Rams coverage and the NFL http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams give us a wow! We knew the wide receivers were coming but who... I mean really could anyone have predicted the first receiver to be selected would be Donnie Avery? He was someone we mentioned yesterday to keep an eye on but would have never guessed it to go this way... the most talented receiver in the draft? Certainly not but a small fast receiver who is a return guy as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams went long... DE Chris Long son of Howie. His heart and desire are needed in St. Louis and will be a great and the right addition to the Rams d'line. Adam Carriker inside and Leonard Little on the other end should definitely improve their chance this year. Glenn Dorsey was reportedly their top rated player but Long was close and a better fit http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Ok here is our final 2008 NFL Mock Draft. Glad we got the first pick right and guaranteed not to get all 32 thanks to the Patriots, but never came close anyway http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The New Orleans Saints are looking to move up in the first round... all the way to #2 and the thinking is they are after local product DT Glenn Dorsey. Forget the cost of moving up, forget the cost of paying the pick... they Saints have admitted they are looking to move up. It's an interesting move to go up and get one of the premier players. Maybe not the smartest move but they are being bold. A few months ago Dorsey was considered by most to be the best player in the draft. Some injury issues and the usual draft process pushed him down a bit but he is still a force inside. The Rams and Falcons have been contacted as have other teams, but if it's Dorsey they want, it's likely those two teams they will have to deal with. If they can't get there the questions is will they move up for Sedrick Ellis as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Dolphins have ended the suspense agreeing with Michigan OT Jake Long to a 5 year deal worth $57.5 million including $30 million in guaranteed money according to Adam Schefter. There had been rumors he wasn't their choice despite he was the only one they were negotiating with, go figure... St. Louis, you're up http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net So it's time to release our first 2008 NFL Mock Draft - another will come Friday before the draft. There is lots of intrigue and different scenarios and some trades will factor in of course, but we'll take a look where things are at now. See our 2008 NFL Mock Draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The NFL draft is a crapshoot and the 2008 version appears to be a little more than usual. No true #1 pick, some safer picks, some with more upside.... then there is the one constant, the danger of drafting a wide receiver in round one. Rookie receivers usually do not make a big impact, junior wide receivers may be flashy choices but are even more dangerous. This year the name moving up the charts is Devin Thomas... who? He is from Michigan State and a one year wonder. Let's see a junior with only one year of production, runs fast and has good size.. shoot him up the board.... danger! What about a couple receivers who were consider near the top - Mario Manningham and Malcolm Kelly - both juniors and both falling down the boards. Neither ran a quality 40 time, but they have excuses. Those are part of the problem. Manningham lied about failing drug tests in college, then admitted to it and then sounded like an idiot on a national radio show. He clearly doesn't get it, but it appears NFL GM's do and there is little chance he goes in round one now. Kelly didn't run well and blamed his school for changing the surface he was to run on.... you see he had special shoes and everything. Ok this shoe thing is true of everyone now a days (ugh) but to come out and bash the school was an immature and dumb move on his part. Why do people get so caught up on a 40 time of someone on a track with special shoes when they have been preparing to run this drill for months. Are they ever asked to run the 40 without pads and in tracks shoes during a game? Jerry Rice ran a 4.55 40 coming out of college but didn't look that slow when the speedy Redskins corner Darrell Green was chasing him... who really cares. I understand it has some value but it is far too overrated. How many times do receivers run in the 4.3s and then you hear people say that team needs receivers you can stretch the field and their current group isn't getting it done. The 40 speed doesn't make them a deep threat. Even better there have been top track guys playing receiver in the NFL and referred to as more of a possession guy... not saying the assessment was wrong but pointing out they were track stars just a couple years ago... NFL speed is different than track speed. Being fast at one doesn't make you fast at the other, get it? There are plenty of teams needing a receiver and some will reach for one, more will regret than will rejoice and fans will be excited in April and forget their names in October... such is life in the NFL in April http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have signed former Redskins receiver Reche Caldwell to a one year deal with a minimal salary http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have