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04.27.2008 5:44 pm

And Mr. Irrelevant is . . .

Outside linebacker David Voboro of Idaho. The Rams took him with the last pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, thus giving him a free vacation courtesy of the Mr. Irrelevant folks.

The scouting experts are actually excited about this guy,…

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04.27.2008 4:41 pm

As draft winds down, Rams take . . .

Inside linebacker Christopher Chamberlain from Tulsa in the seventh round. A quick check of the relevant draft materials indicate he sort of a linebacker/safety hybrid.

This guy didn’t make a lot of the draft ratings, so fans won’t be happy…

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04.27.2008 3:37 pm

Chris Long speaks!

Here are some highlights from Chris Long’s news conference Sunday afternoon at Rams Park:

On what he likes about joining the Rams: “I think schematically, the coaching staff, everything I’ve heard about the city and the organization. The combination of…

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04.27.2008 3:16 pm

Talking up Keenan Burton

We have a few comments from Scott Linehan on this pick.

“The speed is a huge factor. You have got to be productive. I’ve said this about every other position and they have to be smart guys and passionate to…

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04.27.2008 3:09 pm

Talking up Justin King

We have a few highlights of Scott Linehan’s remarks,

Comparing him to Jonathan Wade, another former receiver: “He has been playing corner since the end of his freshman year. He played a little bit his first year, but the last…

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04.27.2008 2:10 pm

Rams trade up again, take guard

The Rams really liked Oregon State Roy Schuening, so they made another trade-up to get him.

Finally the Rams took a player that was rated higher than he actually went. Schuening looks like a great pick, a collegiate power blocker…

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04.27.2008 12:39 pm

Rams trade up, add another receiver

And that guy is Keenan Burton from Kentucky, He is more a wideout than a slot receiver and he will add to the receiver competition at training camp.

That sad-sack needed all the help the Rams could locate. The Rams…

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04.27.2008 12:00 pm

Talking up John Greco

Here is what Rams coach Scott Linehan had to saw about his third-round pick:

“For us, he can play any position because he has done it. He played his whole college career at tackle and the whole idea is that…

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04.27.2008 11:23 am

Rams draft a cornerback

And it’s Justin King, a speedster from Penn State.

Is King, a converted receiver, just is a faster version of ‘07 pick Jonathan Wade?

Can he become a sturdy tackler in run support? Can he develop good coverage skills?

We’ll…

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04.27.2008 10:04 am

Panning Donnie Avery

Scouts Inc. summed up the conventional wisdom on the Rams second-round pick “This is a substantial reach in our opinion. There’s a lot to like about Avery’s speed and he’s a big-play threat whether he’s catching the ball down field,…

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