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st. louis rams Archive

MIKE VICK HAS 60% CHANCE OF LANDING IN ST. LOUIS?

By
theOCD
Published: 19 February 2010 3:22 PM ESTPosted in: NFL

Good sports writing is based on fact and in-depth analysis. Mediocre sports writing is poorly framed and based largely on assumption. Methinks that Jim Thomas’ speculation about Michael Vick is the latter. For STLtoday, Thomas says that there’s about a 60/40 chance of Vick becoming a member of the Rams.

Last week, Thomas wrote that St. Louis was “seriously interested” in acquiring Vick. It’s not a bad move since the Rams have made it clear that Marc Bulger’s future of the team is in limbo. At the same time, many observers believe it would be a reach for the Rams to take a quarterback first overall. So it makes sense that they’d take a look at Vick. In his reality show, Vick noted that he believed he’d sign with the Chiefs or Rams before he ended up with the Eagles.

St. Louis probably wouldn’t have to give up that much to get Vick. But right now, the Eagles are playing hardball and acting as if they are willing to stick with him. Though, that’s likely posturing since Vick is due a roster bonus of $1.5 million by March 5th and a massive $5.25 million salary for the 2010 season. The Rams could probably get Vick by simply offering a 4th or maybe even 5th/6th round pick. It’s not really worth giving up more to acquire him since the Eagles will probably cave before they have to start paying for Vick’s services for the 2010 season.

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CARRIE PREJEAN IS ENGAGED TO NFL QB KYLE BOLLER

By
theOCD
Published: 08 February 2010 11:55 AM ESTPosted in: NFL, World Class Women

Carrie Prejean is engaged to Kyle Boller

From the world of superior genes and inferior results comes the union of Carrie Prejean and Kyle Boller. The 22-year-old beauty queen and model is now engaged to the backup quarterback. Prejean agreed to marry Boller when he popped the question on Sunday in San Diego.

Apparently Prejean and Boller met last year “while Carrie was dealing with her sex tape and nude photo woes.” You know, directly after Michael Phelps hit it and quit it. It is reported that there has been no venue chosen for the wedding. Not that you actually cared. I smell reality show!

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NFL TEAMS FIGHT FOR LAST PLACE, FIRST PICK

By
theOCD
Published: 29 December 2009 4:45 PM ESTPosted in: College Sports, NFL

Ndamokung Suh Sea Lion

Playoffs? Playoffs?! Unfortunately, most NFL teams will miss the playoffs and finish the season this week. That doesn’t mean they’re playing for nothing though. There are a handful of NFL teams who are still playing to win (lose?) top picks in the upcoming draft.

As it stands now, the Rams are in line to receive the #1 pick in April’s draft. This could land them Ndamokung Suh or possibly a shot at one of the elite quarterback prospects. However, St. Louis hasn’t secured the pick yet. The draft order is first determined by overall record and then opponents’ win percentage. So that means if St. Louis wins and Detroit loses, the Lions could “overtake” them for the first overall pick. Hilariously, the Rams’ only win up to this point was against the Lions in Week 8. After that, the Chiefs and Bucs will battle for the third overall pick. But neither team has a chance to jump the Lions for the second pick. Cleveland and Washington are the remaining two teams in the NFL’s cellar.

It seems likely that the first few picks off the board in April will include at least one defensive tackle (Suh or Gerald McCoy), one quarterback (Jimmy Clausen or Sam Bradford), and potentially one surprise (Rolando McClain or Dez Bryant). The other names in the mix to come off the board to one of the NFL’s worst franchises are Eric Berry (safety) along with Trent Williams and Russell Okung (offensive tackles). It’s worth noting that the Rams took Jason Smith (tackle), the Lions took Matthew Stafford (quarterback), and the Chiefs took Tyson Jackson (defensive end).

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MICHAEL VICK TO FLEE PHILLY IN 2010?

