Rams News Recap for March 18

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Rams News Items From March 18

Saffold’s Contract Different From Original Report –Balzer
As is usually the case in the rush to report details when NFL free agents sign, the actual value of Rams guard Rodger Saffold’s contract is different from what was originally reported.

One Week In, Rams Yet to Sign Outside Free Agent –PD
As NFL free agency heads into its second week, the wait continues for the Rams to sign their first free agent from another team.

Jeremiah & Davis’ Mock Draft #11-20: Rams Get Manziel –Video

Former GM Mike Tannenbaum Says Rams Should Consider Clowney at #2 –Radio Interview

Jim Thomas Rams Chat Highlights: March 18

Henry Melton Off to Visit St. Louis –ESPN
Henry Melton’s visit with the Dallas Cowboys has ended and the free-agent defensive tackle is off to visit the St. Louis Rams, according to a source.

Breaking Down Saffold’s Contract –Wagoner
The drama that unfolded last week surrounding offensive lineman Rodger Saffold’s return to the St. Louis Rams after a failed physical with the Oakland Raiders certainly cost Saffold money on the open market.

Free-Agency Review: Rams –Wagoner
A look at what the St. Louis Rams have done through the first week of free agency.

Breaking Down Dunbar’s Contract –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams re-signed linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar late last week, bringing back a key piece of the defense in 2012 who was unable to duplicate it in 2013.

Sammy Watkins and Ike Taylor Go Head to Head –Video

Watkins Believes He Has the Skills to Succeed in the NFL –Video

 

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Morning Ram-blings: Day 3 QB options
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/6868/morning-ram-blings-day-3-qb-options

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- The St. Louis Rams are almost certain to spend a draft pick on a quarterback at some point in May's annual selection process.

Based on comments from coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead, that pick will almost certainly not be in the first round. Even the second round might be a bit of a stretch. But after that, it seems like this year's quarterback crop is fair game for the Rams to target.

Plenty of names have and will continue to be floated as possibilities. The Rams want to add a young backup who might also have the potential to provide competition for starter Sam Bradford.

On Tuesday afternoon, Kevin Weidl, one of our draft scouts here at ESPN.com, offered some good insight Insider into a pair of potential prospects who could be in play for the Rams on the draft's third day. In this Insider piece, Weidl breaks down Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray and Pittsburgh signal caller Tom Savage.

That isn't to say either are high on the Rams' radar or that they rank above others that are out there. Just some good reading on a couple of potential options.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Tuesday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... We began the day a little different than normal, taking a look at how the Rams have fared in free agency so far and where they might go from here. ... In the late breakfast edition of the Ram-blings, we explored the value of guarantees in NFL contracts and how they are as closely guarded around the league as ever. ... Next, we got into some math (scary, I know) with a closer look at the contracts signed by Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (found here) and offensive lineman Rodger Saffold (found here).

Chat: A quick programming note that this week's chat will move to today at 3 p.m. ET. You can submit questions here and/or join us live when it begins.

Elsewhere:

ESPN Cowboys reporter tracks the whereabouts of defensive tackle Henry Melton, including the news that he was headed to St. Louis for a visit.

At stltoday.com, Jim Thomas discusses the Rams' continued interest in veteran quarterback Shaun Hill.

Thomas also participated in his weekly chat.

Stlouisrams.com caught up with former receiver Dane Looker.