Rams Offseason 2012: St. Louis Begins Preparations For Upcoming Season

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Rams Minicamp 2012: Is Sam Bradford A Franchise Quarterback?

Entering the 2012 season, the St. Louis Rams don't have especially huge expectations. Most of the hope lies on the shoulders of quarterback Sam Bradford, though, so it's understandable that all eyes will be on the third-year quarterback during minicamps this summer.

As Ryan Van Bibber writes for SB Nation, the biggest question surrounding St. Louis this year regards what exactly the team has in its QB:

Do the Rams have their franchise quarterback in Sam Bradford or not? Bradford brought a bundle of talent to the NFL, highlighted by his guided missile accuracy. He dinked and dunked his way to a Rookie of the Year Award in 2010 before struggling to stay healthy and upright in his second year. The sooner the Rams get his career on track, the sooner the team can compete again.

The first overall pick in the 2010 draft, Bradford has the tools for a breakout but he hasn't experienced it yet. Given how much the Rams have committed to the young quarterback, his development this year will be absolutely integral to the team's long-term success.

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2013 Super Bowl Odds: Rams' Odds Improve From Opening Lines

It's still very early, but Las Vegas sportsbooks have been handicapping 2013 Super Bowl odds for a while now. The St. Louis Rams opened at 200/1--as did Tampa Bay--and those were the worst odds in the league. Since then, however, the Rams' odds have improved to 40/1 at some sportsbooks.

Related: St. Louis Rams Defensive Backs: How Many are YOU Keeping?

Those odds place the Rams ahead of seven other NFL franchises, though they're always subject to change. Grantland's Bill Barnwell offers an extensive breakdown of the latest odds from the MGM family of sportsbooks.

The San Francisco 49ers have the best Super Bowl odds at 4/1, followed closely by New England and Green Bay at 6/1.

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Rams Offseason 2012: Sam Bradford's Ankle Injury Still A Lingering Issue

The St. Louis Rams were certainly pleased to see quarterback Sam Bradford participate in non-contact drills during spring minicamps and OTAs, but that doesn't mean Bradford has completely recovered from the high ankle sprain that torpedoed his 2011 season. With training camp set to start on July 28, Bradford recently told reporters that the ankle is not 100 percent yet, but he hopes it will become a non-factor by the time camp begins:

"It's good, it's good. I would say there's still days where it's not 100 percent, but I really haven't had any major setbacks. It seems to be getting better every week. I'm hoping by the time training camp gets here that it'll really be a non-factor."

quotes via CBS Sports.

The Rams have plenty riding on Bradford's health from an offensive perspective in 2012, so this will be something to watch very closely when the team reports to camp at the end of July.

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St. Louis Rams Have NFL's No. 28 LB Group, Says Ryan Van Bibber Of SB Nation

The St. Louis Rams are hoping their path to rebuilding their roster and making the NFL playoffs is shorter than expected, but there are still plenty of areas where the team doesn't appear to stack up to the competition. Ryan Van Bibber of SB Nation recently ranked the linebacker crops around the NFL, and he has the Rams pegged with the fifth-worst group of linebackers in the NFL:

The Rams' inability to provide middle linebacker James Laurinaitis with any help is criminal. This season they will try again, under a new coaching staff, with veterans Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Mario Haggan.

Related: Jeff Fisher Understands The Task Of Rebuilding St. Louis Rams

As the editor of Rams blog Turf Show Times and a contributor to SB Nation's NFL hub, nobody knows the Rams' roster better than Van Bibber. Free agent signings like Rocky McIntosh, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, and Mario Haggan could be the answer, but the lack of experience and production in that group is why they come in so low on the rankings.

As for the rest of the NFC West, the San Francisco 49ers are No. 1, the Arizona Cardinals are No. 20 and the Seattle Seahawks come in at No. 24.

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Rams News 2012: Debate Over Janoris Jenkins' Financial Advisor Stalling Contract Talks With St. Louis, According To Report

The St. Louis Rams have yet to agree to terms on a contract with second round pick Janoris Jenkins, and one of the reasons for that is a disagreement over who should serve as Jenkins' financial advisor.

