Rams News Recap for March 23

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Rams News Items From March 23

Rams Coach Jeff Fisher Interested in Mark Sanchez –USA Today
Count the St. Louis Rams as interested in former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez following the fifth-year veteran’s Friday release by the Jets.

Jeff Fisher: Rams have interest in Mark Sanchez –NFL.com
Mark Sanchez’s tumultuous journey with the New York Jets is complete, but his NFL career will continue. Count the St. Louis Rams as one prospective suitor.

Rams Sign Former-Florida State Star Greg Reid
Two weeks into the free agency period the St. Louis Rams have finally made their first move that wasn’t merely a re-signing. However, with that first pickup of the offseason, the Rams did not opt for a veteran, nor a young stud on the rise.

Kiper & McShay’s NFL Draft Lab: Quarterbacks –Video

D’Marco Farr Praises Darian Stewart, Except for Durability –Baltimore Sun
The pending arrival of new Ravens safety Darian Stewart comes with a scouting report. Stewart has built a reputation as a tough guy with a lot of pop and as a tackler who excels in run support.

Projecting Rams’ Compensatory Picks –Wagoner
With the NFL owners meetings convening in Orlando this week, much of the discussion will center on potential rule changes and points of emphasis for the 2014 season.

Seven Cornerstone Positions Every Team Needs –Video

 

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Morning Ram-blings: The week ahead
By Nick Wagoner | ESPN.com

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/6976/morning-ram-blings-the-week-ahead

The NFL draft isn't until May and the schedule won't be released until next month but for those craving NFL news between free agency and those events, there should be plenty to come this week.

The NFL owners meetings are set to begin this week in Orlando with plenty of topics and ideas to be discussed, vetted and even voted upon. Later in the week, the St. Louis Rams will join the 31 other teams in finding out if they will get any compensatory picks.

But there's much more on the docket this week as ESPN's John Clayton lays out in his preview of the meetings. Clayton starts his preview with a look at three things he'd like to see the NFL do, including expanding the active game day roster from 46 to 49. That should be a no-brainer but Clayton doesn't expect much movement on that front.

NFL Nation columnist Kevin Seifert delves deeper into some of the issues mentioned by Clayton, particularly the ones that will be high on the discussion list this week. Those issues include the kicking game and officiating. Seifert writes that he doesn't expect much to come of those conversations.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of the weekend's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In Saturday's Ram-blings, we looked at the legal situation of Michigan offensive tackle Taylor Lewan and how it might change his draft status in the eyes of teams. ... From there, we reviewed the film from Friday's chat with a look at what was a marathon session with plenty of questions on all things Rams. ... Finally, we explored the possibility of the Rams getting some extra compensatory picks at this week's owners meetings in Florida.

Elsewhere:

At stltoday.com, Jim Thomas provides his preview of what's to come this week.

Thomas also offers a closer look at the circus surrounding the Mizzou pro day.

Some interesting thoughts from Jadeveon Clowney on the possibility of playing for Jacksonville per NFL.com.

The latest mock draft from Daniel Jeremiah.

Former Rams offensive lineman Richie Incognito is looking for a spot to return to the NFL and says the Raiders would be a good fit.