Rams finish 7-8-1

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The Rams come up just a couple of plays short, and make 5'10", 205-lb Russell Wilson out to be Ben Roethlisberger a little too often, in a 20-13 late-game, season-ending loss to Seattle.

Steven Jackson became the sixth RB in NFL history to run for 1,000 yards in eight straight seasons.

It looks like the Rams and Broncos will tie for the 2012 sack title with 52.

RamView on the way.

Adrian Peterson ran for 199 and 2 TDs, an effort MY FANTASY TEAM COULD HAVE USED LAST WEEK, but came up 9 yards short of Eric Dickerson's single-season record in a 37-34 win over the Packers that put Minnesota in the playoffs. Feel free to pop some champagne, E.D.

If Washington wins tonight, the Rams will have played 8 of their games this season against playoff teams, going 3-4-1.

(educated guess) 209 days till training camp starts!

-$-

This is why we fight

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Sarah and sweet Daniel

Despite the fears, the uncertainties, the emotional and financial sacrifices, what family/friends/strangers might say and how vulnerable our hearts may become...we fight. We fight because every little child deserves to be loved and have a chance to just be a kid. They deserve to have a full belly and medicine and someone to hold them when they fall down.  They deserve to be shown the kind of love God has for each of us.

My friend Sarah and her husband had begun the process to adopt Daniel. Here is what she says:


I would like you all to meet beautiful Daniel. He had a rough start in life and had the misfortune of ending up an orphan. He was severely malnourished when he was found abandoned in a market place. I had the opportunity to spend three amazing days with him in Congo. I got to give him kisses, love on him and smell his sweet sun warmed skin. He was a true blessing. He passed away today. He was just over a year old. I am sharing this story to open everyone's eyes. There are thousands of children just like Daniel.....and Wren.....and Merrielle. All fighting for a chance at life. So just keep this in mind this holiday season. You may not be able to see them but they are real. They are hungry and alone and they need your help. Please join me in this fight. 


I urge you to go beyond just reading this post. Modern technology makes it so simple for us to pass along important information and donate to worthy causes with a simple click of a button. 

But how can I help?






Join us by safely donating through PayPal to Sarah's organization Wren's Song. Your money will literally save lives like the precious baby pictured here. This was the child's very first bottle of formula supplied by the donations of ordinary people like you and I that decided they couldn't look away and NOT do something.

You can also sponsor a Congolese child this Christmas through Wren's Song for just $30, which will buy them a new outfit and shoes. We'd also like to buy them a few chickens, balloons and soda for their Christmas party. Donations go to throw a party for the precious ones pictured below.

Will you help show them they are loved?

So simply click this link --->  PayPal <---- to donate and help feed, clothe and love on some of these sweet children.  

They are worth the fight. Will you join me?

Sweet girl

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It was a few months ago when we first laid eyes on the most beautiful little girl (Sep 12, 2012). She was considered a "waiting child" represented by our agency. It was her big, joyful smile that first caught my attention. All the thoughts about how our adopted child should be a baby because it fit best with our family went out the window. (We believe she is around 3 years old). I envisioned her fitting right into our family, having fun with the boys and soaking up all the new experiences she will have.

We officially received E's referral October 18th!

We've been told by people who have personally visited the orphanage that E is happy, smart and laid back. She loves wearing sunglasses. She even attends a kindergarten class at the orphanage. I love knowing all these little details about her while she is so far away. It gives my momma heart peace.

Just last week we found out E's birth certificate has been obtained. Now we are waiting to receive consent from the commune before we can proceed. (A commune is the area of Congo from which she came).

***One minute after I published this post our caseworker emailed us to report our case has now gone to court for the adoption decree! Praise God!***

Once we receive the commune consent we can work on getting the adoption decree and moving on to the 30 day appeal period. After the 30 days we will get a certificate of non-appeal (CONA). This is a huge step in the process and I believe we aren't far from it!

We still have several months before we can welcome sweet girl home (perhaps late spring early summer - but of course praying for sooner!). We have learned to somewhat guard our hearts in this process knowing that nothing is certain and final until E is home in our arms. It feels good to make progress and to finally share that progress with all of you. I am truly at peace with whatever God has planned for E and for our family. I just pray those plans include us all being together!

Soaking it in

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Family of 4 for a just little while longer


This might really be happening. We might soon be farther progressed in this adoption process than we have ever been. (Like how I always cautiously phrase my sentences when referring to the adoption?) This month marks 2 years since we made the choice to adopt. Caleb was a 10 month old little baby and Bennett was just turning 3!




