The first picks are predictable, the latter are where the fun can be had.

​I've already gone through the picks the Rams made in the early rounds of this year's draft, and I like what they did. The big question, of course, is Sam Bradford, who will likely make or break the Rams' draft pretty much alone, but the talent the Rams were able to bring in with their early round picks is very encouraging. 
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I've been told premature opinions aren't a big deal, and they happen to every guy sometimes, but I have a sneaking suspicion that's a lie.

​I'll own up to it: last year I tried to do an actual report card on the Rams' draft. I gave actual letter grades to all the picks, in spite of the fact none of them had yet played a snap in the NFL, or even been to training camp. Why would I do such a ridiculous thing, you ask? Because everyone else does it, that's why!  More >>

​In the end, things probably worked out the way they had to in the first round of the draft. The Rams took their quarterback, and all we can hope for now is Sam Bradford turns out to be who they think he'll be.  More >>

If you somehow haven't heard yet, the Rams yesterday picked Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Sam Bradford as the team's first pick (and No. 1 overall pick) in the NFL draft.

Mizzou linebacker Sean Weatherspoon also went in the first round yesterday as the No. 19 overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons.

Congrats, 'Spoon. All that Van Halen really paid off.

Stan Kroenke

​So, Post-Dispatch sports columnist Bernie Miklasz scored a rare interview yesterday with the reclusive Rams minority owner Stan Kroenke.

Apparently, word has reached Kroenke at his home in Denver that Rams fans don't trust him, think he's sabotaging the sale of the team, and wants to move the franchise to Los Angeles.

In his interview with Miklasz, Kroenke tried to assuage Rams fans that he has the city's best interests at heart. Still, he declined to go into many specifics -- including addressing a report that he has demanded a $50-million-plus ransom from Shahid Khan (the other man who's trying to purchase the team).

Reading between the lines, Kroenke essentially stated that he will (and can) do anything he wants with the Rams, thank you very much.

Following is an exclusive video clip of Kroenke explaining the extent and reach of his power. He uses the example of a "milkshake" to illustrate his point to a sniveling Miklasz.
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The scene outside Rams Park, as protesters march against the injustice of giving $45 million to a completely unproven commodity.

​Less than a week from the NFL draft, there's been plenty to talk about lately, particularly the revelations coming from the Cleveland Browns' front office regarding talks they've had regarding a potential deal with our very own Rams to move up to #1 in the draft. Which, of course, were then heavily doused with cold water by Mike Holmgren, Cleveland's emperor of football stuff. (That's an official title, by the way.) Nonetheless, speculation will continue to circulate heavily between now and Thursday night, when the draft officially get underway.  More >>

​For quite some time now, I've heard various people talk about trading Steven Jackson. No one in particular; just general talk that Jackson should be dealt while he has so much value.  More >>

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​The Las Vegas Police Department has decided there will be no charges filed against Steven Jackson as a result of accusations leveled against him by his former girlfriend, Supriya Harris. They cited a lack of evidence in the case and will not pursue any further action in the matter.  More >>

​The Rams certainly didn't need this.  More >>

It was the trainer.  More >>