St. Louis Rams

Haslett has his interview as finalist
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 07, 2009
They are also interested in talking to Josh McDaniels, Steve Spagnuolo, Todd Bowles and (unconfirmed) Raheem Morris.

NFL playoffs (seeds in parentheses)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 07, 2009
FIRST ROUND Saturday , Jan. 3 NFC: (4) Arizona 30, (5) Atlanta 24 AFC: (4) San Diego 23, (5) Indianapolis 17 (ot) Sunday, Jan. 4 AFC: (6) Baltimore 27, (3) Miami 9 NFC: (6) Philadelphia 26, (3) Minnesota 14 CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS ...

Rams Eyeing Morris
Tampa Bay Online | January 07, 2009
Less than 24 hours after dining in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains with Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, Raheem Morris returned to Tampa on Tuesday. Getting him to stay long-term could prove to be quite a chore.

Former Giants coach Fassel will interview with Rams this week
Belleville News-Democrat | January 06, 2009
The St. Louis Rams will interview former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel on Thursday, ESPN reported on Monday.

Vikings coordinator joins the Rams' list
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 06, 2009
Those close to Leslie Frazier say he’s ready to be a head coach and is very interested in talking to the Rams about their vacancy. He’s expected to interview with St. Louis at some point over the next several days.

Roethlisberger's set to return for rematch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 06, 2009
PITTSBURGH — The Steelers are girding for a rematch Sunday with San Diego of what was one of the stranger games of the season, and it looks as if Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will play.

Tomlinson appears unlikely to play
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 06, 2009
It's looking as if LaDainian Tomlinson might have to sit out San Diego's playoff game Sunday at Pittsburgh. The star running back isn't sure whether a week's worth of treatment and rest will be enough to allow him to play.

Eagles fly high on Westbrook TD
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 05, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS — Above the Metrodome's deafening noise, Donovan McNabb stayed poised.

Tomlinson is worried about injury
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 05, 2009
Head coach Norv Turner expectes a hard-hitting divisional-round game Sunday at Pittsburgh

Upstart Cards head to Carolina
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 05, 2009
But a game in the Eastern time zone is bad news for Big Red.

A joke no more
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 04, 2009
Dolphins were still a laughingstock when they lost to Ravens in October, but things have changed.

NFL PLAYOFFS schedule (Seeds in parentheses)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 04, 2009
FIRST ROUND Saturday NFC: (4) Arizona 30, (5) Atlanta 24 AFC: (4) San Diego 23, (5) Indianapolis 17 (OT) Sunday AFC: (6) Baltimore at (3) Miami, Noon. (KMOV, Ch. 4) NFC: (6) Philadelphia at (3) Minnesota, 3:35 p.m. (KTVI, Ch. 2) SEC...

St. Louis Rams: position by position
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 04, 2009
Sorry, Bulger bashers, Marc isn't going anywhere.

St. Louis Rams have spots to fill on the field in addition to a head coach
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 04, 2009
Devaney has a good idea what Haslett wants to do personnel-wise and scheme-wise next season. They've talked about such things for weeks. But if the coaching search leads to someone besides Haslett?

NFL capsules
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 04, 2009
Miami tries to keep the momentum going after rebounding from one of the worst seasons in NFL history (1-15) to not only make the playoffs but win the AFC East title.

St. Louis Rams owner says money won't be a factor in hiring new coach
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 03, 2009
Rams owner Chip Rosenbloom said that general manager Billy Devaney is not under any financial restrictions in the search for a new head coach.

Manning ties Favre as three-time MVP
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 03, 2009
Peyton Manning took a different approach to earning a record-tying third Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award.

Colts, Chargers face another pressure tilt
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 03, 2009
Peyton Manning, voted NFL MVP for a record-tying third time, and his Indianapolis Colts face Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers for the fourth time in two seasons tonight.

For openers, an unlikely pair
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 03, 2009
Falcons emerged from a 4-12 season to go 11-5, and the Cardinals shook off a lingering losing legacy.

Playoff blackouts in Arizona, Minnesota?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 02, 2009
Chargers stars LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates missed a second straight practice Thursday as San Diego continued to prepare for its home wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night.