Jenkins, who played his final college season at North Alabama after being dismissed by Florida, and the Rams have yet to agree on a contract. Aside from typical issues regarding the payment of signing bonus money (the Rams want a significant deferral over the four years of the deal), there is a dispute over who will financially advise Jenkins.

Related: Jeff Fisher Understands The Task Of Rebuilding St. Louis Rams

Jeff Fisher and the Rams are pushing Jenkins to hire Lou Taylor of Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group to manage the rookie's finances, but Jenkins has a group of advisors in place and has reservations about working with Taylor. The Rams, meanwhile, have concerns about that aforementioned group of advisors.

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Brody Eldridge Suspension: Rams TE Forced To Sit Out 4 Games For Performance-Enhancing Drug Violation

St. Louis Rams tight end Brody Eldridge has been suspended four games by the National Football League for a performance-enhancing drug violation. Eldridge, a University of Oklahoma product, is entering his third season in the NFL.

Rams TE Brody Eldridge suspended first four games of season for PEDs. Acquired on waivers in offseason from Colts.

— Howard Balzer (@HBalzer721) July 2, 2012

Related: Jeff Fisher Understands The Task Of Rebuilding St. Louis Rams

Eldridge played sparingly for the Colts during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, though he did appear in 27 games. In his career, Eldridge has 14 receptions for 84 yards and no touchdowns.

He was waived by the Colts on May 17, 2012, and picked up by the Rams the following day.

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Jeff Fisher Understands The Task Of Rebuilding St. Louis Rams

While it's no secret that the St. Louis Rams have struggled since the end of the Greatest Show On Turf era, head coach Jeff Fisher is more than aware of how bad things have been. According to an interview with The Greenville News, Fisher knows how bad things have been, but is confident he can get it turned around:

"No team in NFL history has lost more games in a five-year span than the Rams the last five years," Fisher said. "So the people are anxious. They have high expectations. They want a winner, so we’re going to go up there to get it turned around."

Since his arrival, there has been constant turnover in the roster. While each position needed improvement, Fisher did turn to his former job to bring in a couple key players from Tennessee, including CB Cortland Finnegan.

"That was important. It was a need for us and it happened to be a great timing situation," Fisher said. "We saw that he was available and we got that put together. We also signed (former Titans defensive end) William Hayes and Will’s doing a great job. He’s healthy now and he’s excited about playing in our system."

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Kevin Demoff Praises Coach Jeff Fischer For 'Confidence And Swagger'

The St. Louis Rams may have tied for the worst record in the NFL in 2011, but the new regime has no doubts they have brought in the right personnel to turn the beleaguered franchise around. According to Rams executive vice president of football operations and COO, Kevin Demoff, the Rams hired new head coach Jeff Fischer brings more than experience to the team:

"One of the things that we were really looking for in the coaching search process was confidence and swagger," Demoff said on ITD Morning After on 590 The Fan. "Someone who would come in — not arrogance, there’s a difference — but someone who would come in, knows they’re going to have success, knows that what they did will work. I think when you walk into our building now, you sense the confidence."

The 2012 NFL offseason is in full swing, and come August 12 -- the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts -- the Rams will have a chance to test their confidence and swagger on the field.

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Rams Training Camp Schedule For 2012

The St. Louis Rams have released their 2012 training camp schedule, and the full team practices at the Russell Training Center will start on July 29. Rookies report on July 24 and begin practice the next day, while the rest of the team reports one day before the open practices begin.

Here is the full training camp schedule of open practices (subject to change due to weather), via SB Nation Rams blog Turf Show Times:

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St. Louis Rams' Outside Linebacker Spots Likely Up For Grabs

The St. Louis Rams have worked hard to reshape their team on-the-fly for 2012, and outside linebacker is one spot that has seen the most turnover. Free agent signings like Rocky McIntosh, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, and Mario Haggan could be the answer, but Mike Sando of ESPN points out that the Rams are left without any OLBs that have started a game for the team before. In fact, among the list of starting linebackers for the Rams from 2009-2011 only James Laurinaitis remains on the roster.

