The Official Rams 2011 Season Thread - Page 6

ramsfan2005813 · 07-29-2011, 03:14 PM

Another hole possibly filled. Zac Diles and Rams agree to one year deal.

NGSeiler · 07-29-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ramsfan2005813

Another hole possibly filled. Zac Diles and Rams agree to one year deal.

It's a solid signing, I like it! He's young and has good size. A one-year deal to see what he's capable of in this defense is pretty reasonable.

NGSeiler · 07-29-2011, 05:09 PM

Updates
-DC's own Shane P. Hallam is hearing that the Falcons and Rams are bidding for RB Jason Snelling's services.

-The Sporting News' Eagles correspondent Geoff Mosher is reporting that Al Harris is in St. Louis and is talking contract.

freebirdsrams02 · 07-29-2011, 05:14 PM

So far looking good for the Rams a S, OG, and LB. Snelling, Harris, and Mebane would be huge.

Has anyone heard if there is any WR they are interestd in or talking to.

NGSeiler · 07-29-2011, 05:24 PM

They were apparently in the Sidney Rice talks but obviously didn't win that.

Softli was reporting that they were interested in Plaxico, but that hasn't gone anywhere and they seem to be out of the running there.

The only other option I've seen the Rams reported as showing interest in is... Brian Finneran. :\

Haven't heard much on the Mark Clayton front.

freebirdsrams02 · 07-29-2011, 05:37 PM

I just read where they have 6 of the 8 draft picks signed. Just waiting on Quinn and Pettis.

Mebane looks to be headed back to Seattle, which would have been a double whammy for us.

Finneran wouldn't help at all. Clayton is injury prone.

NGSeiler · 07-29-2011, 05:38 PM

Pettis signed today; Quinn is the only pick left unsigned.

Mebane resigned with Seattle today as well, yeah.

Beano · 07-29-2011, 05:48 PM

A Texans friend of mine just sent me a msg laughing. Low risk move I guess, but I'm not expecting much. Not really a fan of the Harris move either, 37 coming back from an injury ravaged year where he hardly played. Meh. Gutted about Mebane, would have loved to have swiped him from the Hawks, but oh well. That would probably have been to good to be true.

Hoping we get Quinn signed up quickly, I'm liking how quick the rookies have been signing though, if that's going to be the case each year now, then the months of this lockout nonsense was probably worth it. The numbers they're getting as well are much easier to swallow.

ramsfan2005813 · 07-29-2011, 06:16 PM

Justin Bannan may be the backup plan at DT. Heard some news that he and the Rams were talking yesterday as well as continued discussion with Mark Clayton. Something I found interesting looking back over Clayton's numbers, he played in 76 of 80 games with the Ravens. While he does seem to get nicked up often, last season was the only year in his career that he has really missed a significant amount of full games. He is some one with experience, decent hands, and most of all an ego that isn't very large to give time to the young guys (Alexander, Pettis, Salas) to work the way in. Personally, I would rather see him back than have Burress or Moss come in and possibly hinder Bradford's progression in making reads by demanding the ball.

NGSeiler · 07-29-2011, 07:43 PM

Rams plan on releasing Jacob Bell tomorrow after he refused to restructure his $6mil base salary...

http://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora...98241904099328

NGSeiler · 07-29-2011, 08:31 PM

WR Mike Sims-Walker has tweeted that he is joining the Rams.

rockio42 · 07-29-2011, 11:20 PM

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WR Mike Sims-Walker has tweeted that he is joining the Rams.

SAYYY WHATTTT!!?!?!? **** yes!

freebirdsrams02 · 07-30-2011, 12:58 AM

ESPN bottom line also saying Sims-Walker is a Ram!!!! Great pick up if he is.

Beano · 07-30-2011, 05:31 AM

Another low risk move, he's had one decent year so fingers crossed he can find that type of form again. It's another move I find hard to get excited by, but one that has a chance to work well.

I always thought Bell was treated pretty poorly by the (online) Rams fan base, generally been the best player on the O line every year he's been here. If he's gone I guess Greco will be starting at LG, if he can stay healthy I think he's shown flashes that he can be a good player, but it's another IF.

NGSeiler · 07-30-2011, 10:38 AM

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I always thought Bell was treated pretty poorly by the (online) Rams fan base, generally been the best player on the O line every year he's been here. If he's gone I guess Greco will be starting at LG, if he can stay healthy I think he's shown flashes that he can be a good player, but it's another IF.

For what it's worth, Pro Football Focus tends to agree, as they considered Bell the Rams' best lineman in 2010.

yodapoop · 07-30-2011, 11:06 AM

Great signing with Sims-Walker! The Rams are making very, very good moves! Just need a backup running back I would say.

NGSeiler · 07-30-2011, 02:24 PM

Rams talking to RB Ronnie Brown, believed to be talking to RB Joseph Addai as well...

http://bit.ly/qqA1Lz

NGSeiler · 07-30-2011, 02:56 PM

Some Jacob Bell related tweets...

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Jacob bell shows up for afternoon practice.
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Bell not suited up, a sign that he has restructured. Bell greets spags.
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Rams guard Jacob Bell just came out to practice field. Not practicing but likely worked out restructured contract.
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Originally Posted by HBalzer721

Talked briefly to coach Steve Spagnuolo and smiled as he walked away to be with teammates.
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NGSeiler · 07-30-2011, 02:58 PM

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Rams agree on 3yr deal w/former denver dt justin bannan.
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One would think you could pencil him into the starting line-up next to Robbins.

Beano · 07-30-2011, 05:06 PM

It's another solid yet unspectacular move. Classic 2 down player, hopefully will allow us to keep Robbins fresh for those obvious passing downs.

Ronnie Brown would be a nice addition, re-signing Bell is a decent move as well and there's talk we got Brady Poppinga coming in. I'd definitely be happier about the WLB position with him as a starter than Diles.

NGSeiler · 07-30-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Beano

It's another solid yet unspectacular move. Classic 2 down player, hopefully will allow us to keep Robbins fresh for those obvious passing downs.

Ronnie Brown would be a nice addition, re-signing Bell is a decent move as well and there's talk we got Brady Poppinga coming in. I'd definitely be happier about the WLB position with him as a starter than Diles.

I think we're in trouble if we're counting on Brady Poppinga to start for us at linebacker. Also, last time he was in a 4-3 scheme, he played SAM. To me, he's a possible depth player behind Diggs. If the Rams are looking at him as anything more, then I'll be worried.

ramsfan2005813 · 07-30-2011, 05:30 PM

One linebacker that I would be intrigued to see in a Rams uniform that isn't getting much press is Kawika Mitchell. The guy has been injured the past few years, but he had a good year the season the Giants won the Super Bowl. If healthy seems like a player that could come in and give a couple above average seasons at OLB in Spags D.

NGSeiler · 07-30-2011, 05:50 PM

Robert Quinn has signed, meaning all draft picks are now signed.

rockio42 · 07-30-2011, 09:04 PM

Jacob Bell staying is great news. He has been vastly over-critized the past couple years an this brings a lot of versatility on the o-line.

If he gets hurt or fails to impress the staff than we have Greco off the bench, and even if someone like Smith or Saffold got hurt we would have the versatility to kick someone out to RT in either case. I like the depth and competition this o-line has.

rockio42 · 07-30-2011, 09:29 PM

Tweets reporting John Greco has been traded to Browns. And now I feel like an idiot haha damnit.