NFL PLAYOFFS SCHEDULE (Seeds in parentheses)
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 02, 2009
FIRST ROUND Saturday NFC: (5) Atlanta at (4) Arizona, 3:35 p.m. (KSDK, Ch. 5) AFC: (5) Indianapolis at (4) San Diego, 7:05 p.m. (KSDK, Ch. 5) Sunday AFC: (6) Baltimore at (3) Miami, Noon. (KMOV, Ch. 4) NFC: (6) Philadelphia at (3) Minn...

New faces in this year's NFL playoffs
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 02, 2009
The lineup includes three surprises but is also notable for the teams that didn't make it.

Rams add names to list
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 02, 2009
Ray Sherman is wide receivers coach in Dallas, Todd Bowles is assistant head coach-secondary coach in Miami

Blackout blues?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 01, 2009
Ticket demand lags for Arizona's first home NFL playoff contest

Miami QB Pennington wins comeback award
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 01, 2009
For the second time in three seasons, quarterback Chad Pennington has been named the NFL comeback player of the year. He is the first player in the 11 seasons of the award to win it twice.

St. Louis Rams interim coach Jim Haslett goes about business as usual
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 01, 2009
Jim Haslett's contract doesn't expire until Feb. 15. So until he hears otherwise, he's showing up to Rams Park every day and doing the things he normally would do as head coach.

2 St. Louis Rams coaches will take college jobs
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | January 01, 2009
Jim Chaney made a name for himself in coaching as offensive coordinator at Purdue. Now, the Rams' tight ends coach is heading back to college as offensive coordinator at the University of Tennessee.

Rams to interview assistant coach Moss for head job
PackersNews.com | December 31, 2008
The first candidate to interview for the St. Louis Rams head coaching job will be Winston Moss, Green Bay Packers assistant head coach and linebackers coach.

Rams general manager announces strategy to find new head coach
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 31, 2008
Billy Devaney will have a search committee of Lawrence McCutcheon and Bobby Beathard to help with the preliminary interview process. He has a pair of advisors in Dan Dierdorf and Marshall Faulk to assist in fact-finding.

Faulk, Dierdorf will assist in search for St. Louis Rams new coach
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 31, 2008
As he digs into the process of selecting his first NFL head coach, newly appointed Rams general manager Billy Devaney is asking for help. Among those providing assistance are two former greats from St. Louis' pro football past.

Shanahan kicked out by Broncos
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 31, 2008
He was known as a genius, a mastermind and, yes, a two-time Super Bowl champion. Shockingly, though, Mike Shanahan has a new title: Unemployed coach.

Rams players brace for big changes and their own uncertain futures
Belleville News-Democrat | December 30, 2008
St. Louis Rams players cleaned out their lockers and exchanged hugs and autographed jerseys with each other Monday, knowing that sweeping changes are coming after a 2-14 season.

Haslett has no regrets, despite 10 losses to end Rams' season
Belleville News-Democrat | December 30, 2008
Despite ending the season with a 10-game losing streak, Jim Haslett has no regrets about taking over the reigns of the St. Louis Rams four games into the 2008 season.

Groin injury hampers Tomlinson
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 30, 2008
San Diego running back LaDainian Tomlinson said a strained groin will have him at less than full strength when the Chargers face Indianapolis on Saturday in a first-round playoff game.

St. Louis Rams pack up and head home ... some for last time
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 30, 2008
Players expect a lot of roster changes after posting 3-13 and 2-14 records the past two seasons.

Playoff picture
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 30, 2008
FIRST ROUND Saturday NFC: (5) Atlanta at (4) Arizona, 3:35 p.m. (KSDK, Ch. 5) AFC: (5) Indianapolis at (4) San Diego, 7:05 p.m. (KSDK, Ch. 5) Sunday AFC: (6) Baltimore at (3) Miami, Noon. (KMOV, Ch. 4) NFC: (6) Philadelphia at (3) Minn...

St. Louis Rams' coaching search begins
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 30, 2008
With their 2008 season now over, let the Rams' coaching search begin. And it starts with ... Winston Moss, assistant head coach-linebackers coach from the Green Bay Packers.

