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Rams' Watkins suspended for opener

St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The 338-pound Watkins was a fifth-round pick last year and played in one game his rookie season before going on injured reserve with an ankle injury. He's expected to contend for playing time this season and is eligible to...
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Chris Long to Goodell: No one wants 18-game season

Following alterations to the offseason docket, which includes pushing the annual draft back into May, commissioner Roger Goodell indicated that an 18-game regular season remains a possibility. Like many others, Chris Long is wholeheartedly against the idea. On Wednesday, the Rams defensive lineman tweeted a message to Goodell, urging him not to fix what isn't broken. https...
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Rams Sign 6-Foot-10 Terrell Brown, Whose Most Notable Highlight at Ole Miss Was Crushing Chair on Sideline (Video)

There haven’t been many 6-foot-10 players in NFL history, but the St. Louis Rams are hoping their latest acquisition will stick around. The Rams signed a behemoth offensive tackle on Tuesday, Ole Miss’ Terrell Brown. Brown is 6-foot-10, 388 pounds, but played sparingly with the Rebels during his three-year Ole Miss career. Brown played just two games in 2012 at offensive tackle...
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Orange County Law Enforcement Hold Press Conference to Announce Titus Young Hasn’t Been Arrested in Over 168 Hours

After former NFL wide receiver Titus Young was arrested for the third time in two days, on May 12th 2013, local law enforcement in Orange County were put on high alert.  Following a brief period of time in which he wasn’t arrested, they held a news conference to try to quell any public panic. Photo Credit: EliteDaily.com “We are pleased to announce that, as a department, we...
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Rams ink former Jaguars TE Zach Potter

According to the NFL’s Monday transaction report, the St. Louis Rams have signed TE Zach Potter. Potter is entering his fifth year in the NFL and had played in all 16 of the Jaguars' games in 2012, with only 2 catches for 6 yards (199 snaps). The move adds depth to the position, and he'll likely compete for a spot behind Jared Cook and Lance Kendricks, reports PFT.
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The Rams 2013 Rookie Class: The Greatest Show On Turf, Part 2?

With second year head coach Jeff Fisher calling shots in St. Louis, the Rams are destined to be the “Greatest Show On Turf” once again. Here is his rookie class of 2013 to go along with quarterback Sam Bradford and the other weapons he already has.St. Louis Rams 2013 Rookie ClassDraft Picks1st Round: Tavon Austin, Wide Receiver1st Round: Alec Ogletree, Inside Linebacker3rd Round...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Tavon Austin Gives A Shout Out To Rams’ Fans

Tavon Austin is going to be one of the most exciting rookies in this class and should make an immediate impact on the Rams offense. Tavon Austin Says People Are Asking For His Money Fantasy Impact: Tavon Austin
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Titus Young told ex-girlfriend I understand why OJ Simpson killed his wife

More and more disturbing news continues to come out about Titus Young. The troubled former Detroit Lions wide receiver has been arrested three times in the past month, and his ex-girlfriend filed for a restraining order against him, the Riverside Press-Enterprise reports. According to the PE’s John Asbury, Young’s ex-girlfriend filed for the restraining order on May 8, the day...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss
DOWNWARD SPIRAL

Young's ex files restraining order

The ex-girlfriend of Titus Young -- and the mother of his child -- has filed a restraining order, alleging that he once said, "I understand why O.J. killed his wife." 

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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Breaking: St. Louis Rams Sign WR Andrew Helmick

  After spending time in rookie minicamp with the Falcons and Browns, Lindenwood WR Andrew Helmick finally found a home on Wednesday, signing with the St. Louis Rams following a tryout. Helmick is a physically gifted 5’11, 200 lb. WR who runs a sub-4.3 40 yard dash. As a senior at Lindenwood Helmick was very productive, with over 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns. He joins former...
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8 days ago  |  Discuss

St. Louis Rams rookie Tavon Austin on distant relatives begging him for money

The St. Louis Rams number one draft pick Tavon Austin has been served a cold dish of reality. After years of hard work and dedication, the truth is that some people only want him for his money. The explosive receiver spoke about the issue. Please click here to read/watch this story. The post St. Louis Rams rookie Tavon Austin on distant relatives begging him for money appeared...
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10 days ago  |  Discuss
WITH HAT IN HAND

Austin: People keep asking for money

Recent St. Louis Rams draftee Tavon Austin says that much has changed in the past few weeks, including how acquaintances have been asking him for money.

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10 days ago  |  Discuss

Rams finally figured out Bradford

It took three seasons, but the St. Louis Rams may have finally figured out what makes Sam Bradford tick. The conventional wisdom has been to surround Bradford with big and tall wide receivers like Austin Pettis or Brian Quick that can go up and get the ball down the field. Every offseason, rumors swirled that all Bradford needed was a big and fast receiver. That’s why Greg Jennings...
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

St. Louis Rams: Who will win the backfield in 2013?

For the last eight seasons, the St. Louis Rams and most NFL fans knew who owned the starting running back job. With Steven Jackson’s departure come lots of questions with few answers, but let’s see what those answers are in 2013. The training camp battle for the Rams’ running back position will consist of the proven backup (Daryl Richardson), the frustrated draft choice (Isaiah...
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14 days ago  |  Discuss
LIVING THE DREAM

Titus Young takes a snooze at an AT&T store

Titus Young the former NFL Wide Receiver who was arrested twice in one day (once for DUI and then hours later trying to steal his own car from police impound lot) also likes to take naps in AT&T stores. Deadspin has the story from a very annoyed AT&T employee. Living in The Detroit suburbs and working for AT&T I would regularly get Lions players in my store. One of particular...
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15 days ago  |  Discuss
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