Garrett Reynolds visiting Rams

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Garrett Reynolds - G - Rams
Rams signed G/T Garrett Reynolds, formerly of the Lions.

Reynolds appeared in 10 games (four starts) as a versatile reserve for Detroit last year. He has the ability to play both guard and right tackle, and knows OL coach Paul Boudreau's scheme from their time in Atlanta. Reynolds' signing suggests the Rams will move on from free agent RT Joseph Barksdale.

Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Mar 18 - 4:28 PM

Um, where does he get that from?
 

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Honestly, I thought 3rd tackle was a huge need for this organization even when we had Person. I've got a small amount of excitement for this signing.
 

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I'm really interested to see what fisher plans to do with our oline. Not pessimistic, nor optimistic. Just interested.
 

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I'd say this signing eliminates any possible return of a re-signed J.Long.
 

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Welcome OL @GReynolds75 to the family! #RamsNation

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Rams sign Garrett Reynolds
Posted by Josh Alper on March 18, 2015, 5:04 PM EDT

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/18/rams-sign-garrett-reynolds/

The Rams have released a pair of offensive linemen this offseason and they added one to bolster their numbers up front on Wednesday.

The team announced that they have signed Garrett Reynolds.

Reynolds spent the 2014 season in Detroit, where he played 10 games and saw time at right guard and right tackle. The 2009 fifth-round pick played for the Falcons for the first five seasons of his career and spent most of his time at guard.

Reynolds played for current Rams offensive line coach Paul Boudreau from 2009-2011 when Boudreau held the same job in Atlanta, which likely helped make the connection with St. Louis.

The Rams cut tackle Jake Long and center Scott Wells while right tackle Joe Barksdale and interior lineman Tim Barnes are free agents, so they’ll need depth at the very least heading into next season.
 

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Rams Sign OL Garrett Reynolds
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View: http://www.stlouisrams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Sign-OL-Garrett-Reynolds/9ff40f24-594c-4376-8fbf-e05d655b345f


The Rams have added another in free agency, signing offensive lineman Garrett Reynolds.

“I’m extremely excited,” Reynolds told stlouisrams.com. “Being around the environment today, the atmosphere of the coaching staff, and I met some of the players -- they just all seemed excited about being here. It was just a great energy here, and I’m really looking forward to it.”

Originally a fifth-round pick by the Falcons in 2009, Reynolds has shown the versatility to play both guard and tackle, as saw significant time at both positions for the Lions last year.

The offensive lineman played 42 games (23 starts) for Atlanta before signing with Detroit as a free agent in July of last year. While he was released in the last round of cuts in August, the Lions re-signed Reynolds a week into the season and he played in 10 games, making four starts in 2014.

He played his college ball at North Carolina, where he was a three-year starter and earned second team All-ACC distinction from the Associated Press.

Signing with the Rams holds some sentimental value to Reynolds, as his uncle, Jack Reynolds, was drafted by the franchise in the first round of the 1970 draft. Better known by his nickname, “Hacksaw,” Jack Reynolds spent 14 years in the NFL, playing with the Rams from 1970-1980.

“I’ve got my uncle’s helmet sitting on my desk back home,” Reynolds said. “It’s just something I’ve seen my whole life. I’ve watched some of his old game tape, especially in my younger years -- in middle school, high school -- and it was just something I’ve always seen. So it’s exciting to get back to it.”

Having spent five seasons in the league, Reynolds said that he sees himself as one of the older guys on the line.

“My goal is to come in here and make an impact and try to help out some of these young guys,” Reynolds said. “The best thing I can do is try to bring some of those guys along and show them some things I’ve learned along the way.”

“I’m very excited,” he added. “It’s an honor to play for the same team my uncle played for. I’m excited for my family and I’m pumped up to be here.”
 

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Fisher has channeled his inner-George Costanza with his approach to the OLine...
 

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Has anybody mentioned this is hopefully for depth?
 

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Omg a starter ? o_O
 

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Free agency on the offensive line needs an enema . Seems not even the VERY RICH are gonna overpay for what is left out there. Very unusual to have a stoppage with who is left to sign. Its like a walk down at 12 noon and the first to blink loses.All while J.T. literally implodes as a Rams writer . Things are very strange right now and the Rams made a move just for the sake of making a move. Wish this guy would'nt make the teams 53 man roster. Yet right now its not looking well. Time will tell . Will need an Elite O-Lineman no matter what position he plays . Don't think waiting till pick 41 would be the smart move right now. Yet we will get a good OG at that spot with the depth at that position this year. Missing out on Martin is even hurting more right now . Missed that deal by one spot last year.
 

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Missing out on Martin is even hurting more right now . Missed that deal by one spot last year.

We didn't miss out. We struck gold. Until Wiz, Blalock and Barks have signed elsewhere, I'd say it's still too early to push the panic button.
 

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We didn't miss out. We struck gold. Until Wiz, Blalock and Barks have signed elsewhere, I'd say it's still too early to push the panic button.
I don't think he was talking about drafting Martin instead of Donald, there was a deal in place where we were going to trade up with the Ravens last year and get both of them, but he didn't fall because the Cowboys drafted him.