NFL coaching carousel begins to spin
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 30, 2008
Lofty expectations did in Eric Mangini and Romeo Crennel, as their teams' seasons crumbled from high hopes to demoralizing finishes.

Rams get second overall draft pick
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 29, 2008
ATLANTA — For the second straight season, the Rams are being "rewarded" for having the NFL's second-worst record. Once again, St. Louis gets the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.

Rams' 2009 opponents are set
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 29, 2008
Although the times and dates won't be set until the spring, the Rams know who their opponents are in 2009. At home, the Rams face Green Bay, Houston, Indianapolis, Minnesota and New Orleans, as well as NFC West foes Arizona, San Francisco and Sea...

Jackson is pleased with 161-yard day; Rams earn No. 2 pick in NFL draft
Belleville News-Democrat | December 29, 2008
With all the attention focused on Altanta running back Michael Turner, St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson was looking to make a statement Sunday.

Lions purr to NFL's 1st 0-16 finish
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 29, 2008
"I wish it was just a dream,'' Detroit rookie running back Kevin Smith said.

'A' for effort
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 29, 2008
Rams battle Falcons, lose 10th in a row to end their season at 2-14.

Rams' Steven Jackson finishes with 1,000-yard season
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 29, 2008
He gains 161 yards on ground against Falcons, ending season with rushing total of 1,040 despite missing more than four games.

Falcons beat Rams, but are denied division title
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | December 28, 2008
Falcons head coach Mike Smith sounded the playoff rallying cry in his post-game speech.

Falcons top Rams, head to playoffs at 11-5
USA Today | December 28, 2008
After a wild ending to their improbable regular season, the Atlanta Falcons are headed to a wild-card playoff game. Jerious Norwood ...

Rams' petition backs Haslett
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 28, 2008
The won-lost record might suggest otherwise, but there is strong support for coach Jim Haslett in the Rams' locker room.

Right places, right time
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 28, 2008
From sitting in church with Don Shula to surfing with Bobby Beathard, Rams GM Billy Devaney used good connections to climb the career ladder.

St. Louis Rams fans better not take team for granted
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 28, 2008
Did St. Louis learn any lessons from losing the football Cardinals? It's hard not to wonder after seeing so many empty seats at the Rams' final two home games. When the Cardinals left after the 1987 season, St. Louis was rather proud of itself....

Key Matchup: Orlando Pace vs. John Abraham
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 28, 2008
Rams' left tackle faces stiff challenge in trying to block Atlanta's John Abraham, who ranks third in the NFL in sacks.

Faulk a coach? Holt likes idea
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 28, 2008
The prospect of former teammate Marshall Faulk becoming an NFL head coach, as some have speculated recently, brought a broad smile to wide receiver Torry Holt's face.

Rams hope for good end to sorry season
Belleville News-Democrat | December 28, 2008
The Atlanta Falcons provide hope for the St. Louis Rams on how quickly teams can turn their fortunes around in the NFL.

NFL preview: Falcons vs. Rams
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | December 27, 2008
STOP THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER

Jackson hopes Rams will add a fullback
Belleville News-Democrat | December 27, 2008
A true fullback tops running back Steven Jackson's wish list for next season.

Cowboys owner: Coaches are safe
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 27, 2008
Wade Phillips will be back as coach of the Dallas Cowboys next season, and Jason Garrett will remain in charge of the offense, regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs, club owner Jerry Jones said Friday.

As finale looms, St. Louis Rams get set for an inevitable shake-up
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 27, 2008
As the locker room at Rams Park began to empty Friday after the final practice of this gloomy season, running back Steven Jackson refused to get caught up in musing about how many of his teammates will be returning next year.

Lions hang on edge of 0-16 infamy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 27, 2008
ALLEN PARK, MICH. — Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to defeat the Packers on Sunday.

Falcons' DE Anderson might be out vs. Rams
Atlanta Journal-Constitution | December 26, 2008
Flowery Branch - Falcons defensive end Jamaal Anderson's streak of 31 consecutive starts is in jeopardy.