resigned DE James Hall who was released last month http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have resigned center Brett Romberg to a one year deal. He will add depth and have a chance to compete for a starting spot this year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Packers have finally stepped into free agency and signed former Rams LB Brandon Chillar to a 2 year $5.4 million deal. He will compete with Brady Poppinga for a starting job http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net QB Trent Green has agreed to return to the St. Louis Rams after being released earlier this off season. It is a 3 year $8.9 million deal with $4 million coming in the first year. That is a lot of coin to pay a backup QB with just a couple of health issues. He is re-uniting with Al Saunders who was the offensive coordinator while he was in Kansas City and now has the same role in St. Louis http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams keep bringing back the free agent lineman, resigning tackle Brandon Gorin to a minimum salary one year deal just a day after resigning Adam Goldberg http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have resigned guard Adam Goldberg and added former Bucs TE Anthony Becht http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have added a big addition to their offensive line signing former Titans guard Jacob Bell to a 6 year deal. It is a major upgrade for the Rams whose line suffered last year and another painful loss for the Titans http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have signed former Seahawks kicker Josh Brown to a 5 year deal making him the highest paid kicker in the league. The deal is worth $14.2 million and now he gets to kick half his games in a friendly dome. Interestingly Jeff Wilkins who just retired had been signed from the 49ers... seems the Rams fin good kickers in their division but in harder places to kick and invite them to the dome... sold http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The 49ers have signed former Rams WR Isaac Bruce to a 2 year $6 million deal. The move reunites Bruce with Mike Martz who is the 49ers offensive coordinator now. Bruce had his best years under Martz in St. Louis, and even in his later years (35 years old) he should step in and start for the 49ers (what competition does he really have?). Knowing Martz offense is a big step up and he will be good for the younger receivers as well... not to mention get to see the Rams twice a year. One minor detail to work out, Bruce has worn #80 with the Rams, rumor has that number isn't available in San Francisco http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Rams kicker Jeff Wilkins has decided to retire after 14 seasons http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Washiington Redskins have kept backup QB Todd Collins with a 3 year $9 million deal. There others interested and after the team committed to Jason Campbell it wouldn't have been a surprise to see COllins go, but the Redskins upped their offer at the last minute to keep him from leaving http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams made the tough decision today to part ways with veteran WR Isaac Bruce, one of the most prolific receiver in NFL history. Bruce was owed a $2 million dollar roster bonus and the teams couldn't agree on new terms. If you want to place a bet on where he will land... take the 49ers and very quickly at that. New coordinator Mike Martz would certainly love to bring him aboard and you'd have to think Bruce would like that and the opportunity to play the Rams twice a year. The Rams also released QB Gus Frerotte http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams desperately need to improve their offensive line. It will take free agency and the draft to do it. Look for them to at least be a player for Steelers guard Alan Faneca. Another name to watch is 49ers guard Justin SMiley who they are familiar with after seeing him twice a year. Smiley would be much less expensive, but Faneca ideal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Oh my headache... people people please... another insane lawsuit that makes me want to scream. Granted this one isn't as bad as some fat people suing McDonalds because they are fat, that was classic stupidity! This one comes from a former St. Louis Ram (not a very good one I might add) and some other nitwits seeking $105 million in damages from the New England Patriots for video taping the walk through before the Super Bowl in Louisiana in 2002. The suit claims fraud, racketeering, breach of contract, and were in violation of Louisiana's unfair trade practices and consumer protection act. It also has the Rams, their people who attended the game and owners of seat licenses for the Rams in 2001 and 2002 as so called victims... oh how this crap makes my head ache http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Ah yes tax time is near and the pain of seeing how much money we fork over to cause deep pain in our stomachs. Then of course there is all the good that comes from it, such as members of congress spending the day listening to the he said she said of Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee (don't forget Andy Pettitte too) and now a new wonderful word "Nannygate", ugh what has this world come to? Add to