Rams News Recap: Feb. 5

[RamBill]

Rams to Go with Cignetti as Offensive Coordinator –PD
The long wait for the Rams’ new offensive coordinator is over. In a close call between tight ends coach Rob Boras and quarterbacks coach Frank Cignetti, coach Jeff Fisher has decided upon Cignetti as his new OC, while Boras will be promoted to assistant head coach/offense.

Rams’ Frank Cignetti to be OC –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams are staying in-house for their next offensive coordinator.

Todd McShay Talks About His Latest Mock Draft –Video

A Look at Rams’ Picks in 2015 Draft –Wagoner
Earlier this week, it was brought to my attention that there was confusion about which picks the St. Louis Rams hold in the 2015 NFL draft.

Hall of Fame Look Ahead: Kurt Warner –Wagoner
The 2015 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced Saturday night. To the surprise of many, none of the players who spent the majority of their careers with the Los Angeles St. Louis Rams made it in.

Rams Have Options to Create Cap Space –Wagoner
Heading into the 2015 offseason, the St. Louis Rams’ salary-cap situation looks to be relatively tight. But looks in many cases, especially this one, can be deceiving.

Morning Ram-blings: The QB Project –Wagoner
If you haven’t yet had a chance to check out the latest project from all of us here at NFL Nation, I strongly suggest carving out some time to explore the “where do quarterbacks come from” study conducted by our 32 reporters across the league.

Frank Cignetti to Become Rams Offensive Coordinator –Sporting News
The Rams might be one step closer to hiring an offensive coordinator.

Aaron Donald Credits his Teammates and Coaching Staff in helping win DROY –Audio

Adam Caplan Says Kroenke Should be Careful with Los Angeles Plans –Audio

Robert Quinn’s Memorable Pro Bowl Experience –Video

 

[RamBill]

Morning Ram-blings: Trading up?
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/16028/morning-ram-blings-trading-up

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- It's no secret that the St. Louis Rams need to add help at the quarterback position. Finding the right solution, though, is easier than simply identifying the need.

In his Thursday morning column, ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates offered four teams that should try to trade up for a quarterback in the 2015 NFL draft. It's no surprise that the Rams are one of the teams Yates lists.

"The Rams are in perhaps better shape than any other team in the NFL to make a significant move up the draft board," Yates wrote. "St. Louis is loaded with young talent due in part to the trade it made with Washington that landed the Redskins RG III, but quarterback is a glaring need."

As we move toward the scouting combine, we'll get a better idea of how teams value the top two quarterbacks -- Florida State's Jameis Winston and Oregon's Marcus Mariota. There already appears to be some emerging doubts about Mariota, so perhaps it's not as out of the question he could slip to the Rams at No. 10 as it once appeared. Otherwise, it's possible he could fall close enough for the Rams to move up to make a deal.

The Rams only have five picks in this year's draft, so they aren't flush with choices to deal, but if they do opt to try to move up in this draft, it's going to cost them premium picks in the future anyway. First things first, though, the Rams must hire an offensive coordinator and ensure that coordinator can best utilize any quarterback they add in the offseason.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Thursday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we opened the day with a look at the project studying where quarterbacks come from. ... We then examined a quartet of Rams who could be candidates to help save money against the salary cap. ... Looking ahead to the 2016 Hall of Fame election with the focus on quarterback Kurt Warner. ... A look at the Rams' collection of draft picks in 2015. ... The Rams are expected to name Frank Cignetti the new offensive coordinator next week.

Elsewhere:

Here's John Clayton's weekly mailbag.

Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus names Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald one of his rising stars.

At 101sports.com, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan tells the Fast Lane that Rams owner Stan Kroenke has to be careful with how he navigates relocation ideas.

At stltoday.com, Leah Thorsen looks back at the life of a former Rams cheerleader gone too soon.

Jeff Gordon writes that the Rams avoided disaster by not drafting Johnny Manziel.