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The St. Louis Rams used their first of three early second-round picks in the 2012 NFL draft to select Appalachian wide receiver Brian Quick. For a team whose offense has lacked a quality passing game since the days of “The Greatest Show on Turf,” Quick has the potential to be the big, productive receiver the Rams have dreamt of for quite some time. The selection comes at the expense of many prospects who could be considered better than Quick...  

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams continued to address areas of need Saturday with the selection of wide receiver Chris Givens of Wake Forest in the fourth round and offensive guard Rokevious Watkins of South Carolina in the fifth round. The 5-foot-11, 198-pound Givens amassed 2,473 receiving yards on 163 receptions in his career. Last season, Givens set a school single-season record with 1,330 yards. He caught 83 passes and had nine touchdowns...  

St. Louis Rams Draft Grade | Why Janoris Jenkins was the best pick they made Janoris Jenkins may have his flaws, but after the St. Louis Rams were able to draft him with their second of two second-round picks, he landed Dan Arkush's "Best Pick" status for St. Louis. From: ProFootballWeekly Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 03:01 More in Sports  

The St. Louis Rams's NFL Draft grades for 2012 have, so far, been mostly positive, but there's a lot of variance in how experts see their No. 1 overall pick, Michael Brockers. ESPN's Todd McShay focused on Janoris Jenkins when he reviewed their ...  

On Thursday, April 26, the St. Louis Rams took their next step towards returning to contention by selecting LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers. In one of their most productive drafts in years, the Rams made trades, took risks, and filled holes on the roster.  

2012 ST. Louis Rams draft grade rounds 1-3 grading the st. louis rams draft through 3 rounds i realize i put round 4 on the last pick, it was round 3 i don't no why i did that... minor error From: Ramsfanx99 Views: 67 2 ratings Time: 05:38 More in Sports  

You wouldn't know it from all the calls for the first pick of the St. Louis Rams' 2012 draft to go to Trent Richardson, but Steven Jackson had a minor renaissance season last year, after coming off his worst season as a professional. After ...  

The St. Louis Rams ' NFL Draft grades have improved markedly since the 2012 model ended, with days two and three bringing the Rams' interesting upside risks (like noted character risk Janoris Jenkins ) and good need choices (like wide receiver Chris Givens .) Mel Kiper approved, giving them a C+ for needs and a B+ for value according to Turf Show Times . The major refrain for his draft grades is ...  

History strongly suggests that drafts can't be fairly evaluated until at least three years have passed, so it's folly to assign A's, B's and F's just days after the dust has settled. However, our unalterable first impressions have already made their imprints, so here's a rundown of our initial reaction after watching 253 picks come off the board.  

Chris Givens, who earned the second pick the St. Louis Rams spent on wide receivers in the 2012 NFL Draft, just became first in the hearts of Rams fans everywhere. Sorry, Brian Quick—he mentioned the Greatest Show on Turf, and that's all it takes.  

The St. Louis Rams are clearly planning to make an immediate turnaround in pro football. Before moving down a second time in Round 1 of the 2012 NFL draft, the Rams added another first-round pick for the 2013 and 2014 drafts courtesy of the Washington Redskins.  

The 2012 NFL Draft is only 32 picks deep so far, but things are about to heat up on Friday, as Round 2 and Round 3 unfold starting at 6 p.m. CT, ESPN and NFL Network. The St. Louis Rams have been busy trading back from their original No. 2 slot, and as a result they are loaded with picks in the later rounds and should be primed to fill plenty of holes with quality players on very affordable ...  

On Thursday, April 26, the St. Louis Rams will try to take their next step towards respectability by filling their roster through the 2012 NFL Draft. This is a year when the team must prioritize roster needs over wants. The Rams might love running back ...  

Getting a handle on how the Rams will approach the draft, at least in the first round, is as unpredictable as the usual smokescreens that are sent up every year by NFL teams ... in the cutdown to 53 players. -WR Cadillac Williams had some productive ...  

