Rams News Recap: Sept. 2

[RamBill]

Austin Davis Now Next in Line at QB –PD
At the start of training camp, it seemed like Austin Davis had a better chance of coaching football at Westminster Christian Academy again than making the Rams’ 53-man roster.

Michael Sam to join Cowboys’ Practice Squad –PD
Michael Sam’s NFL football career is heading to Big D.

Mike Sando on if Robert Quinn Stands to Earn J.J. Watt-Level Money –Radio Interview

Adam Schefter: Michael Sam To Take Physical With Cowboys –Video

Jim Thomas Rams’ Update: Sept. 2 –Radio Interview

Are the Vikings and Rams “Mirror Images of Each Other?” –Radio Interview

What Case Keenum Brings to the Rams –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams waited patiently to make an addition at quarterback after losing starter Sam Bradford for the season. On Monday, they made their move by claiming quarterback Case Keenum off waivers from the Houston Texans.

Watt gets paid, Robert Quinn’s turn coming –Wagoner
They were selected three spots apart in the 2011 NFL draft. In the time since, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn have developed into two of the league’s most dominant defensive players, regardless of position.

Morning Ram-blings: Telling QB stats
Good morning, all. Hope everyone enjoyed a nice extended weekend. Let’s start the day with something a little different.

2014 Predictions: St. Louis Rams
ESPN.com St. Louis Rams reporter Nick Wagoner makes his game-by-game picks for the 2014 season.

Power Rankings: No. 24 St. Louis Rams –ESPN
It’s that time of year again where the ESPN Power Rankings become a weekly staple.

Don Banks SI.com’s 2014 NFL preview: St. Louis Rams –Video

Notables and Predictions for Rams in 2014 –Gray
Oftentimes, people focus on specific St. Louis Rams opponents in attempting to diagnose the most difficult portion of the schedule. And while there is certainly some merit in doing so, each and every year teams that are expected to flourish eventually fail and clubs expected to flounder take flight.

Burwell: What Does Sam’s Future Hold? –Video

Wagoner’s 2014 Predictions: St. Louis Rams –Video

Why NFC West is Best in the NFL –Video

 

[RamBill]

Morning Ram-blings: Sam lands in Dallas
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/11231/morning-ram-blings-sam-lands-in-dallas

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- As teams finalized their practice squads Tuesday afternoon, former St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam looks to have finally found a landing spot.

Our Adam Schefter reported that Sam was headed to Dallas for a physical and, so long as everything goes well on that, will be signed to the Cowboys' practice squad Wednesday.

Earlier in the day, NFL Nation columnist Kevin Seifert took a closer look at the football reasons Sam did not land on an active roster.

ESPNDallas' Tim McMahon followed by explaining why Sam going to Dallas would make a lot of sense for both parties.

Cowboys reporter Todd Archer writes that the Cowboys need all the help they can get when it comes to the pass rush.

On a number of levels, Sam landing in Dallas should be a good move for his career. It's a better fit than the Rams from a football standpoint, though it won't offer the easy and comfortable fit Sam had in St. Louis.

Nonetheless, the most important thing here is that Sam is getting a chance to continue pursuing his football dream. And given Dallas' lack of pass rushing options, it wouldn't surprise if he turns a practice squad opportunity into an eventual shot on the active roster.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Tuesday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... We began the day with my game by game predictions for the Rams' 2014 season. ... Next, we looked at the large contract that likely awaits end Robert Quinn on the heels of J.J. Watt's contract with the Texans. ... In the Ram-blings, we began the day with some telling quarterback statistics on all 32 signal-callers. ... Texans reporter Tania Ganguli and I discussed the Rams' addition of quarterback Case Keenum. ... We closed the day with a look at the Rams' spot on the week 1 Power Rankings.

Elsewhere:

Speaking of Power Rankings, here's the complete first week's rankings.

More trouble in 49ers land? Paul Gutierrez sheds some light on the latest situation by the bay.

At 101sports.com, Kevin Wheeler and Marc Lillibridge discuss the Rams' chances of slowing down Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson on Sunday.

At stltoday.com, Jeff Gordon offers a state of the union address on the Rams heading into week 1.

Jim Thomas writes that Keenum is excited for a fresh start in St. Louis.

 

[RamBill]

Watch exclusive highlights from last Thursday’s final preseaon game against the Miami Dolphins, including Austin Pettis’ incredible TD catch, E.J. Gaines interception, and Trey Watts nifty running. (2:00)

Relive Rams vs. Dolphins