Rams Team Report
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:06:53 PST)
Rams fans have seen a parade of the league's top quarterbacks for home games this season.
It began with Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers, and was followed by Minnesota's Brett Favre, Peyton Manning of the Colts and Drew Brees of the Saints.
It won't stop this week, as Kurt Warner comes to town with the Arizona Cardinals.
When asked about that, defensive end Chris Long said, "A lot of good quarterbacks. Already getting to play Peyton Manning, Drew (Brees), now Kurt."
When it was noted that Long didn't mention Favre, he said, "Yeah, Favre. How could I forget that guy? Yeah, we've played some good quarterbacks. But when you play a good quarterback like that, like these guys, the margin for error becomes so small.
Rams' defensive end Ah You lost for season with knee injury
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:00 PST)
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Rams defensive end C.J. Ah You has been lost for the season with a knee injury.
Third Warner homecoming has different feel
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:33:51 PST)
The first two return trips, Kurt Warner was a one-man reunion tour. Win a Super Bowl, they'll always love you. Searching for candidates at the St. Louis Rams game last week, the kiss-cam had no problem at all finding a couple decked out in No. 13 Warner jerseys, proudly loyal to the quarterback who was a two-time NFL MVP during the franchise's glory days.
Rams' DE Ah You lost for season with knee injury
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:32:04 PST)
St. Louis Rams defensive end C.J. Ah You has been lost for the season with a knee injury. Coach Steve Spagnuolo said Thursday that Ah You will be placed on injured reserve -- the ninth Ram this season and the third defensive lineman. Spagnuolo says Ah You has a torn anterior cruciate ligament after being injured during Wednesday's practice.
AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players hid effects of concussions
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 PST)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.
Offensive system similarities help Rams keep plugging in wide receivers
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:06:00 PST)
ST. LOUIS - Brandon Gibson was lost in the shuffle in Philadelphia, which is loaded with young, talented wide receivers.
Rams keep plugging in wide receivers
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:19:51 PST)
Brandon Gibson was lost in the shuffle in Philadelphia, which is loaded with young, talented wide receivers. The rookie has been quite the pick-me-up with the St. Louis Rams, a team desperate for pass catchers all year. So desperate that Gibson was Marc Bulger's primary target last week, making his first seven career receptions for 93 yards.
Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.
St. Louis Rams sign WR Jordan Kent to replace injured receiver Keenan Burton
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:09:00 PST)
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Rams have signed wide receiver Jordan Kent to replace Keenan Burton, the receiver lost for the season to a knee injury.
Rams sign WR Jordan Kent
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:22:49 PST)
The St. Louis Rams have signed wide receiver Jordan Kent to replace Keenan Burton, the receiver lost for the season to a knee injury. Burton hurt his right knee in Sunday's 28-23 loss to New Orleans. Kent is 6-foot-4 and spent training camp with Seattle. He was waived on Sept. 5. He was a sixth-round draft pick of the Seahawks in 2007 and split time between the practice squad and active roster.
Patriots' defense put Belichick in tough situation
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:06:00 PST)
New England's recent inability to slow down the Colts forced Belichick to make the unconventional fourth-down call.
Risky call puts Belichick in bad company
(Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:32:00 PST)
Bill Belichick isn't the first Super Bowl-caliber coach to make such a crucial jaw-dropping decision.
Rams see positives in loss to Saints
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:37:42 PST)
The St. Louis Rams lost again and are down another wide receiver, but they're feeling a lot better about themselves after nearly upsetting the unbeaten New Orleans Saints. In the 28-23 loss to the unbeaten Saints (9-0) on Sunday, Rams receiver Keenan Burton suffered a torn patella tendon in one of his knees and will be lost for the season.
Rams lose WR Burton for season
(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:27:45 PST)
The St. Louis Rams have lost leading wide receiver Keenan Burton for the rest of the season, the result of a right knee injury in Sunday's 28-23 loss to New Orleans. The Rams placed Burton on injured reserve Monday with a torn patella tendon. Coach Steve Spagnuolo says Burton will have surgery on the kneecap.
NFL roundup: Sunday's action on the gridiron
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:59:00 PST)
PITTSBURGH - A stunning gamble by Bill Belichick set up a stunning win for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.
Cry, Whine and Moan: Unfamiliar territory for the Steelers
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:55:03 PST)
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Bush's first 2-TD game of season helps Saints overcome mistakes in win over Rams
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:48:00 PST)
ST. LOUIS - Reggie Bush helped the New Orleans Saints overcome another bundle of mistakes to stay unbeaten for the best start in team history.
Sharper, Greer out for Saints
(Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:35:48 PST)
The unbeaten New Orleans Saints were without safety Darren Sharper and cornerback Jabari Greer against the St. Louis Rams. A third defensive starter, tackle Sedrick Ellis (knee), missed his third straight start on Sunday. Both Sharper (knee) and Greer (groin) missed their first game after getting hurt in last week's victory over the Panthers.
Every given Sunday: Saints third straight unbeaten team to hit St. Louis
(Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:19:00 PST)
ST. LOUIS - The schedule has done zero favours for the one-win St. Louis Rams, the first team in NFL history to draw unbeaten opponents in three straight home games.
Every given Sunday: Another unbeaten for Rams
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:06:43 PST)
The schedule has done zero favors for the one-win St. Louis Rams, the first team in NFL history to draw unbeaten opponents in three straight home games. Good luck parlaying fresh legs off the bye week and a two-week buzz from their lone victory now that the prolific New Orleans Saints are coming to town.
Rams cornerback Ron Bartell fights thigh injury
(Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:04:58 PST)
Thanks to the recent bye week, St. Louis Rams cornerback Ron Bartell is feeling the best he has all season after a nagging thigh injury hampered his play. "Everything's fine, no complaints," Bartell said Thursday. "I got to get away from football a little bit and get healthy and refocus." He'll need to focus on Sunday when the Rams (1-7) face quarterback Drew Brees and...