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03.04.2009 5:14 pm

St. Louis Rams receiver Torry Holt asks for his release

St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Realizing he no longer fits in the team’s plans, seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Torry Holt has asked for his release from the Rams, league sources told the Post-Dispatch on Wednesday.

The Rams have been shopping Holt, 32, on the trade market, but so far there have been no takers. Holt is due a $1.25 million roster bonus on March 17, so it’s unlikely he will be a Ram beyond then.

But with free-agent wide receivers being signed daily around the NFL, and hundreds of millions of dollars already spent six days into free agency, Holt is seeking some closure to his time in St. Louis.

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Holt may be the best reciever to ever play in STL. He is still good, but he has been under utilized. I think he has always been underrated and I would take him on my team. For those of you who say he is washed up, you are a hater. The NFL needs more players like Hold, especially at the WR position. Winning is not even a priority for the rams and I am very frustrated with them.

— Terry Hale
7:03 pm March 4th, 2009

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t leave us t-t-t-torry, you need to teach the youngsters how to played. you could have retired a ram, you still had gas left. please no

— TORRY DONT GO SAY IT AINT SO
7:09 pm March 4th, 2009

Warner gets accused of being a money grubber, but Holt gets a free pass?

— Ramsong
7:21 pm March 4th, 2009

I think the beginning of the end came last year when Torry stated he would like to be wih his brother. Add to that the complete screw ups who were running the team at that time. Torry Holt has been a superior player and person for the Rams, he will be missed but business is business. I would try and get a trade done. But now that everyone knows he wants out that will be almost impossible.

— John B.
7:23 pm March 4th, 2009

It will be a sad day not seeing #81 Holt in a Rams uniform.

— Stanley
7:46 pm March 4th, 2009

bustedbtym we need every thing in this upcoming draft to zero in on one type of player is not good scouting that’s girl scouting… WE NEED THE BEST PLAYER IN THE DRAFT PERIOD

— offering girlscoutcookies for rams fans
7:57 pm March 4th, 2009

This relationship ending is best for both parties, however I am interested to see where he ends up. I would really like to see Holt blow up for another team as I think he still has it in him to be a top receiver.

— Steve
8:09 pm March 4th, 2009

It will be sad to see Holt go, be he has had an attitude problem the last couple of seasons. I point out laughing on the sidelines after losses. He’s had a good career, but I would not consider him a hall of famer just yet. He benefited highly from playing on the other side of Issac Bruce.

— John
8:11 pm March 4th, 2009

You CANNOT just let him walk…you HAVE to get something in return.

— Dave
8:12 pm March 4th, 2009

First of all, thank you Torry for your hardwork (except last year, but I understood). Everyone I’ve ever know personally or read about who has met Torry Holt had nothing but kind things to say about how he interacted with them. I truly believe he was a class act. Maybe a hiccup or two in his career here, but who doesn’t have those. The reason Torry has voiced his displeasure such as wanting to play with his brother and asking to be traded are for these reasons. First of all, when you see management make good moves, a la the glory days, then just free fall to the toilet boil it gets frustrating. Secondly, the chemistry he lost with Bruce not being on the field, stung. A talent like Bruce relieves the pressure and doubleteams off of Holt and vice-versa. Avery is not Bruce yet. Now he’s getting ready for his 4th head coach and that also must be hard for a seasoned veteran. So with 4 headcoaches in 8+ years that tells you something about how screwed up this franchise was. Seems as though now they’re making strides, but Holt may not fit in the new coaches scheme. That’s just football. If I’m the Rams, as a business move, I either get trade stock for him or I make sure he doesn’t get any extra money upon departing. Sorry that’s just the business side of it. I wish Torry all the best not only in football, but in life as well. God Bless, goodnight.

— DontLetUsDownBarrack
8:14 pm March 4th, 2009

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