NFL Playoff Scenarios
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 26, 2008
AFC EAST DIVISION MIAMI DOLPHINS: Clinch the division with: 1) A win 2) A tie and a New England loss or tie. Clinch a playoff spot with: 1) A tie and a Baltimore loss. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: Clinch the division with: 1) A...

Potential Rams coaching candidates
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 26, 2008
Starting next week, Jim Haslett will have competition for the Rams' head-coaching job in 2009 and beyond. Post-Dispatch football writer Jim Thomas looks at some possibilities. BIG-TICKET ITEMS: BILL COWHER Résumé: Cowher was the face of...

Let the search begin
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 26, 2008
The Rams will have a lot of options to consider as they look for a new head coach. They will also be competing with other teams in the same situation.

Glover is pondering retirement
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 26, 2008
Thirteen-year veteran is weighing options, says he wants to go out as a Ram.

Devaney given Rams' general manager post
Belleville News-Democrat | December 25, 2008
The St. Louis Rams have promoted Billy Devaney to general manager, making him responsible for all player-personnel decisions, including the NFL Draft and free agency. He'll also oversee the search for a head coach after the 2008 season.

Falcons' young QB is having unusual success for a rookie
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 25, 2008
On a Christmas past, Matt Ryan and his brothers, John and Michael, received full football paraphernalia, pads and all. Naturally, a backyard game broke out.

Shaw quits as Rams president
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 25, 2008
Phase I of the Rams’ front office restructuring became complete on Christmas Eve when John Shaw relinquished his role as team president and Billy Devaney was promoted to general manager.

Source: Niners to reward Singletary
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 25, 2008
San Francisco 49ers officials plan on removing the interim label from head coach Mike Singletary and offering him a multiyear contract, a source close to the situation told the Sacramento Bee.

Healthy Tinoisamoa leads Rams in tackling
Belleville News-Democrat | December 25, 2008
By staying healthy this season, linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa has returned to the top spot on the St. Louis Rams' tackle chart.

Rams president resigns and team gets new GM
Kansas City Star | December 24, 2008
ST. LOUIS | Rams president John Shaw resigned after 29 years with the franchise, and Billy Devaney was promoted to general manager Wednesday.

Rams president resigns, Devaney promoted to GM
Associated Press | December 24, 2008
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- St. Louis Rams president John Shaw resigned after 29 years with the franchise and Billy Devaney was promoted to general manager Wednesday....

Rams president John Shaw resigns; Devaney promoted to GM
USA Today | December 24, 2008
St. Louis Rams president John Shaw resigned after 29 years with the franchise and Billy Devaney was promoted to general manager ...

Slimmer Tinoisamoa is back to old form
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 24, 2008
Rams linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa at one point wondered whether he should have an extensive physical exam to see if there was an underlying problem.

Rams freeze prices
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 24, 2008
With just one game remaining, the Rams have lost 26 of 31 games since the start of the 2007 season. Understandably, that has led to much unrest among the fan base.

St. Louis Rams switch radio stations
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 24, 2008
St. Louis' newest sports station is trying to ram home the point that it's going to be a major player in the market, announcing Tuesday that it has obtained broadcast rights to its first pro play-by-play property — the local NFL team.

New sports station will air Rams games
Belleville News-Democrat | December 24, 2008
St. Louis Rams games will air on the city's newest sports talk radio station for the next two years under an agreement announced on Tuesday.

Glover uncertain on time to retire
Belleville News-Democrat | December 24, 2008
St. Louis Rams defensive tackle La'Roi Glover's NFL career could be coming to a close.

Rams switch radio stations
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 24, 2008
WMVN (101.1 FM), which adopts a sports format Jan. 1, has reached a two-year agreement to broadcast the Rams starting next season.

Rams president stepping down after 27 years with club
Belleville News-Democrat | December 23, 2008
By mutual agreement, St. Louis Rams President of Football Operations and General Manager Jay Zygmunt will quit his post after the 2008 season.

Haslett: Winning mentalities are built in offseason
Belleville News-Democrat | December 23, 2008
Believing you can win goes a long way in stopping the losing, St. Louis Rams coach Jim Haslett said Monday.