The St. Louis Rams have selected LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers with the No. 14 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, after trading its No. 6 pick to the Dallas Cowboys. The Rams received the Cowboys' 45th overall pick in the second round for swapping picks.St. Louis now is scheduled to hold three of the top 13 picks in the second round, with No. 33, 39 and 45.Brockers has a large frame at 6'6", 306 lbs. His strength is against the run, and does...  

How he fits: The Rams desperately needed help at wide receiver, especially after missing out on Justin Blackmon, Michael Floyd and A.J. Jenkins in the first round Thursday. Quick has very good size at 6-3, 220 and runs well enough at that size ...  

With the 96th overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft the St. Louis Drams have selected Chris Givens, a wide receiver for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Givens is one of the most accomplished wide receivers in Demon Deacon history, as in his ...  

and with Steve Smith also in place all the incumbents but Danny Amendola—that's Brandon Gibson, Alexander, Austin Pettis, and Greg Salas—have a lot to worry about. Which reminds me—this would have been an excellent time to trade Danny ...  

How he fits: Coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead were determined ... When he'll play: Brockers is a starter from Day 1, moving into a revamped and much younger defensive line. He and free-agent pickup Kendall Langford are the ...  

That's what Brown played at Hawaii during a productive career ... Richardson (6-0, 200) has a chance to earn the No. 3 running back spot behind three-time Pro Bowler Steven Jackson and second-round draft pick Isaiah Pead of Cincinnati.  

After months of coverage and suspense, the 2012 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away. We've mock drafted, we've run team needs speculation until every franchise seems riddled with holes, and we've dissected the St. Louis Rams' trade with the ...  

Offensive tackles Riley Reiff and Matt Kalil are also in the mix ... hitting need a bit over value might be the right call early in the second round, with Zach Brown, Lavonte David and Mychal Kendricks as good options at outside linebacker.  

Kansas City Chiefs: NT Dontari Poe, Memphis -- A 346-pound dancing ... but the Chiefs have missed on talented defensive linemen before. 14. St. Louis Rams (draft-day trade with Dallas): DT Michael Brockers, LSU -- In February, the Rams were ...  

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams chose a defensive back with their third-round pick, taking Trumaine Johnson of Montana. NFL.com said the 6-foot-2, 204-pound Johnson was arguably one of the best prospects to emerge from the Big Sky Conference in several ...  

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams chose a defensive back with their third-round pick, taking Trumaine Johnson of Montana. NFL.com said the 6-foot-2, 204-pound Johnson was arguably one of the best prospects to emerge from the Big Sky Conference in ...  

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams have drafted cornerback Janoris Jenkins, who finished his college career at North Alabama after getting dismissed from Florida. The 5-9, 190-pound Jenkins was a three-year starter at Florida who transferred ...  

Whether the St. Louis Rams draft a running back this Thursday or not, it seemed like Steven Jackson would at least be with ... Well maybe the Rams want to trend young at the running back position, and will look to move Jackson because of that?  

First impressions on the St. Louis Rams' performance in the 2012 NFL draft ... new line coach Paul Boudreau to coach up the existing tackles, notably Jason Smith on the right side. If that does not work, expect the Rams to consider using ...  

Chris Givens drafted 96th (4th Round) by the St. Louis Rams in the 2012 NFL Draft St. Louis Rams draft Chris Givens in the 4th Round From: RealTLV Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:12 More in Sports  

Remember that magical three-year span from 1999 through 2001? If you’re a St. Louis Rams fan, that may seem like an eternity. It was three years that the “Greatest Show on Turf” ruled the NFL universe, producing three league MVP’s (Faulk, Warner twice) and a Super Bowl win in 2000.By the time Rams running back Steven Jackson was drafted 24th overall in the 2004 draft, the “Greatest Show on Turf” was aging, and St. Louis has not made the...  

Four of the Rams' 10 draft picks in April addressed the defensive side of the ball, including their top pick, LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers . He's joined by North Alabama cornerback Janoris Jenkins , Montana cornerback Trumaine Johnson and Hawaii linebacker Aaron Brown .  

