Rams News Recap: May 10

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Sam Should Feel Welcome in St. Louis –Wagoner
Less than two hours east down Interstate 70 from his college stomping grounds at the University of Missouri, Michael Sam will take his shot at becoming the first openly gay player in the NFL.

Sam’s a Ram, and he’s Ready to Prove Himself –PD
For Michael Sam, the call finally came late in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. Much to his, and everyone’s surprise, it was Jeff Fisher on the other line.

Bernie: Rams, Fisher Did the Right Thing
Say what you want about Rams coach Jeff Fisher, but no one has ever described him as weak, indecisive, timid or afraid. This coach is hardcore in his football beliefs.

Rams Select Mizzou’s Gaines Before Taking Sam –PD
Updates from Rounds 4-7 of the NFL Draft on Saturday: In the seventh round, with the 249th overall pick of the NFL Draft, the Rams have selected Missouri defensive end Michael Sam.

St. Louis Rams Draft Wrap-Up –Wagoner
Best move: Putting football aside, the Rams made a historic move in using the 249th overall pick on Missouri defensive end Michael Sam. Sam became the first openly gay player drafted to the NFL.

He’s Already Made History — Can Michael Sam Make an Impact in the NFL? –FSMW
The newest St. Louis Ram, who made history Saturday when he became the first openly gay football player to be drafted into the NFL, used more colorful language to describe his readiness level in a 10-minute conference call with local reporters.

Rams 7th Round Pick: DE Michael Sam – Conference Call Transcript

NFL Draft: Quick-Snap Grades for all 32 Teams –NFL.com
As one of the most anticipated drafts in years, the 2014 NFL Draft certainly didn’t lack any drama or good players.Here are some quick-reaction grades to how every team did after all 256 picks.

Michael Sam’s Emotional Reaction to Being Drafted by the Rams –Video

Jeff Fisher and GM Les Snead – Draft Wrap Up Press Conference Transcript

Rams Coach Jeff Fisher Talks Of Drafting Michael Sam –Video

Twitter Reaction to the Rams Picking Michael Sam

Twitter Notes on Rams 6th Round Pick: QB Garrett Gilbert

Rams 6th Round Pick CB E.J. Gaines – Conference Call Transcript

Twitter Notes On Rams 6th Round Pick CB E.J. Gaines

Rams Bring Safety Maurice Alexander Home –Wagoner
Just two years ago, Maurice Alexander was working in the Edward Jones Dome as a janitor, cleaning up after St. Louis Rams home games.

Rams Select Eureka High product Alexander in Round 4 –PD
With the 10th pick of the fourth round, the Rams drafted Utah State safety Mo Alexander, a Eureka High product.

Rams 4th Round Pick: S Maurice Alexander – Conference Call Transcript

Jeff Fisher and Les Snead on Picking Mo Alexander: Press Conference Transcript

Twitter Notes on Rams 4th Round Pick Maurice Alexander

Rams 3rd Round Pick RB Tre Mason – Conference Call Transcript

Jeff Fisher and GM Les Snead – NFL Draft Day 2 Press Conference Transcript

Rams RB Tre Mason Talks About Being Drafted By the Rams –Radio Interview

Rams DB Lamarcus Joyner Talks About Being Drafted by the Rams –Radio Interview

Snead: Our Day 1 Draft Was to Build A Foundation –Video

CBS Sports Draft Crew Grades the Tre Mason Pick –Video