When McIntosh signed with the Rams in June, he is someone head coach Jeff Fisher said will be in the mix for a starting spot. One thing McIntosh brings is some starting experience, as he previously played for the Washington Redskins OLB and has recorded 324 tackles, 143 assists, three interceptions, eight sacks and eight forced fumbles over six NFL seasons.

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Rocky McIntosh Signing: Rams Add OLB To Be 'In The Mix,' Says Jeff Fisher

The St. Louis Rams signed outside linebacker Rocky McIntosh on Thursday, according to the team's official Twitter feed. McIntosh worked out for the Rams on a tryout basis Wednesday and Thursday, and the 29-year-old former Washington Redskins OLB impressed Jeff Fisher enough to earn a contract. He was originally drafted in the second-round (No. 35 overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft, and he has recorded 324 tackles, 143 assists, three interceptions, eight sacks and eight forced fumbles over six NFL seasons.

McIntosh previously made free agent visits with the Minnesota Vikingsand Miami Dolphins, but he should have an opportunity to compete for starting snaps in St. Louis. After practice on Thursday, head coach Jeff Fisher told Kathleen Nelson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that McIntosh will be "in the mix" from the beginning:

"We worked him out yesterday morning, did a great job in an individual (practice). He's moving around good. He's an experienced veteran, has some experience in the scheme, with the terminology, so he can pick it up fast. He's one of those guys that we're going to put in the mix and compete and see what happens."

Earlier in the offseason the Rams signed Jo-Lunn Dunbar and Mario Haggan earlier in the off-season.

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Rams May Sign OLB Rocky McIntosh Soon, According To Report

The St. Louis Rams and head coach Jeff Fisher put former Washington Redskins outside linebacker Rocky McIntosh through a workout and a minicamp tryout on Wednesday, and on Thursday morning Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported the Rams would like sign McIntosh "relatively quickly." The 29-year-old was originally drafted in the second-round (No. 35 overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft, and over six season with Washington he has recorded 324 tackles, 143 assists, three interceptions, eight sacks and eight forced fumbles. He recently played in a 3-4 scheme during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, and served as an outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense before that time.

As Thomas notes, McIntosh has also made free agent visits with the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins but the Rams may provide the best opportunity to claim playing time on the defense.

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Rams Offseason 2012: Rams Discussing Extensions With Long, Laurinaitis

The St. Louis Rams started to a mold a new future for themselves with the hiring of head coach Jeff Fisher and GM Les Snead, and now the latter is looking to secure two of the team's best young players. According to COO Kevin Demoff, the team has began preliminary contract extension talks with James Laurinaitis and Chris Long.

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St. Louis Rams, Second-Round Pick Isaiah Pead Agree To Contract

The St. Louis Rams signed second round pick Isaiah Pead to a four-year contract on Wednesday afternoon, as Brian McIntyre of NFL.com writes. Pead confirmed the signing, which is for an undisclosed amount, on his Twitter feed.

According to McIntyre, the running back's four-year deal is, "expected to be worth around $4 million and include nearly $2 million in guaranteed money." That's roughly the standard going rate for the 50th overall pick, which is where Pead was selected in the draft earlier this year.

Over two years as the starter for Cincinnati, Pead accumulated 3288 rushing yards, 721 receiving yards and 33 total touchdowns. The hope is that he'll be able to complement starting running back Steven Jackson in the Rams' developing offense.

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Rams Sign 4 Rookie 2012 NFL Draft Picks

The St. Louis Rams have been busy signing their rookie draft class from the 2012 NFL Draft, and on Friday they completed deals with 4th-round pick Chris Givens, 5th-round pick Rokevious Watkins, and 7th-round picks Aaron Brown and Daryl Richardson, as reported by Ryan Van Bibber of Turf Show Times. The Rams had been moving slower than most NFL teams on signing their rookies -- they were in the company of the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders as one of only four teams that had failed to sign any draft picks prior to Friday -- but clearly St. Louis has started to move more swiftly in recent days.

