Rams News Recap: Feb. 18

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Rams Notes: Snead Gives Thumbs-up to Kroenke –PD
Stan Kroenke might be public enemy No. 1 among Rams fans. But from where general manager Les Snead sits, he has no problems with the team’s owner.

Bradford’s Not on the Trade Block –PD
To be clear, Sam Bradford isn’t demanding a trade. And the Rams aren’t interested in trading Bradford.

Combine Recap: Day 1 –Simmons
The first day of the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine saw special teamers, offensive linemen, and tight ends go through measurements, medical exams, and interviews

Snead Says He’s Not Ready to ‘Delete’ Sam Bradford –Balzer
Rams general manager Les Snead was nearly through his 15-minute session with the media Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine when he was asked about a report from cbssports.com that the team had given quarterback Sam Bradford permission to seek a trade.

Les Snead Offers More Support for Sam Bradford –Wagoner
St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher offered strong support for quarterback Sam Bradford last Friday as he introduced Frank Cignetti as the team’s offensive coordinator.

Five Things We Learned at Combine: Rams –Wagoner
General manager Les Snead met with the media Wednesday at the NFL combine. Here’s what we learned about the St. Louis Rams:

Rams QB Sam Bradford Has Permission to Seek Trade –LaCanfora
Rams quarterback Sam Bradford has permission to request a trade, and his agent will speak with other teams this offseason, reports CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora.

Countdown to Combine: St. Louis Rams OG/C –Wagoner
A closer look at the areas the St. Louis Rams could address in the draft. We’ll wrap it up today with a look at the interior offensive linemen, which are scheduled to work out Thursday in Indianapolis.

Morning Ram-blings: What to Watch at the Combine –Wagoner
The NFL scouting combine activities are officially underway with the first group of offensive linemen and special teamers set to meet with the media Wednesday.

Les Snead Interview with CBS Sports –Video

Combine Presser: Rams GM Les Snead –Video

Les Snead Interview From the Combine –Video

Rams Will Focus on QB’s at NFL Combine –Video

Breaking Down Baylor QB Bryce Petty –Video

What’s Your Ideal Rams Offensive Line? –Audio

 

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Morning Ram-blings: Bold moves
By Nick Wagoner

http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/16340/morning-ram-blings-bold-moves

INDIANAPOLIS -- In the final installment of an ongoing series on ESPN Insider, Football Outsiders offered some bold proposals for each team in the NFC West division for this offseason.

For the St. Louis Rams, the suggestion is to go back to the wide receiver well once again whether it's in free agency or the draft. Outsiders throw out a number of names of possible solutions, though many of them won't hit the market in free agency or be available when the Rams draft at No. 10.

While there's still a case that can be made for the Rams to try to find an upgrade at the position, it doesn't appear to be something high on their list. That could change if for some reason they are unable to re-sign free agent wideout Kenny Britt but for now the Rams seem to have plenty of faith in the likes of Britt, Brian Quick, Stedman Bailey and Tavon Austin.

However, if a receiver is clearly the best player on the board when the Rams pick and there's no comparable quarterback or offensive lineman, they could do a lot worse than adding a top receiver who might be available.

I.C.Y.M.I.

A roundup of Wednesday's Rams stories appearing on ESPN.com. ... In the final edition of countdown to combine, we looked at the interior linemen working out here. ... In the Ram-blings, we examined some things to watch this week at the combine. ... This week's Buzz video covered the Rams' looking at quarterbacks as they move forward. ... The breakdown of Wednesday's combine activities. ... Five things we learned from Day 1 of the scouting combine. ... Talking Rams and high profile personnel decisions with Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano. ... Finally, a closer look at general manager Les Snead's support of quarterback Sam Bradford.

Elsewhere:

Ten things our ESPN NFL Nation reporters learned Wednesday with a quick spin around the league.

Cardinals reporter Josh Weinfuss writes that Arizona's decision to bring back Larry Fitzgerald at a reduced rate was a good one.

At 101sports.com, the Fast Lane comes up with their ideal offensive line for the Rams.

At stltoday.com, Joe Strauss writes that the Rams need to shift their focus to the offense.

Jeff Gordon writes that Jameis Winston and Dorial Green-Beckham have a lot to prove this week.