The St. Louis Rams Can Thank Donnie Avery For All Their Success In 2011

Donnie Avery was a huge bust for the St. Louis Rams. Or was he? Perhaps he was the perfect pick for the perfect point in time.

New York Jets Sign Mardy Gilyard After Rams Make Cuts

Just days after the St. Louis Rams went with Danario Alexander and the promise of Mark Clayton over 2010 NFL Draft fourth-rounder Mardy Gilyard, the New York Jets swooped in, picking up the promising but heretofore-underwhelming wide receiver in free agency.

Gang Green Nation suggests Gilyard could play a role much like the one he seemed set to perform in St. Louis, struggling to get reps at wide receiver but playing a significant role on special teams in the meantime. It's hard to deny Gilyard's potential, but his inability to learn Pat Shurmur's playbook in 2010 and his special teams lapses in 2011 made him hard for the Rams to keep on the roster for the regular season.

The Jets find themselves in the strange position of going after the Rams' wide receiver leftovers, but Gilyard is a special case; he could be cut midway through the year or he could become Mark Sanchez's favorite target, for all we know about him after an entire year of pro football. 

St. Louis Rams Cut Day: Five Things To Do With Your Donnie Avery Jersey

St. Louis Rams Cut Donnie Avery In 53-Man Roster Crunch

The St. Louis Rams' cut day was an eventful one, as former great-white-hope Donnie Avery was released despite a strong return from knee surgery.

What Does Mark Clayton Mean For The St. Louis Rams' Receiving Corps?

Mark Clayton might not kick a receiver out of the St. Louis Rams' plans now, but when he comes off the PUP list things could change in a hurry.

Mark Clayton, St. Louis Rams Agree To Deal; Clayton Currently PUP

Mark Clayton signs with the St. Louis Rams, ending an entire offseason's worth of speculation and introducing some new speculation besides.

St. Louis Rams Roster Cuts: A Roster Without Donnie Avery

Donnie Avery could be a St. Louis Rams cut day casualty, according to Turf Show Times.

St. Louis Rams Cuts: Danario Alexander's Cut Day Could Depend On Fullback

The St. Louis Rams' cut day could center on the way a fullback changes things for receivers like Donnie Avery and Danario Alexander.

NFL Cuts 2011, St. Louis Rams Roster: Danario Alexander Among Possible Cuts

Danario Alexander could be on the bubble as 2011 NFL cuts continue for the St. Louis Rams.