1365</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1367" title="bradley-fletcher" src="http://ramblinfan.com/files/2009/04/bradley-fletcher.gif" alt="bradley-fletcher" width="120" height="160" />With the 66th overall pick in the <strong>2009 NFL Draft</strong>. The <strong>St. Louis Rams</strong> have selected <strong>Bradley Fletcher</strong> CB, out of <strong>Iowa.</strong> At 6&#8242; and 200 pounds Bradley Fletcher is a pretty good size corner back with pretty good speed. Bradley was a red shirt in 2004, and played 4 season at Iowa playing in 47 games. I hope this is not the start of the rams reaching. Bradley was suspended for the 2007 season opener after being arrested for drunk driving, which goes against the Rams safe choices of late. I hope the Rams wanted <strong>Shonn Greene</strong> and had to hurry and took Fletcher, that is the only reason I see for this pick. I thought <strong>Spagnuolo</strong> would build the lines up and maybe get a heavy hitting Safety if Possible. With <strong>Jarron Gilbert</strong> DE San Jose State, <strong>Michael Johnson</strong> DE Georgia Tech, <strong>Rashad Johnson</strong> S Alabama, &amp; <strong>Louis Vasquez</strong> Guard Texas Tech, among others still on the board this pick seems a little off to me. With <strong>Tye Hill</strong> and <strong>Justin King</strong> hopefully at full strength this is just an extra body.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80f36105"><strong>View Bradley Fletcher Video</strong></a></p>
<blockquote><p>From <a href="http://www.draftcountdown.com"><strong>Draftcountdown</strong></a>:</p>
<p>Outstanding athlete&#8230;Prototypical height and bulk&#8230;Long arms&#8230;Good speed&#8230;Excellent leaper&#8230;Great strength&#8230;Physical and aggressive&#8230;A reliable tackler&#8230;Agile with good change of direction&#8230;Decent hands and ball skills..Good special teamer&#8230;Versatile&#8230;Still has lots of upside.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://www.nfl.com/"><strong>NFL.com</strong></a></p>
<p>Always the good soldier since arriving on campus in 2004, he toiled on special teams as a redshirt freshman. He started four games while sharing left cornerback duties with Adam Shada as a sophomore and then shifted to the right side in 2007. He spent his junior campaign alternating with Charles Godfrey, picking up four more starting assignments.</p>
<p>From <a href="http://www.cbssports.com/"><strong>CBSSports</strong></a>:</p>
<p>Key and Diagnostic Skills: Fletcher plays more like a safety than a cornerback. He has good physicality behind his hits and does much better vs. plays in front of him than when turned on the backfield. He shows good awareness and can see the route develop quickly. He anticipates the path of the ball in flight well, doing a nice job of extending and reaching around to break up the pass. He is a bit late seeing the receiver on the out routes when he uses the shuffle technique, but does a good job of reacting to the runs along the perimeter. GRADE: 6.5</p></blockquote>
]]></content:encoded><description>With the 66th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The St. Louis Rams have selected Bradley Fletcher CB, out of Iowa. At 6&amp;#8242; and 200 pounds Bradley Fletcher is a pretty good size corner back with pretty good speed. Bradley was a red shirt in 2004, and played 4 season at Iowa playing in [...]</description><wfw:commentRss xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-select-bradley-fletcher/feed/</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>St. Louis Rams Day 1 Recap</title><link>http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-day-1-recap/</link><category>Breaking News</category><category>NFL</category><category>News</category><category>Rams</category><category>2009 NFL draft</category><category>Billy Devaney</category><category>Chris Long</category><category>Donnie Avery</category><category>James Laurinaitis</category><category>Jason Brown</category><category>Jason Smith</category><category>Jason Smith Baylor</category><category>OT Baylor</category><category>Rey Maualuga</category><category>St. Louis Rams Day 1 Recap</category><category>St. Louis Rams draft</category><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">stlvinnie</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:12:52 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://ramblinfan.com/?p=1342</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p>Day one of the <strong>2009 NFL Draft</strong> saw the <strong>St. Louis Rams</strong> play it safe, and have a nice day. What became abundantly apparent in 2008 was that <strong>Billy Devaney</strong> and the St. Louis Rams are all about character. The selection of <strong>Chris Long</strong> and <strong>Donnie Avery</strong> made that crystal clear.</p>
