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Tavon Austin - WR - Rams

Coach Jeff Fisher confirmed he envisions a big role for Tavon Austin right away.

Fisher wants Austin to be a weapon out of the slot, take some handoffs out of the backfield and be a factor in the return game. "We're going to try to get the ball to him as often as we can, however we do that," Fisher said. The Rams clearly envision Austin influencing games in the same vein as Randall Cobb and Percy Harvin. They're loading up his plate.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
May 14 - 9:09 AM
Cody Davis - DB - Rams

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch believes undrafted S Cody Davis has a legitimate chance at a roster spot.

Davis' contract includes $20,000 guaranteed, a sign the Rams agree. Davis led Texas Tech with 101 tackles last season, and blazed a 4.37 40 at Houston's regional combine. The Rams are among the league's thinnest teams at safety, but Davis would likely be a strict special teamer if he cracked the 53-man roster.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
May 13 - 11:18 AM
Tavon Austin - WR - Rams

According to SI's Peter King, more than one team was "afraid" of No. 8 pick Tavon Austin heading into the draft.

Teams were apparently worried hangers on from Austin's past would follow him into the league, proving a distraction. Austin alluded to the problem in a weekend interview with the Rams' website. "Everybody expects a lot of things from you as far as money," Austin said. "Everybody wants to be around you. My phone doesn’t stop ringing now. It feels like they’re counting my bank account now. So that’s probably the hardest thing for me right now, just people." The fact that Austin himself is already leery of the "issue" means it's unlikely to be an issue at all. The Rams got the top playmaker in the draft.
Source: Sports Illustrated
May 13 - 10:35 AM
Alec Ogletree - LB - Rams

Per the team's official website, Rams first-round OLB Alec Ogletree is going to work at strong-side linebacker initially.

Ogletree is best suited for the weak side where he can chase ball carriers and cover tight ends. The Rams apparently feel comfortable with Jo-Lonn Dunbar sticking at WILL instead of flipping him to SAM. Ogletree intercepted a pass intended for the tight end on his first snap at minicamp, for what it's worth.
Source: stlouisrams.com
May 12 - 1:24 PM
C.J. Akins - WR - Rams

Rams undrafted rookie WR C.J. Akins suffered a torn Achilles' on Saturday.

Akins (6-foot-1, 200) will undergo surgery next week and miss the season. The Angelo State (TX) product will likely be waived/injured shortly.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
May 11 - 4:43 PM
Barrett Jones - C - Rams

Rams fourth-round G/C Barrett Jones (Lisfranc surgery) is expected to be held out until training camp.

"He may be 80 percent at OTAs and things like that, but mentally and everything else considered, he’ll be fine by the time camp starts," coach Jeff Fisher said. Jones (6-foot-4, 306) could compete for the Rams' left guard job, but he projects better as a backup at both guard and center.
Source: stlouisrams.com
May 4 - 1:54 PM
Stedman Bailey - WR - Rams

The Rams envision third-round WR Stedman Bailey as their replacement for Brandon Gibson.

Gibson had been a starter in recent years, but the Rams never viewed him as more than a No. 3 or No. 4 wideout. Bailey will compete for fourth receiver duties as a rookie, behind Brian Quick, Tavon Austin, and Chris Givens. He can also returns kicks and punts. Bailey is unlikely to be a fantasy factor in 2013.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
May 3 - 2:46 PM
Mike McNeill - TE - Rams

Rams re-signed exclusive rights free agent TE Mike McNeill to a one-year, $555,000 contract.

The 2011 undrafted free agent appeared in 14 games last season, catching four passes while playing 155 snaps, primarily as a blocker. He'll have to re-earn his roster spot this summer.
May 1 - 6:25 PM
Jake Long - T - Rams

The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero heard from "multiple places" that the Dolphins offered Jake Long more money than the Rams.

