The Rams long road back to respectability starts with their round of OTA’s. They were 0-2 against the Arizona Cardinals during the 2008 season and will probably be looking for some redemption in that area as well. Marc Bulger will continue to be there main man at starting quarterback and that was evident by them passing on Marc Sanchez, the next glamor quarterback from USC.
Defensive End Leonard Little appears to be back all the way from a prior hamstring injury. Wide receiver Donnie Avery continues to improve and is looking better and better. But man, the Rams have got to be missing the once dynamic duo of Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt, Holt is now with Jacksonville. Word is Tye Hill appears to be finally adapting to NFL coverage and his confidence is growing, hope so Tye with this being your fourth NFL season. Linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa was released recently because new head coach Steve Spagnuolo wants bigger linebackers, has interests from the Bills, Bears and Eagles. Hmm….Bigger linebackers? Pisa had 135 tackles, 3 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2008.
Looks like our old friend cornerback Rod Hood payed a visit to Rams Camp and met with Steve Spagnuolo, there was some small talk between the Rams and Hood’s agent Marvin Demoff, but no deal is on the table, just some parameters. The Rams top pick in this years NFL draft, Jason Smith has been getting work at right tackle, with Alex Barron getting the nod at left tackle. Seems Strange to me, they usually put the better tackle on the left side, if the QB’s right-handed that is. Spagnuolo also seems impressed by second year defensive end Chris Long, saying he could be someone special. He could be right judging by the fact he’s worked with Mike Strahan, Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora.
I was shocked when I looked up running back Stephen Jacksons’s stats and noticed he hasn’t played a full season since 2006. I know he’s had various injuries but didn’t notice that glaring stat till now. But, he’s going full bore now and sticking his head in the new offensive playbook. Rookie linebacker James Laurinaitis is supposedly looking pretty good and is picking up on their system showing he could be the real deal.
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