By
theOCD
Published: 09 November 2009 12:12 PM ESTPosted in: NFL, Spotlight

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Michael Vick might seem like a good fit on the Eagles. But there’s a good chance he won’t be with the team next year. Vick’s own words and salary requirements indicate that he might move to a new team in 2010.

When asked about returning to the Eagles in 2010, Michael Vick said it would be “an everyday struggle” and that he doesn’t want to be pigeonholed as a Wildcat guy. He’s also due a massive $5.2 million if Philadelphia picks up his team option next year. As a result, it’s highly unlikely that Vick would return to the team for a second season.

Tony Dungy recently mentioned that Buffalo could be a destination for Vick. They had engaged in initial negotiations with the former Falcon’s quarterback before he signed with the Eagles. Dungy also says that teams thin at QB such as Cleveland, St. Louis, and Washington could be interested in Vick.

There’s no way that Cleveland hands over the reins to Vick since they pay so much money to Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn. Even if they get rid of Quinn, Anderson makes around $8 million per year and it would be tough to pay him that much to be a backup (again). St. Louis and Washington both seem like teams that need to start over with rookie quarterbacks.  Other than those teams, the Raiders and Panthers could be options. Though Dungy has previously mentioned that he advised Vick against considering Oakland. Buffalo seems like it could be the best fit.

But don’t rule the Vikings out of the Michael Vick sweepstakes. If Favre doesn’t come back (but I think he will), Vick could be a great option for a team that’s already solid on both sides of the ball. A Favre-less Vikings team could easily cover Vick’s contract since Favre is due about $10 million next year. Another interesting potential fit would be in Tennessee.  Vince Young is due upwards of $4 million in a roster bonus and $7.5 million in salary for 2010.  Unless the Titans decide he’s the quarterback of the future or restructure his deal, it would be extremely difficult to pay that price for a mediocre quarterback.

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WHO WANTS TO BUY AN NFL FRANCHISE: RAMS EDITION

By
theOCD
Published: 09 October 2009 4:38 AM EDTPosted in: NFL

Rams Seahawks Football

You may have heard this week that a group of investors including Dave Checketts and Rush Limbaugh is looking to buy the Rams. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports there are actually as many as six bidders for the struggling franchise.

The Post-Dispatch says that Rams owner Chip Rosenbloom isn’t in any hurry to sell the team. But there’s another group in St. Louis that is looking into buying the team. There aren’t any details on those investors at the moment.

The report also says that Stan Kroenke isn’t willing to sell his 40% of the team. I’m not sure that really matters unless somebody wants to move the team.  In California, developers are seeking approval for an $800 million stadium project. They hope to lure an NFL team there — starting with the Chargers. The Rams are reportedly worth $800 million. In other words, $400 million for every game they win this season.

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NFL’S MR. IRRELEVANT 2008 SUSPENDED FOR ROIDS

By
theOCD
Published: 30 September 2009 5:17 AM EDTPosted in: NFL

Rams Vobora Football

David Vobora was the last pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. 251 other players were selected before the linebacker had his name called by the St. Louis Rams. That earned him the honor of being Mr. Irrelevant (the nickname for the last pick) and a three-year $1.24 million contract. As a rookie, he was the first Mr. Irrelevant to make a starting roster in the 2008s when he outlasted final cuts. He also became the first Mr. Irrelevant to start a game since 1994 when he got the call last November. Coming into the 2009 season, Vobora was the starting strongside linebacker for the Rams. Well, his season will be 4 games shorter now. The NFL has suspended him for four games for violating the NFL Anabolic Steroid Policy. A Rams fan with the username schut39 on NFL.com had an excellent comment on the impact on the Rams:

this is bad news. we are going to need vobora if we plan on going to the superbowl this year.

Vobora says that he attempted to clear his supplements with the NFL supplement hot line before he used them. He and his agent claim that one of the substances he was taking was tainted. Come on, Vobora. Everybody knows NFL players have to stop roiding before they get to camp.

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