Rams News Recap: June 4

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Rams notes: Hayes, Long tackle fight to help homeless –PD
For the Rams’ Chris Long, it was an eye-opener. For fellow defensive end William Hayes, it was humbling and it was uncomfortable.

Nick Foles Getting Acquainted with New Rams Teammates –AP
Quarterback Nick Foles is getting to know his new St. Louis Rams teammates.

Rams OTA nuggets: As expected, defense dominates –Wagoner
Some thoughts and observations from the St. Louis Rams’ first open organized team activity on Thursday afternoon:

Nick Foles Making Strong Early Impression –Simmons
There have been a bevy of changes to the Rams’ offense since the conclusion of the 2014 season, arguably the most important of which is the trade that brought in quarterback Nick Foles.
Five Takeaways from Day 2 of OTAs –Simmons
The Rams completed their second of 10 allotted Organized Team Activities on Thursday. Here are five takeaway items from the session.

Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher & QB Nick Foles Presser Transcripts

Rams QB Nick Foles: “We have a great group here” –Video

Jeff Fisher: “I’m pleased with where things are” –Video

Apparent Heart Condition Ends Sasser’s Time with Rams –PD
At least as far as the Rams are concerned, wide Bud Sasser’s NFL career is over before it started.

Rams Release Rookie Bud Sasser due to Pre-existing Heart Condition –Wagoner
The Rams career of rookie wide receiver Bud Sasser is over before it ever got started.

Morning Ram-blings: Aaron Donald’s Place in ’14 draft Re-rank –Wagoner
With a one year sample size to evaluate the 2014 NFL rookie class, we can draw our share of conclusions. Of course, it’s still way too early to make sweeping judgments on any of the players after just one season.

What Else to Watch as St. Louis Rams Continue with OTAs –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams officially began organized team activities on Tuesday but Thursday brings with it the first session open to the media.

Rams Offensive Line: Who will start in 2015?
In 2014, the St Louis Rams offensive line was somewhat leaky, not providing enough protection for the pass and sometimes not structuring the desired lanes for the running game.

Yikes: Zac Stacy Looks Back on his Infamous Draft Day Tweet –Banks
On the opening night of the 2015 NFL draft in Chicago, there was no bigger curveball thrown in the first 10 picks than when the St. Louis Rams turned in their card with the name of running back Todd Gurley on it

One-On-One with Rams LB James Laurinaitis –Video

One-On-One with Rams RB Tre Mason –Video

Rams Roundup: Nick Foles, Draftees and OTAs –Video

If the Rams QB Position is Solidified, Everything Else Will Fall in Place –Audio

Gov. Jay Nixon: Stadium Progress has ‘Accelerated’ NFL’s Timeline –Audio

Jeff Fisher on the State of the Rams, OTA’s –Audio

 

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Morning Ram-blings: Owners set for another round of meetings
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-ra...ings-owners-set-for-another-round-of-meetings

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- At last month's NFL owners meetings in San Francisco, league executive Eric Grubman mentioned the possibility of another round of meetings centered on the three markets considering relocating to Los Angeles.

On Thursday, the possibility of more meetings became a reality. While relocation has been discussed at the March and May owners meetings, it's hardly been the more pressing topic on the docket. That figures to change when the group convenes in Chicago in August.

These meetings are expected to have a heavy focus on relocation but, most important, on the progress (or lack thereof) in the three current teams most often mentioned as candidates to move. For those that haven't been paying attention, that means what's happening in San Diego with the Chargers, Oakland with the Raiders and here in St. Louis with the Rams.

There doesn't figure to be any sort of vote at those meetings but it could be a prime opportunity for St. Louis to show how far along it is in its efforts to get a new stadium built on the north riverfront.

The St. Louis stadium task force has checked off many boxes but still must get the financing squared away to see the project through. That group has been targeting fall to make the public part of the money actionable but if it could come with it by August, it would go a long way toward securing the city's future in the NFL.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Thursday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we looked at where defensive tackle Aaron Donald would rank in a re-evaluation of the 2014 draft's top players. ... We then took a longer look at some things to watch as the Rams had their first open organized team activity. ... In the final edition of the offseason roster review, we examined the team's solid special teams unit. ... The Rams released receiver Bud Sasser on Thursday because of a pre-existing medical condition. ... Finally, we provided some thoughts and observations from the team's OTA.

Elsewhere:

An interesting read on former NFL coach Mike Sherman going back to high school to coach.

Ashley Fox has a good story on some former NFL players that appear destined to be head coaches, including one on the Rams' current staff.

I also enjoyed this read from Lions reporter Michael Rothstein on the fan who got a urinal signed by Barry Sanders.

At 101sports.com, Rams coach Jeff Fisher spoke to "The Fast Lane" on a variety of topics.

At stltoday.com, Bernie Miklasz writes that Missouri Governor Jay Nixon believes St. Louis is ready to show the NFL what it can do on the stadium front.

 

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I started reading this piece thinking," Here we go again!" But it is really a very well written piece, and the writer seems to have done his research! He knows the Rams. I recommend this read!!