Sinking Cardinals plan to go all out on Sunday
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 23, 2008
Nobody gets the day off for the Arizona Cardinals next Sunday, not with the sorry way the team is playing down the stretch.

Haslett praises players' effort
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 23, 2008
Coach is emotional a day after tough defeat but adds that more talent is needed to win.

Frantic finish keep Bears alive
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 23, 2008
Chicago stays in playoff hunt with FG after defense blocks kick late in 4th quarter.

Rams' Prez steps down
Denver Post | December 23, 2008
Jay Zygmunt, the St. Louis Rams' president of football operations, resigned Monday.

Schedule strength could break tie between Chiefs-Rams for No. 2 pick
Kansas City Star | December 23, 2008
The Chiefs won’t have the No. 1 pick in the draft based on their 2008 season. But they could pick second and will pick no later than third based on the outcomes of games this weekend.

Rams general manager resigns
Kansas City Star | December 23, 2008
ST. LOUIS | Jay Zygmunt, the St. Louis Rams’ president of football operations, resigned Monday in the fallout from another terrible season.

Rams' exec leaves
Buffalo News | December 23, 2008
ST. LOUIS-- Jay Zygmunt, the St. Louis Rams' president of football operations, resigned in the fallout from another terrible season.

Rams' president of football operations steps down
Kansas City Star | December 22, 2008
Jay Zygmunt, the St. Louis Rams' president of football operations, resigned Monday in the fallout from another terrible season.

Rams' president of football operations steps down
USA Today | December 22, 2008
Jay Zygmunt, the St. Louis Rams' president of football operations, resigned Monday in the fallout from another terrible season. ...

Zygmunt to quit soon
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 22, 2008
According to Rams team sources, an announcement on Jay Zygmunt's resignation is imminent.

Bruce offers Jackson support
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 22, 2008
Isaac Bruce and Steven Jackson were teammates for a modest four seasons in St. Louis. But Bruce greeted Jackson with a postgame hug and some strong words of encouragement after San Francisco's 17-16 victory over the Rams.

Poof! Rams lose again
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 22, 2008
Streak of futility reaches 9 games as lead vanishes

Greco is ready this time
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 22, 2008
Rookie helps offensive line turn in a creditable performance after injury forces Bell to leave.

Atogwe, Bartell are on the ball
St. Louis Post-Dispatch | December 22, 2008
Defensive backs Oshiomogho Atogwe (left) and Ron Bartell come up with four turnovers against San Francisco but can't explain how Sunday's 'freaky' loss happened.

Bruce helps spark 49ers' comeback
Belleville News-Democrat | December 22, 2008
It seemed like old times for Isaac Bruce, making clutch catches, setting milestones and basking in the cheers of the crowd.

Rams again fail to slam the door
Belleville News-Democrat | December 22, 2008
Thank goodness this game was blacked out on local television.

Bartell and Atogwe continue to make plays
Belleville News-Democrat | December 22, 2008
Cornerback Ron Bartell and free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe, two impending free agents for the St. Louis Rams, raised their stock with their performances on Sunday.

Defense refuses to play second fiddle to offense
San Francisco Chronicle | December 22, 2008
Just like the offense, San Francisco's defense sprang to life in the fourth quarter to contribute to the 17-16 win over the Rams, who led 16-3 with 11:36 left in the game. The 49ers finished the game holding the Rams scoreless on their last three drives....

49ERS 17, RAMS 16 / WAY UGLY, WAY SWEET / 49ers find success in 4th quarter
San Francisco Chronicle | December 22, 2008
There will not be an asterisk after Mike Singletary's fourth win as interim head coach of the 49ers. With one game left this season, he stands at 4-4, not 4-4*. There will not be a snarky notation that accompanies this fourth win, something like, "But it was...

Things aren't any better in St. Louis, where Rams are in disarray
Kansas City Star | December 22, 2008
ST. LOUIS | So you think football is bad in Kansas City? Take a look at the other side of the state.

Niners, Hill battle back to beat Rams 17-16
USA Today | December 21, 2008
Isaac Bruce reached a pair of milestones in a late-game flurry in his old stadium. Both helped the San Francisco 49ers in an ...