Rams News Recap: August 9

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Rams Notes: Rookie TE Bayer Focuses on His Own Play –PD
For Rams rookie tight end Alex Bayer, the main competition on the football field comes from within.

Plenty to Work On, but Rams’ Miscues Not Significant –PD
When coach Jeff Fisher threw out the red challenge flag late in the second quarter Friday night, there couldn’t have been many in the Edward Jones Dome who thought Rams cornerback E.J. Gaines had stopped Saints wide receiver Nick Toon short of the first-down marker.

ReFo: Saints @ Rams, Preseason Week 1–PFF
Let’s examine some of the standout performances in a game where the backups and rookies took center stage.

Rams Coach Jeff Fisher Talks Rookies in Preseason Opener –Video

Rams Coach Jeff Fisher Press Conference Transcript: August 9

Bradford, Others Expected Back This Week –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams played Friday night’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints without nine of their 22 projected starters.

Rams Get Plenty of Lessons in Opener –Wagoner
Aside from attempting to stay healthy for four consecutive games, perhaps the primary goal of preseason football is to put your team through as much situational football as possible.

What to Watch Revisited: St. Louis Rams –Wagoner
Looking back at three things to watch from the St. Louis Rams’ 26-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Friday night.

Gregg Williams, Asshole Face Don’t Chat After Game –NFL.com
The so-called reunion between Gregg Williams and the New Orleans Saints never got off the ground on Friday night.

Michael Sam Confident after Rams Debut, but Scouts Have Doubts –USAToday
Michael Sam says there’s no doubt in his mind about what he should take away from his first NFL game action.

Jeff Fisher Recaps Preseason Opener with Farr, Savard –Radio Interview

Rams vs. Saints Post Game Press Conference Transcripts

Rams Rookie Greg Robinson: “It was a great feeling” –Video
One-on-One with Rams DT Aaron Donald –Video


Fox 2 Rams Report After the Rams 26-24 Loss to the Saints –Video

Jeff Fisher: “There were some good things” –Video

Rams vs. Saints Highlights –Video

Rams Rookie Michael Sam: I Know I Can Do Better –Video
 

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Morning Ram-blings: Division preview

By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/10356/morning-ram-blings-division-preview

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- Although preseason projections are always a year-to-year proposition, there doesn't seem to be much debate that the NFC West is clearly the best division in football.

With the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks and powerhouse San Francisco 49ers along with the dangerous Arizona Cardinals and upstart St. Louis Rams, there isn't a team in the league that looks forward to the heavyweight bouts required of facing an NFC West team.

Over at Grantland, Bill Barnwell and Robert Mays discussed the strength of the division and how it could play out in 2014 in their divisional preview podcast.

The tide could turn this year and another division could emerge but I have a hard time believing that the NFC West's run as king is going to come to an end in 2014. Everything is cyclical in the NFL as fans of the NFC West can attest but this is one cycle that should live another year, at least barring any major rash of injury.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Saturday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the wee hours of the morning, we took a look back at defensive end Michael Sam's first preseason performance. ... Next, we offered the news that tight end Mason Brodine was lost for the season to a broken ankle. ... From there, we looked at the strange finish to the preseason opener and what the Rams can learn from it. ... After that, we turned our attention to the potential return this week for many key Rams, including quarterback Sam Bradford. ... We then revisited three things to watch from Friday night's game. ... We closed the day by discussing an interesting move by Rams coach Jeff Fisher and his use of a challenge against the Saints.

Elsewhere:

Also from Grantland and Barnwell, a look at Bradford and the deep ball.

At stltoday.com, Bryan Burwell writes about Sam's solid start.

Jim Thomas provides his game story from the preseason opener.

Joe Lyons writes that quarterback Austin Davis had some success against the Saints.

At 101sports.com, Chris Long discussed the preseason opener with sideline reporter Will Witherspoon.