Dec. 2010 "We're adopting!" The boys ages 3 and 10 months.. Poor Caleb!


As this process seems to be positively progressing for us finally, I realize that in a few months our lives will change forever. It will be so beautiful and wonderful when E comes home. I also try to prepare myself that some parts will not be beautiful and wonderful. They will most certainly be hard, trying, and a little chaotic. Don't get me wrong, I will be thrilled when our girl is finally able to join us. It will be nice not to simply be described as the "couple that is adopting from Congo." I know that no one means harm by that phrase, but the process can so easily consume and define a person if not careful...and not in a good way.

I guess I ramble on to say, I'm going to try my best to soak in our little family of 4 for the next few months instead of focus on how hard the wait will be to get E home. It reminds me of where Brian and I where this time exactly 5 years ago. I was 7 days shy of my due date with our oldest and we were beyond ready for him to make his arrival already! One week AND 5 days later we finally become parents for the first time. It would never be just us two anymore. We were completely in love with our son, but still had to adjust to our new family of 3. We had to figure out how to make time to be a spouse to each other while being completely sleep deprived. I even struggled with how to still be me and not just "Bennett's mom".

I was so proud of my baby bump



Family of 3


Then a little over 2 years later, as we excitedly awaited the arrival of our second beautiful son, there was a tiny hint of sadness as I thought about how I would have to figure out how to divide my time and attention between 2 sons AND of course my husband too! Bennett and I were best buddies for 2 years and 3 months. We lived in another state away from all of our family members so many hours, days, and weeks while Brian was at work it was just us 2 together. I always knew I wanted a sibling for our 1st child, but still got a little teary eyed when I got close to my due date with Caleb. Those two years of bonding with my first born were so special and I knew it would never be the same once we became a family of 4.




Brand new family of 4

 Fast forward to today.  As I sit here simultaneously typing this post and playing Guess Who, Connect 4, puzzles and trains with my sweet Caleb while Bennett is at school I know that these moments are fleeting. Again, I hope I don't come across as sad or upset. I am just choosing to focus on this precious time as a family of 4 before we make new special memories as a family of 5. I don't want to wish this time away and in several months wonder where it went. I get emotional thinking about how God's peace has just been washing over me the past 3 months since we found out about little girl E. It doesn't make sense. We've had so many unexpected "bumps" in this journey (although it is still far from over) it makes sense that I'd be a complete basketcase at this point. (Some days are hard and I probably have been basketcase-y, but most of the time I am completely at peace!) So, I am very thankful that God truly does give peace which transcends all understanding, and guards my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:7

Wow...You're welcome for the novel. ;) I hope some of you made it this far. And I hope if you are waiting for something in your life, today you will allow God's peace to wash over you beyond your greatest understanding.

Counting down the days!

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We got the great news that we received judgement for our adoption case! The next step is that we wait for the 30 day appeal process to pass.

Today we found out specifically the 30 days started December 20th. So...January 19th is the big day that E will become an official part of our family! It's confusing because even then we have to wait a couple more months for other documents before we travel BUT it is a huge step bringing us closer to getting our sweet girl home!

Rams report, 12/1

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* Injury report for tomorrow's game vs. San Francisco:
Probable: Steven Jackson (foot)
Questionable: Barry Richardson (knee), Robert Quinn (concussion), Scott Wells (knee). So the Rams get one game with their starters on the offensive line before it falls apart again? Sigh. Wells did not practice this week till Friday, and was limited for that one. Richardson was fine until Friday. Quinn has to pass the last round of concussion tests before he can be cleared to play. That's anyone's guess, so Questionable is a good designation there.
Doubtful: Danny Amendola (foot). 'Tis only a flesh wound!
Out: Mario Haggan (elbow).

Kickoff tomorrow at noon. All the rest of this season's games will be televised on Fox.

* Transactions: The Rams recalled Sammy Brown from the practice squad yesterday and waived Quinton Pointer, probably with an eye toward returning him to the PS. Pointer played quite well on special teams last week, but as a LB/pass rusher, Brown fills bigger needs, given the injuries to Haggan and Quinn. Brown's recall appears to leave the Rams two men short on the PS; I've never seen that they made a move to fill the slot left open after they promoted Corey Harkey.

