Rams News Recap: May 22

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Rams Get High Marks For Offseason Efforts –Wagoner
Earlier today, I provided an offseason wrap-up in which we went through the best, most surprising and riskiest moves the team made in the past few months.

Top-5 offseason Moves For the Rams…So far –Cover32
With the acquisitions part of the NFL offseason all but completed, I thought I’d attempt to rank the top five offseason moves the Rams have made in 2014.

Utah State’s Head Coach Talks Mo Alexander –Radio Interview

Rams Rookie Profile: Tre Mason –Video

How Does Lamarcus Joyner Fit with the Rams? –TST
It was hard not to be excited when the St. Louis Rams drafted Lamarcus Joyner in the second round of the NFL Draft. Joyner is a little on the small side at 5’8, but he’s a big playmaker. And the Rams need playmakers.

ESPN’s John Clayton: Greg Robinson New Ram LG –Video

Joyner Focused on Returning the Favor –Wagoner
As Lamarcus Joyner waited for his name to be called through the NFL draft’s first night and midway into the second round, he never let it bother him.

Morning Ram-blings: Looking Way Ahead –Wagoner
Is it ever too early to look ahead to the 2015 NFL draft? Yes, yes it is.

Rams Offseason Wrap-Up –Wagoner
With free agency and the draft in the rearview mirror and training camp just a couple months away, we assess the St. Louis Rams’ offseason moves.

Can St. Louis Get a Super Bowl? –Video

 

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Morning Ram-blings: A QB crossroads
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/8703/morning-ram-blings-a-qb-crossroads

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- The term make-or-break has probably been overused when it comes to St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford.

It came up back in his third year as he entered the 2012 season. It was definitely in heavy rotation before last season and there's no doubt that it is going to be in play quite a bit this year.

Over at The Sporting News, Vinnie Iyer offered a look at eight quarterbacks at a career crossroads heading into the 2014 season. Without even clicking the link, you just knew Bradford would appear on the list.

Sure enough, Bradford checks in at No. 3 on the list and the words "make or break" make their expected appearance.

Indeed, it's not exactly groundbreaking that this is an important year for Bradford and his future with the Rams. A contract extension doesn't appear to be forthcoming as the Rams would (rightfully) be inclined to see how the season plays out and Bradford appears intent on betting on himself to make the next step.

One way or another, this time next year should provide answers rather than the on-going make or break questions.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Thursday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we took a look way into the future with Mel Kiper Jr.'s first 2015 big board. ... Next, we wrapped up the offseason with a look at the Rams' best, riskiest and most surprising roster moves. ... From there, we delved into how second-round pick Lamarcus Joyner plans on repaying the Rams for trading up to draft him. ... Finally, we took a look at the Rams' offseason grade from Mike Sando and a team of NFL Insiders.

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Elsewhere:

In this week's Inside the Huddle, John Clayton explores Greg Robinson's move to left guard for the Rams.

Ashley Fox offered a great story on Eagles player/Army veteran Alejandro Villanueva.

Sando's piece with the grades for all 32 teams. Insider

Here's the news story on 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith pleading no contest to three felonies and a misdemeanor.

At FoxSportsMidwest.com, Nate Latsch takes a closer look at sixth-round pick E.J. Gaines.