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Rams' plan calls for overhaul of dome (05/15/12)
The city estimates the team's proposed renovation will cost more than $700 million

Rams minicamp features two 'big name' longshots (05/13/12)
ST. LOUIS -- Jake Long's kid brother didn't bother staying close to the phone during the NFL draft. Neither did Bobby Hebert's son. The St. Louis Rams' two-day rookie minicamp served as orientation for the team's 10 draft picks. Some of them are pegged for immediate duty, and all of them are secure in the knowledge that they'll at least be around for the start of training camp...

Attorney general says he will release Rams' dome proposal (05/09/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri attorney general will release details next week on how the St. Louis Rams want to renovate the Edward Jones Dome despite the team's desire to keep the plan secret. The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission, which runs the dome, and the Rams are in the midst of negotiations aimed at bringing the dome up to top-tier status among the 31 NFL stadiums. Otherwise, the Rams could break their lease and potentially move after the 2014 season...

Rams submit plan to upgrade dome (05/01/12)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams have submitted plans to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome, a key step to making sure the team doesn't leave town. The team turned in its counterproposal on Tuesday, declining to release details. The plan was given to the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission, the operator of the dome that announced its own plan in February. The CVC said it will begin the review process, but spokeswoman Donna Andrews declined further comment...

Rams take shot on risky CB (04/29/12)
ST. LOUIS -- Getting bounced out of Florida was not the end of the world for Janoris Jenkins. The St. Louis Rams are willing to give a cornerback they rated a first-round talent a shot in the NFL. Jenkins finished his college career at North Alabama after getting dismissed by the Gators following his third marijuana-related arrest in less than two years. He was taken with the third of the Rams' second-round picks Friday night...

Rams to use rookie kickers (04/29/12)
ST. LOUIS -- Coach Jeff Fisher ended his first draft with the St. Louis Rams on Saturday by revealing he will go with a rookie kicker this season. St. Louis reached out to select kicker Greg Zuerlein of Missouri Western in the sixth round. Fisher, who never drafted a kicker when he coached at Tennessee, said the Rams will release veteran kicker Josh Brown today. Brown is in the final year of his contract...

Rams trade down, take DT Brockers (04/27/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams added a big body to the defensive line by taking LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers with the 14th overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday after being backed into a corner by the mad shuffling ahead of them. And almost as important, the new regime headed by coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead stockpiled yet another draft pick...

Rams plan to keep Jackson (04/26/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams did their best to stamp out a rumor the day before the draft, saying running back Steven Jackson is not unhappy with his contract. The Rams also say they're not interested in trading the two-time Pro Bowler. Jackson is coming off his seventh consecutive 1,000-yard season and has two years to go on a deal that'll pay him about $7 million in 2012...

Fisher keeps options open with Rams' No. 6 pick (04/25/12)
ST. LOUIS -- Jeff Fisher fulfilled a bucket list item by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro during his year away from the NFL. Now comes Fisher's best opportunity to clear the foothills in his latest uphill venture. The St. Louis Rams have three of the first 39 picks in the draft thanks to the blockbuster deal they pulled off with the Redskins, who were so desperate to land quarterback Robert Griffin III that they gave up the sixth overall pick along with their second-rounder, in addition to first-round picks in 2013 and 2014. ...

Bradford discusses bounty at Rams minicamp (04/18/12)
St. Louis was without a defensive coordinator during its first field activity under Fisher

Rams lose defensive coordinator (03/22/12)
ST. LOUIS -- Gregg Williams was answering the call from not just a longtime associate but one of his best friends when he was hired as the St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator in January. Coach Jeff Fisher says he had no idea Williams had been running a bounty pool in New Orleans...

Fisher factor persuasive in Rams' free agent signings (03/20/12)
ST. LOUIS -- Scott Wells was a Nashville high school player when Jeff Fisher took the Tennessee Titans to the Super Bowl in 1999. Wells was a Fisher fan then, and the respect has grown during eight NFL seasons. The new Rams coach was a big enough draw in free agency that the Pro Bowl center left the Green Bay Packers to join the rebuilding effort in St. Louis. The Packers were 15-1 last year, five more wins than the Rams' total from the last three seasons...

Rams, Redskins finalize blockbuster deal (03/15/12)
ST. LOUIS -- New St. Louis Rams general manager Les Snead called it a nice coincidence that the team dealt the second pick of the draft before the beginning of free agency. On Wednesday, the Rams and Redskins finalized the trade that showed the level of Washington's desperation to make sure it can take quarterback Robert Griffin III, expected to go with the second pick. ...

Rams land multiple picks in deal with Redskins (03/11/12)
WASHINGTON -- Washington Redskins receiver Anthony Armstrong, who hopes to be catching passes soon from Robert Griffin III, tweeted that "Stock in Superman socks just sky rocketed." Especially if someone can make them in burgundy and gold. More pertinent was the reaction from someone who figures to be blocking for the Heisman Trophy winner from Baylor...

Rams say no to dome plan; will submit their own (03/01/12)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams have rejected the initial proposal to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome and will submit their own improvement plan, the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission said Thursday. The CVC on Feb. 1 announced details of a plan calling for $124 million in improvements to the dome in an effort to keep the Rams in St. ...