* Stan Kroenke, dental floss tycoon. The Rams' owner has plunked down over $130 million on a 124,000-acre cattle ranch in Montana called the "Broken O." (Broken O? Is that a vote of non-confidence in Brian Schottenheimer?) The ranch has 4,300 cows and 175 bulls, (which leads one to believe bulls do not live very hard lives) and is also Montana's largest irrigated farm, producing 700,000 bushels of various crops annually. Part of Stan's ranch is a 10,000-square foot "farmhouse" with an indoor pool. From Stan's end, it's an investment both in farmland, which has appreciated rapidly in value lately, and in beef and grain markets, where prices have been on the rise.Obviously, there's also plenty of ground up there to build a new stadium. Ladies and gentlemen, your Montana Rams!

$130 million would pay for a lot of stadium renovations in St. Louis, by the way, Farmer Stan. Good luck convincing taxpayers to spend a dime of their money on Dome upgrades after you just spent $130 mil on a bunch of cows.

Which reminds me, here's a link to Sports Illustrated's recent feature article on Stan.

* Ex-Rams update:
- a Joe Germaine update here by Bernie Miklasz. (toward the end of the column). Germaine's quickly becoming a standout coach at the high school level, not just by leading a state champ, but by leading players with real character.
- Kellen Heard signed with the Colts last week. Leave it to RamView to let a 340-pounder slip by me.

* Condolences to Chiefs Nation on today's tragedy.

-$-

Rams report, 12/22

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* Once again playing catchup from well behind:

* Injury report for Sunday:
Questionable: Cortland Finnegan (thigh). Hasn't practiced all week.
Probable: Flu and cold season is making its annual run through the Rams' locker room. Steven Jackson was limited due to illness. He was held out of practice Wednesday and participated only in warmups on Thursday. Bradley Fletcher and Robert Quinn returned to practice Thursday after being sent home due to illness Wednesday. James Laurinaitis (back) and Scott Wells (knee) were full participants Friday. They did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.

* Transactions:
- Quinton Pointer has been called up from the practice squad to fill Harvey Dahl's spot on the roster. Harvey was placed on injured reserve after tearing a bicep late in the Minnesota game. Though nothing about tearing your bicep sounds good, it's not the most severe kind of bicep tear, meaning it wasn't torn off the bone. He was scheduled to have surgery Wednesday and is expected to be out 3-4 months, which means he shouldn't even miss minicamp this spring. Shelley Smith and Chris Williams are the candidates to start in Harvey's place. Let's assume it'll be Shelley. Have heard of no move to replace Pointer on the PS; can we assume Mason Brodine?

* RamView for the Minnesota game, eventually: Link
- Positives: Steven Jackson crossed the 10,000-yard career rushing mark. Sam Bradford threw for a career-high 377 yards.
- Negatives: Adrian Peterson's assault on Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record was not slowed by the Ram defense, which allowed him 212, including an early 82-yard backbreaker. The offense once again sputtered the whole first half. Bradford had two costly turnovers. The o-line struggled to protect him. Harvey Dahl went down for the season and Scott Wells had a poor game. Craig Dahl failed at safety again and special teams and the defensive gameplan were poor.

* Ex-Rams notes:
- Ron Bartell signed with Detroit.
- Good news for those of us with Andy Dalton and A.J. Green on our fantasy teams: the Steelers have signed Justin King.
- Saalim Hakim promoted to the Saints' main roster.
- Hall Davis promoted to Cleveland's main roster.
- Jamie McCoy added to San Diego's practice squad.

* Ex-Ram of the week goes to Steve Spagnuolo for New Orleans' 41-0 whitewashing of the Buccaneers. The Saints picked off Josh Freeman 4 times, sacked him twice and held Doug Martin to 16 yards on 9 carries. Yeah, it would be very bad for the Rams' D to get lit up by Tampa the week after Spags' D shut them out.

* One of my New Year's resolutions is to update the blog daily. Unfortunately, that was one of my resolutions last year, and we see how that's gone. I'll try to at least start putting up more links to interesting articles.

-$-

Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas from RamView. Here's a link to a holiday message from Jeff Fisher and the Rams.

Congratulations to the Rams for their convincing 28-13 win in Tampa Sunday. RamView's report for that game is only about half-done but I expect to have it up in the usual places tomorrow morning. Think I'll watch Sunday night's Seattle game (EVEN THOUGH IT FREAKING CRUSHED MY FANTASY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP HOPES) to get better scouting on next week's red-hot opponent.

Enjoy the rest of the holiday.

-$-

RamView, 12/26

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All right, the world's worst Rams website is now up to date for the first time in two weeks. Re-live the Rams' win over Tampa here.

- Positives: Defense dominated as the Rams sacked Josh Freeman five times and picked him off four times, including Janoris Jenkins' third pick-six of the season. Great pass protection - Sam Bradford was not sacked for the first time in 30 games. Steven Jackson scored a TD and pulled within 10 yards of 1,000 for the eighth year in a row. Big-play... Lance Kendricks? Even punter Johnny Hekker had a super game.