that Arlen Specter grilling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell over the spygate issue, threatening congressional hearings and the league's antitrust exemption. Do these blowhard's not have anything better to do with their days??? Do we not have any serious issues to be tackled in this great country that we have time to bicker and seek headlines with this crap? Hey guys call me when you fix the economy, health care, homelessness in this rich country and a list longer than.... then we can get around to which retired baseball players did what. Other than Barry Bonds the rest of this is ridiculous and makes me not want to pay attention to the sports we all love so much. This country has become addicted to soap opera's and reality crap where everyone wants their 15 minutes. It's not like this is all brand new, the Steelers of the 70s admittedly used steroids and they certainly were not alone but no one is calling to take back their Super Bowl wins. Lester Hayes is probably my favorite corner of all time, but he reported used something to help him get a better grip. Can we all just move on and focus on trying to fix things rather than going over the top about the past. Either way Roger was dominant, the Patriots were superior and as much as it pains us Bonds was a Hall of Famer before they all crossed the line http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Rams owner Georgia Frontiere has passed away at the age of 80. Our condolences to her family friends and the Rams organization http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net WOW now here is a shocker, the 49ers have hired Mike Martz as their new offensive coordinator! Mike Nolan must have gone mad, or be desperate to energize his offense. Martz is a great offensive mind, but he hardly meshes with Mike Nolan's conservative grind it out approach. The team also does not have the type of players to really make his system work. It is one of the more surprising moves in a while, maybe since Rod Marinelli hired him 2 years ago. Marinelli was much the same but needed a strong offensive coach, that didn't work too well in Detroit. Well one thing for sure the 49ers offense won't be boring next year. Martz will get to go against his former team the Rams twice a year as well which should make those games interesting http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net In what has to be a courtesy or cover all your bases move 49ers coach Mike Nolan today will interview former Lions offensive coordinator and Rams head coach Mike Martz for the open offensive coordinator spot. Martz seems so wrong for the job it leads many to wonder about the interview. SOme speculate that Nolan who shares the same agent is doing it as a favor to Martz who doesn't seem to be in demand right now. Martz doesn't fit Nolan's style or the team's personnel and is more than a long shot for the job http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The NFL suffered a tragedy with the loss of Redskins safety Sean Taylor who was shot in his home during a suspected buglary, he was 24 years old. We extend our sympathy to Sean's family, friends and teammates http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net As if being 0-3 and having to travel to Dallas on Sunday wasn't bad enough, now the Rams will have to do it without RB Steven Jackson who will miss the game with a groin injury. Rookie Brian Leonard will likely start, but it will have to be Marc Bulger that makes up the difference throwing the ball. They better hope for a hangover from a big win Sunday night for the Cowboys, because even in the open NFC West you can start planning for next year at 0-4 http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net After three weeks there are plenty of surprises but the 0-3 Rams have got to be at or near the top of the list! Tampa Bay was impressive in a 24-3 win. The Bucs defense let Steven Jackson get on track for the first time this year gaining 115 yards but intercepted Marc Bulger 3 times. Along with 182 yards of rushing on their own the Bucs took the game easily. Cadillac Williams had trouble with his ribs but Earnest graham was impressive backing him up. The Rams have got serious issues, we knew there would be questions on defense but the offense has been AWOL. Remember though that the Bucs defense has always played well against he Rams would be powerful offense. The Rams are nearing the critical stage and have to find some answers in practice this week http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The 49ers sit atop the NFC West, and got their sending the Rams to 0-2 and the bottom of the division. It was another incredibly ugly win, but to Mike Nolan a win is a win. Good point, but you won't keep winning that ugly, guaranteed. The Rams out-gained them 392 to 186 yards. Yes that's right for the second straight week the 49ers won while gaining less than 200 yards. Frank Gore was well contained minus a 43 yard TD run on 4th and 1. The Rams couldn't get Stephan Jackson going again as he finished with just 60 yards on 21 attempts, but Marc Bulger threw for 368 yards but was beaten up throughout the day. He was sacked 6 times and hit numerous others. Still the 49ers defense clamped down when they needed and got two key turnovers, one from Tory Holt as the ball was punched out of his grasp and went through the end zone