Rams assistant McGinnis enthusiastic about rejoining Fisher (02/10/12)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams assistant coach Dave McGinnis had a one-year contract last year with Tennessee, just in case there was a chance he could be reunited with Jeff Fisher. McGinnis, who worked under Fisher for seven seasons with the Titans, was hired last week as part of a Rams staff rich with experience. He and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams are former NFL coaches who will try to rebuild a franchise with just 10 victories over the last three seasons...

St. Louis Rams get $124M plan to upgrade dome (02/02/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission unveiled a plan Wednesday that calls for $124 million in improvements to the Edward Jones Dome in hopes of making sure the city doesn't lose another NFL team.

Talks over Rams' lease have St. Louis on edge (01/26/12)
ST. LOUIS -- Fans are wondering about the fate of football in St. Louis as a deadline approaches for a plan to upgrade the home of the Rams. Wednesday is the deadline for the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission to outline how it will transform the Edward Jones Dome into a "first-tier" stadium by 2015. If it fails to do so, the Rams can break their lease -- and potentially move -- after the 2014 season...

Fisher gives official word on Rams' new coordinators (01/24/12)
Brian Schottenheimer will direct the Rams' offense and Gregg Williams will oversee the defense

Rams to play NFL games in London for next 3 years (01/20/12)
LONDON (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams took the first step to becoming Britain's "home" team Friday, agreeing to play a regular-season NFL game in London in each of the next three seasons. And first up are the New England Patriots, who are two wins from another Super Bowl title...

Fisher: Decision to coach Rams ‘simple' (01/18/12)
St. Louis officially introduced its new coach Tuesday

Fisher ready for challenge of rebuilding Rams (01/17/12)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Jeff Fisher says he is ready for the challenge in St. Louis. Fisher was formally introduced as the new coach of the Rams on Tuesday. He also interviewed for the head coaching job at Miami, but went with the rebuilding job in St. Louis...

Fisher agrees to replace Spagnuolo as Rams coach (01/15/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams picked up their third win of a dismal season almost two weeks after they put away the helmets and shoulder pads. The Rams prevailed in a high stakes head-to-head competition with the Miami Dolphins and landed Jeff Fisher for their vacant coaching job. The team said Friday it was finalizing a deal to hire the veteran coach who sat out the 2011 season after 17 years in Tennessee...

Fisher headed back to Rams, this time as coach (01/13/12)
The Rams prevailed in a high stakes head-to-head competition with the Miami Dolphins and landed Jeff Fisher for their vacant head coaching job. The team said Friday it was finalizing a deal to hire the veteran coach who sat out the 2011 season after 17 years in Tennessee.

Rams fire coach, GM after another dismal year (01/02/12)
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams fired coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney on Monday, a day after the team wrapped up a 2-14 season tied for the NFL's worst. The Rams made a six-win improvement last season and played for the NFC West title in the finale, but were just 10-38 overall in three seasons with Spagnuolo and Devaney calling the shots. Devaney joined the front office in 2008, but in his four years as GM, the Rams were 12-52...

Rams fire coach, GM (01/02/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams fired coach Steve Spagnuolo and general manager Billy Devaney on Monday morning. The Rams concluded a 2-14 season Sunday with a loss to the 49ers.

49ers earn bye with victory over Rams (01/01/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The San Francisco 49ers' defense had to step up to earn a week off. The 49ers wrapped up the No. 2 playoff seed in the NFC and a first-round bye with a closer than expected 34-27 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. The Rams, who have been offensively challenged all season, made it interesting with 17 points in the fourth quarter with two touchdowns in a span of 13 seconds...

49ers can lock up No. 2 playoff seed with win over Rams (01/01/12)
ST. LOUIS -- The San Francisco 49ers became the first team to clinch its division by shutting out the St. Louis Rams to win the NFC West a month ago. There's a nice bonus for the Niners if they can beat the Rams in the regular-season finale: the No. 2 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye...

Rams DL Long ties father's best sack season (12/30/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Chris Long will top the best season ever put together by his Hall of Fame father if he gets a sack in the St. Louis Rams' finale Sunday. He'll still be playing catch-up in his mind. Chris Long has 13 sacks, tied with Howie Long's personal-best total from 1983. The younger Long points out that dad played most of his career as a tackle in a 3-4 defense. That made it a lot tougher to rush the passer, so Chris Long guessed he would need 22 sacks to earn some family bragging rights...

Clemens likely to get start at QB for Rams (12/29/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Sam Bradford is not expected to play in the St. Louis Rams' finale. The quarterback missed another practice Wednesday and didn't appear optimistic about his chances against the San Francisco 49ers. The biggest change, rather than the high left ankle sprain that already has sidelined him for five games, was the fact he was clean shaven after growing a beard since the start of November...

Bengals look to re-launch playoff push vs. Rams (12/18/11)
ST. LOUIS -- The Cincinnati Bengals no doubt have some issues. They've sprung leads in the secondary and on the offensive line while losing four of five against a succession of division leaders. The Bengals, once a promising postseason contender, have fallen a game back in a packed contest for the last wild card berth in the AFC...

Rams aching at QB (12/15/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Sam Bradford said he would not have been able to play if Wednesday had been game day. He didn't seem optimistic that a few more days would help, either. The St. Louis Rams quarterback played in Monday night's loss at Seattle after missing the previous game because of a persistent high left ankle sprain. He believes it'll be a challenge to get ready for Sunday's home game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a short week and a very sore ankle...