- Negatives: Craig Dahl trying to tackle anyone, ever. 196 yards passing isn't very good against Tampa Bay. And there's only one game left in the season.

The Rams are off to Seattle to finish the season. The Seahawks are 10.5-point favorites. The last time the Rams were that big an underdog, it was +11.5 at the 49ers, and they tied.

* (Non)transactions: the Rams are apparently still a man short on the practice squad. I have seen no report of a transaction to fill the spot opened when they promoted Quinton Pointer. (He took Harvey Dahl's main roster spot when Harvey went on IR.)

* Pro Football Weekly is as surprised as everyone else that Rams' OC Brian Schottenheimer is supposed to be a candidate to be a head coach somewhere else next season. Not that Schotty has been bad here at OC. But there's still work to be done. Like I said in last week's recap, the Rams should make a playoff game or two, or Sam Bradford should make a Pro Bowl or two, before the Rams' offensive staff becomes the cradle of NFL head coaches. (Not that it stopped the Browns.)

* Pro Bowl rosters will be announced tonight. I wouldn't expect any Rams to get invited to Hawaii without someone else opting not to go. Steven Jackson should be closest, but I'd figure him behind Adrian Peterson, Marshawn Lynch, and probably Doug Martin, though Martin's tailed off like Lance Kendricks trying to run  80 yards. I wouldn't put anyone else ahead of Jackson, certainly not Frank Gore after he f*cked my fantasy championship this weekend. Alfred Morris should be in the picture, too, but that would be kind of mean, since I consider him to basically be young Steven Jackson. If you're going to invite someone, invite the original!

The other Ram I'd say has a shot at the Pro Bowl is Greg Zuerlein, not because he deserves it, but because he got a lot of his best hype around the time Pro Bowl balloting started. He wouldn't even be the right rookie kicker to send to the game; Blair Walsh deserves the honor. I guess I shouldn't count out Janoris Jenkins or Cortland Finnegan, but the Bears and Seahawks should pick up a lot of support back there, probably Patrick Peterson as well.

* The NFL released salary cap and franchise-player numbers for 2013 today. NFL.com article
The total cap will be $121 million. Danny Amendola would cost the Rams $8.7 million if they use the transition tag on him, $10.357 million if they franchise him. One of several puzzles Les Snead will have to figure out this coming offseason.

* Ex-Rams update:
- The Browns promoted Thaddeus Lewis to the main roster.
- The 49ers cut Alex Hoffman-Ellis.
- The Jets cut Mardy Gilyard.
- Brit Miller tried out with the Browns but was not signed.
- Daniel Muir tried out with the Lions but was not signed. They recently IR'ed Nick Fairley.

* Ex-Ram of the week: as you might guess if you've observed this blog for any amount of time, I'm more than a little lazy, so I'll be lazy this week and just hand the award to Josh Brown without checking all the boxscores very carefully. Josh hit the game-winning FG for the Bengals in their big 13-10 win at Pittsburgh, which means he'll be kicking for them in the playoffs. Best of luck.

-$-

Rams report, 12/27: No Rams in Pro Bowl

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* Wednesday injury report: Cortland Finnegan (thigh), Steven Jackson, James Laurinaitis (back) and Scott Wells (knee) did not practice Wednesday. No earthshaking surprises there. Craig Dahl was limited, which is fitting, since Craig Dahl IS limited. NFL.com listed Austin Pettis as a full participant but I'm not sure why they went to the trouble.

Notable Seahawks who did not practice Wednesday:
Marshawn Lynch (back), Sidney Rice (knee), along with Red Bryant, Leroy Hill and Breno Giacomini.

* No Rams were named to this year's Pro Bowl. In fact, Nick Wagoner reports that no Rams were even named first or second alternates. That's kind of bull, considering James Laurinaitis is 3rd in the NFC in tackles or that Janoris Jenkins leads the whole fricking league in defensive TDs. Or when the 2-13 Chiefs have FIVE players heading to Hawaii.

Frank Gore was the 3rd RB behind Peterson and Lynch, not that I would have picked him. Blair Walsh was in fact picked to be the NFC's kicker.

Buffalo, Carolina, Jacksonville, Oakland, Philadelphia, San Diego and Tennessee join the Rams in having no rooting interest in this year's game. Hmm, let's make a "No Bowl" roster from just those teams...

