OT proposal fails to address bigger problem
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:01:00 PDT)
The discussion about adjusting the overtime playoff format doesn't solve the regular-season issue.
Rams Team Report
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:30:46 PDT)
For Hank Fraley, being with Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur is like the good old days.
"A comfort level," he said.
Fraley went to the Philadelphia Eagles on waivers in his rookie season of 2000 after being cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He didn't play any games that season, but became the starting center the next year and kept the job until being traded to the Cleveland Browns in 2006.
Spagnuolo coached several defensive positions in the time Fraley was there, while Shurmur was first the tight ends coach until becoming the quarterbacks coach in 2002,
When Fraley visited the Rams last Friday, he said, "It was just like old times with those guys.
Rams sign Massey, Darby
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:23:21 PDT)
The St. Louis Rams have signed free agent long snapper Chris Massey and running back Kenneth Darby. The moves were announced Thursday. Massey ended last season on injured reserve after undergoing knee surgery in October. A seventh-round pick in 2002, he's the last remaining player from that draft on the Rams' roster.
The Shutdown Corner post-free agency mock draft, Pt. 1
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:40:43 PDT)
Now that free agency is done - at least for the most part - it's a good time to head back to the Land of...
Free-agent offensive guard Richie Incognito signs with Miami Dolphins
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:59:54 PDT)
MIAMI - Free-agent guard Richie Incognito signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday.
Rams add depth to offensive line, sign veteran Fraley
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:58:20 PDT)
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Rams have added depth to the offensive line, signing veteran centre Hank Fraley.
Rams sign veteran OL Fraley
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:52:25 PDT)
The St. Louis Rams have added depth to the offensive line, signing veteran center Hank Fraley. The 32-year-old Fraley, a 10-year veteran, was released by the Cleveland Browns and landed with the Rams on Tuesday. Fraley made 52 starts in 63 games with Cleveland and had been due a roster bonus. The 6-foot-3, 310-pound Fraley spent his first six seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles while Rams coach...
NFL's Dirtiest Player visiting Dolphins
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:06:15 PDT)
Buffalo Bills guard Richie Incognito was voted the NFL's Dirtiest Player last year by the folks who know...
Loomis says Saints diving into free agent market with sights set possibly on defensive ends
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:23:00 PST)
METAIRIE, La. - Released from the shackles of the NFL's "final four" rule, the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints are diving into the free agent market and starting by taking a close look at defensive ends.
St. Louis Rams re-sign free agent tight end Daniel Fells to NFL deal
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:05:00 PST)
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Rams have re-signed tight end Daniel Fells, who caught three touchdown passes in 2009.
Rams re-sign TE Fells
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:08:25 PST)
The St. Louis Rams have re-signed tight end Daniel Fells, who caught three touchdown passes in 2009. Terms of this week's deal were not disclosed. Fells was signed off of Tampa Bay's practice squad in October 2008 and emerged as an effective second tight end for St. Louis. He played in 14 games with four starts in 2009 before missing the final two games with a knee injury.
Titans start revamping linebacking corps, agree to 3-year deal with Witherspoon
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:20:00 PST)
NASHVILLE - Will Witherspoon says Tennessee Titans fans need not worry about his age or his production.
Report: No one wants Vick, but Seahawks want McNabb or Kolb
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:42:09 PST)
The Buffalo Bills and St. Louis Rams were thought to be potential suitors for Michael Vick, the most highly...
Rams DEs visiting Saints
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:02:23 PST)
The Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints sent defensive end Charles Grant packing last week so they've got...
The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 2
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:48:11 PST)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.
Free-agent moves shake up the first round of NFL draft
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:17:32 PST)
The NFL draft is impacted by what happens during free agency. A look at how recent moves might influence some of...
Vick Lobbies For Trade To Rams As Eagles Pick Up His Option
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:17:41 PST)
Unsatisfied with trade offers for third-string quarterback Michael Vick, the Eagles paid out his $1.5 million...
The Shutdown Corner hypothetical mock draft, Part 1
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:40:25 PST)
For our second Shutdown Corner mock draft, we're going throw a couple semi-likely scenarios into the mix.
Rams sign DT Fred Robbins, who played under Spagnuolo for the Giants
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:18:00 PST)
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Rams have made their second free-agent signing of the off-season, reaching a deal with veteran defensive tackle Fred Robbins.
Rams sign DT Fred Robbins
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:04:29 PST)
The St. Louis Rams have made their second free-agent signing of the offseason, reaching a deal with veteran defensive tackle Fred Robbins. Terms of the contract announced Monday were not disclosed. Robbins is 32 and has played 10 seasons with 116 starts for the Vikings and Giants. He has 28.5 career sacks and was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2008.
Free Agency Watch: Sunday stories
(Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:49:45 PST)
The St. Louis Rams are close to a deal with former Giants defensive tackle Fred Robbins. For those who think this...
Rams sign free agent quarterback A.J. Feeley, re-sign safety Dahl
(Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:54:00 PST)
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Rams have signed free agent A.J. Feeley as part of what could be a big shakeup at the quarterback position.
Rams sign free agent QB A.J. Feeley
(Sat, 06 Mar 2010 11:46:26 PST)
The St. Louis Rams have signed free agent A.J. Feeley as part of what could be a big shakeup at the quarterback position. Terms of the deal announced Saturday were not disclosed, but media reports said Feeley got a two-year contract. Feeley, who turns 33 in May, was a backup for Carolina in 2009. In 10 seasons he has completed 372 of 665 passes for 4,070 yards, 27 touchdowns and 29 interceptions.
Chargers' Sproles now on trading block
(Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:39:46 PST)
The San Diego Chargers were expected to let running back Darren Sproles walk off into the night and be an...
How NFL teams approach uncapped free agency
(Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:03:41 PST)
How each of the 32 NFL teams are approaching Friday's opening of free agency with no salary cap: AFC BALTIMORE RAVENS Ravens don't intend to be thrifty. In quest to enhance roster, especially at wide receiver, Ravens expect to benefit from cost-cutting measures by other teams. "There will be some real good players that are going to get cut," general manager Ozzie Newsome said.
