Rams News Recap: May 16

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Rams notes: Rookies, Sam included, hit the practice field –PD
There was finally some football Friday as defensive end Michael Sam and 24 other rookies took the field for a 90-minute practice at Rams Park.

Aaron Hill Eager to Play for Hometown Rams –PD
As an undrafted rookie free agent with the Rams, Aaron Hill faces a battle to make the 53-man roster.

Bernie: Tally Is In on Rams’ Deal with Redskins
When the Rams chose Auburn offensive lineman Greg Robinson with the No. 2 pick in the 2014 draft, it closed the book on the huge trade between St. Louis and Washington

Nick Wagoner Rams Chat Highlights: May 16

Tony Softli Talks Rookie Minicamp Player Standouts –Radio Interview

Michael Sam Participates In Rams Rookie Minicamp –Video

Burwell’s Rams Rookie Practice Report –Video

Rams Rookie QB Garrett Gilbert: Michael Sam is Family Now –Radio Interview

James Laurinaitis: “Hates losing more than he likes winning” –Radio Interview

Sam, Rest of Rams Rookies Hit the Practice Field –PD
Michael Sam and 24 rookies took the field Friday for a 90-minute workout at Rams Park. It was actually the second practice for the group, but the first open to the media.

Morning Ram-blings: Gilbert a Bargain? –Wagoner
It was a bit surprising when the St. Louis Rams waited until the sixth round to draft a quarterback in last weekend’s draft.

ESPN Vows Not to Make Sam its Big Summer Story –PD
Mid-summer is the slowest time in sports, with little going on other than baseball before football training camps open in late July. But even the early NFL practice sessions usually are mundane, with reports often focusing on human interest stories of players unlikely to even make the team.

Michael Sam, Rams Rookies Get to Work –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams aren’t having a proper rookie minicamp as many of their NFL brethren around the league are this weekend. But they did offer a quick glimpse at what they are doing Friday afternoon.

Mo Alexander: It’s A Dream Come True to Be Here –Video

NFC West Draft Grades –Video
 

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Morning Ram-blings: HOFers on Sam
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/8561/morning-ram-blings-hofers-on-sam

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- There is no shortage of opinions out there on how Michael Sam will fit into an NFL locker room and how he might be received by his teammates.

But for those who might not have seen it, ESPN's Michael Wright provided great insight Friday afternoon from a handful of Pro Football Hall of Famers.

Included in the list of this version of NFL Nation Says are all-time greats such as Barry Sanders, Harry Carson, Roger Wehrli and Lem Barney.

Nothing to add other than that it's worth your time to read.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Friday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we began the day with a look at the bargain potential of quarterback Garrett Gilbert. ... Next, I participated in the weekly chat, covering your questions on the Rams. ... We closed the day with a look at the Rams rookies getting to work Friday afternoon and what it entailed.

Elsewhere:

Tony Dungy discussed Sam and Johnny Manziel with ESPN.

As always, columnist Jason Whitlock delivers strong opinions on the Sam/documentary topic.

A good read from Dan Graziano on the outdated marijuana policies in the NFL.

At stltoday.com, Joe Strauss offers his take on the Sam/documentary topic.

Jim Thomas writes that Tre Mason is hoping to follow in the footsteps of great running backs who came before him.

At FoxSportsMidwest.com, Nate Latsch provides inspiring details on new Rams cornerback Lamarcus Joyner.