Rams News Recap: Oct. 7

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Rams Enjoying Net Gaines on their Investment in Rookie CB –FSMW
Few experts or fans could have predicted the clear standout of the Rams’ 2014 draft class four games into the season.

Rams Special Teams are Backsliding –PD
The Rams ranked sixth in the NFL last season in the highly respected special teams rankings compiled by Rick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News.

Rams Back up to No. 28 in Power Rankings –Wagoner
In last week’s ESPN NFL Power Rankings, the St. Louis Rams dropped two spots to No. 30 without so much as playing in a game.

Rams’ Davis Continues to Impress –Latsch
Script a storybook ending by completing a late comeback in Philadelphia on Sunday, but the Rams’ young quarterback again put up some impressive numbers in the 34-28 loss.

Rams Rookie Review: Week 5 –Wagoner
A look at playing time and production of each of the St. Louis Rams’ drafted rookies and a quick glimpse at the undrafted rookie class in Sunday’s 34-28 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Jeff Fisher Show: Oct. 6 –Video

Orlando Pace Looks Back at the Greatest Show on Turf–Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their Super Bowl XXXIV championship during next week’s Monday Night Football matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

The Film Don’t Lie: What the Rams Must Fix –Wagoner
A weekly look at what the St. Louis Rams must fix:

With Season Spiraling Out of Control, Fisher Remains a Rock of Stability –SI.com
Did any team in the league get off to a worse start this year than the Rams? When franchise quarterback Sam Bradford was felled in August by a Groundhog Day injury
Morning Ram-blings: Celebrating the Greatest Show on Turf –Wagoner
For those checking in on these parts Monday morning, you probably saw an interview I did with St. Louis Rams legendary wide receiver Isaac Bruce.

Nick Wagoner Rams Report: Oct 7 –Radio Interview

One-On-One with Rams RB Benny Cunningham –Video

 

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Morning Ram-blings: Stacy's story
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/12420/morning-ram-blings-stacys-story

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- Although it's been tough sledding for the NFL recently in terms of some of the bad things going on around its players off the field -- and rightfully so -- there are plenty of great and uplifting stories out there worth exploring.

The ongoing fight against cancer by Cincinnati defensive tackle Devon Still's daughter Leah is one that comes to mind. But Fox Sports offered a great story involving family on St. Louis Rams running back Zac Stacy and his brother Justin.

There isn't much to add here other than to implore you to go watch it. It's an inspiring story about the bond between brothers in very different circumstances.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Tuesday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we offered details on the team's upcoming celebration of The Greatest Show on Turf. ... This week's edition of the "Film Don't Lie" takes a closer look at the Rams' struggles generating sacks. ... We then caught up with legendary Rams offensive tackle Orlando Pace. ... The Rams rookie review provided snap counts and production for the team's rookie class against Philadelphia. ... We closed the day with a look at the Rams' move to No. 28 in this week's ESPN NFL Power Rankings.

Elsewhere:

Speaking of the Power Rankings, here they are in their entirety.

Gregg Easterbrook gives his thoughts on which teams are contenders to make this year's Super Bowl after five weeks.

At stltoday.com, Jim Thomas writes about the Rams' decision to release linebacker Ray Ray Armstrong.

Joe Lyons provides news and notes around the team.

Thomas also participated in his weekly chat.