Rams News Recap: Sept. 25

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Rams Notes: Some Rams Scatter, Some Stay During Bye Weekend –PD
Many players scattered after Thursday’s bye week practice at Rams Park. Among them, tight end Lance Kendricks headed to Jamaica. Quarterback Austin Davis said he was getting away with his wife.

Rams Rookie Mason Awaits Chance to Shine –PD
If anybody can relate to Rams rookie running back Tre Mason and the slow start to his NFL career, it’s teammate Zac Stacy.

Rams Scatter for Bye Weekend –PD
It didn’t take long for Rams players to scatter Thursday afternoon following the second _ and last _ practice of the bye week. As mandated under the collective bargaining agreement, players get four consecutive days off during the bye.

Ethan Westbrooks Adjusting to Expanded Role –Wagoner
As part of the St. Louis Rams’ effort to replace injured defensive end Chris Long, they’re leaning on three players to step in and fill the void.

Rams Getting Boost From Improving Offensive Line –Latsch
The Rams’ offensive line took another step forward on Sunday, despite the team’s loss against the visiting Dallas Cowboys, which will be a key throughout the remaining 13 games.

Rams Wrap Up Work Week –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams officially began their time off Thursday after completing afternoon practice.

Fisher: “We have to focus on Philly” –Video

One-On-One with Rams Great Isaac Bruce (Pt. 1) –Video

Rams Defense Falls Short of Expectations –Latsch
With no game this weekend, the Rams have plenty of time to reflect on their latest loss, a 34-31 defeat against the visiting Dallas Cowboys last Sunday after leading 21-0 in the second quarter.

Three Plays That Defined the Rams’ 34-31 Loss to the Cowboys –Stalter
When a team blows a 21-0 lead like the Rams did Sunday in their 34-31 loss to the Cowboys, there’s always plenty of blame to go around.

Rams Coach Jeff Fisher Says RB Split Will Continue –Wagoner
The St. Louis Rams’ running game had a solid outing last week against the Dallas Cowboys.

Morris Claiborne, Michael Brockers and the Rams –Wagoner
When news broke that Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne had been demoted from the starting lineup and subsequently departed the team’s facility in a huff, it didn’t make much of a ripple around the St. Louis Rams.

Morning Ram-blings: The Greatest Show –Wagoner
In the next couple of weeks, we’ll spend plenty of time in this space looking back on the “Greatest Show on Turf” era of the St. Louis Rams. More on that later.

Greatest Show on Turf: Isaac Bruce Highlights –Video

Rams QB Shaun Hill: “We have to continue to improve” –Video

Rodger Saffold: “You hate bye weeks after a loss” –Video

T.J. McDonald: “It’s a new challenge every week” –Video
 

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Morning Ram-blings: Revisiting the 2012 NFL draft
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-ra...ning-ram-blings-revisiting-the-2012-nfl-draft

EARTH CITY, Mo. -- In the wake of the injury to Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III, the on-field struggles of Dallas cornerback Morris Claiborne and Indianapolis running back Trent Richardson and the off-field issue of Jacksonville receiver Justin Blackmon, the once promising 2012 NFL draft class has taken on a decidedly disappointing look.

Over at Grantland, NFL writer Bill Barnwell decided to take a trip back to examine that class with a breakdown of the top 10 picks.

Obviously, the Rams ultimately didn't make a pick in the top 10, even though they held the No. 2 overall pick and the No. 6 overall pick at various points in the process. They traded out and grabbed defensive tackle Michael Brockers at No. 14 overall.

Brockers has proved a better choice than many of the players taken in the top 10, and though the Rams didn't hit on all the picks they received in exchange for that No. 2 pick, the early returns indicate they were wise to move out of the top 10 altogether.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Thursday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the Ram-blings, we took a look back at the Greatest Show on Turf's impact. ... We then re-examined the trade that landed cornerback Claiborne in Dallas and brought Brockers to St. Louis. ... Rams coach Jeff Fisher says the split time between running backs will continue. ... Rookie defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks is getting adjusted to playing an expanded role in Chris Long's absence. ... Finally, the Rams wrapped up their bye week work with Thursday's practice.

Elsewhere:

NFL Insider Mike Sando offers a take on the early struggles in San Francisco.

Louis Riddick gives his evaluations on early returns from offseason additions.

At 101sports.com, ESPN's John Clayton talks to the Fast Lane about the Rams' quarterback situation.

At stltoday.com, Bernie Miklasz asks the Rams to stop whining about penalties.

Joe Lyons takes a look at how the Rams view their early bye week.