Ogletree has two keepers

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*The notion that a player’s draft status can be enhanced (or even diminished) because of his choice of representation, most feel, is greatly overblown. That said, there is little doubt that St. Louis weighed the role of agent Pat Dye Jr. in selecting linebacker Alec Ogletree with the 30th pick in the first round. [hilite]Dye and Rams’ general manager Les Snead are very close, and St. Louis officials felt comfortable enough that Dye will keep Ogletree in line[/hilite] that they didn’t hesitate to snag him. And to sign him to a four-year, $7.03 million contract that not only fits the No. 30 slot, but doesn’t include a lot of safeguard-type caveats like the ones in Janoris Jenkins’ contract from last year. Ogletree has had a problematic past – a February DUI, a four-game suspension at Georgia, some off-field indiscretions as a freshman – but the Rams are counting on Dye, in part, to keep him toeing the line.

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den-the-coach

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BTW Pat Dye, Jr's dad was one of the most underrated Head Coaches in college football. Great coach that always donned a tie because it rhymed with Dye.
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CGI_Ram

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This guy needs a good mentor. Someone to remind him of the off-the-field hazards surrounding NFL players and to take seriously the need to steer clear of those situations.

I think, unlike some troubled players, this guy actually seems to have a good heart. That's a big hurdle cleared right there.