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Jaguars awarded S Anthony Smith off waivers, place CB Scott Starks on IR (The Canadian Press)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:49:00 PST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars have been awarded safety Anthony Smith off waivers from the St. Louis Rams.

Rams finally won one; can they do it again? (AP)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:42 PST

No question, the St. Louis Rams deserve to be 1-7. So far, they've proven only that they can beat another really bad team. To match or -- gasp -- top last year's 2-14 record, they know they'll have to step it up. "We've just got to keep plugging away," rookie head coach Steve Spagnuolo said during the bye week.

The hard hits and good times of Zack Follett (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:03:06 PST

It was hidden beneath the pure organizational debaclizations of the St. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions, but a...

Rams Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:19 PST

It had been three days and the Rams were practicing before getting four days off in their bye week. But it was clear that what coaches like to call the 24-hour rule was not in effect.

Looking ahead is what coaches and players are supposed to do once that 24-hour window after a game passes, win or lose.

But this was different for the Rams. Not only was Sunday's win over Detroit the first of the season and the first for head coach Steve Spagnuolo, but it also snapped a league-long 17-game losing streak.

In addition, even as the game was 72-hours in the rear-view mirror, the performance by running back Steven Jackson was still on everyone's mind.

It helped that there is no game to prepare for this week, so Jackson's exploits could be dissected even more.

Lions likely to have WR Johnson and RB Smith back Sunday (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:28:12 PST

It's looking like Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith and wide receiver Calvin Johnson will be both back...

Despite struggles, Steve Spagnuolo sticking with QB Marc Bulger (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:05:00 PST

ST. LOUIS - Marc Bulger has thrown just three touchdown passes and has a passer rating of 68.2 for the scuffling St. Louis Rams.

Spagnuolo sticking with Bulger (AP)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:10:57 PST

Marc Bulger has thrown just three touchdown passes and has a passer rating of 68.2 for the scuffling St. Louis Rams. Don't expect coach Steve Spagnuolo to change quarterbacks. He has been generally pleased with the 32-year-old Bulger. "I think Marc has done everything we needed him to do," Spagnuolo said.

NFL Team Reports: NFC West (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:15:38 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Rams' struggles can't keep Jackson's reputation as top back from growing (The Canadian Press)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:24:00 PST

ST. LOUIS - Posting on his Twitter account Sunday night, SJ39, Steven Jackson said aches and pains from a big day against the Detroit Lions were "starting to get to me."

Rams' kicker earns award with arm (AP)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:08:43 PST

Josh Brown's first NFL pass was not a thing of beauty but he doesn't care about style points. The St. Louis Rams' kicker was named the NFC's special teams player of the week Wednesday after a game that saw him kick a 41-yard field goal but also throw a 36-yard touchdown pass to tight end Daniel Fells.

Rams' Jackson lone standout on 1-7 team (AP)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:34:48 PST

Posting on his Twitter account Sunday night, SJ39, Steven Jackson said aches and pains from a big day against the Detroit Lions were "starting to get to me." You should see the other guys. The 235-pound running back was at his bruising best in the St. Louis Rams' slump-busting victory at Detroit, dragging tacklers while piling up 149 yards on 22 carries and breaking free for the...

Week 9 playoff forecast: Ravens make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:49:00 PST

Signs of a revamped defense bode well for the Ravens' playoff chances the rest of the way.

Mock draft: Despite suspension, Bryant goes No. 1 (SportingNews.com)

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:16:01 PST

Here's a look at the first 16 picks in the NFL draft, as projected by Sporting News' War Room scouts .

NFL's most clutch quarterbacks (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:41:00 PST

Which signal callers are the best in tough situations in the fourth quarter?

Rams returner shaking off concussion (AP)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:13:46 PST

Rams returner Danny Amendola sat out practice due to a concussion while guard Jacob Bell was cleared after tests showed he had only a mild one. Amendola rode a stationary bicycle during Tuesday's workout and coach Steve Spagnuolo said the diminutive receiver was set to undergo tests for concussion-related symptoms on Wednesday.

Rams sign CB Danny Gorrer (AP)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:26:38 PST

The St. Louis Rams have signed cornerback Danny Gorrer and waived wide receiver Tim Carter. The Rams announced the moves Tuesday. Gorrer is a rookie who was on the practice squad for the New Orleans Saints, who signed him as an undrafted free agent May 4. He was a two-year starter at Texas A&M where he had 141 tackles, two sacks, one interception, 13 passes defended and two forced fumbles.

NFL Power Poll: Texans gaining playoff momentum (SportingNews.com)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:16:11 PST

The second half of the season could be historic for the Houston Texans . They have a chance to make the playoffs...

Rams' 0-7 start taught Spagnuolo not to celebrate until final horn (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:24:00 PST

ST. LOUIS - As Steven Jackson rambled into the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:38 to go, St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo felt no sense of elation.

Rams coach far from satisfied after first win (AP)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:17:47 PST

As Steven Jackson rambled into the end zone for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:38 to go, St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo felt no sense of elation. Here's what was on the rookie head coach's mind: "I hope we didn't score too soon." Can't blame the guy for being skittish, considering how long the Rams (1-7) waited between wins.

Lions try to regroup after latest disaster, await word on WR Johnson's injury (The Canadian Press)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:29:00 PST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Jim Schwartz doesn't want his Detroit Lions to play an overly conservative offence.

Counting down the worst teams in the NFL (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:21:55 PST

The 2009 NFL season has been more about disparity than parity. This isn't because the top of the league is so...

Yesterday's five least valuable players: So long, Steve Slaton (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:55:55 PST

Steve Slaton, Running Back, Houston Texans . With about five minutes to go in the first quarter yesterday, Steve...

Favre lets maestro performance do his talking (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:04:00 PST

Brett Favre was very diplomatic after completing a sweep of the Packers in his emotional return to Lambeau.