Faltering Rams face short week of practice (12/14/11)
ST. LOUIS -- The struggles continue for the St. Louis Rams after their 30-13 loss in Seattle on Monday night. The NFL's lowest-scoring team, zeroing in on its fourth top two draft pick in five seasons, has a short week before Cincinnati (7-6) arrives Sunday...

Bradford practices, status still uncertain for Monday's Rams game (12/11/11)
Kellen Clemens is preparing to start at QB if he's needed

Rams quarterbacks Bradford, Feeley both miss practice (12/08/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Sam Bradford ran in the pool and rode an exercise bicycle as the St. Louis Rams tried to nurse their quarterback back to health. If Bradford can't go Monday night at Seattle, the Rams (2-10) likely will be down to a player with zero NFL snaps because backup A.J. Feeley has all but ruled himself out with a broken thumb on his right hand...

49ers look to clinch NFC West vs. Rams (12/04/11)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Frank Gore never has reached the postseason. Same goes for Alex Smith and Patrick Willis. Vernon Davis, too. Some of San Francisco's biggest stars are on the cusp of getting there at last. A win today against St. Louis -- or losses by Seattle and Arizona -- would wrap up the Niners' first NFC West crown and playoff berth since 2002...

Miller's punt return is forgotten in Rams' latest loss (12/02/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Nick Miller could have been a hero. Everyone would have been raving about Miller's electrifying 88-yard return for a score in the first quarter of the Rams' 23-20 loss to Arizona if the St. Louis Rams had been able to make a tackle on Patrick Peterson's NFL record-tying fourth punt return for a touchdown this season...

Bradford limited in practice by sore left ankle (12/01/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Rams quarterback Sam Bradford was limited in practice after aggravating a high left ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said Bradford probably took half of the snaps in practice Wednesday as a precaution. The quarterback said the ankle was sore but otherwise he felt pretty good considering it's late in the season...

Rams defense worst in NFL vs. the run (12/01/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Steve Spagnuolo's reputation was built on defense, which keeps letting him down. The St. Louis Rams are the NFL's worst against the run by far with five games to go in a lost season. At times they've been spectacularly bad, surrendering two franchise-record rushing days...

Bradford, McDaniels search for answer to Rams' offensive woes (11/27/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Sam Bradford and Josh McDaniels were supposed to be a dream team, an innovator paired with last year's NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year that would enable the St. Louis Rams' offense to take flight. It instead has been an endless string of fruitless Sundays for the puniest attack in the NFL. They're averaging 12 points per game and have 10 touchdowns in 10 games entering today's NFC West also-ran rematch against the Arizona Cardinals...

Rams OT Smith lands on injured reserve (11/27/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Injuries have taken their toll on the offensive line of the St. Louis Rams, who have lost both starting tackles and a backup to injuries. St. Louis placed right tackle Jason Smith on the injured reserve list Friday. Smith sustained a concussion and a neck injury Oct. 23 against Dallas. He is the 13th Rams player on the IR list...

Injuries worsen road for struggling Rams (11/25/11)
ST. LOUIS -- It was tough enough for the St. Louis Rams to be competitive when they all were healthy. Lately, mounting injuries have increased the degree of difficulty for the Rams (2-8), who played for the NFC West title last January but have been among the NFL's worst teams this year. Four starters did not practice Wednesday, notably middle linebacker James Laurinaitis with a foot injury, and seven others were limited...

Not nearly as much on line in this meeting between Rams, Seahawks (11/20/11)
The Rams face Seattle for the first time since playing for the NFC West title last season

Rams' defense tightens belt in last two games (11/17/11)
ST. LOUIS -- James Hall's left forearm made the St. Louis Rams' biggest stop last week. The defensive end said he got a piece of the ball on the Cleveland Browns' botched field goal that handed the Rams only their second victory of the season. Though technically on special teams, it was the latest example of improvement on the front end of the defense. ...

Former NFL player to speak at Sikeston church Friday (11/16/11)
SIKESTON, Mo. -- Former Pro Bowl defensive back Aeneas Williams is probably most noted for sending Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young into the broadcast booth. Now, he helps send others on the journey of life through his ministry. Williams will continue his calling Friday as a guest speaker at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Sikeston as part of the church's Heartland Leadership Lab...

Bradford blames mental mistakes for offensive woes (11/10/11)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams can't score with or without Sam Bradford behind center. Bradford believes mental letdowns are to blame for puny production, especially in the red zone. He once thought it might have been new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' system, but not now...

Rams, Cardinals vie to escape NFC West cellar (11/06/11)
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals meet with their starting quarterbacks hurting and last place in arguably the worst division in pro football at stake. The Rams and Cardinals match 1-6 records today and, if a team can claim momentum in such a situation, it would be St. Louis. The Rams upset New Orleans 31-21 with backup A.J. Feeley replacing quarterback Sam Bradford last weekend...

Rams QB Bradford hopeful to play Sunday (11/03/11)
ST. LOUIS -- A.J. Feeley is ready to step aside whenever Sam Bradford is ready. That could be this week. The St. Louis Rams upset the New Orleans Saints with Feeley behind center last week. But the 34-year-old backup quarterback has no delusions of grandeur...