for a touchback and then the killer a Dante Hall muffed punt late in the game. The 49ers made no effort to get a first down, just ran three times and took the field goal and the defense held on for the win http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams had to finish the season without left tackle Orlando Pace last year, but this season they will have to do it starting in game 2 as Pace is done for the year after injury his shoulder this week http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams seem a bit down after one game, a 27-13 loss to the Panthers where Steven Jackson was held to 58 yards and had two fumbles and saw left tackle Orlando Pace leave the game with a shoulder injury that looks like he will miss a lot of time. There are some reports saying it may be season ending and that would be a tough way to open the year. Making matters worse was the game was at home http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Rams left tackle left today's game with a shoulder injury. No word on the severity, but they cannot afford to lose him http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Here is a great article by Fox Sports' John Czarnecki about how the NFL rookie are being paid way too much. "It doesn't make sense that LaRon Landry is the highest paid safety in the game," Cowboys executive Stephen Jones told me. "And that Joe Thomas (Cleveland's top pick) has a better deal than Tom Brady. For example, Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed yesterday for less guaranteed money than what Johnson and Thomas collected, and only a moron would say those rookies deserve more than one of the NFL's best running backs... we're right there with you John, good work http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net It didn't take long into training camp for Rams QB Marc Bulger to get his new deal, Friday morning agreeing to a 6 year $65 million contract with $27 million guaranteed according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The move settles something that would have hung over the team in camp and now they can focus on the field. An interesting note how contracts are going up, $27 million guaranteed is going to be a standard QB starting point, after all JaMarcus Russell hasn't agreed yet but he will get more than $27, last year Mario Williams got $26 million as the #1 pick... times are a changing. Just wait until the rookie deals are done and with the new cap numbers and contracts given out there are going to be a number of veterans wanting to redo their deals http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net So the talk in St. Louis wasn't even about practice, but a meeting. QB Marc Bulger didn't attend the mandatory meeting Thursday and speculation ran about a holdout for a new contract. Come Friday morning he was at practice as should have been expected. Bulger by comparison to other QB's is grossly underpaid and will likely get an extension before the start of the season. He is entering the last year of his deal and it's in no one's best interest to play the year out. Also taken care of is first round pick DT Adam Carriker who agreed to a 5 year deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Nothing new for Rams QB Marc Bulger in getting a new contract done. Expect him to report to camp, and a new deal to come before the start of the season http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Didn't we just write that the Broncos always seem to be after defensive lineman, guess they are still hungry for the big uglies. They have traded an undisclosed pick in next year's draft, a 6th or 7th round pick most likely for former first round pick Jimmy Kennedy of the St Louis Rams. Kennedy was a long line of disappointments on the Rams line, but his over-sized frame fits the Broncos plan to get bigger. Now we just have to see if it helps their plan to get better... don't hold your breath. There certainly will be some name lineman released by the team before the start of the season. They drafted Jarvis Moss, Tim Crowder and Marcus Thomas this year. Brought in Kennedy, Sam Adams, Alvin McKinley and Carlos Hall via trade or free agency this year to go along with returning players John Engelberger, Ebenezer Ekuban, Kenard Lang, Elvis Dumervil, Kenny Peterson and Gerard Warren. That's 13 players plus the roster fillers to trim down to likely 8-9 spots http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Former Rams CB Jerametrius Butler didn't have to wait long to find a new home, signing today with the Washington Redskins who are still trying to improve their secondary. If Butler is healthy and preform the way he did a few years ago they will get a good deal. If not they will still be looking to improve the secondary http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The St. Louis Rams have released oft injured CB Jerametrius Butler, who a couple years he looked like a rising young player. Now he'll likely end up with a minimal one year deal to try and re-establish himself http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams started out day two of the draft with OL Dustin Fry who could quickly find a starting job and was an excellent pick and great value in round five. They added more depth on both sides of the line and a project at WR in the 7h who will likely find his way to the practice squad