Rams Draft Recap: Cautiously OptimisticInsideSTLDJ Gelner covers the Rams for insideSTL, and will be posting three columns per week through the NFL Draft. Follow him on twitter (@djgelner) for the latest Rams updates. Check out his personal blog for updates on the as-yet-untitled novel that he's ...and more »  

Matthew Hathaway of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch updates the Rams' stadium situation, but neither party is making public key aspects of the process. Kevin Lynch of the San Francisco Chronicle thinks the 49ers' draft moves show the team plans for ...  

And I love the fact that he's extremely productive after the catch. That's been missing from the Rams offense since Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce were in their primes. The most likely "unconventional" move the Rams are likely to make? That would be trading ...  

Rams RB Steven Jackson Opens up on Sam Bradford & Rams Draft Needs: NFL Draft 365 ep.10 Steven Jackson discussing The Rams' needs on NFL Draft Day, on today's NFL Draft 365. Exclusive interviews and expert draft coverage, all year round. Follow @NFLDraft 365 on Twitter: www.twitter.com Like NFL Draft 365 on Facebook: www.facebook.com Subscribe to NFL Draft 365 on YouTube: goo.gl Remember that magical three-year span from 1999 through 2001...  

Unlike some of the incurable idiots on the Internet and other assorted understudies at Short Attention Span Theater, Fisher understands that his third-year quarterback — the No.1 pick in the 2010 NFL draft — simply is the most important piece of the ...  

And just in case you didn't know, he tends to drop an unsolicited compliment to the kid every chance he gets, like last week after the first minicamp ... his third-year quarterback — the No.1 pick in the 2010 NFL draft — simply is the most important ...  

The 2012 NFL mock draft message boards, chat rooms and tweets are going a million miles per hour on the eve of the 2012 NFL ... he's upstairs every other day," coach Jeff Fisher said Wednesday. "He's doing great, having fun, learning the offense."  

Watkins can play inside and outside on the offensive line ... In their first pick of the seventh round, the Rams selected outside linebacker Aaron Brown of Hawaii. The Rams used the 209th overall selection on the 6-foot-1, 220-pound Brown.  

The NFL Draft is tonight, coming to you live from New York City. This promises to be one of the least interesting drafts in recent memory, at least at the very top; there is literally no doubt in...  

Grade: B-plus Related: NFL Rumors: Could St. Louis Rams' Draft Mean The End For Danario Alexander? So far so good for Jeff Fisher and Les Snead, it appears.  

Interestingly, pro football experts took a more charitable view of their work. Consider these report cards: Chris Burke, SI.com, B-plus: “DT Michael Brockers (14), if he develops well, will fit in nicely with Jeff Fisher’s defense.  

Todd McShay of ESPN released his 2012 NFL Mock Draft recently ... In this case that would be Mississippi State's Fletcher Cox, who would bring solid versatility and production to the defensive line. In other words, there is a very real ...  

“I understand that. It’s a business.” If that’s Richardson, it will put Jackson in a position similar to the position that Marshall Faulk was put in when the Rams used their first-round draft pick in 2004 on Jackson: He’ll be the ...  

The St. Louis Rams announced on Monday that wide receiver Torry Holt will sign a one-day contract with the team, so that he can officially retire from the NFL in the city where he played for a decade. "We are proud to announce that legendary WR Torry Holy will be signing a one...  

The 2011 NFL season proved to be more difficult than expected for the St. Louis Rams. However, the team had some bright spots. Defensive end Robert Quinn recorded five sacks in limited action for the club and earned more playing time in the second half of the season.  

The 2011 NFL season proved to be more difficult than expected for the St. Louis Rams. However, the team had some bright spots. Defensive end Robert Quinn recorded five sacks in limited action for the club and earned more playing time in the second half of the season.  