Bradford misses practice, likely to sit (10/27/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Sam Bradford still is in a walking boot and it appears that at least another week will pass before the St. Louis Rams quarterback gets back on the field. Bradford was not at practice Wednesday while rehabbing from a high left ankle sprain, leaving his availability in doubt for the second consecutive game. Backup A.J. Feeley got his first start since 2007 in a 34-7 loss at Dallas and expects to get the call again this week against the New Orleans Saints...

Rams hope Lloyd bolsters offense (10/21/11)
St. Louis is not only winless but has scored the fewest points in the NFL

Rams QB Bradford misses practice, iffy for Sunday at Dallas (10/20/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Newly acquired Brandon Lloyd looked good in his first practice with the St. Louis Rams. Mark Clayton's back, too. Now they just need someone to get them the ball. Quarterback Sam Bradford did not practice Wednesday while getting treatment for a high left ankle sprain, increasing the likelihood journeyman A.J. ...

Bradford's status uncertain for Sunday's Rams game at Dallas (10/18/11)
The Rams exchanged a conditional pick for Denver receiver Brandon Lloyd

Undefeated Packers on guard against Rams (10/16/11)
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers are 5-0, but haven't yet played anything approaching a perfect game on defense. They probably don't have to be at their best to beat the winless St. Louis Rams today. Just don't expect anybody at Lambeau Field to say so...

Rams RB Jackson says he's ready to go vs. undefeated Packers (10/14/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Steven Jackson got a welcomed dose of reality last week. The St. Louis running back spent his bye week at home with family and friends where he quickly learned that an 0-4 start to the NFL season is not the end of the world. "It's amazing when you see family members and your small children how some of the things that are stressing you out kind of seem to lay to the side a little bit," he said. "You get to relax and be yourself again."...

Bradford returns to Rams refreshed after bye week (10/13/11)
ST. LOUIS -- The bye week gave Sam Bradford time to heal from a brutal first four weeks. There's no telling how long that refreshed feeling will last. No quarterback has been sacked more than the St. Louis Rams' second-year man. And he has taken a lot of hits after letting go of the ball during an 0-4 start that's been a collective kick in the teeth for a team that had appeared ready to contend...

Rams offense sputters into bye (10/09/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Year 3 of the Steve Spagnuolo experience was supposed to be the payoff. It might be the buyout with more games like the first four. The St. Louis Rams appeared poised to become a legitimate contender in the weak NFC West after last season's six-win improvement. Instead, they're winless and set to be heavy underdogs for several weeks when they emerge from the bye, largely because of an offense that has regressed under their new coordinator...

Challenging early schedule leaves Rams in tough spot (09/27/11)
ST. LOUIS -- This was supposed to be the year the St. Louis Rams emerged as a legitimate playoff contender. Not only are they winless, they've been pushovers. Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo said the crosstown Cardinals' late-season charge for the NL wild card could serve as inspiration for a team that he believes has not lost faith...

Rams coach Spagnuolo hopes for happy handshake in Week 3 (09/25/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Steve Spagnuolo, who was smarting from a poor performance, barely broke stride for the obligatory postgame handshake after the St. Louis Rams' Monday night loss to the New York Giants. No matter that the hand was being extended by mentor Tom Coughlin...

Alexander earns more playing time (09/23/11)
The former Missouri star provided an offensive spark in Monday's loss

Red zone work a point of emphasis for Rams' offense (09/22/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Sam Bradford had a very good day in Week 2, except for the scoreboard. The St. Louis Rams' inability to finish drives is one of the biggest reasons they're 0-2 for the fifth straight season. They've scored only two touchdowns in the first two games and were thwarted three times inside the 10 in their Monday night loss to the New York Giants, leading to a larger chunk of Wednesday's practice being devoted to red zone offense...

Bradford good to go for Rams' Monday night game (09/15/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Rams quarterback Sam Bradford made all the throws during a short practice, making a fast recovery from a bruised index finger. A special glove designed to increase blood flow to the injury and reduce swelling may have helped get him back on the field quickly...

Rams' defensive line faces tough task in Vick (09/11/11)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams hope their defensive line can throw Michael Vick off his game. Even a little. Vick joined Steve Young last season as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for more than 3,000 yards and rush for more than 500 while keeping his quarterback rating above 100...

Rams' Mikell hopes to prove Eagles made mistake letting him go (09/11/11)
The Rams host the Eagles at noon in today's season opener

Bradford confident heading into Rams' opener (09/08/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Sam Bradford was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year without the roster upgrades the St. Louis Rams made in the offseason. Bradford believes everything is going to be much, much better now that the talent pool is deeper and he's a year older and wiser...

Rams complete perfect preseason (09/02/11)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Sam Bradford and the St. Louis Rams look ready for the regular season. David Garrard and the Jacksonville Jaguars still have work to do. Bradford completed 7 of 11 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown, a perfectly thrown fade route to Lance Kendricks, and the Rams beat the Jaguars 24-17 in their preseason finale Thursday night. St. Louis finished the preseason with a perfect 4-0 record for the first time since 1979...