http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net In round two the Rams took Rutgers fullback Brian Leonard. The Rams wanted a backup to Steven Jackson and in Leonard they get one of the most versatile players in the draft. He can play fullback and tailback and is a big powerful runner like Jackson. He is also a great receiver out of the backfield and good at picking up the blitz. Good choice for the Rams http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The St. Louis Rams selected Adam Carriker #13 overall. Carriker is a great pick. He almost certainly won~t be known after he retires as one of the best, but he is one of the safest picks in the draft. He will be solid and is a great comparison to another Cornhusker Grant Wistrom. Carriker isn~t a speed rusher but has a great motor and is technically sound. He will get after the passer and will play the run well. Wistrom has gotten his sacks in St. Louis, Aaron Kampman in Green Bay is similar and got plenty of sacks last year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Seattle Seahawks added some depth on their defensive line before the draft signing former Ram DE Brandon Green to a one year deal worth $510,000 according to ESPN http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Kansas City Chiefs finally made the trade... no not Trent Green, they have traded wide receiver / kick returner Dante Hall to the St. Louis Rams for a 5th round choice. The Rams needed to improve their return game and Hall was one of the most electrifying returners in the game. His number last year were not so spectacular, but the Rams hope that changes this year and his burst could be helped playing home games on their artificial turf. The move should end speculation of their drafting Ted Ginn Jr http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The St. Louis Rams have released recently signed punter B.J. Sander after they got the rights to former Dolphins punter Donnie Jones according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. His 5 year $5.59 million contract takes care of the need for competition http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The St. Louis Rams have resigned LB Raonall Smith to a one year deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Miami Dolphins chose not to match the offer to punter Donnie Jones from the St. Louis Rams and now will get a 7th round pick, #225 overall in return http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The St. Louis Rams have signed Dolphins punter Donnie Jones to an offer sheet worth $5.9 million over 5 years according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Jones' agent Drew Loudmouth doesn't think the Dolphins will match the deal, if so they would receive the Rams 7th round pick this year as compensation http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Nebraska DE Adam Carriker will be visiting with the Eagles, Jets, Rams, Steelers and Redskins before the draft according to the Sacramento Bee. Carriker can play end or tackle on the defensive line and was a standout at the Senior Bowl where he shot up the charts http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Running back Marshall Faulk has announced his retirement from the NFL. There was some thought he would sit out last year and return, but he made the wise decision that his time was up and will stick with TV http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The St. Louis Rams have signed former Panthers LB Chris Draft to a 3 year contract according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Draft will likely be he primary backup at all 3 linebacker spots and is capable of starting. He had drawn interest from the Saints as well. The Rams also signed former Redskins and 49ers CB Mike Rumph who will be lucky to make the roster. The former Miami Hurricane and first round pick of the 49ers is likely on his last slow leg in the NFL http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Former Rams WR Kevin Curtis was figured to be one of the first free agents to sign when free agency started, but who knew it he would linger, fire his agent and almost be forgotten before he landed. Today he signed a 6 year $32 million deal with $9.5 million guaranteed with the Philadelphia Eagles according to ESPN. He will replace Donte Stallworth who left for New England. Curtis will pair with Reggie Brown in the starting lineup and their challenge will be to see if one of them can do better than third on the team in receiving. Last year Brown was third last year with 46 behind running back Brian Westbrook's 77 and L.J. Smith's 50... not that impressive http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Detroit Lions signed another former St. Louis Ram, CB Travis Fisher. He signed a one year $2.25 million deal with a $1 million signing bonus according to ESPN. He has been bitten by the injury bug in recent years but when healthy is a solid Cover 2 corner that the Lions need http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Detroit Lions have signed a wide receiver, no not Kevin Curtis who was expected to sign quickly, but his former teammate Shaun McDonald who has signed a 2 year deal to be reunited with former head coach now offensive coordinator Mike Martz http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have signed former Bears safety Todd Johnson to