Rams News Recap: Mar. 23

[RamBill]

Los Angeles is Looking Better and Better to NFL Owners –Farmer
Even though no teams have announced plans to relocate, and there have been no formal stadium presentations, several influential NFL owners believe a Los Angeles solution is within reach.

Rams Awarded Extra Draft Pick, in Sixth Round –PD
Last year, the Rams were pleasantly surprised to receive three compensatory draft picks from the league.

Kraft: NFL has ‘Obligation’ to Stay in St. Louis –PD
Not only is New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft one of the NFL’s most influential owners, he also sits on two committees that will have a lot to say about relocation of teams to Los Angeles and the future of pro football in St. Louis.

NFL Owners Briefed on St. Louis Stadium Plan – and the Competition –PD
A National Football League executive briefed team owners Monday, for the first time as a group, on competing stadium proposals that could send the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles, including key steps “between now and any eventual relocation.”

Following Economical Start to Offseason, Rams Should Be Focused on Offensive Line –FSMW
Several efficient moves in a busy offseason could make the Rams a better team in 2015, but they’ve still got more work to do in free agency.

Stan Kroenke’s Moves Make Los Angeles A Real Possibility –Wagoner
If deadlines spur action, perhaps “Deadline” should St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke’s nickname.

Rams Mock Draft Roundup: 8th Edition –Simmons
We’re another week closer to the start of the NFL Draft on April 30, and we’ve got another roundup of mock drafts.

Rams’ L.A. Power Play Allows NFL to Maintain its Top Leveraging Weapon –YahooSports.com
The NFL franchise that has proven most valuable to the league and its owners over the past two decades is the one that hasn’t existed in Los Angeles.

What to Expect from Rams on Day 1 of Owners Meetings –Wagoner
The NFL owners meetings are underway here at the Arizona Biltmore and there is plenty on the docket for Day 1.

Bernie: More Pressure on STL Effort to Keep Rams
Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times wrote about the specifics of Stan Kroenke’s stadium plans for Inglewood.

Morning Ram-blings: Aaron Donald Rewards Dad –Wagoner
There will be plenty of news to come out of this week’s owners meetings here in Arizona. Much of that as it pertains to the St. Louis Rams will focus on what’s going to happen with the race to Los Angeles.

John Clayton Interviews Rams GM Les Snead –Audio

Jim Thomas Talks Latest Inglewood Stadium Report, Rams’ Future –Audio

Rob Rangs’ NFL Draft Risers & Fallers –Video

Kroenke Ready to Unveil Inglewood NFL Stadium Plans –Video

 

[RamBill]

Morning Ram-blings: Is Adrian Peterson worth a look for Rams?
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/17288/morning-ram-blings-whither-a-p

PHOENIX -- Whether or not the Minnesota Vikings and running back Adrian Peterson go through a full-on divorce remains to be seen but it certainly appears to be heading that way.

News broke Monday that Ben Dogra, Peterson's agent, said he doesn't think it's in Peterson's best interest to play in Minnesota in 2015 and beyond. Those were Dogra's first public comments on the situation since Peterson and the Vikings began their standoff three months ago.

ESPN NFL Nation columnist Kevin Seifert followed by writing that the Vikings are doing the right thing by not giving in to Peterson's demands.

So what does any of this have to do with the St. Louis Rams? Well, not much. Given Peterson's age (30), price ($12.75 million base salary in 2015) and the cost required to get him, it seems all but certain the Rams wouldn't be players in any bidding war for Peterson.

Here's a thought and it's one I've floated before: If the Rams are dead set on being a team centered on winning with defense and a strong run game, wouldn't it be worth kicking the tires to see if something could work out? By no means am I saying that's the right way to go about building a team but looking at it within the confines of what coach Jeff Fisher says he wants his team to be, doesn't Peterson give him a chance to truly build a team in that mold?

Yes, the Rams should first invest in the offensive line and then they'll probably look to youngsters like Tre Mason to get that run game revved up. But I'm curious, Rams fans, what do you think of the idea of at least taking a look at Peterson when considering what the Rams hope to be offensively?

It almost certainly won't happen but it's an interesting discussion to have when looking at how Fisher teams have succeeded with that style of football in the past.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Monday's Rams stories on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we looked at Aaron Donald's big gift to his dad. ... We then offered a preview of the possible compensatory picks for the Rams. ... Next, we laid out the land for the owners meetings on Day 1. ... Eric Grubman updated the owners on the latest with relocation and Los Angeles. ... Those conversations have taken a serious tone, and Rams owner Stan Kroenke is the reason.

Elsewhere:

Great read as usual from ESPN's Elizabeth Merrill on the last chance for some at the veterans combine.

Former Ram Michael Sam is confident he'll get another chance in the NFL this year.

John Clayton hits on many topics in his weekly mailbag.

At 101sports.com, Bernie Miklasz discussed what the owners will think of Kroenke's Los Angeles plans.

At stltoday.com, David Hunn offered up a breakdown of Grubman's presentation.

 

[Ramhusker]

This should of been titled, "Rams Moving to LA Articles". Damn

 

[DaveFan'51]

JT is reporting the Rams are to receiving a 6th round comp. pick, But what is the number!?

 

[LACHAMP46]

JT is reporting the Rams are to receiving a 6th round comp. pick, But what is the number!?

I think its usually at the end of the round...and they go in the order of finish...Like, Tampa's 6th round compensatory would be before the Rams....

 

[DaveFan'51]

I think its usually at the end of the round...and they go in the order of finish...Like, Tampa's 6th round compensatory would be before the Rams....

Ok, But if they've announced the comp picks then they should know the order and be able to put a number on it right!?

 

[RamBill]

Rams get one compensatory pick, in the sixth round, No. 215 overall. The 40th pick in the 6th round.