QB - Cam Newton, Phillip Rivers, Sam Bradford. Alarmingly, Bradford's only in because Carson Palmer's hurt. Even more alarmingly - did you know Bradford has a lower passer rating this season than Tim Tebow?
RB - Chris Johnson, C.J. Spiller, Steven Jackson.
FB - Marcel Reece
WR - Steve Johnson, Steve Smith, Jeremy Maclin, Kendall Wright
TE - Brandon Myers, Greg Olson
OT  - Jordan Gross, Jared Veldheer, and Michael Roos, though Roos just apologized for his team's "crappy" 55-7 loss at Green Bay on Twitter.
OG - Andy Levitre, Evan Mathis, and I guess Mike Brisiel. Harvey Dahl had a spot if he hadn't been injured.
C  - Beats me after Eric Wood. I went with Stefen Wisniewski.

DE  - Charles Johnson, Greg Hardy, Chris Long
DT  - Kyle Williams, Jurrell Casey, Fletcher Cox. Michael Brockers and Marcel Dareus in a dogfight for first alternate. And Brockers has been playing with a high ankle sprain all season.
OLB  - Mario Williams, Thomas Davis, Jo-Lonn Dunbar. All right, I moved Mario to OLB to get Chris Long on the roster. So sue me.
ILB - James Laurinaitis, Luke Kuechly
CB  - Cortland Finnegan, Janoris Jenkins, Chris Gamble
FS  - Jairus Byrd, Eric Weddle
SS - Quintin Mikell. I'd have said George Wilson had he not dropped 2 INTs late in Buffalo's loss to the Rams.
P - Bryan Anger
PK - Sebastian Janikowski. Sorry, Legatron.
KR - Leodis McKelvin
ST - Jon Condo

Head coach - Jeff Fisher, who else? He could be the only coach from these eight teams who returns to his job next year.

-$-

Jovan Belcher, 1987-2012

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I don't for a second wish to be insensitive to Jovan Belcher's family, or to his fans and teammates with the Kansas City Chiefs, but I need to get this off my chest. I've wondered how the NFL should/would handle this unmistakeable tragedy, and these are my thoughts.

By no means should the NFL cancel tomorrow's Panthers-Chiefs game in Kansas City. Furthermore, there should be not even be a moment of silence for Jovan in Kansas City or anywhere else around the league. Jovan's death was only half of yesterday's tragedy. He also killed Kasandra Perkins, the mother of his child. Neither the National Football League nor any of its teams should insist on holding a moment of silence for a murderer; it simply would not be right.

I can't think of a situation like this before in the NFL. I can think of one in another "sport". Professional wrestler Chris Benoit, along with the rest of his family, died on a Sunday night in June 2007 under unclear circumstances. WWE decided to cancel the next night's show and air a 2-hour tribute to Benoit instead. All seemed well and good, and the tribute seemed fitting, until, shortly afterward, police determined that Benoit killed his family before killing himself (robbery initially hadn't been ruled out). WWE was broadly condemned for rushing to pay tribute to someone who turned out to be a murderer. And rightly so.

We apparently have little reason to doubt that Jovan Belcher took an innocent life before taking his own. It is not wise, suitable or right that his death be publicly mourned. Regrettable as all deaths are, if there's a moment of silence at the Dome for Jovan Belcher tomorrow, I'll remain seated. So should everyone else.

-$-

RamView, 12/6

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* Sunday recap. Greg Zuerlein was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after kicking a tying 53-yard FG with :02 left in regulation and a winning 54-yard FG with :30 left in overtime as the Rams beat the 49ers 16-13. Report

Other positives: Janoris Jenkins scored his third TD in two weeks on a fumble recovery. Rams held Frank Gore under 60 yards. Standout games for Chris Givens (11 catches) and Michael Brockers (11 tackles). William Hayes and Eugene Sims were excellent filling in for Robert Quinn.

Negatives: Givens was the only receiver who could get open. 49ers held Steven Jackson under 50 yards.

The Rams travel to Buffalo Sunday, where they are 3-point underdogs to Ryan Fitzpatrick's Bills.

* Transactions. The Rams did re-sign Quinton Pointer to the practice squad, so I guessed right last week. They have also signed TE Cameron Graham to the PS. According to my record-keeping, Pointer fills the spot left open when Sammy Brown was promoted, and Graham fills the spot left open when Corey Harkey was promoted. But the Rams have also cut Saalim Hakim from the PS. Any reason they would insist on staying a man short on the practice squad? I'll assume there's another PS move brewing.

