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Now that's something worth trying to win! Put me down for an 11-5 season...just have to figure out which ones are the victories:

A lot of diehard Rams fans in the Lou...

Photo from Saturday's keep the rams in St. Louis rally pic.twitter.com/AXNvmM3iL8 — Jim Thomas (@jthom1) April 8, 2014

Controversy keeps swirling around the Niners. First Jim Harbaugh, then Colin Kaepernick last week, and now this:

LA Airport police detained 49ers LB Aldon Smith after he indicated he possessed a bomb, per public LA policeinformation officer Karla Ortiz. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 13, 2014

Aren't mock drafts ALWAYS just a guessing game?:

So many options for the #Texans with the first pick. Mock drafts at this point are still just a guessing game. #NFL #NFLDraft — Ron Clements (@Ron_Clements) April 13, 2014

Rams fans are everywhere!:

Just found this going though old pics... Feel like should be a caption contest #DraftDayMovie pic.twitter.com/MLksA1FfC6 — Kara Henderson Snead (@KaraHenderson) April 12, 2014

Kevin Demoff loves putting palindromes into contracts. Now he's creating a draft strategy with them:

Or I wonder if we could figure out a draft trade where the picks traded or acquired are palindromes. There goes my productivity this week — Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) April 14, 2014

Rams among least active in free agency: ESPN NFC West

To-date, the Rams are tied with New Orleans and Green Bay as the least active teams in free agency. Are the Rams confident the 2014 draft and ascending youth on the team can lead them the rest of the way...to the playoffs?

22 Better Titles For The "Draft Day" Movie: Sports Pickle

A tongue-in-cheek send up of the Cleveland Browns and the new movie "Draft Day".

2014 NFL Draft: Draft Board 3.0: CBS Sports

Dane Brugler updates his top-100 big board. Some of the names and placings on his board will surprise you. QB Teddy Bridgewater remains his number one ranked player in the draft.

Aaron Murray is still in line to be among draft's biggest steals: NFL.com

Gil Brandt favourably compares Murray to NFL great Drew Brees. The Rams have shown interest in the former 4-year Georgia starter.

Draft Prospects Highlight Reel: QB - Tom Savage - Pittsburgh

Will the Rams draft one of these top cornerbacks in the NFL Draft?: Cover 32 Rams

In today's passing league, a team can never have enough good CB's. Most teams consider their 3rd corners to be starters. Given the release of Cortland Finnegan, the Rams should be looking to add a quality corner early in the draft. Justin Gilbert or Darqueze Dennard would be fine selections.

Why the Rams should explore the trade market for Sam Bradford: CBS Sports

Jason La Canfora examines the reasons the Rams should be considering a possible trade involving Sam Bradford. He created such a kerfuffle the last time he wrote about Bradford, he goes out of his way to include a disclaimer in this article. Too funny. Maybe he should avoid writing about him at all??

Rams Could Have More Trouble Trading Down Than Many Think: Ramblin' Fan

One of the most talked-about scenarios for the Rams in this draft, is the possibility of trading down the #2 overall selection. How difficult could it end up being to pull off?

"The stocks of Teddy Bridgewater, Blake Bortles, and Johnny Manziel have all taken a hit since the end of the college football season, and at this point, the Rams would be lucky if a team were to trade up for one of those quarterbacks."

NFL 2014 Mock Draft: Yahoo Sports - Shutdown Corner

Eric Edholm uses a unique approach in his mock draft, determining who a team should take, then who they will actually take. In this mock draft , the Rams should be selecting WR Sammy Watkins, and LB C.J. Mosley, but will select OT Greg Robinson and S Calvin Pryor.

Stat Facts Of The Week: Points Per Play Differential

Points Per Play Differential measures the margin between a team's points per play generated and the points per play against. It gives a measure of how a team's effectiveness at putting up points on a per play basis compares to how that team prevents points from being put up against them on a per play basis. Of the 13 teams who made the playoffs/won 10 games in 2013, 11 of them ranked in the top dozen in this statistical measure. The Rams ranked 16th for the 2013 season. The chart and information is courtesy of "Sporting Charts".

