According to Michael Silver of Yahoo! sports, Rams head coach Jeff Fisher and a small cluster of his staff traveled covertly to Boone, North Carolina last Friday to get a look at Appalachian State wide receiver Brian Quick. After Quick’s very impressive half hour workout, the Rams knew they wanted him. Ray Sherman, the receivers [...]
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Janoris Jenkins shoots down Pacman comparisons
Cornerback Janoris Jenkins made an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio (via ProFootballTalk.com) on Friday night after being drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 2nd round of the NFL draft. Given the fact that Jenkins’ new head coach in St. Louis–Jeff Fisher–coached Adam “Pacman” Jones in Tennessee–Jenkins is drawing comparisons to him because of [...]
READ MORE »Five shocking moments from the first round of the 2012 NFL draft
What a whirlwind of trades, maneuvers, and surprise picks the first round was. Here are five shocking moments from last night. 5. The 49ers select Illinois wide receiver A.J. Jenkins at number 30. Many analysts thought the 49ers would grab a wide receiver, but few, if any, even considered the possibility of them taking A.J. [...]
READ MORE »No word yet on fate of Pro Bowl
Earlier today NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told the media that no determination has been made if and when the Pro Bowl will be played this season. Last year’s Pro Bowl, a 59-41 AFC victory, was widely panned as soft, boring, and ridiculous. Even Roger Goodell publicly stated how disappointed he was with it. “I really [...]
READ MORE »Rams shoot down Steven Jackson trade rumors
According to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the St. Louis Rams have made it clear they were unaware that running back Steven Jackson is looking for a new contract. So any rumors of the Rams possibly trading Jackson look like they’re false. Thomas indicated that those who are close to Jackson have said [...]
READ MORE »Report: Rams will shop Steven Jackson during the draft
It was reported on Monday that St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson is looking for a new contract. It looks like they’ll now attempt to trade him during this week’s NFL draft. Evan Silva of Rotoworld.com believes the best the Rams will likely be able to get in return for Jackson is a 4th [...]
READ MORE »Vontaze Burfict, Exclusive Workout Video and Interview hits Media
Damond Talbot the writer for Mocking the Draft and PFZ, has published a new tell all interview with Vontaze Burfict, the Inside Linebacker of Arizona State University. Vontaze goes into detail and releases an exclusive video inside his training. Check it out for yourself. Pretty amazing workout video. He could be the ultimate story of [...]
READ MORE »Redskins sign linebacker Bryan Kehl
The Washington Redskins have inked free agent linebacker Bryan Kehl to a one-year deal, according to Mike Jones of the Washington Post. Kehl played outside linebacker earlier in his career in stints with the St. Louis Rams and New York Giants, but is expected to move to inside linebacker to back up starters London Fletcher [...]
READ MORE »NFL increases off-season roster size from 80 to 90 players
According to Mark Sessler of NFL.com, effective 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 24th, each NFL team can have an off-season roster of up to ninety players, a bump of ten players over the previous limit. Rosters can include active, inactive, practice-squad, exempt, and reserve-list players, as well as unsigned draft choices and franchise free agents. The NFL’s [...]
READ MORE »Report: Steven Jackson wants a new contract
According to Michael Lombardi of the NFL Network via Rotoworld.com, St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson wants a new contract. He’s scheduled to make $7 million in both 2012 and 2013. Lombardi believes the Rams will try to draft Alabama’s Trent Richardson as soon as possible in order to get rid of Jackson. “The [...]
READ MORE »All Eyez on Me, Vontaze Burfict Story hits media
Mocking the Draft and Pro football zone writer Damond Talbot, was able to get the inside story on the troubled linebacker Vontaze Burfict of Arizona State. Vontaze has had to really fight through tons of bad publicity this year, but maybe his checkered past has played a part in his outbursts. Make sure to check [...]
READ MORE »Bradley Fletcher coming back from injury
Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that St. Louis Rams cornerback Bradley Fletcher is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL he suffered in practice during week five of last season. Fletcher participated in the Rams mini-camp last week, although it was on a limited basis. “I’m ahead of schedule [...]
READ MORE »Report: Rams might go with Fletcher Cox with the 6th pick
According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, the St. Louis Rams could end up throwing a curveball in the top of this year’s draft by taking Mississippi State defensive tackle Fletcher Cox with the 6th overall pick. If Alabama running back Trent Richardson is available when the Rams are on the board, they could [...]
READ MORE »2012 NFL regular season schedule
The 2012 regular season schedule has been released. Here’s the entire schedule written out. Week 1 Wednesday, September 5 Cowboys at Giants, 8:30 p.m. Sunday, September 9 Colts at Bears, 1:00 p.m. Eagles at Browns, 1:00 p.m. Rams at Lions, 1:00 p.m. Dolphins at Texans, 1:00 p.m. Falcons at Chiefs, 1:00 p.m. Jaguars at Vikings, 1:00 p.m. Redskins at [...]
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