On Wednesday, April 4, receiver Torry Holt signed a one-day contract with the St. Louis Rams and then immediately retired from the NFL. I caught up with him recently, and here is what Holt had to say about his Rams career, his Hall of Fame candidacy and the Holt Foundation.  

A happy Dallas Cowboys war room traded with the St. Louis Rams to get the sixth overall pick. They used it to get LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne. Here's what our reports had to say about the man Jerry Jones was so happy to draft: It's important to note the difference between guys who don't tackle well and players who are afraid to be physical -- Claiborne doesn't shy away from contact and he has a cocky streak on the field that you like...  

On Thursday, April 26, the St. Louis Rams will take the next step in rebuilding the franchise when they make their first selection in the 2012 NFL Draft. The team has plenty of options, but what is the best decision for the organization? I think the answer is easier than what many people think.  

The Rams entered the offseason with a pressing need at wide receiver. When the dust settled during the priority phase of free agency, quarterback Sam Bradford still didn't have a No. 1 receiver and the team's top target in 2011, Brandon Lloyd, had signed with the Patriots.  

The 2012 NFL offseason is winding down for the St. Louis Rams. The club has signed most, if not all, of its free agent targets, and the draft is now little more than a memory. With the Rams roster settling down, I think it's safe to say that the team has drastically improved from 2011.  

After trading down twice, the St. Louis Rams finally took a player. They used the 13th pick to take Michael Brockers, a defensive tackle from LSU. Here's what our reports had to say about the latest Ram: The buzzword for Brockers is "upside."  Cox is more polished. Dontari Poe is stronger. Brandon Thompson is better at his specific task in the middle. Brockers is more of a natural athlete than any of them. The Cowboys love to develop...  

48: New England Patriots -- Tavon Wilson, DB, Illinois -- Nobody likes versatile defenders more than Bill Belichick, but this is an overdraft in the minds of some. He can play corner and safety, and was an Honorable All-Big 10 mention after displaying ability to tackle behind the line of scrimmage and some coverage ability. But most draftniks had Wilson with a sixth-to-seventh-round grade, if a draftable grade at all. 49: San Diego Chargers...  

The newly released audio of Gregg Williams’ profanity-laced speech the night before the Saints’ divisional playoff loss to the Niners has sent shudders through cyberspace and triggered widespread demands that the Rams’ new defensive coordinator be banned for life from the NFL. But our sources in St. Louis tell us that the Rams have given no indication — at least yet — that they will immediately fire Williams, who has already been suspended...  

ST. LOUIS (AP) In a May 14 story about the St. Louis Rams' proposal to improve the Edward Jones Dome, The Associated Press reported that the plan would add 6,000 seats. The team could add 6,000 seats for a Super Bowl but would not add permanent seating.  

On Tuesday, May 8, former St. Louis Rams offensive guard Jacob Bell retired from the NFL. In a phone interview with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Bell noted that one of the reasons he decided to end his career was the risks involved with playing football.  

The San Francisco 49ers were an overtime away from representing the NFC in Super Bowl XLVI. They should have a harder time replicating that success following the adjustments that their divisional rivals have made to their rosters this offseason. The Seattle Seahawks have a new quarterback in Matt Flynn while the St. Louis Rams will have a new coaching staff that's led by Jeff Fisher. The Arizona Cardinals were an up-and-coming team who rallied...  

Many St. Louis Rams fans don't know much about former quarterback Jim Everett. Since he was traded to the New Orleans Saints a year before the team moved to Missouri, their best memory of Everett might be his altercation with ESPN's Jim Rome just after he was traded to the...  

Wide receiver Torry Holt signed a one-day contract with the St. Louis Rams, and retired Thursday as a member of that organization. As a member of the Super Bowl XXXIV Champions, Holt said he wants to be remembered as a player who gave his all.  

Need another reminder that we live in the best country in the world? Janoris Jenkins has a job right out of college with the best company in the world for his major: football.  

Getting a handle on how the Rams will approach the draft, at least in the first round, is as unpredictable as the usual smokescreens that are sent up every year by NFL teams.  