A nostalgic look back at Los Angeles Rams legends of the past:

2014 NFL Mock Draft: Walter Football

Charlie Campbell presents his latest updated five round mock draft. The Rams trade the #2 pick to Minnesota, and select OT Jake Matthews.

Rams Draft Rewind: 2012: ESPN NFC West

Rams Draft Rewind: 2013: ESPN NFC West

Nick Wagoner takes a look at the Les Snead/Jeff Fisher drafts of the last two years. What was, what is, and what could have been.

Sammy Watkins visits the Rams: Pro Football Talk

The Rams are showing keen interest in WR Sammy Watkins. He visited the Rams on Monday, and is scheduled for a private workout on Friday. Could the Rams select Watkins in the upcoming draft?

On This Day In Sports History

1965 - The NFL changes the penalty flag from white to bright gold.

1947 - Jackie Robinson goes hitless in his major league debut.

Jim Thomas talks Rams draft: Rams News Now

Jim Thomas of the Post-Dispatch joined The Drive Home on 920am Radio to discuss the Rams and the upcoming draft. Among the highlights: If Jadeveon Clowney is available at #2, the Rams will have a hard time passing on him, plus he notes most early Rams draft picks have made visits to Rams Park in the Snead/Fisher era.

Mandatory Monday: NFL Cold Stove: Sports On Earth

Mike Tanier discusses some interesting odds and ends related to the upcoming NFL draft.

Who should the Rams take with the second overall pick?: NFL.com

Daniel Jeremiah and Charles Davis share their thoughts on who the Rams should select, with the coveted #2 pick in this years draft.

Could the Falcons trade up for Clowney?: Rams News Now

CBS Sports' Rob Rang examines the possibility of the Atlanta Falcons trading up to the Rams' #2 pick, to select Jadeveon Clowney. If the Rams are to move down in the draft, what kind of return can (should) they expect?

Are the Rams in the "most enviable position in this years draft"?:

Whose draft stock is on the rise? Coach Rick Venturi shares his thoughts on the upcoming draft:

Nick Wagoner looks at the 2012 draft. Do the Rams know what they have in Brian Quick and Chris Givens?:

B/R NFL Draft 100: Top Safeties: Bleacher Report

Safety is a position the Rams are likely to address sooner than later in the draft. Matt Miller grades the top safeties in this years class.

Dorial Green-Beckham dismissed from Missouri football program: CBS Sports

Green-Beckham was touted as a potential first round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. His dismissal casts doubt on his prospects of reaching the NFL.

Draft Grader: St. Louis Rams: Pro Football Focus

PFF grades every Rams draft pick between 2009-2011. Needless to say, the Rams achieved mixed results in those draft years.

4 Downs - NFC West: NFL Nation ESPN

ESPN's NFC correspondents give an update on where things stand in the NFC West, on 4 key topics.

St. Louis Rams Weekly Salary "Re-Cap"

The Rams currently have $5,709,358 in available salary cap space, as noted in yesterday's complete salary cap update (link).

2014 NFL Mock Draft: SB Nation - Mocking The Draft

The fall of the top 3 QB's highlights the latest effort from MTD. Blake Bortles is the first QB selected, by Minnesota at #8. If this is the way the draft shakes out, the Rams will have a difficult time trading down the #2 selection, especially if Jadeveon Clowney is selected 1st overall.

Proven winner Clinton-Dix ready for the NFL: St. Louis Rams Official Website

Experience places Justin Gilbert atop corner class: St. Louis Rams Official Website

If both Gilbert and Clinton-Dix are available with the 13th selection in the NFL draft, the Rams will have a very difficult decision to make. Take the top cornerback in draft, or the top safety?

The Draft Games Begin: Sports Illustrated MMQB

Peter King highlights the five things we should all know about the draft, 23 days in advance.

NFL teams, players learning to deal with new salary cap realities: NFL.com

Albert Breer discusses the economic realities inherent in the new CBA. The NFL Draft has become more important than ever.

Rams Chat: St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Jim Thomas conducts his weekly question and answer period, discussing all things related to the St. Louis Rams.

Blast From The Past: Classic Rock Tuesday: Bob Dylan - Like A Rolling Stone

Please have a great Tuesday and a Ramtastic week!!