RamView has only one note on Graham, from the 2011 NFL Combine: just looks like a poor athlete; I'm not even sure what he was doing there. He was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Titans in 2011 and spent all of that season on the Titans' practice squad. He doesn't have any career stats. He's 6'3", 244, out of Louisville, where he was all-Big East in 2010. One of Scouts Inc.'s notes is that he "has to learn to control emotions." Smooth athlete, good at finding holes in the zone and can make plays down the seam. Good hands but doesn't have elite burst or pull-away speed. Has a nasty disposition and maintains his blocks in the running game. Not elusive or a big-play threat.

* Ex-Rams report.
- LB Alex Hoffman-Ellis has been added to the 49ers' practice squad.
- CB Kendric Burney was added to the Panthers' practice squad.
- T Phil Trautwein tried out with the Steelers.
- PK Todd Carter tried out with the Bills. He was a camp leg here last summer.
- TE Brody Eldridge tried out with the Raiders.
- T Ray Feinga tried out with the Packers.

Ex-Ram of the Week is an obvious call this week. Donnie Avery had 5 catches for 91 yards and 2 TDs, including the game-winner with time expiring, in Indy's come-from-behind 35-33 thriller over the Lions.

-$-

Rams report, 12/8

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* Injury report for Buffalo:
Probable: Steven Jackson (foot), Scott Wells (knee)
Questionable: Danny Amendola (foot), Mario Haggan (elbow)
Out: Mike McNeill (thigh)

Amendola reportedly will be a game-time decision, but Tony Softli reported on radio that he hasn't been in a walking boot at all this week. Expect him to be able to play.

Buffalo has *23* players on its injury report. Yes, half their team is injured. The notables:
Questionable: Leodis McKelvin (back), Aaron Williams (knee), Stevie Johnson (hamstring)
Out: Chris Hairston (ankle), Eric Wood (knee), Mark Anderson (knee), Chris Kelsay (neck)

The Bills' offensive line is about as healthy as some of Steve Spagnuolo's were. Reports have them down to their third-string right tackle, and Wood is a big loss for them at center. They're already down a starting corner, and now two pass-rushing ends. Anderson has been out for two months now and Kelsay was IR'ed Wednesday. It's a team that should be very ripe for the pickin's, though neither Miami nor Jacksonville have even come close to beating them the past two weeks.

Kickoff at noon Sunday.

* Ex-Rams report:
- The Bengals have signed Josh Brown, and he'll be kicking for them Sunday. Mike Nugent was injured in practice Wednesday.
- WR Saalim Hakim has been added to the Saints' practice squad.

* From the RamView accounting department: the Rams are not a man short on their practice squad and haven't been since adding Cameron Graham a couple of days ago. The genius who writes this mess keeps forgetting to count Jabara Williams, who joined the PS after Corey Harkey's promotion. The full practice squad: DT Mason Brodine, Graham, WR Nick Johnson, T Ty Nsekhe, DB Quinton Pointer, RB Chase Reynolds, G Brandon Washington and Williams.

-$-

Marketing, or something else?

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Should I be really thrilled that NFL.com is trying to sell me this particular T-shirt?

P.S. I'm from ST. LOUIS. I became a Rams fan because they became the ST. LOUIS Rams. I don't really want to wear a shirt emblazoned with the fine city of Los Angeles without really knowing the Rams are not going to move back there, you know?

But I guess the league has got a bunch of T-shirts ready if they do. And thanks so much for that.

-$-

Rams report, 12/15

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Yes, I'm woefully behind. What can I say? It's the holidays. Anyway...

* Injury report for Sunday:
Probable: 
- Danny Amendola (foot) - was limited up until Friday. Worked in team drills for the first time in weeks. I think he'll play, but I thought that last week, too.
- Craig Dahl (concussion) - was cleared to practice after Wednesday's practice and was a full participant Thursday and Friday.
- Cortland Finnegan (ankle) - Cortland was held out of practice all week due to a nagging ankle injury he's played with for a few weeks now. He was a full participant Friday.
- Steven Jackson (foot) - standard rest. He's playing. Steven is 71 yards from 10,000 career yards and 164 away from his 8th straight 1,000-yard season.
- James Laurinaitis (back) - James did not practice all week until Friday, and was limited then. He was injured when he recovered Fred Jackson's first-quarter fumble in Buffalo last week. That's a bad injury considering what he has coming right at him tomorrow.
- Scott Wells (knee) - standard rest; I assume he'll go. Practiced in full Thursday.
- Also: Mario Haggan (elbow) and Mike McNeill (thigh).
Questionable: 
- Jermelle Cudjo (foot) - did not participate Friday. Jermelle has made some good run stops this season, and to my knowledge, the Rams have only two other DTs on the roster, the starters. If he misses the game, it'll be a more significant injury than you'd originally suspect.