a 4 year contract. Johnson will help improve the depth in the secondary and can start if needed. The Rams are also bringing in Titans DT Robaire Smith for a visit http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have signed former Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael to a 3 year $11 million deal with a $3 million signing bonus. Head coach Scott Linehan didn't waste long bringing McMichael in, he had coach him while he was the offensive coordinator in Miami. The Rams are well stocked now at tight end after spending a second and third round pick in last years draft on Joe Klopfenstein and Dominique Byrd http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have resigned versatile backup lineman Todd Steussie to a one year deal. We say backup even though he logged 15 starts last year due to injuries on the Rams line. The Rams also agreed to terms with former Dolphins RB Travis Minor http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The San Francisco 49ers are close to a contract agreement with Patriots OLB Tully Banta-Cain according to Matt Maiocco of the Press Democrat, it should be finalized shortly http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have signed former Packers punter t B.J. Sanders who was out of the league last year according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Rams free agent WR Kevin Curtis has fired his agent Tom Condon according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Curtis was unhappy with the lack of progress in negotiations. He has visited the Vikings, Lions and will visit with Giants next http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Updating the contract for Drew Bennett, the Rams will pay him $30 million over 6 years with $10 million guaranteed. That makes for one very talented and expensive wide receiving group in St. Louis http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The St. Louis Rams have signed former Titans WR Drew Bennett to a six year deal according to the St Louis Post Dispatch. The Rams are planning for the future with this move already having Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce, Bennett will replace Kevin Curtis. No value of the contract has been released but it will be interesting to see where the market is set at after this deal. Donte Stallworth has been quiet so far and his high demand are likely part of it. This will help shape the market http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams are visiting with Patriots LB Tully Banta-Cain, who would add another pass rusher to the mix that they need http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Detroit Lions have traded DE James Hall to the St. Louis Rams for a 5th round pick. The Rams badly need to add a defensive in the off season and will still likely address the spot in the draft but this moves takes the pressure off to do it in the first round. The Lions also released DT Marcus Bell and TE Marcus Pollard. Bell had been shopped in a trade recently as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Rams WR Kevin Curtis was expected to go to Detroit quickly in free agency, but ESPN reported he scheduled a trip to Minnesota first, now the San Diego Chargers have entered the picture as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Tomorrow morning isn't Christmas but may seem like it in some NFL cities as free agency begins . There will be some quick signing and the sticker price will shock and awe http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Detroit Lions did well with Mike Furrey who came over from St. Louis, look for them to try and do it again Friday when they will push for Rams WR Kevin Curtis. Expect a big and quick push http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Not a surprise move but the Rams have released OG Adam Timmerman. Age and salary led to the need for change. Timmerman was one of the key components in their Super Bowl years after coming over from Green Bay http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net Rams RB Steven Jackson would like to get some help next year according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He had 436 touches last year which is almost the team record. Look for the team to improve the backup spot http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The San Diego Chargers are conducting the last of their scheduled interviews today with Saints defensive coordinator Gary Gibbs. The only other name that was mentioned early to be interviewed was Jim Mora but he has not been contacted further. AJ Smith and owner Dean Spanos will be making their choice very soon, and an introduction will come by Wednesday at the latest. The early leader is Rex Ryan, but discount the chance that someone who hasn't interviewed will appear and be announced as the next coach as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The defensive line needs an overhaul this off season. The team spent three number one picks on tackles in past years and has nothing to show for it. Leonard Little is solid but needs help. The Rams need to bring in some veteran help but will look for some young fast talent in the draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4 PFInsider.net The Rams have hired Mike Cox as their new defensive quality control coach http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=4