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  • September 16, 2014 at 1:58 am #7558
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    http://www.rams-news.com/fisher-not-budging-on-qb-decision-pd/%5D 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.

    http://www.rams-news.com/burwell-fisher-is-wise-to-avoid-drama/%5D 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.

    http://www.rams-news.com/rams-notes-austin-harkey-have-mild-knee-strains-pd/%5D 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.

    http://www.rams-news.com/the-jeff-fisher-show-september-15-radio-interview/%5D The Jeff Fisher Show – September 15 –Radio Interview

    http://www.rams-news.com/rams-qb-austin-davis-on-the-jeff-fisher-show-radio-interview/%5D Rams QB Austin Davis on the Jeff Fisher Show –Radio Interview

    http://www.rams-news.com/espns-nick-wagoner-breaks-down-the-rams-big-win-over-the-bucs-radio-interview/%5D ESPN’s Nick Wagoner Breaks Down the Rams Big Win Over the Bucs –Radio Interview

    http://www.rams-news.com/austin-harkey-dealing-with-knee-sprains-wagoner/%5D 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.

    http://www.rams-news.com/rams-preparing-for-stedman-baileys-return-wagoner/%5D 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.

    http://www.rams-news.com/rams-head-coach-jeff-fisher-press-conference-transcript-sept-15/%5D Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher Press Conference Transcript: Sept. 15

    http://www.rams-news.com/jeff-fisher-im-proud-of-austin-davis-and-the-team-video/%5D Jeff Fisher: “I’m Proud of Austin Davis and the Team” –Video

    http://www.rams-news.com/brookswheeler-rams-must-clean-up-defense-with-murray-coming-to-town-radio-interview/%5D Brooks/Wheeler: Rams Must Clean Up Defense With Murray Coming to Town –Radio Interview

    http://www.rams-news.com/adam-caplan-rams-upside-at-8-8-but-realistic-record-for-them-is-6-10-radio-interview/%5D Adam Caplan: Rams upside “at 8-8? but “realistic record for them is 6-10? –Radio Interview

    http://www.rams-news.com/austin-davis-i-was-prepared-to-start-and-anything-else-would-have-been-a-surprise-video/%5D Austin Davis: “I Was Prepared to Start and Anything Else Would Have Been a Surprise” –Video

    http://www.rams-news.com/the-film-dont-lie-what-the-rams-must-fix-wagoner/%5D The Film Don’t Lie: What the Rams Must Fix –Wagoner
    A weekly look at what the St. Louis Rams must fix

    http://www.rams-news.com/rams-vs-buccaneers-sound-off-from-the-st-louis-win-gray/%5D 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.

    http://www.rams-news.com/turning-point-play-two-austins-connect-wagoner/%5D 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:

    http://www.rams-news.com/pettis-perseveres-to-come-up-big-for-rams-wagoner/%5D 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.

    http://www.rams-news.com/w2w4-revisited-rams-vs-bucs-wagoner/%5D 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:

    http://www.rams-news.com/morning-ram-blings-monday-game-balls-wagoner-2/%5D 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.

    http://www.rams-news.com/t-j-mcdonald-i-was-able-to-make-some-plays-for-our-team-video/%5D T.J McDonald: “I Was Able to Make Some Plays For Our Team” –Video

    http://www.rams-news.com/burwells-positives-negatives-from-rams-win-video/%5D Burwell’s Positives & Negatives From Rams Win –Video

    http://www.rams-news.com/jim-thomas-austin-davis-delivers-as-rams-win-video/%5D Jim Thomas: Austin Davis Delivers as Rams Win –Video

    http://www.rams-news.com/fox-2s-zac-choate-talks-with-jeff-fisher-after-the-game-video/%5D Fox 2’s Zac Choate Talks With Jeff Fisher After the Game –Video

    http://www.rams-news.com/fox-2-report-rams-beat-bucs-19-17-in-tampa-video/%5D Fox 2 Report: Rams Beat Bucs 19-17 in Tampa –Video

    September 16, 2014 at 8:56 am #7567
    RamBill
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    Morning Ram-blings: Davis on radio
    By Nick Wagoner

    http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/11727/morning-ram-blings-davis-on-radio

    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.