Janoris Jenkins was out sick Friday and is also considered probable. Antoine Winfield is the only Viking listed as questionable or worse. Adrian Peterson didn't practice most of the week due to an abdominal injury, but Adrian Peterson doesn't exactly need a lot of practice, either.

A couple of jinx-y items that may be worth mentioning:
* I'm wearing my Steven Jackson jersey to tomorrow's game. It could be his last game here; I have to. However, I am notorious for getting players injured when I wear their jersey. I've been wearing Torry Holt all season because the Rams don't have a #81.
* An even bigger jinx: the Couch Potatoes went 11-3 to win the regular season in my fantasy league. I've been carried all season by... Adrian Peterson, who I was brilliant enough to draft in the 2nd round. To my credit, I make the playoffs a lot. But every year, something always happens at a Rams game I'm at that fouls up my playoff game. So there you go.
* More potential jinxes: the Rams are 2.5-point favorites, and all three hosts on NFC Playbook on NFL Network picked them to win.

* Transactions: the Rams made a practice squad move, cutting DT Mason (Jethro) Brodine and signing WR Raymond Radway. Dallas signed Radway out of Abilene Christian after the 2011 draft and he broke his leg on the final play of the final preseason game that year. They brought him back to training camp this year, but he did next to nothing in games, and was said to still be dealing with "mental fallout" from the previous year's injury. Radway has been on Dallas' and Chicago's practice squads this season. He's 6'3", 204 and supposedly runs in the 4.32 - 4.42 range. (He even claims a 4.2.) At his 2011 pro day, he did a 38" vertical leap, but all of 6 bench presses, or 6 less than 65-year-old Rams owner Stan Kroenke. Reports on him in this year's training camp were enthusiastic; he caught everything in sight and one observer likened him to Laurent Robinson, who was actually good for Dallas last year.

* RamView for the Buffalo game has been up: Link
- Positives: Sam Bradford put together another late clutch drive for the win. Brandon Gibson caught the winning TD and had several other crucial catches. D-line had Ryan Fitzpatrick under siege and Michael Brockers came up with his second straight huge game.
- Negatives: Offense looked terrible a lot of the game and took a full half to get going against a non-elite defense. Coaches continue to insist on laying DBs 10-12 yards off the line of scrimmage.

* Ex-Rams notes:
- The Raiders released Ron Bartell.
- Keith Toston re-signed by the Jagwires.
- Jimmy Saddler-McQueen added back to Detroit's practice squad.
- Former Rams preseason kickers Garrett Lindholm and Justin Medlock tried out for the Bears' kicking job that opened up after a season-ending calf injury to Robbie Gould. They both lost out to Olindo Mare. Medlock was cut by the Panthers before Thanksgiving after missing 3 straight FGs, including one in a game they eventually lost to the Bucs in overtime. I regularly check THREE different websites for NFL transactions, including the LEAGUE'S OWN WEBSITE, and never saw this transaction. Is there ANY reliable NFL transactions site out there?
- Jamie McGee had a tryout with the Bills. Ray Feinga and Quinn Ojinnaka had tryouts for Tampa Bay.
- Former Ram TE Chad Lewis was recently interviewed for a Sports Illustrated article about BYU draft prospect Ziggy Ansah. Lewis is an associate athletic director at BYU and is also the NFL's "Ambassador to Southeast Asia," promoting the league in China, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. He was inducted into BYU's Hall of Fame in 2007.

* Ex-Ram of the week: Who else? Danario Alexander, with 7 catches for 88 yards and 2 TDs in San Diego's 34-24 upset of the Steelers in Pittsburgh. DX is up to 5 TDs now in 5 games for San Diego; Brandon Gibson is the Rams' TD leader this season, also with 5.

-$-

6/29/2011- Today's What College Should I go to?

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Height: 6'2
Weight: 223 lb
Position: Running back/Linebacker
From: Delaware
Ranked: 3 out of 5 Stars
40 Yard Dash: 4.58



Pros: Powerful, Strong Legs, Good Vision, Intelligent, Good Blocker, Physical, Lead Team in Tackles.
Cons: Bad hands, Takes some plays off, Lacks elite speed.

Looking for: Good Academics, to start by Junior year, a college with a proven NFL track record, and a college relatively close to home. Will play either RB or LB.

Choose where he should attend and what position he should play. Then insert where and why in the comment section below!