Long signed a four-year, $34 million deal with the Rams that included $16 million guaranteed. "More money" can be a subjective term in the NFL because of the labyrinth manner in which most contracts are structured, but it would be extremely surprising if Long took less guaranteed money from the Rams than the Dolphins were offering. The only logical explanation would be an extreme disconnect with the Dolphins' front office.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Armando Salguero on Twitter
Apr 30 - 5:51 PM
Brian Quick - WR - Rams

The Post-Dispatch projects Brian Quick and Chris Givens as the Rams' starting outside receivers.

Tavon Austin is locked into the slot and Jared Cook will be shifted all over the formation as a "move" tight end. Austin Pettis, Stedman Bailey and Lance Kendricks will be talented reserves. "We're going to lobby with the league to see if we can play with more than one ball," coach Jeff Fisher joked. Although Quick is likely to start, his Dynasty arrow is pointing down. The Rams acquired some serious pass-catching talent this offseason.
Related: Chris Givens
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Apr 30 - 10:16 AM
Tavon Austin - WR - Rams

New Rams WR Tavon Austin expects to get snaps out of the backfield this season in addition to playing slot receiver and returning kicks.

The Rams plan to use Austin as a movable chess piece, a la Percy Harvin and Randall Cobb. "They showed me all the positions that I did when I played for Coach (Dana) Holgorsen," Austin said, referring to his college coach. "They’re going to use me in the backfield. Coach Fisher talked to me about special teams, and I’m definitely a slot receiver. So, they definitely have a plan for me." Austin rushed 62 times for 643 yards last season, and famously torched Oklahoma for 344 yards on 21 carries. He'll be a fantasy threat from day one.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Apr 29 - 2:11 PM
Braden Brown - T - Rams

Rams signed BYU OT Braden Brown.

Brown (6-foot-5 3/8, 310) was a 41-game starter for the Cougars after converting from tight end to tackle midway through his freshman year. A right tackle in college, Brown guarded BYU southpaw quarterback Riley Nelson's blindside. At the Combine, Brown ran 5.20 with a 28-inch vertical and 26 reps on the bench. Older than the typical rookie after a Mormon mission, Brown doesn't offer a particularly high ceiling.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Apr 27 - 9:02 PM
Philip Lutzenkirchen - TE - Rams

Rams signed Auburn TE Philip Lutzenkirchen.

Lutzenkirchen (6-foot-3 1/4, 258) managed just 15 receptions for 139 yards (9.3 YPR) and no scores as a senior, missing the final six games with a hip injury that required surgery. A plodding H-back type, Lutzenkirchen ran a 4.94 forty at the Combine and a 4.98 at his Pro Day. He'll compete for a special teams role.
Source: Howard Balzer on Twitter
Apr 27 - 8:55 PM
Zac Stacy - RB - Rams

Rams traded up to select Vanderbilt RB Zac Stacy with the No. 160 overall pick.

Stacy (5-foot-8 3/8, 216) spent two seasons as the Commodores' feature back, rushing 408 times for 2,334 yards (5.72 YPC) and 24 touchdowns. He caught 46 career passes. Stacy ran 4.55 at the Combine with a 1.59 ten-yard split. A poised, balanced, decisive runner, Stacy lacks explosive burst and top-end talent, but we loved how he frequently beat first contact in the SEC. He runs with forward lean and appears comfortable in blitz pickup. With only Isaiah Pead, Daryl Richardson and Terrance Ganaway in front of him, Stacy is a name to keep an eye on.
Apr 27 - 3:12 PM
Brandon McGee - DB - Rams

Rams selected Miami (FL) CB Brandon McGee with the No. 149 overall pick.

McGee (5-11, 193) started 25 games for the 'Canes, notching three career picks and 6.5 tackles for loss. He boosted his draft stock with a 4.4-flat 40-yard dash at the Combine, though he registered a more pedestrian 33.5-inch vertical. McGee is an inconsistent player on film, but has adequate size, obvious straight-line speed and fluid hips. He'll season on special teams before getting a chance in the Rams' crowded secondary.
Apr 27 - 2:48 PM

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