Rams News Recap: May 10

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Rams Notebook: Better Late Than Never For Ifedi –PD
The seventh round of the NFL draft was winding down when the Rams selected Memphis defensive end Martin Ifedi with their ninth, and final, choice.

Rams Lineman Wichmann Knows How to Hammer –PD
As he watched the rookie class go through the paces Saturday afternoon at Rams Park, general manager Les Snead described sixth-round draft pick Cody Wichmann of Fresno State, thusly: “He’s the kind of guy that’ll give you a rib shot, knock you down, and then help you up.”

Bucky Brooks’ NFC West Draft Grades –NFL.com
Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks is performing a division-by-division assessment of the 2015 NFL Draft, spotlighting notable picks and handing out grades for each team

Strauss: Rams Face Tall Task of Marketing Team –PD
In one fat paragraph, Rams chief operating officer Kevin Demoff must have used the word “buzz” a dozen times if he used it once.

Todd Gurley Will Reignite St. Louis Rams’ Offensive Attack
When it comes to the St. Louis Rams, the team can only head in a better direction considering what happened last season.

Rams Mailbag: Rookies Arrive in St. Louis –Wagoner

5 Players Most Likely to Break Out in St Louis
The St Louis Rams have no shortage of young talent. With most of them yet to really break out yet, it seems it’s only a matter of time before some of them do. Here are my top five most likely to break out candidates.

Rams Players Send Greeting to Mom on Mother’s Day –Video

Johnny Hekker One-On-One with Rams Reporter Dani Klupenger –Video

Highlights of Texas RB and Rams Rookie Malcolm Brown –Video

Rams Rookie Orientation: Day 2 Report –Video

 

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Morning Ram-blings: The next round of free agency and the Rams
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-ra...gs-the-next-round-of-free-agency-and-the-rams

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- Free agency in the NFL isn't what it used to be. Where once there was a glut of teams waiting for June 1 to make certain moves for cap purposes, the league and the players association have made some changes to when that business can be done.

In this week's mailbag, ESPN NFL senior writer John Clayton begins the proceedings with a look at six things we learned in this year's free agency.

While Clayton's six takeaways don't have much to do with the St. Louis Rams, there is one nugget in his introduction that might be worth noting for those wondering what will become of guys such as guard Justin Blalock or tackle Joe Barksdale.

From Clayton:

"Starting Tuesday, signings don't count against teams in the computation of compensatory picks."

Now, that doesn't really affect the Rams when it comes to re-signing Barksdale or adding Blalock. Atlanta released Blalock so he wouldn't factor into compensatory picks anyway but it's notable if there are outside teams interested in Barksdale. If another team wanted to add the Rams' 2014 starting right tackle, it would be able to sign him without worrying about it changing their compensatory pick formula for next year.

It stands to reason that since teams have waited this long with the likes of Barksdale on the market, he'll get more attention once he becomes classified as a "street free agent" on Tuesday.

Likewise, if the Rams have designs on signing a veteran anywhere on the team, they wouldn't have to worry about their own compensatory formula for next year, either.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of the weekend's Rams' stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... On Friday, we previewed the Rams' rookie orientation. ... We then examined how first-round running backs have fared in their rookie season in recent years. ... The Rams finally released their undrafted free-agent rookie list. ... Under Jeff Fisher, the Rams have a different approach the rookie "minicamps" from many teams. ... Fisher said offensive lineman La'el Collins had the Rams in his final four before choosing the Cowboys. ... This week's mailbag hit on a variety of topics.

Elsewhere:

ESPN Insider provides a full look at all 32 teams and how they fared in this year's NFL draft.

Columnist Jeffri Chadiha previews what should be a strong 2016 quarterback class entering the NFL draft.

Giants reporter Dan Graziano catches up with former Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo, who says it will take some time to right the ship in New York.

At 101sports.com, Mike Sando discussed the Rams' chances of overtaking Seattle in the NFC West.

At stltoday.com, Joe Strauss writes that it's going to be awfully difficult for the Rams sales and marketing teams in 2015.

 

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5 Players Most Likely to Break Out in St Louis
The St Louis Rams have no shortage of young talent. With most of them yet to really break out yet, it seems it’s only a matter of time before some of them do. Here are my top five most likely to break out candidates.

Nice read. But If I may add one thing to the writers bottom line, Chris Long will be our 'Come-Back' Player of the year!!