Bradford sharp in Rams' 14-10 win (08/28/11)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sam Bradford was lights out. So was Arrowhead Stadium. As for the Chiefs, well, the light still hasn't come on this preseason. Bradford led St. Louis to a pair of touchdowns on its first two series, Steven Jackson churned up the Kansas City defense and the Rams rolled to a 14-10 preseason victory Friday night...

Rams starters likely to see more action in preseason finale (08/28/11)
Spagnuolo said he wants his first string to build more chemistry

Rams starters likely to see their most action tonight (08/26/11)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The third preseason game typically is the most important for NFL teams. Starters often play into the second half in their most comprehensive dress rehearsal before the season opener and then take it easy in their final preseason game to guard against injuries...

Rams WR Amendola likes the new offense (08/25/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Danny Amendola led the St. Louis Rams in receptions last year and he can't wait to do even more this season. With the offensive scheme installed by new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, the passes are expected to be spread around more. And Amendola has taken to the new offense just fine...

Rams see plenty of areas for improvement (08/22/11)
ST. LOUIS -- The only thing perfect about the St. Louis Rams is their 2-0 record. Coach Steve Spagnuolo gave the thumbs down to every other aspect of play after the second preseason game. The Rams' first string got whipped in the first half of Saturday night's 17-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans, stalling on offense after pulling off an 83-yard touchdown pass on their first play and getting gashed for huge gains both passing and running on defense...

Rams RB Jackson shrugs off hip pain (08/18/11)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis running back Steven Jackson plans on playing in the Rams' second preseason game, even though he's missed most of the last two practices because of a sore hip. Jackson said Wednesday the injury is trivial and that trainers just are being cautious. He plans on fully participating in today's practice...

Rams' offense builds chemistry in preseason opener (08/17/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Josh McDaniels' offense for the St. Louis Rams' preseason opener by design was not a radical departure from last season. It's no time to be unveiling the playbook. The small portion the Rams used while scoring 33 points in a victory over the Indianapolis Colts was effective enough, even without Steven Jackson. ...

Quinn leaves mark in Rams exhibition opener (08/16/11)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis defensive end Robert Quinn still remembers the first big hit of his college career at North Carolina. Now the Rams' first-round draft choice has a professional memory to hold on to. Quinn recorded one of the hardest hits of the night Saturday when St. Louis rolled to a 33-10 win over Indianapolis in the exhibition opener for both teams...

Rams avoid penalty problems in opener (08/15/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Almost as impressive as the St. Louis Rams' showing in all three phases in their preseason opener was the fact they only were whistled for two penalties for 14 yards. St. Louis coach Steve Spagnuolo joked Sunday, a day after St. Louis beat Indianapolis 33-10, that he wasn't sure if referees weren't interested in dragging out the game. The Rams and Colts played a penalty-free first half, and the Colts finished with only one call for 5 yards...

Rams thump Colts in preseason opener (08/14/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Josh McDaniels' debut as St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator was a big success, while the Indianapolis Colts got a reminder just how much Peyton Manning means to the franchise. Sam Bradford produced 17 points in four possessions with big help from a defense that jumped on Manning's backups for a pair of early interceptions to help the Rams open the preseason with a 33-10 victory Saturday night...

Rams to unveil new offense against Colts (08/12/11)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams promise a more unpredictable offense under new coordinator Josh McDaniels. The first glimpse comes Saturday night in the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Running back Steven Jackson noted all teams are playing catch-up after the lockout, but felt good about the team's progress in the new system. ...

Rams' Long ready to deliver hits Saturday (08/11/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Tired of the no-contact rule in practices and scrimmages, St. Louis defensive end Chris Long is eager to unload on a quarterback. "As a competitor, you want to get out there and get that sack," Long said Wednesday. "I realize you have to protect your quarterback and it's just practice, but for us defensive guys, it's not easy. It's only natural. You just want to hit someone."...

Former Rams RB Faulk enters Hall of Fame (08/07/11)
CANTON, Ohio -- Prime Time has come to Canton -- with an extra touch of gold. And a black do-rag. Deion Sanders strutted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night sporting a pair of gold shoes to go with the gold jacket emblematic of the special company he has become a part of...

Rams linebacker Vobora wins $5.4M in drug lawsuit (06/21/11)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams linebacker David Vobora was awarded $5.4 million in his lawsuit against a Florida supplements maker. More important, Vobora said his reputation has been restored. "Today is a celebration," Vobora said Monday. "Today, I've been proven innocent."...

St. Louis selects offensive weapons (05/01/11)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams loaded up on options for new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels after adding a pass rusher in the first round of the NFL draft. The Rams selected their second straight wide receiver in the fourth round Saturday, taking prolific Greg Salas of Hawaii. They took Wisconsin tight end Lance Kendricks in the second round then added Austin Pettis of Boise State in the third round...

Rams take TE in second round (05/01/11)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams drafted Lance Kendricks of Wisconsin with the 47th overall pick Friday night, adding one of the nation's best tight end prospects to what already appeared to be a team strength. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Kendricks set career highs with 43 receptions for 663 yards and five touchdowns as a senior and averaged 14.7 yards per catch in college. He was the Badgers' top receiver last year with speed in the 4.6-second range...

Rams get defensive with first-round pick (04/29/11)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams, stuck in the middle of the NFL draft for a change, have added pass rush help. The Rams selected North Carolina defensive end Robert Quinn with the 14th pick of the NFL draft Thursday night. They're satisfied the mistake that kept Quinn off the field last year was out of character...