<p>Heading into Saturday the Rams had several players they liked at #2, and there was a possibility that they could trade down. No trades were made and the Rams selected <strong>Jason Smith</strong>, OT Baylor. Jason Smith is a 6&#8242;5&#8243;, 310 pound monster tackle that the Rams can plug right into the lineup. With the offseason pick up of <strong>Jason Brown</strong>, the offensive line should be ready to role in 2009. <strong>Steven Jackson</strong> should have a big smile on his face today. As Day1 went on some surprises were taken and it started to look like one of the top rated linebackers may come our way. When both the <strong>Detroit Lions</strong> and <strong>New England Patriots</strong> passed on the top rated inside linebackers <strong>Rey Maualuga</strong> and <strong>James Laurinaitis</strong> it was the Rams turn. The Rams selected James Laurinaitis from Ohio State. This fills a huge hole the Rams have had since losing <strong>London Fletcher</strong>. The selection of Laurinaitis allows the Rams to move <strong>Will Witherspoon</strong> back to the outside.</p>
<p>I was very pleased with the Rams two selections on Day 1 of the 2009 NFL Draft. Jason Smith was rated as the top offensive tackle on most boards, and James Laurinaitis was rated as the top inside linebacker on a lot of boards. These were the two biggest needs for the Rams, and they filled both on day one. I look for the Rams to pick up secondary help, a backup running back and possibly a WR on Day 2.</p>
]]></content:encoded><description>Day one of the 2009 NFL Draft saw the St. Louis Rams play it safe, and have a nice day. What became abundantly apparent in 2008 was that Billy Devaney and the St. Louis Rams are all about character. The selection of Chris Long and Donnie Avery made that crystal clear.
Heading into Saturday the Rams [...]</description><wfw:commentRss xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/26/st-louis-rams-day-1-recap/feed/</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>FanSided.com Sports Network Live Draft Chat</title><link>http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/25/fansidedcom-sports-network-live-draft-chat/</link><category>Mock Draft</category><category>NFL</category><category>FanSided Sports Network Live Draft Chat</category><category>FanSided.com Sports Network Live Draft Chat</category><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">stlvinnie</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:21:24 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://ramblinfan.com/?p=1335</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p>The<strong> FanSided.com Sports Network</strong> proudly presents our first ever network-wide live NFL Draft chat. That’s right; NFL bloggers from all 32 team sites will be checking in to discuss the 2009 NFL Draft and all the news and rumors that go along with it. If you want knowledgeable, real-time commentary on the entire draft, then this chat is for you. Thanks for joining us, and keep the comments and questions coming (but clean and respectful, please).</p>
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]]></content:encoded><description>The FanSided.com Sports Network proudly presents our first ever network-wide live NFL Draft chat. That’s right; NFL bloggers from all 32 team sites will be checking in to discuss the 2009 NFL Draft and all the news and rumors that go along with it. If you want knowledgeable, real-time commentary on the entire draft, then [...]</description><wfw:commentRss xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/25/fansidedcom-sports-network-live-draft-chat/feed/</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Our Draft Day Predictions</title><link>http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/25/our-draft-day-predictions/</link><category>Breaking News</category><category>NFL</category><category>News</category><category>Rams</category><category>2009 NFL draft</category><category>Cincinnati</category><category>Connor Barwin</category><category>DE/OLB</category><category>ILB</category><category>James Laurinaitis</category><category>Jason Smith OT Baylor</category><category>Marc Bulger</category><category>Mark Sanchez</category><category>Ohio State</category><category>Russell Athletic Training Center</category><category>Russell Athletic Training CenterRams Park</category><category>Steve Spagnuolo</category><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">stlvinnie</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:10:14 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://ramblinfan.com/?p=1331</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p>Well it is almost time to head over to <strong>Russell Athletic Training Center</strong> (formerly <strong>Rams Park</strong>) and watch the <strong>2009 NFL Draft</strong>. It should be an exciting day. As much as I would love the Rams to dump <strong>Marc Bulger</strong> and draft <strong>Mark Sanchez</strong> I just do not think the Rams will do it. The Rams tend to play it safe, will <strong>Steve Spagnuolo</strong> bring a new attitude? It will be a long day but barring a trade the Rams will only have two new players at the end of the day. Below are the selections I would like to see. Again this assumes they do not make a play for Sanchez or make any trades.</p>