Chris Givens is a speedy WR the Rams plan on pairing with third-round pick Brian Quick, Watkins is a project of an offensive lineman, Brown is a special teams player that provides depth at LB and Richardson is special teams RB with some speed.

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Former Rams Employee Accuses Team Of Age Discrimination In Lawsuit

The St. Louis Rams fired equipment manager Todd Hewitt after 40 years of service back in January of 2011, and now Hewitt has alleged the team illegally fired him due to his age in a lawsuit filed in the Missouri Circuit Court in St. Louis County. In the complaint, Hewitt claims acts of age discrimination took place after Steve Spaguolo was hired in 2009:

"During the time that Mr. Spagnuolo was the head coach for the Rams, he made statements to Mr. Hewitt about his age, including in 2009, when he told him he was too old for his job."

"Mr. Spagnuolo also told Mr. Hewitt that his employment was 'NFL' which means 'Not For Long' employment."

via CourthouseNews.com

The complaint also alleges that at least seven other Rams employees over the age of 40 were fired or forced into retirement, including Dan Linza, age 70 (Head of Security); John Oswald, 52 (VP of Operations); Jim Anderson, 54 (Trainer); Ray Ogas, 60 (Director of Player Relations); Pam Benoist, 68 (Skybox Coordinator) and Bill Stover, 64 (Team Photographer).

Hewitt was named NFL Equipment Manager of the Year in 1997. He is seeking actual damages (including past and future lost income) and punitive damages for violations of the Missouri Human Rights Act.

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2012 NFL Season: Could Rams Go From Worst To First?

The NFL is known as the league of parity, a place where teams can go from the top of the draft to the top of the standings in just one season. The St. Louis Rams almost tasted that success in 2010 when they missed the playoffs by one game, but in 2011 they fell all the way back to the bottom, thanks to a tough schedule and various injuries. So, what are the chances that the Rams bounce up to the top of the NFC West in 2012?

According to SB Nation's Joel Thorman, those chances are pretty good. In his rankings of the NFL teams that have the best chance of going from "worst to first," Thorman ranks the Rams second behind only the Kansas City Chiefs. Here is a bit of Thorman's reasoning for being a bit optimistic about the Rams' chances:

First of all, the NFC West is a fairly close division. The 49ers won 13 games last year and finished the year as the clear cut best team in the division. That may not change next year but the 49ers aren't a perennial power where we can dub them divisional champs before the year even starts. They need to do it again to prove that they're for real. The Rams have Sam Bradford at quarterback, and despite some of his struggles last year, he's still a young quarterback who should get a lot better. Offensively, one of the Rams best weapons is Steven Jackson, who received some help in the draft with the selection of Isaiah Pead.

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2012 NFL Offseason: Some Optimistic Thoughts For Rams, Chiefs And Redskins Fans

At times, it felt like the St. Louis Rams couldn't have had a worse 2011 season. The 2-14 record was bad enough, but the league-worst negative 214 point-differential left no room for hope. However, the franchise cleared the decks in the offseason -- adding Jeff Fisher as the head coach and Les Snead as the general manager -- and added a ton of young talent through the 2012 NFL Draft, so perhaps things will improve quickly in 2012. After all, Sam Bradford is healing up nicely and the team is only two years removed from a playoff berth.

With that in mind, Joel Thorman of SB Nation took a look at downtrodden teams around the NFL to find reasons for early optimism going into the upcoming year.

Here's part of why Thorman thinks the Rams could see a quick turnaround:

First of all, the NFC West is a close division. The 49ers won 13 games last year and finished the year as the clear cut best team in the division. That may not change next year but the 49ers aren't a perennial power where we can dub them divisional champs before the year even starts. They need to do it again to prove that they're for real. The Rams have Sam Bradford at quarterback, and despite some of his struggles last year, he's still a young quarterback who should get a lot better. Offensively, one of the Rams best weapons is Steven Jackson, who received some help in the draft with the selection of Isaiah Pead.

Thorman also tosses some happy thoughts in the direction of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins, citing the potentially low bar in the AFC West for KC and Robert Griffin III fever for D.C.

