Rams News Recap: Sept. 15

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Fisher Not Budging on QB Decision –PD
Based on his performance Sunday in Tampa, Austin Davis might win in a landslide if he ran for mayor this week. Nevertheless, Rams coach Jeff Fisher isn’t budging.

Burwell: Fisher is Wise to Avoid Drama
Through his entire 20-year career as a pro football head coach, Jeff Fisher has never committed the folly of being led into the nasty riptide of a full-fledged NFL quarterback controversy.

Rams Notes: Austin, Harkey Have Mild Knee Strains –PD
Rams coach Jeff Fisher was finally able to provide some positive injury news during his Monday meeting with reporters at Rams Park.

The Jeff Fisher Show – September 15 –Radio Interview

Rams QB Austin Davis on the Jeff Fisher Show –Radio Interview

ESPN’s Nick Wagoner Breaks Down the Rams Big Win Over the Bucs –Radio Interview

Austin, Harkey Dealing with Knee Sprains –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams made it through Sunday’s win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers without much in the way of injuries but the two they did have looked like they could potentially do some major damage.

Rams Preparing for Stedman Bailey’s Return –Wagoner
ESPN NFL Insiders Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported Monday afternoon that upon the completion of the new NFL drug policy, St. Louis Rams receiver Stedman Bailey is one of 20 players who will be reinstated.

Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher Press Conference Transcript: Sept. 15

Jeff Fisher: “I’m Proud of Austin Davis and the Team” –Video

Brooks/Wheeler: Rams Must Clean Up Defense With Murray Coming to Town –Radio Interview

Adam Caplan: Rams upside “at 8-8? but “realistic record for them is 6-10? –Radio Interview

Austin Davis: “I Was Prepared to Start and Anything Else Would Have Been a Surprise” –Video

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

Rams Vs. Buccaneers: Sound Off from the St. Louis Win –Gray
The St. Louis Rams reeled in a rugged slugfest of a victory at rainy Raymond James Stadium Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Turning Point Play: Two Austins Connect –Wagoner
Here’s this week’s look back at the turning point play from the St. Louis Rams’ 19-17 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Pettis Perseveres to Come Up Big for Rams –Wagoner
St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis wasn’t the only Austin who had lingered toward the bottom of the depth chart only to come up with big plays in the team’s 19-17 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

W2W4 revisited: Rams vs. Bucs –Wagoner
Looking back at three things to watch from the St. Louis Rams’ 19-17 victory Sunday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Morning Ram-blings: Monday Game Balls –Wagoner
As promised last week, we’re going to begin the week with the handy game ball chart from our 32 NFL Nation reporters.

T.J McDonald: “I Was Able to Make Some Plays For Our Team” –Video

Burwell’s Positives & Negatives From Rams Win –Video

Jim Thomas: Austin Davis Delivers as Rams Win –Video

Fox 2’s Zac Choate Talks With Jeff Fisher After the Game –Video

Fox 2 Report: Rams Beat Bucs 19-17 in Tampa –Video

 

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Morning Ram-blings: Davis on radio
By Nick Wagoner

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EARTH CITY, Mo. -- As one might expect after he led the St. Louis Rams to a victory in his first NFL start, quarterback Austin Davis has been making the media rounds.

On Monday morning, Davis joined ESPN radio to talk about his path to the NFL, the win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and much more with hosts Scott Van Pelt and Ryan Russillo.

Davis has an interesting story to share, from his role as the guy who bested most of Brett Favre's passing records at Southern Miss to what he was doing last year after the Rams released him and more.

Having been around Davis for three years and seeing the work he's put in, it's a nice moment for him. How long it lasts will apparently depend on the condition of Shaun Hill's thigh but for now, give it a listen and get a little insight into the Rams' little-known signal caller.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Monday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we began Monday like we do every Monday with a look at the NFL Nation game balls from Sunday's games. ... We then revisited three things to watch from the Rams' win against Tampa Bay. ... Receiver Austin Pettis has fallen down the Rams' depth chart but came up big in the Rams' win. ... In this week's turning point play, we examined Pettis' big catch against the Bucs and how it came about. ... In a new feature known as "The Film Don't Lie," we made it clear the Rams have to clean up their run defense with Dallas back DeMarco Murray coming to town. ... The Rams are preparing for the pending reinstatement of receiver Stedman Bailey. ... Finally, we offered updates on receiver Tavon Austin and tight end Cory Harkey, both of whom suffered a knee injuries against the Bucs.

Elsewhere:

ESPN's John Clayton offers his takeaways from the weekend, including a comparison involving a certain injured Rams quarterback.

At 101sports.com, Randy Karraker provided his weekly takeaways from the Rams' win against Tampa Bay.

Adam Caplan joined the Kevin Wheeler show to talk it over.

At stltoday.com, Joe Strauss chronicles Davis' journey as well.

Bryan Burwell offers some thoughts on Sunday's game.

Jim Thomas recaps it all.