<p>Round 1 - #2 Overall selection - <strong>Jason Smith OT Baylor</strong></p>
<p>Round 2 - #35 Overall selection - <strong>James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State</strong></p>
<p>I feel the Rams will play it safe today. Both players fill huge needs. Jason Smith should be a very good tackle and could be down right nasty at RT, if Barron is switching to LT. Laurinaitis would be a great value, remember he has been projected in the top 10 before. The longer he played, and in a down year in the Big 10 he has went unnoticed. We could put him right between Spoon, and Psia and start to shore up the defense.</p>
<p>Player we would love to draft. Other than Mark Sanchez I really like <strong>Connor Barwin, DE/OLB, Cincinnati</strong>. I think he will be a fabulous player. He is a tweener, he could be a HUGE backer or a small pass rusher. Both things the Rams could use. I don&#8217;t think the Rams will go after him but he is someone to watch.</p>
]]></content:encoded><description>Well it is almost time to head over to Russell Athletic Training Center (formerly Rams Park) and watch the 2009 NFL Draft. It should be an exciting day. As much as I would love the Rams to dump Marc Bulger and draft Mark Sanchez I just do not think the Rams will do it. The [...]</description><wfw:commentRss xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/">http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/25/our-draft-day-predictions/feed/</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Rams Deploy Best Smoke Screen Ever</title><link>http://ramblinfan.com/2009/04/25/rams-deploy-best-smoke-screen-ever/</link><category>Uncategorized</category><category>2009 NFL draft</category><category>Albert Breer</category><category>Albert Breer of The SportingNews</category><category>Mark Sanchez</category><category>Mike Tannenbaum</category><category>QB Mark Sanchez</category><category>Rams Deploy Best Smoke Screen Ever</category><category>Rams smoke screen</category><category>rams smokescreen</category><category>Rich Cimini</category><category>St. Louis Rams</category><category>USC Mark Sanchez</category><category>USC QB Mark Sanchez</category><category>USC QB Mark Sanchez to the rams</category><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">stlvinnie</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:09:29 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">http://ramblinfan.com/?p=1325</guid><content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p>Well with the <strong>2009 NFL Draft</strong> only hours away the rumors of the <strong>St. Louis Rams</strong> thinking of taking <strong>USC QB Mark Sanchez</strong> seem to be coming more factual or they are spreading one of the best smoke screens in a while. Are the Rams making a huge effort to acquire more picks and move down in the draft or are they actually thinking of taking Sanchez?</p>
<p>Yesterday it was reported that the St. Louis Rams purchased Sanchez a plane ticket good for a flight from Los Angeles, to St. Louis. Nobody seems to be able to prove that is true or even allowed. Now today word from <strong>Albert Breer</strong> of <a href="http://www.sportingnews.com/"><strong>The SportingNews</strong></a> has said the <strong>New York Jets</strong> would be interested in <strong>Marc Bulger</strong>.  In addition to that report <strong>Rich Cimini</strong> of the <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/index.html"><strong>New York Daily News</strong></a> pointed out Friday that G.M. <strong>Mike Tannenbaum</strong>’s job could be hinging on his ability to emerge from draft weekend with a good quarterback for the Jets. Also the <a href="http://www.stltoday.com/"><strong>St. Louis Post Dispatch</strong></a> said earlier this week, the Rams narrowed their possible first-round picks to four players: <strong>Mark Sanchez</strong>, <strong>Aaron Curry</strong>, <strong>Eugene Monroe</strong> and <strong>Jason Smith</strong>.</p>
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