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Team Notebook: St. Louis Rams News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Rams | Cromwell interested in WR coaching job Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo is talking to Texas A&M offensive coordinator Nolan Cromwell about the Rams' vacant wide receivers coaching position, according to a source. Rams | Vick on the radar? Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports the St. Louis Rams cannot come out and say they would like to acquire Philadelphia Eagles backup QB Michael Vick, but it is clear that Vick is on their radar. Head coach Steve Spagnuolo said he views Vick as a "terrific player" and said everything they have heard out of Philadelphia has been "kind of good" regarding Vick. Spagnuolo also told The St. Louis Post-Dispatch the Rams do not have a timetable for addressing their quarterback position. Rams | Still searching for WR coach Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo said he has talked to two or three possible candidates for the team's wide receivers coaching position and will talk to one or two more next week before making a decision. Rams | J. Smith could play left tackle next season Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo said Friday, Feb. 5, that he would not have a problem playing OT Jason Smith at left tackle next season; however, it depends in part on what happens with OT Alex Barron in free agency. Barron is a restricted free agent in an uncapped year, but unrestricted if there's a salary cap. An uncapped year and restricted free agency probably increase Barron's chances of staying with the team. Rams | Bulger may still fit in plans Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo said Friday, Feb. 5, that QB Marc Bulger could still fit in the team's plans for next season. "In my mind, Marc always fits because I've got a lot of respect for him ... his intelligence, the way he plays, and his skills. Marc's a good man," Spagnuolo said. Rams | Foley impressed by team Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports free-agent DE/LB Ricky Foley (CFL) was impressed with the Rams during his visit earlier in the week, according to sources close to Foley. Rams | N. Moore signed to future contract Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have signed free-agent WR Nick Moore (Patriots) to a future contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Rams | To meet with Foley Christopher Price, of WEEI.com, reports the St. Louis Rams are scheduled to meet with free-agent LB Ricky Foley (CFL) in the next few days. Rams | Owner confident in Spagnuolo Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams owner Chip Rosenbloom said he believes head coach Steve Spagnuolo has the tools to become a great coach. "Steve is an absolute winner. There's no doubt in my mind. When all the pieces are in place, he has all the tools to become a great coach. He's got what it takes, and I've been around long enough to know," Rosenbloom said. Rams | Owner believes team close to competing Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams owner Chip Rosenbloom said he believes the Rams are closer to competing than many think. "I think we are closer than most of our critics think we are. People that really understand the game know that with a handful of pieces in place we're a highly competitive team," Rosenbloom said. Rams | Seven could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports St. Louis Rams DE Victor Adeyanju, S Oshiomogho Atogwe, OT Alex Barron, RB Samkon Gado, DT Gary Gibson, WR Ruvell Martin and OG Mark Setterstrom could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year. Rams | Jackson denies domestic violence charge Updating a previous report, St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson said through a statement on his website that he did not physically assault the mother of his son in March 2009. "It's disheartening that I have to address any alleged allegations 10 months later, but I have read the accusations made by Supriya Harris, and they are untrue. The accusations are especially hurtful because those who truly know me know that those actions would be out of character for me. Miss Harris is the mother of my son, a son that I love and that I willingly support emotionally and financially. I will address this matter thoroughly through the appropriate avenues, but not through the media," Jackson said in his statement. Rams | S-Jax accused of beating ex-girlfriend TMZ.com reports St. Louis Rams RB Steven Jackson has been accused of beating up his girlfriend while she was nine months pregnant. Supriya Harris claims Jackson got physical during an "argument" in March 2009. She also claims Jackson "forcibly grabbed my arm and flung me against the door. I was crying and trying to protect my stomach from the blows, as I was nine months pregnant." Harris said she left Jackson four months later, after he threatened to beat her up again at a music festival in New Orleans. Rams | Spagnuolo hopes to talk to I. Bruce about WR coaching job Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo hopes to talk to former Rams WR Isaac Bruce about the team's vacancy at wide receivers coach. Spagnuolo said, "I don't know him that well. But I've heard so many great things about him as a person. And I certainly know what he was like as a player. At some point I'll try to give him a call." Rams | Have met with McCluster Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have met with University of Mississippi RB Dexter McCluster. NFL | Studying use of echocardiograms The Associated Press reports the NFL is discussing giving players echocardiograms after the death of Chicago Bears DL Gaines Adams this month. Rams | Could hire Peduzzi Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, speculates the St. Louis Rams could hire Philadelphia Eagles assistant athletic trainer Chris Peduzzi to be their next athletic trainer. Rams | Two trainers fired Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have fired athletic trainer Jim Anderson and assistant athletic trainer Dake Walden. Rams | Have two plans for offeseason due to CBA Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams general manager Billy Devaney said the team has an offseason plan for if a new collective bargaining agreement is reached or if next season will be an uncapped year. "We're going to be ready for both scenarios. We have to be. There might be a compromise. It could be an uncapped year. But at the eleventh hour if they make a deal, we've got to be ready," Devaney said. Rams | Had interest in Tolbert for WR job Allen Wilson, of The Buffalo News, reports the St. Louis Rams had interest in Buffalo Bills wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert for their wide receivers coaching position, but Tolbert decided to accept a job with the Carolina Panthers. Rams | Bruce may be interested in WR coaching job Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports San Francisco 49ers WR Isaac Bruce, who is expected to retire this offseason, is said to be open to the possibility of talking to the St. Louis Rams about their wide receivers coaching position if they are interested in him for the job, according to sources. Sources said Bruce would only be a wide receivers coach for the Rams. Rams | Bradwell signed Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have re-signed free-agent DT Chris Bradwell. Rams | Owner weighing three offers for team Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams owners Chip Rosenbloom and Lucia Rodriguez are closing in on a decision to accept one of three offers to purchase the team or walk away from the bidders and keep the Rams, according to league source. A decision could be made before the 2010 NFL Draft. All three offers are described as "acceptable" by the sources, and are comparable to what the Pittsburgh Steelers were recently sold for. St. Louis Blues hockey chairman Dave Checketts is heading one group of investors interested in the Rams, but the identity of the other two bidders remain unknown. Rams | Baggett leaves for college job Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams wide receivers coach Charlie Baggett has left the team to become the assistant head coach at the University of Tennessee. Rams | Mallett works out Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the Seattle Seahawks have worked out free-agent RB Martell Mallett (CFL), but they have not signed him to a contract. Mallett was named the Canadian Football League Rookie of the Year this past season. Rams | M. Brown signed future contract Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the Seattle Seahawks have re-signed free-agent CB Marcus Brown to a future contract. Rams | Two signed to future contracts Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the St. Louis Rams have re-signed TE Eric Butler and free-agent LB Dominic Douglas to future contracts. Rams | Hall would like to re-sign Nick Wagoner, of StLouisRams.com, reports St. Louis Rams DE James Hall, who is an impending free agent, said he would like to re-sign with the Rams during the offseason. Rams | Allen to undergo knee surgery Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams OG Roger Allen (knee) will need surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee. Rams | Long fined $7,500 Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports St. Louis Rams DE Chris Long has been fined $7,500 for head butting San Francisco 49ers OT Chris Patrick in Week 17. Rams | McMichael unlikely to return Jim Thomas, of St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams TE Randy McMichael, who is an impending free agent, is not expected to re-sign with the team this offseason. Rams | Little considering retirement Jim Thomas, of St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams DE Leonard Little, who is an impending free agent, is considering retirement. The Rams may have some interest in re-signing Little during the offseason as a situational player. Rams | Three players signed to future contracts Jim Thomas, of St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have signed DE Sean Conover, C Drew Miller and OG Mark Lewis to future contracts. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. All three finished the season on the Rams' practice squad. Rams | Bulger considering retirement Jim Thomas, of St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams QB Marc Bulger is considering retirement, according to sources. Bulger has also talked informally with a friend on at least one other team about the possibility of playing there, according to a league source. Rams | Three injured players expected to be ready for workouts Nick Wagoner, of StLouisRams.com, reports St. Louis Rams DT Adam Carriker (shoulder), WR Laurent Robinson (leg, ankle) and OG Jacob Bell (hamstring, thumb) are expected to be ready to participate when the team start their offseason workouts. Rams | Suh not necessarily on top of draft board Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams general manager Billy Devaney said any speculation of the team picking Nebraska DL Ndamukong Suh with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft is premature at this point. "Right now, there is no ranking," Devaney said. "You try to get guys lined up according to position first, and then you'll start ranking them regardless of position. That process will start right now." Rams | Allen has torn ACL Updating a previous item, St. Louis Rams OG Roger Allen (knee) suffered a torn ACL during the team's Week 17 game. Rams | Allen expected to undergo MRI Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams OG Roger Allen (knee) is expected to undergo an MRI exam after injuring his knee Week 17. Rams | Null injured Week 17 Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams QB Keith Null (concussion) left the team's Week 17 game with concussion-like symptoms, according to head coach Steve Spagnuolo. Rams | Avery suffered concussion Week 17 Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams WR Donnie Avery (concussion) suffered a concussion Week 17, according to head coach Steve Spagnuolo. Spagnuolo said Monday, Jan. 4, that Avery's symptoms had cleared. Rams | Will start offseason program March 15 Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams will start their offseason training program March 15. Rams | Lost franchise-record 15 games this season CBSSports.com reports the St. Louis Rams lost a franchise-record 15 games this season, and their 6-42 record over the past three years is the worst in NFL history. Rams | CBs failed to intercept a pass this season CBSSports.com reports the St. Louis Rams intercepted eight passes this season, but none of their interceptions came from a cornerback. Rams | Allen injured Week 17 The Associated Press reports St. Louis Rams OG Roger Allen (knee) suffered a knee injury in the second quarter in Week 17. Rams | Clinched No. 1 overall pick The Associated Press reports the St. Louis Rams clinched the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft with their Week 17 loss. |
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