Rams will not hire quarterbacks coach (03/25/11)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels also will be the team's quarterbacks coach. Team spokesman Ted Crews confirmed McDaniels' dual role status Thursday. McDaniels was fired as Denver Broncos coach with four games to go last season and was hired by the Rams in January. The team announced the retirement of 70-year-old quarterbacks coach Dick Curl at a news conference to announce the McDaniels' deal...

Bradford ready to learn (02/10/11)
NORMAN, Okla. -- Sam Bradford was eager to spend the next few months learning every nuance of the West Coast offense that helped him win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. That changed when the St. Louis Rams hired new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels last month...

Jackson yearns for more offensive weapons to bolster Rams (01/04/11)
ST. LOUIS -- Steven Jackson anticipated the usual heavy load in the game that decided the NFC West. It just never came. Jackson led the NFL in carries and total touches after 15 games but had a season-low 11 attempts as the St. Louis offense fizzled with a season-worst 184 yards in Sunday's 16-6 loss at Seattle. The Rams' lone Pro Bowl representative took the high road Monday, saying all he could control was what he did with his opportunities...

Rams, Seahawks meet to decide NFC West champion (01/02/11)
SEATTLE -- Congratulations, you are the best of the worst. Sounds like quite the prize, huh? That'll be the honor bestowed upon either St. Louis or Seattle come tonight after the two meet to decide the NFC West division title, a primetime showcase of two teams fighting for one final playoff spot...

Rams' playoff fate: Win and in (12/27/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Rookie Sam Bradford stayed veteran calm while Mike Singletary and Troy Smith squabbled on the sideline. The No. 1 overall draft pick helped keep the St. Louis Rams' playoff drive motoring along, also breaking Peyton Manning's NFL rookie record for completions in a 25-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday...

Sub-.500 49ers, Rams chase playoff dreams (12/26/10)
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams' second year under coach Steve Spagnuolo should be considered a success no matter what happens. Six wins is a huge leap forward, matching the total from the previous three seasons. The Rams were 1-15 and rarely competitive last year, earning the right to draft quarterback Sam Bradford with the No. 1 overall draft pick...

Abundance of field goals good for Brown, bad for offense (12/26/10)
St. Louis' kicker has converted 3 of 4 from at least 50 yards

Rams eager to shed slow starts (12/16/10)
ST. LOUIS -- The opening kickoff has been a launching pad lately for St. Louis Rams opponents. It's been a game of catchup for St. Louis for the last three weeks, all on the road. It only took two possessions apiece for Denver to go up 10-0, Arizona to grab a 6-0 lead and New Orleans to snare a 14-0 cushion...

Playoff implications abound in Rams vs. Saints game (12/12/10)
NEW ORLEANS -- Drew Brees is buying into the hype, if not fueling it. The Saints are hosting the St. Louis Rams today in what, to the realist, might have the look of a potential mismatch between the defending champs, winners of five straight, and the improving but still mediocre Rams...

Brees is ideal role model for Rams' Bradford (12/10/10)
Both QBs have performed at a high level after shoulder surgery

Injuries hamper Rams' secondary (12/09/10)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams cornerback Ron Bartell and safety O.J. Atogwe did not practice Wednesday while nursing shoulder injuries. Two other members of the secondary, cornerback Justin King and safety Craig Dahl, were limited with shoulder and knee woes...

Top 2 rookie QBs meet today, sort of (11/28/10)
DENVER -- The top two quarterbacks selected in the draft seven months ago will meet on the same football field today. While top overall pick Sam Bradford leads the St. Louis Rams (4-6) into Invesco Field, Tim Tebow once again will serve as the backup to prolific passer Kyle Orton, even with the Denver Broncos idling at 3-7...

Jackson changes his sleeping setup to prepare for altitude (11/25/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Steven Jackson expects to breathe easy this weekend in Denver. All season, the St. Louis Rams' running back has been using methods one might use before mountain climbing, so he's ready for the Mile High city. A clear plastic tent surrounds a guest bedroom in the basement of Jackson's home, limiting the amount of oxygen to simulate high altitude. ...

Stingy defense key to Rams' wins (11/21/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Recalling Chris Long's dazzling spin move on a sack last week, the seasoned pass rusher on the other side of the St. Louis defensive line could not stifle a satisfied, fatherly chuckle. Long, the second overall pick in the 2008 draft, was in the 49ers' backfield all day and has a four-game sack streak. It's all music to the ears of mentor James Hall, an 11-year veteran...

Bradford shows he's ready for clutch time (11/18/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Sam Bradford rarely played in a game that was hanging in the balance as the clock wound down while at Oklahoma. "I can't really remember even one game where we had to put a drive together in the fourth quarter to come back and take the lead," the St. Louis Rams rookie quarterback said Wednesday...

49ers prepare to chase Rams in NFC West race (11/14/10)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Sam Bradford already resembles the franchise savior Alex Smith never became just halfway through Bradford's first NFL season. Both quarterbacks are No. 1 overall draft picks, Smith going to San Francisco five seasons before the rookie Bradford went to St. Louis. Both joined terrible teams -- the 49ers were 2-14 before Smith's arrival, and the Rams won just six games in the past three seasons before picking Bradford...