    September 16, 2014 at 12:23 pm #7572
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    Rams Rookie Review: Wagner

    http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/11718/rams-rookie-review-week-2

    EARTH CITY, Mo. — 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 19-17 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    Robinson
    OL Greg Robinson, first round, No. 2 overall: After filling in for Rodger Saffold near the end of the opener, Robinson couldn’t even get on the field with the offense when the Rams brought in an additional lineman near the goal line against the Bucs. He played five snaps, all on special teams. Though it’s way too early to render judgment on what Robinson’s career will become, it doesn’t matter how you slice it, the fact that the No. 2 overall pick isn’t contributing more is a disappointment.

    DT Aaron Donald, first round, No. 13 overall: Though the sack totals aren’t there yet for Donald (or any Rams, really), his presence has been felt from snap to snap. He played 25 snaps against the Bucs and was consistently disruptive. He was only credited with a tackle for loss in the unofficial statistics, but his work was better appreciated with a closer watch of the game. He is coming along nicely and is probably deserving of more playing time.

    DB Lamarcus Joyner, second round, No. 41 overall: A back injury kept Joyner out of practice late last week and ultimately rendered him inactive against the Bucs.

    RB Tre Mason, third round, No. 75 overall: Mason struggled in the preseason and doesn’t provide help on special teams which rendered him inactive for the second consecutive week.

    S Maurice Alexander, fourth round, No. 110 overall: Alexander was inactive in week 1, but he was able to chip in on special teams in his NFL debut against Tampa Bay. He played 10 snaps, all on special teams and did not register any statistics in the unofficial stats.

    CB E.J. Gaines, sixth round, No. 188 overall: Gaines continues to be a pleasant surprise, getting his second consecutive start on the outside and providing mostly solid coverage and even better tackling. His six tackles tied him for the team lead, and he added half a sack, a tackle for loss and a quarterback hit. He was also credited with a blocked field goal, but we’re saying no sale on that one because replays clearly showed it was safety T.J. McDonald who made the play. Regardless, Gaines has been solid in his first two games, and the Rams should feel good about what they have in him moving forward.

    C Demetrius Rhaney, seventh round, No. 250 overall: Rhaney is on injured reserve for the season with a knee injury.

    Undrafted rookie roundup: The Rams continue to get help from their undrafted rookies, including the debut of defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks. He was active for the first time in a regular-season game, playing 17 snaps on defense, though he did not register any statistics. … Cornerback Marcus Roberson chipped in on special teams again with a tackle on his 10 snaps. … Running back Trey Watts and tight end Alex Bayer were inactive.

    "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. " Philip K. Dick

    September 16, 2014 at 12:34 pm #7573
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    Robinson
    OL Greg Robinson, first round, No. 2 overall: After filling in for Rodger Saffold near the end of the opener, Robinson couldn’t even get on the field with the offense when the Rams brought in an additional lineman near the goal line against the Bucs. He played five snaps, all on special teams. Though it’s way too early to render judgment on what Robinson’s career will become, it doesn’t matter how you slice it, the fact that the No. 2 overall pick isn’t contributing more is a disappointment.

    Yeah–this does bother me.

    I don’t expect him to be great–but not getting in when they are using an extra lineman is a bad sign. Is he THAT lost?

    He needs to play and for them to sit him–their #2 pick–when they know it looks bad is not good. Is he moping? Does he have no confidence? Is this why Fisher hates selecting linemen so high? Well, he was drafted on “potential” to a large degree.

    It hurts when rookie guard third round pick Gabe Jackson of the Raiders gets tweets like this:

    Peter King ‏@SI_PeterKing 36m
    RT @Andy_Benoit: #Raiders Film: rookie LG Gabe Jackson fought @JJWatt to a draw

    (For the record–Watt shows no tackles on NFL.Com stats)

    Still–E.J. Gaines looks like a steal so far.

    "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. " Philip K. Dick

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