According to a www.stlouisrams.com report, auditions for the 2012 installment of the St. Louis Rams' cheerleading team are slated for April 15. In honor of the season ahead, here's a look back at the top five most marketable St.  

On Friday, April 27, the St. Louis Rams selected North Alabama cornerback Janoris Jenkins with the 39th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. The Rams then picked up Montana cornerback Trumaine Johnson to start the third round.  

Placekicker Josh Brown was among five players waived by the Rams, who also cut ties with tight end Demarco Cosby, defensive tackle John Henderson, cornerbacks Nate Ness and Chris Smith and running back Quinn Porter.  

On Monday, May 14, the state of Missouri released the St. Louis Rams' proposal for renovations to the Edward Jones Dome. The team believes that the improvements made to the venue would put it in tier-one status.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams chose a defensive back with their third-round pick, taking Trumaine Johnson of Montana.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams drafted a potential backup running back behind two-time Pro Bowler Steven Jackson, taking Isaiah Pead of Cincinnati with the third of their second-round picks Friday night.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) First-round pick Michael Brockers might have an advantage when it comes to most of the 39 players at the St. Louis Rams' rookie minicamp. He has two former LSU teammates along for the ride.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams addressed their greatest area of need with the first pick of the second round of the NFL draft Friday night, taking wide receiver Brian Quick of Appalachian State.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The Missouri attorney general will release details next week on how the St. Louis Rams want to renovate the Edward Jones Dome despite the team's desire to keep the plan secret.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) Wide receiver Torry Holt signed a one-day contract so he could retire with the St. Louis Rams, where he was a key part of a Super Bowl champion and the Greatest Show on Turf.  

ST. LOUIS - Wide receiver Torry Holt signed a one-day contract so he could retire with the St. Louis Rams, where he was a key part of a Super Bowl champion and the Greatest Show on Turf.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams will release kicker Josh Brown, who's been something of a disappointment, and drafted a potential replacement in the sixth round of the NFL draft.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams have drafted cornerback Janoris Jenkins, who finished his college career at North Alabama after getting dismissed from Florida.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams and the public entity that operates the Edward Jones Dome are far apart in their plans on how to improve the facility.  

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Free-agent linebacker Bryan Kehl has signed with the Washington Redskins after spending the last two seasons with the St. Louis Rams.  

ST. LOUIS - Wide receiver Torry Holt, a seven-time Pro Bowler with the St. Louis Rams, will sign a one-day contract with the franchise and then retire.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams selected running back Daryl Richardson of Abilene Christian with their second pick in the seventh round Saturday.  

Missouri attorney general Chris Koster released details to improve the Rams’ stadium, which would include a roof panel to allow more natural light.  

The Rams have agreed to a one-year deal with DE William Hayes, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Financial terms of the deal were not announced.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams have submitted plans to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome, a key step to making sure the team doesn't leave town.  

The St. Louis Rams will release kicker Josh Brown and ostensibly replace him with sixth-round draft pick Greg Zuerlein of Missouri Western.  

Possessing three of the first 13 picks in the second round, including the first Friday-evening pick, the Rams quickly got down to business.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams selected outside linebacker Aaron Brown of Hawaii with their first pick in the seventh round.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams have selected kicker Greg Zuerlein of Missouri Western in the sixth round of the NFL draft.  

Jeff Fisher acknowledges the selection was controversial, but is confident Jenkins will pan out better than "Pacman" Jones.  

ST. LOUIS (AP) During his year away from the NFL, Jeff Fisher fulfilled a bucket list item by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.  

The Rams released PK Josh Brown, according to PFW correspondent and St. Louis Post Dispatch writer Jim Thomas.  

St. Louis Rams won’t have to worry about Stan Kroenke moving his football team so it plays in the same...  

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Rams signed free agent wide receiver Steve Smith, filling a pressing need.  

NEW YORK (AP) Wide receivers and more trades were trendy Saturday at the NFL draft.  

Will St. Louis target Blackmon at No.6?