April 2012 - Los Angeles Rams Wiretap
Rams Have Fielded Calls About Bradford
Jeff Fisher admitted on Wednesday that multiple teams have called the Rams about Sam Bradford.
The quarterback will be entering his third season as the team's starter this fall.
Fisher didn't mention any of the interested teams, but Bradford has a connection with Browns coach Pat Shurmur, who served as the St. Louis offensive coordinator in 2010.
Rams Reach Deal With Steve Smith
The Rams have reached an agreement on a contract with Steve Smith, who spent one season with the Eagles.
Smith began his career with the Giants before signing a one-year deal with Philadelphia before the 2011 season.
Saturday Agrees To Deal With Packers
Jeff Saturday agreed to a contract with the Packers on Friday, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Saturday is the Packers' answer to replacing Scott Wells at center, who signed last week with the Rams.
Rams' Fisher Reacts To Williams' Suspension
New Rams coach Jeff Fisher says he had no idea Gregg Williams had been running a bounty pool in New Orleans.
Fisher delivered the news to Williams on Wednesday the franchise would be cutting ties for at least the 2012 season, under the assistant's indefinite suspension from the NFL for the bounty payments that he handed out with the Saints.
Fisher betrayed no emotion at a news conference at which he said the punishment was "warranted."
"The severity of the suspension does not surprise us," Fisher said. "We, as best you can, have been preparing for that."
Rams Sign Kendall Langford
The Rams have signed Kendall Langford to a four-year, $24 million contract, according to sources.
Langford, a third-round draft pick out of Hampton in 2008, had played in every game in four seasons with the Dolphins.
The defensive end will earn $12 million in guaranteed money.
Holmgren Upset Over Trade That Will Land Redskins Griffin III
Browns president Mike Holmgren is still upset about the trade between the Redskins and Rams that will allow Washington to draft Robert Griffin III next month.
The Redskins agreed to send several picks to St. Louis for the second selection. The Browns made offers for the pick.
"Honestly, when it didn't happen I think there are reasons that I can't go into right now, but there is a very close relationship between the people getting the deal done and the people who offered," Holmgren said on a conference call with season ticket holders.
"Most of the stories that I have seen - all of them I've seen - were incorrect in what our offer was, when we entered the process and in how we went about it."
Cleveland clearly wanted the second pick and Holmgren hints at a close relationship between Rams head coach Jeff Fisher and his Redskins contemporary, Mike Shanahan.
Rams, Finnegan Agree To Five-Year Contract
The Rams have agreed to terms with cornerback Cortland Finnegan on a five-year contract, according to a league source.
He will reunite with former Titans coach Jeff Fisher, who is now the head man in St. Louis.
Finnegan was with the Titans for six seasons, but when the team used its franchise tag to retain safety Michael Griffin, the cornerback hinted that he'd be headed elsewhere.
Garcon Says He'll Sign With Redskins
Pierre Garcon has posted on his Facebook page that he has agreed to a deal with the Redskins.
It was reported earlier Tuesday that Garcon was negotiating with Washington.
The deal is for five years and is worth $42.5 million, with roughly $21.5 million of that guaranteed.
Finnegan To Visit Rams On Friday
The Rams are scheduled to host cornerback Cortland Finnegan for a visit on Friday.
The free-agent could reunite with former Titans coach Jeff Fisher in St. Louis.
Report: RGIII Will Need To Have Brady-Like Career To Justify Trade
A study from the Harvard Sports Analysis Collective suggests Robert Griffin III will need to have a career similar to Tom Brady for the Redskins to justify the trade price.
"..The total price the Redskins paid was 753.5 eCAVOA. That price translates to a CAV of 113.0, comparable to Tom Brady’s current production to date (109 CAV). For the Redskins to get the equivalent value from RGIII as they spent acquiring him, he must produce at least as much as Tom Brady. If RGIII merely lives up to his eCAVOA, he’ll finish his career having slightly outperformed David Garrard (61 CAV). Because all-time-great quarterbacks are rare commodities, the Redskins likely lost value both on paper and in reality."
The report suggests the trade compares to what the Falcons gave up to draft Julio Jones, but isn't as high as what the Saints gave up to trade for Ricky Williams.
Rams Like Alabama's Trent Richardson
The Rams hold the sixth overall pick after dealing the second selection to the Redskins for a package of draft choices.
Redskins Will Acquire No. 2 Pick From Rams
St. Louis will receive three first-round draft picks and a second-round pick, according to a source.
Browns Confirm Trade Talks With Rams
Browns general manager Tom Heckert has admitted he has had talks with the Rams about the No. 2 overall pick.
Rams '90 Percent' Certain To Trade No. 2 Pick
Many believe that it is a given that the Rams will trade the second overall pick in next month's NFL Draft.
Sources: NFL Summons Gregg Williams To New York
Gregg Williams will meet with security officials for another round of dialogue pertaining to alleged violations of the league's bounty rules.
Redskins Loom As Favorite For No. 2 Pick
There are no shortage of suitors for the second overall pick, which is owned by the Rams, with quarterback Robert Griffin III on the minds of many teams.
'Multiple Teams' Ask About Rams' No. 2 Pick
Rams GM Les Snead said Thursday that "multiple teams" have contacted the team about trading the No. 2 pick.
Rams Reject Dome Upgrade Proposal
The Rams have rejected the initial proposal to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome.