Quintin Mikell

Rams trying to get a handle on tryout players

2013-05-11 03:04:02

Rarely is a football coach happier than when he's on the field, so coach Jeff Fisher was all smiles -- at least by his standards -- as the Rams opened their rookie minicamp Friday afternoon. "We've been on the field the last two weeks with the 'varsity,...

NFL Draft grades

2013-04-28 00:00:00

* compensatory selection Arizona Cardinals B 1 (7) Jonathan Cooper, g, North Carolina 2 (45) Kevin Minter, lb, LSU 3 (69) Tyrann Mathieu, db, LSU 4 (103) Alex Okafor, lb, Texas 4 (116) Earl Watford, g, James Madison 5 (140) Stepfan Taylor,...

Grading the draft: What grade should the Cowboys get?

2013-04-28 00:00:00

NFC East Dallas Cowboys CThe Cowboys were the most hotly debated team after the first round. Did they get enough in a trade with the 49ers? Did they reach to take Frederick? They rebounded nicely by taking the best available the rest of the way, but...

Jones hauled in the hardware at Alabama

2013-04-28 03:04:02

During his time at Alabama, Crimson Tide offensive lineman Barrett Jones won so many trophies, he could set up a shrine at home. But that's not his style. "I'm not that arrogant," Jones said, after being selected in the fourth round Saturday by the...

There's a lot of ways the Rams could go in the 2013 NFL draft

2013-04-25 00:00:00

The St. Louis Rams have plenty of options heading into the 2013 NFL draft. With two first-round picks -- No. 16 and No. 22 -- the Rams have the firepower to move up in the draft. They also could try to move down like they did last year and collect...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Tipsheet column

2013-04-24 07:44:01

Say, what got into the Milwaukee Brewers all of a sudden? When the Cardinals saw them last they were reeling. The injury-depleted Brewers lost their first two games in St. Louis, giving them seven losses during an eight-game span. Overall they started...

Chris Long's contract restructured

2013-04-23 07:34:02

Ever since they re-signed defensive end William Hayes just prior to the start of free agency and then made a pair of big-ticket purchases in free agency (Jared Cook, Jake Long), the Rams have been all but searching under the couch cushions for salary...

NFL Mock Draft: Joeckel gets nod at No. 1; Cowboys to take DT Richardson

2013-04-23 00:00:00

The Chiefs' choice, assuming they keep the pick, appears to come down to an offensive tackle: Arlington's Luke Joeckel or Central Michigan's Eric Fisher. Jon Gruden said Joeckel would be his choice. "I don't know what [new Chiefs coach] Andy [Reid] is...

Steelers might opt for safety valve in NFL Draft

2013-04-23 00:00:00

Troy Polamalu turned 32 on Friday, which isn't an advanced age by many standards but is one at which NFL teams often begin scouting for a player's possible replacement. The Steelers might have the chance in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday...

Though focused on draft, Ravens still hope for a couple free-agent bargains

2013-03-22 04:00:00

Ravens officials made it clear at this week’s NFL meetings that their primary focus over the next month is not what remains on the free-agent market. With 12 selections in next month’s draft, the organization is busy evaluating college...

Enemy film breakdown: Some statistics, and the one player Michael Vick must account for on the Saints' otherwise bad defense

2012-11-02 16:24:22

Players still willing to hide concussions

2011-12-26 01:05:21

Ask Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew whether he would try to play through a concussion or yank himself from a game, and he'll provide a straightforward answer. ''Hide it,'' the NFL's leading rusher said. ''The bottom line is: You...

Chicago Bears running back Michael Bush is tackled by St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins and free safety Quintin Mikell during the first quarter.

2012-09-23 00:00:00