Preview: St. Louis Rams aiming for season-opening win against Minnesota Vikings |
Janoris Jenkins must play a larger role in 2014 |
By: Bob Garcia IV
Sept. 5, 2014 http://talkgridiron.com/ramstalk/2014/09/preview-st-louis-rams-aiming-for-season-opener-win-against-minnesota-vikings/ The wait for the start of the regular season is almost over with the St. Louis Rams set to open up the 2014 campaign against the Minnesota Vikings at the Edward Jones Dome on Sunday, September 7. Following the conclusion of the preseason, there are several questions surrounding the team entering the first game of the season. Here are three key questions the Rams must answer against the Vikings: Will the defense stop Adrian Peterson? It is no secret that the 29-year-old Adrian Peterson is the focal point of the Vikings offense. Peterson arguably remains the best running back and one of the top players in the league. The team focuses on a run-first offense, but with the addition of Norv Turner as the new offensive coordinator this offseason, the offense will be more diverse for veteran quarterback Matt Cassel. Read More > |
By: Bob Garcia IV
Aug. 23, 2014 http://talkgridiron.com/ramstalk/2014/08/janoris-jenkins-must-play-a-larger-role-in-2014/ Through his first two seasons in the league, Janoris Jenkins has been a stable force at cornerback for the St. Louis Rams. Jenkins coming out of North Alabama was seen as a total package defensive back that possesses elite cover skills, quick feet, unique athletic ability, great body control and above average ball-skills. However, he did have two knocks against him with his tendency to gamble for the big play, and more importantly, his off-the-field issues that grew to the point of him being kicked off the team at Florida after he was charged with marijuana possession in April 2011. Following his dismissal from Florida he was able to play his senior season at North Alabama on an athletic grant-in-aid. He played quite well in his lone season at the university as he had 53 tackles, and six pass deflections. For his entire collegiate career, he was at times dominant his position by shutting down top receivers in the SEC, such as former South Carolina wide out Alshon Jeffery and Georgia’s A.J. Green, by holding them to low yardage outputs in their meetings. Read More > |
Michael Sam joins Dallas Cowboys practice squadBy: Bob Garcia IV
Sept. 4, 2014 http://talkgridiron.com/ramstalk/2014/09/michael-sam-joins-dallas-cowboys-practice-squad/ Former Missouri defensive end Michael Sam signed with the Dallas Cowboys to join their practice squad on Wednesday. Sam was cut by the St. Louis Rams four days ago. Sam, who is seeking to become the NFL’s first 0penly gay active player, has already cleared waivers following his dismal from the Rams and was not added to their practice squad. His addition to Dallas was announced by head coach Jason Garrett, who repeatedly referred to Sam as being a “practice-squad player” despite the significance of the acquisition. Read More > |
Ranking the Rams: Top five quarterbacks in franchise historyBy: Bob Garcia IV
June 20, 2014 http://talkgridiron.com/ramstalk/2014/06/ranking-the-rams-top-five-quarterbacks-in-franchise-history/ At arguably the most important position on the team, the Rams have had several great players lead them at the starting quarterback position. The likes of Norm Van Brocklin and Kurt Warner have graced a Rams’ uniform with many memorable plays and have won championships with the organization. Here are the top five quarterbacks in Rams’ history: Norm Van Brocklin (1949-1957) Although he split quarterback duties in his first three seasons in the league with Bob Waterfield, Van Brocklin was a major part of the team’s success as he helped the Rams reach three consecutive NFL championship games (1949-1951). Read More > |