Improved defense at the core of the Rams' resurgence this season (11/12/10)

Rams' Jackson breaks finger, record (10/26/10)
The running back had surgery a day after becoming the team's all-time leading rusher

Rams receiver Alexander achieves goal of playing in the NFL (10/21/10)
ST. LOUIS -- A backflip in the trainer's room was conclusive evidence to the St. Louis Rams that Danario Alexander was ready to play. His NFL debut should have them doing cartwheels. The former Missouri star was considered a long-term project while rehabbing from a fourth knee operation until last week, when Mark Clayton was placed on injured reserve. ...

Jackson closes in on Rams record (10/15/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Steven Jackson said he's completely healed from a nagging injury that hampered him the last two games. That should make the final stages of his quest to become the St. Louis Rams' career leading rusher more comfortable. Jackson passed former NFL MVP Marshall Faulk for second place two weeks ago, and he needs 141 yards to top Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson's total of 7,245 yards from 1983 to 1987. ...

Bradford tries to rebound for Rams (10/14/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Adversity in college for Sam Bradford was an arduous recovery following a shoulder injury. It's something else entirely in the NFL with one of the league's scuffling franchises. The No. 1 pick endured his first rough outing as a pro in a 44-6 rout by the Lions, capped by the embarrassment of getting intercepted by No. 2 overall pick Ndamukong Suh...

Alexander might see action for Rams on Sunday (10/14/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Danario Alexander signed with the St. Louis Rams in late August as something of a long-term project, given he still was rehabbing from a fourth operation on his left knee. Injuries at wide receiver have forced the Rams to alter that timetable, and the former Missouri star wide receiver might make his NFL debut against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday...

Same-old Lions host up-and-coming Rams (10/10/10)
DETROIT -- Sam Bradford and the St. Louis Rams are rolling into the Motor City with the No. 1 pick in the draft getting rave reviews for helping them finally put their team on the rise. The Detroit Lions, meanwhile, have left their fans wondering when last year's No. 1 pick, Matthew Stafford, will play again, and if there's any short-term hope for a franchise that can't seem to get it right...

Jackson misses Rams practice (10/01/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Acupuncture helped Steven Jackson's groin strain feel better, but it didn't get him back on the practice field. A day after reporting on his Twitter feed that he had undergone acupuncture treatment, the two-time Pro Bowler was relegated to off-field exercises Wednesday. Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo believed Jackson, who speaks with media on Thursdays, was improved but would be day to day...

Jackson says injury only a strain, might return to Rams lineup Sunday (09/28/10)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson has a groin strain and his availability is day to day. The two-time Pro Bowler broke the news on his Twitter feed after undergoing an MRI exam Monday, and tweeted that he already had undergone two hours of rehab treatment a day after the Rams' 30-16 win over Washington...

Rookie Gilyard hopeful for more playing time with Rams (09/24/10)
The Size of the playbook has slowed down the receiver

Rams out to make first home game rough one for Raiders' Campbell (09/19/10)
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The switch at quarterback from JaMarcus Russell to Jason Campbell was the biggest reason for an offseason of optimism for the Oakland Raiders. With the former No. 1 pick turned draft bust long gone, Campbell was supposed to revive a struggling franchise and spark an offense that had struggled to do much of anything in recent years...

Rams defensive tackle bemoans big play that turned sour (09/17/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Just a few more steps and Clifton Ryan scores a touchdown for a St. Louis Rams franchise starved for success. Don't think the defensive tackle isn't beating himself up about how a play that would have been a career achievement turned out so sour...

Bradford confident heading into second start of career (09/16/10)
ST. LOUIS -- What impressed St. Louis Rams players most about Sam Bradford's NFL debut was how totally in charge the No. 1 overall pick looked. "You want your quarterback to have command of the game and he has that," Rams wide receiver Mark Clayton said Wednesday. "Very even keel. You can't get to him...

No. 1 pick Bradford faces tough test in debut (09/12/10)
ST. LOUIS -- The Sam Bradford era trumpets at least a temporary end to fan indifference. The St. Louis Rams are a sellout for the season opener. "We have a new face of the franchise," Rams defensive tackle Clifton Ryan said. "I think he's going to lead us in the right direction."...

Clayton hopes to play Sunday (09/09/10)
ST. LOUIS -- After one practice, new St. Louis Rams wide receiver Mark Clayton thought he'd be ready in time for Sunday's opener against Arizona. Rookie quarterback Sam Bradford was optimistic, too, after seeing Clayton in action Wednesday. Bradford said it appeared Clayton already had a "great grasp" of the offense...

Bradford to start season opener for Rams (09/05/10)
ST. LOUIS -- No. 1 overall draft pick Sam Bradford will start at quarterback in the regular-season opener at home against Arizona next weekend. Coach Steve Spagnuolo announced the decision Saturday, saying Bradford had earned the job. "We're confident. The staff's confident. The team's confident," Spagnuolo said. "It's well deserved."...

Bradford has perfect series in preseason finale (09/03/10)
St. Louis finished 3-1 with a 27-21 victory against the Ravens

Bradford sharp in win (08/27/10)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Sam Bradford passed his first test as a starting quarterback in the NFL. And the player who ended the game at that position for the Rams, Keith Null, directed a drive that set up Josh Brown's 37-yard field goal on the final play that gave St. Louis a 36-35 exhibition win over the New England Patriots on Thursday night...

