Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Struggling Rams RB Todd Gurley could see more targets as a receiver

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Los Angeles Rams coach Jeff Fisher said Monday that Todd Gurley is "very close" to break the big races.

It has been said that for four weeks.

Gurley was held to a mere 33 yards on 19 carries in Sunday's 17-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. That's 1.74 yards per attempt, the lowest rate among the 16 NFL career starts.


Todd Gurley is the first return stroke in history with 80-plus carries in the first four games of his team and within 2.75 yards per attempt. Joe Camporeale / USA Today Sports
For the season, Gurley has only amassed 216 yards on 82 carries, ranking is 44th among the 45 qualified running backs (Adrian Peterson is the only below Gurley, but Peterson only played in two games). Stretching back even further, Gurley was held below 100 yards in 11 of his last 12 games.

"As long as I keep winning, I could care less," Gurley said after the third victory of his team Sunday. "It does not even matter to me."

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Rams' revamped defense showing knack for game-changing plays

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THOUSAND OAKS, California (AP) -. When the Los Angeles Rams desperately need a big game in the final minute of their last two games, the defense has delivered.

This gift has the Rams (2-1) out of their best start in a decade, despite a litany of concerns about anything to score penalties.

"The sign of a good defense made big plays," Rams safety T. J. McDonald said. "Whenever you can come with a big tackle or a turnover, you have to do. You keep pressing, and good teams find a way to do it."

Los Angeles may need a little more game-changing parts to prosper in his visit to Arizona (1-2) on Sunday for its third NFC West game already this season.

Monday, September 26, 2016

Somehow, Rams are tied for first in NFC West

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TAMPA, Fla. - Somehow, some way, the Los Angeles Rams are 2-1.

Their schedule early in the season is a nightmare, their offense remains a work in progress, and their secondary needs work. But the Rams recovered from a loss opening humiliating season for the lowly 49ers in San Francisco, with wins back-to-back, first against the Seattle Seahawks and menacing on Sunday on the road against Buccaneers upstart Tampa Bay.

"We changed our mentality the first game," Rams defensive tackle Michael Brockers said. "The first game was not us."

They are now tied with the Seahawks for first place in the NFC West, while holding the tiebreaker.

Think about it a little.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Rams' Todd Gurley will try to break through against Tampa Bay

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Todd Gurley lined up in the backfield, he looked across the line of scrimmage and saw the crowd.

A big one.

San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks defenders stacked to stop the second year running back. permitted 11 defensive players were just on the other side of the ball, but it seemed like more.

"It was crazy," Gurley said Friday. "I'm like, 'There's 12 people on the field!" It's definitely a lot of people. "

Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to employ a similar strategy Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Judge says Rams must refund PSL deposits or provide tickets to some in St. Louis


A St. Louis federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Rams must refund deposits to some fans who have purchased personal seat licenses during two decades of the franchise in the city and offer others the opportunity to buy tickets season for games in Los Angeles.

The decision of US District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. came in three lawsuits - later consolidated into one case - filed in the weeks after the NFL owners voted in January to approve the relocation of Rams to L.A ..

At issue are about 46,000 personal security licenses to buy season tickets to St. Louis first sold FANS, Inc., the ticket agent the Rams, and subsequently offered by the franchise.

In the 13-page ruling, the judge said contracts with FANS, Inc. terminated because of the movement and "the Rams now have" refund deposit ... [s]. "The amount is not clear.