The Roving Ram - Rounds the Horn
By Rams Nation's Brandon “Blankman” Cavanaugh
- Jets Trade Up To #4
The New York Jets will be selecting their draft pick in place of where the
Chicago Bears would’ve been. The trade of picks has began what looks to
be a batch of pick trades across the boards. The Bears forfeited their 4th pick
for the Nos. 13 and 22 picks and another undisclosed pick. The Jets are most
likely looking to snag defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson who was actually considered
a very likely choice for the Bears if they would’ve stayed at the spot.
- Detroit Seriously Eyeing Rogers
With new uniforms and new philosophies, the Detroit Lions are looking quite
seriously at picking Wide receiver Charlie Rogers with the second pick of the
draft now that former Southern California QB Carson Palmer’s deal done
in Cincinnati. Now that the Bengals have struck a deal with Palmer, Detroit
can start negotiations with any remaining prospects and, like Cincy, can announce
a deal before the actual draft. The other three players that Detroit is eyeing,
Terrell Suggs, Terrance Newman and Andre Johnson, haven’t heard more than
talk from the franchise thus far.
- Stringer’s Widow’s Case against Vikings Dismissed
Former Minnesota Viking Korey Stringer’s widow’s case against the
Minnesota Vikings franchise has been dismissed. A judge did, however, allow
her $100 million dollar suit to go against the team’s training camp physician
and his clinic. Stringer’s widow contents that her late husband did not
receive adequate treatment during a July 2001 training camp. The new lawsuit
is scheduled to go to court on June 9th.
- Redskins Sign Former Dolphin
The Washington Redskins picked up free agent defensive tackle Jermaine Haley
after the Miami Dolphins opted not to match an offer sheet. The offer sheet
that the Redskins proposed was a four-year $3.95 million offer. The deal greatly
restricts Washington’s choices in this weekend’s draft with only
picks in the second, third and seventh rounds. The Redskins feel that Haley
is better than any seventh round draft pick that they could’ve acquired
during the draft.
- Jackson Signs with Seahawks; Dugans with Cincy and Schau with Texans
Restricted Free Agent Darrell Jackson signed on with the Seattle Seahawks on
Friday, agreeing to a one-year contract. He was Seattle’s second leading
receiver in 2002 with 62 snags for 877 yards and four trips to the endzone.
Ron Dugans has also resigned with his team, the Bengals after a season which
saw him as a leading receiver and special teams tackler. Finally, the Texans
have resigned Ryan Schau on Friday as well. Schau is entering his fifth season
and is projected as a back up if he makes the team in 2003.
That’s the latest and greatest for today and this week, folks. I’ll
see you all after we have some new editions to add to the Rams roster. Take
care.
Questions, comments and comfortable work shoes can be sent to ===Brandon
a.k.a. Blankman #71===