Football Rumblings

St. Louis Rams Defensive Team Work Around the Current Lockout

Posted on April 25, 2011 by James WNo Comments

The current NFL lockout has caused all NFL teams to halt talks between players and teams, and even resulted in all the teams locking out all NFL workout and training facilities. However, that won’t stop the St. Louis Rams from figuring out a way to get their defensive workout in.

The two main defensive team players, cornerback Ron Bartell and linebacker James Laurinaitis have started to schedule and plan regular defensive workout routines for all players despite the lockout. Most NFL teams will usually engage in on the field workouts and training after the NFL draft and mini-camps, however all that is put on hold due to the labor dispute and the lockout.

The style of workout and training that the two players have planned will be very similar to what the players would receive if the lockout had not occurred. Both players are looking for a current location for the workouts and figure even without physically working out all defensive players can talk through defensive strategies and keep them fresh for the next season should it start on time.

Labor negotiations between the NFL team owners and player’s association broke down last month resulting in a lockout of the whole NFL. Players were barred from training facilities which could result in a drastic decrease in physical activity and training of all players involved. However, the St. Louis Rams are on top of the gaming staying with regular workouts and keeping in constant contact with other team members despite the lockout.

It looks like the St. Louis Rams will be ready to go physically and mentally should the NFL lockout stop anytime soon.

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Rams Release Star Receiver Holt

Posted on March 13, 2009 by James WNo Comments

The St. Louis Rams have released star receiver Torry Holt who was due a $1.25 million bonus on the 17th.  Holt, who failed to top 1,100 yards for the first time since 2000, was at odds with former coach Scott Linehan and should have no problems finding a new team.

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Free Agency Odds and Ends Wednesday

Posted on March 11, 2009 by James WNo Comments

The St Louis Rams released tackle Orlando Pace but signed fullback Mike Karney to a three year contract who spent the last five seasons with the New Orleans Saints to be a lead blocker for Steven Jackson.

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed tackle Willie Colon to a one year deal worth just over $2 million.

The San Diego Chargers signed linebacker Kevin Burnett, formerly of the Cowboys, to a two year deal.  Burnett provides depth at the linebacker position as well as some special teams ability to the Bolts.

The Eagles added another saftey to help fill the void left by Brian Dawkins, signing Rashad Baker, formerly of the Oakland Raiders, to a one year deal.

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