Rams News Recap for March 24

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Rams News Items From March 24

Rams Notes: Rams Awarded 3 Extra Draft Picks –PD
The Rams were awarded three compensatory draft picks Monday, or more than they’ve received in the previous four offseasons combined.

Rams “Interest” in Sanchez Tepid at Best –PD
Yes, Rams coach Jeff Fisher expressed some “interest” in Mark Sanchez as a potential backup quarterback. But if you’re waiting for the Sanchez to arrive in St. Louis, don’t hold your breath.

Rams Need to Draft Big to Compete in NFC West –Video

Rams’ Draft Needs: Greg Robinson Could Bolster O-line –NFL.com
Roster weaknesses: Every team has them, and the draft is often the best way to address them. With the 2014 NFL Draft fast approaching, NFL Media’s Daniel Jeremiah will be taking an up-close look at the main areas of weakness — and the prospects who could fix them — for all 32 squads in the league.

Rams Add Three Compensatory Picks –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams were already sitting in prime draft position with nine choices and two first-rounders before the NFL handed out compensatory selections Monday evening. Now, they have even more opportunities to add talent after the league awarded them three more choices for 2013 free-agent losses.

Underrated 2014 Draft Prospects for Every NFC Team –SI.com
Many general managers will tell you that while the first and second rounds of any draft are where the flashy names flourish, it’s getting the third-day picks right where personnel executives either earn their paychecks … or not.

Former FSU CB Greg Reid Signs With Rams –Video

Inside the Rams Draft War Room –Video

Fisher Talks Rule Changes With La Canfora –Video

Gruden’s QB Camp: Teddy Bridgewater –Video

Bernie’s Ram Bytes: Should the Rams Sign Mark Sanchez?
Yes, the Rams are interested in signing deposed NY Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez. That, according to USA Today.

On the Rams and Mark Sanchez –Wagoner
Even before the New York Jets released quarterback Mark Sanchez, there was already speculation circulating that the St. Louis Rams might provide a logical landing spot.

Morning Ram-blings: The week Ahead –Wagoner
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.

Rams take a chance on CB Greg Reid –Wagoner

The St. Louis Rams finally signed an outside free agent, adding former Florida State cornerback/punt returner Greg Reid over the weekend.

Schefter Talks Sanchez, Bradford, Rams QB Situation –Radio Interview
 

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Morning Ram-blings: Draft order set
By Nick Wagoner | ESPN.com

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/7008/morning-ram-blings-draft-order-set

After the NFL announced the 32 compensatory picks it was handing out to 13 teams on Monday, the 2014 draft order is finally set.

The St. Louis Rams picked up three more picks from the compensatory process, leaving them with an even dozen for this year. Here's the full breakdown by round:

Nos. 1 and 13 overall (first round)
No. 44 overall (second round)
No. 75 overall (third round)
No. 110 overall (fourth round)
No. 153 overall (fifth round)
Nos. 188 and 214 overall (sixth round)
Nos. 226, 241, 249 and 250 overall (seventh round)

Since compensatory picks cannot be traded, the Rams can deal any picks except Nos. 214, 249 and 250.

The complete draft order can be found here.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Monday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... We kicked off the Ram-blings by setting the table for the upcoming week's activities at the owners meetings in Orlando. ... Next, we explored why quarterback Mark Sanchez might or might not make sense as a backup option for the Rams. ... Next, we looked at the off the radar signing of cornerback/punt returner Greg Reid. ... Finally, we looked at the three compensatory picks the Rams gained from the NFL to bring their total for 2014 to 12.

Elsewhere:

The news on the Rams' adding Reid to the mix.

ESPN senior analyst Chris Mortenson writes that Sanchez is likely to land in Philadelphia.

ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates lists Rams' backup quarterback target Shaun Hill as one of the top remaining free agents Insider in this Insider piece.

At stltoday.com, Bernie Miklasz explores the Sanchez possibility.

Stlouisrams.com takes a look at the options the Rams have explored in free agency so far.