In a gladiator sport where injury often reshape the course of the season for many teams, it would be crazy to count the Rams before the season begins. If you look closely enough there are plenty of reasons for optimism.

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NFL Free Agency 2012: Albert Haynesworth Still Being Linked To St. Louis Rams

Back in February, Albert Haynesworth was linked to the St. Louis Rams as a possible free agent signing to shore up the defensive tackle rotation. It made plenty of sense at the time -- considering Haynesworth's best years came with Jeff Fisher as his head coach -- but since February the Rams selected LSU's Michael Brockers in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft and signed Kendall Langford to a four-year, $24 million deal.

Surprisingly, the Haynesworth rumors are still going strong. On Tuesday, Jason La Canfora CBS Sports suggested the Rams may still be considering Haynesworth as an option on the defensive line. Back in March, Haynesworth told ESPN's Josina Anderson that he still wants to play in the NFL and that he's ready to prove he's the best player defensive tackle in football.

"Yeah of course. I still love the game of football. If you can get in the right situation, it would be good for any team and for me. I'm just looking to get back on top and to be the best defensive tackle in football."

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2012 NFL Odds: Rams Trailing 49ers, Seahawks and Cardinals In NFC West

Cantor Gaming became the first Nevada bookmaker to release NFL season win totals and the St. Louis Rams are projected to finish behind the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers in the upcoming season. St. Louis locked up plenty of high-end picks in the NFL Draft, and Sam Bradford is back after dealing with an ankle injury last year, but head coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead still have plenty of work to do if the Rams are going to become a contender.

The line for the 49ers is set at 10 wins, while the Seahawks and Cardinals both sit at 7 victories and the Rams lag behind with 6 wins. For more win total odds across the NFL and beyond the NFC West, here are the early lines via Covers.com:

San Francisco 49ers
Over 10 wins +105
Under 10 wins -135

Seattle Seahawks
Over 7 wins -110
Under 7 wins -120

Arizona Cardinals
Over 7 wins -110
Under 7 wins -120

St. Louis Rams
Over 6 wins -110
Under 6 wins -120

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Sam Bradford Fighting Through Ankle Soreness In Rams OTAs

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford battled through a difficult campaign last season, but he is getting back to business in minicamp this May. The Rams' franchise QB suffered a sprained ankle on October 16 against the Green Bay Packers, missed six games as a result, rehabbed during the offseason and is still dealing with lingering soreness in his ankle. He admitted his ankle is still sore to Kathleen Nelson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, but Bradford still thinks his recovery is going well: "It's getting there. It seems to feel better every week. There's less soreness, more things I can do. I think it's definitely on the right track."

As far as OTAs, Bradford is busy digesting Brian Schottenheimer's new offense that Jeff Fisher estimated is 70 percent installed at this point. The new scheme is at least partially similar to the one Bradford ran during his rookie season, so the transition is going smoothly. Perhaps the biggest boost for the QB is the addition of Frank Cignetti as his position coach this year (Josh McDaniels served as offensive coordinator and QB coach last season):

"[Cignetti] really knows what he's doing when it comes to coaching quarterbacks. He's all over fundamentals. Every day he points something out on tape, whether it be my drop, my arm angle, something like that. Whereas last year, not having that, I feel like I probably missed some things and probably got a little lazy. Having him here keeps me very sharp with all the little things, which is very nice."

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NFL Minicamp 2012: Danario Alexander Among Players Missing From Rams' Wednesday OTA

Wide receiver Danario Alexander, safety Matt Daniels and tight end Ben Guidugli all sat out of the St. Louis Rams' organized team activities on Wednesday due to injuries, as Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The team's next set of organized team activities is scheduled for May 22-23.

WR Danario Alexander (hamstring), S Matt Daniels (knee), and TE Ben Guidugli (foot) sit out Rams Wednesday OTA.

— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) May 16, 2012

Getting Alexander and Guidugli back onto the field will be important for the Rams as quarterback Sam Bradford tries to establish a groove with his receivers after an injury-plagued 2011. Last season, his second year in the league, Alexander caught 26 balls for 431 yards and two touchdowns while appearing in ten games (four starts).

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