Gilyard set to debut for Rams vs. Browns (08/19/10)
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis rookie Mardy Gilyard is scheduled to make his NFL preseason debut against Cleveland on Saturday. The site of his first professional contest is not lost on the speedy wide receiver, who played at the University of Cincinnati...

Buckeyes take over Rams' LB corps (08/18/10)
Grant fits in well at weakside linebacker for the St. Louis defense

Bradford eager to get first taste of NFL game (08/13/10)
ST. LOUIS -- The Sam Bradford era begins this weekend when the No. 1 overall draft choice finally steps on the field for the St. Louis Rams in their preseason opener. St. Louis hosts the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday night, and Rams fans will get their first look at their expensive draft pick in NFL game conditions. Bradford's contract guarantees the quarterback $50 million and if all incentives are reached, the six-year deal is worth at least $78 million...

Atogwe eager to get taste of game action (08/12/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Rams safety Oshiomogho Atogwe has been out of action since suffering a season-ending shoulder injury Dec. 6 against the Chicago Bears, and he's itching to get going again. "I haven't fought in a long time," Atogwe said. "Out on the practice field, this is all sparring. When you're playing against another team, that's when the fight happens...

Rookie TEs out to make mark (08/10/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Rookie tight end Michael Hoomanawanui brought his ukulele to training camp but he hasn't had much time to play it. He's too busy trying to land a job. The big rookie talent show is Thursday night and the fifth-round draft pick from Illinois promises he'll be ready...

Bradford enjoys successful night at scrimmage (08/08/10)
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Rookie quarterback Sam Bradford is making a fine first impression with the St. Louis Rams. In a controlled scrimmage Saturday night at Lindenwood University, before approximately 8,000 fans, the No. 1 overall pick directed the second team offense and unofficially went 7 for 9 for 94 yards and a touchdown in the live portion of the scrimmage. His two incompletions were drops...

Rams confident they made right investment (08/05/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Five days later, the St. Louis Rams had no regrets about the deal they gave No. 1 draft pick Sam Bradford that guarantees the quarterback $50 million. They had several months to assess not only Bradford's surgically repaired shoulder but also his character before making the six-year deal worth at least $78 million...

Rams sign veteran safety Atogwe to multiyear deal (06/24/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Oshiomogho Atogwe wasn't on the market for long. Three weeks after becoming an unrestricted free agent, the veteran safety went back to his old team, the St. Louis Rams, agreeing on a multiyear deal announced Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed, but Atogwe said it was a five-year contract...

Rookie adjusts to life in NFL (06/11/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Sam Bradford slowly but surely is getting acclimated to life in the NFL. The No. 1 overall pick of the April draft joined veterans Thursday at the first day of the St. Louis Rams' minicamp. The former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from Oklahoma said that things are starting to sink in after organized team activities and the first day of minicamp...

Bruce calls it quits (06/10/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Wide receiver Isaac Bruce, whose four Pro Bowls firmly established him among the greatest players in Rams history, retired Wednesday with a message for a struggling franchise that has hit bottom: Be proud of who you are. "I'd would say, 'Watch your mouth,'" Bruce said of advice he would offer the Rams. "Watch what you say about the team and the organization. And expect great things to happen."...

Rams spend early picks upgrading puny offense (04/25/10)
ST. LOUIS -- Choosing Sam Bradford No. 1 over a pair of highly-touted defensive tackles set the tone for the St. Louis Rams. They concentrated on improving the NFL's puniest offense all three days. Five of the first seven picks went to upgrading an attack that averaged just 10.9 points per game and mustered a touchdown or fewer in 13 games with Pro Bowl running back Steven Jackson the lone threat. ...

New face of the Rams (04/23/10)
ST. LOUIS -- For Sam Bradford, the thrill of getting picked first in the NFL draft overruled any concerns about being a savior. The St. Louis Rams took the Oklahoma quarterback Thursday night, hoping he can help revive a franchise that has bottomed out from its long-ago days as "The Greatest Show on Turf."...

Decade ago, Rams sat atop NFL mountain (02/04/10)
ST. LOUIS -- A decade ago, the St. Louis Rams were on top of the NFL. That might be hard to believe if you hadn't been there. Before this season's finale, Isaac Bruce remembered in vivid detail his game-deciding touchdown catch that helped beat the Tennessee Titans in the Super Bowl following the 1999 season...

Warner brings end to stirring NFL career (01/29/10)
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Kurt Warner has called an end to one of the great storybook careers in NFL history. The 38-year-old quarterback announced his retirement from the game on Friday after a dozen years in a league that at first rejected him, then revered him as he came from nowhere to lead the lowly St. Louis Rams to two Super Bowls, winning the first of them...

Rams fire longtime athletic trainer (01/24/10)
The St. Louis Rams fired longtime head athletic trainer Jim Anderson on Saturday, saying the move is not related to a rash of injuries during the team's 1-15 season.

Holt adjusting well with Jacksonville (11/03/09)
Daily Dunklin Democrat sports editor Mike Buhler got a chance to visit with the former St. Louis Ram on Sunday.

St. Louis Rams open training camp (07/30/09)
New coach, teammates make quarterback Marc Bulger feel young again

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