Oklahoma State's QB Brandon Weeden & WR Justin Blackmon NFL Projections

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There was a moment in late January, a dark, fleeting moment seconds before Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon announced their scholastic intentions for the year 2011 when all Oklahoma State fans took a sharp breath and thought "it's too good to be true, we can't have nice things, there's no way they're both coming back."
Those thoughts were quickly erased however when Weeden announced they would in fact both be returning to school (and the football field) to try and stack another block upon the 11-win foundation that was crafted last year. It was also an opportunity for both to further burden some poor NFL scout with the already-unenviable task of trying to meander his way through college football's elite to find a future NFL pro bowler.
That job, picking future NFL stars,  has become increasingly difficult as college football has become increasingly important monetarily to universities across the nation. School presidents have realized that in order to procure large donations from wealthy alumni your football team and its record must be in order. And to get your football team in order you must purchase the best equipment, hire the finest trainers, and order the most protein-friendly food you can possibly find. The result? A cluster of supernova athletes bunched together at the head of each NFL draft class, each more indistinguishable (and better) than the last. 
That said, let's try to distinguish them!
Justin Blackmon NFL projection:
He is, statistically, the most peerless wide receiver in the nation and, if he repeats what he did last year, will soon have had the most impressive two year run in the history of the sport. He is so preternaturally gifted physically that it's almost not fair to compare him to other Big 12 receivers. The only worthy collegiate comparison is Alshon Jeffery of South Carolina, an equally scary man gifted with equally difficult to quantify intrinsic physical attributes. I remember settling in for the Texas game last year watching Blackmon glide out to his position, arms dangling like silly putty and shoulders squared as if he could run right through the cement wall encircling the field. I remember watching him and thinking, "wow, if TO stole his uniform and was playing this game right now I'm not sure I'd be able to tell..."It's as if he simply knows "I am better at football than anyone in this stadium" and then makes the plays to back that up. He's an automatic double-cover and already a top 15 pick (and could go higher with improved footwork and route running), a notion some may scoff at considering OSU's past with NFL wide receivers. But this is not Hart Lee Dykes, Rashaun Woods, or Dez Bryant. This is Justin Blackmon, and Justin Blackmon is level-headed and Justin Blackmon makes good decisions. And mostly Justin Blackmon cannot be stopped, by one or two or maybe even three defenders. He is TO 2.0. Oklahoma State, like most schools, puts surnames above numbers on the back of its uniforms, but Blackmon doesn't need one because #81 says it all.
Brandon Weeden NFL projection:
Rewind to the Colorado game in 2009. It was senior night and Cowboy mini-icon (otherwise known as our version of Colt McCoy) Zac Robinson was sidelined with an injury. Backup Alex Cate went 0 for the first half (seriously) and Coach Mike Gundy had no choice but to go with the 3rd stringer Weeden to save OSU from nationally televised embarrassment at home. He proceeded to go 10-15 for 168 and 2 including a searing 45-yard dagger on the run to Blackmon in the back right corner of the end zone. It was a "wow, do we have a QB controversy on our hands" moment.As it were, Zac played out the season but Weeden returned last year to set school records in passing yards, total yards, and TD thrown. He has the best arm (and the best line) in college football. If there's a knock on Weeden it's that he's slow (which he is) and immobile (which he is) and a bit long in the tooth. That gifted right arm got him drafted by the Yankees out of high school where he toiled for a few years in the minor leagues before returning to test the waters of college football. Good decision as it turned out. If he wasn't approaching 30 I see no reason he wouldn't go in the top 10, but because all NFL GMs can see is Chris Weinke 2.0 (and that didn't go so well) I see him dropping to the end of the 1st round or the beginning of the second. His learning curve will be steep (because who wants to wait 2-3 years for a 28-year old to see the field?), but I could see him stepping into some sort of poor man's Philip Rivers role for a semi-contender over the next two years.
Article written by contributing writer Kyle Porter of www.pistolsfiringblog.comfollow him on twitter @pistolsguy

Who's Next Football Chats with Nebraska WR Brandon Kinnie

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Name: Brandon KinnieSchool: NebraskaPosition: WRHeight: 6'3Weight: 225 lbs
A native of Kansas City, MO, Brandon Kinnie arrived at Nebraska in 2008 as a sophomore from Fort Scott Community College. During Kinnie’s first season with the Huskers, the wide receiver had an impressive 15 catches for 141 yards. Kinnie’s stats only got better as a junior, adding another 44 receptions for 494 yards, with three touchdown catches alone against Oklahoma State.
Entering his senior season, Kinnie led the group of young wide-outs and to date has logged 22 catches for 257 yards and one touchdown. While his statistics are strong, it won’t be what Kinnie is remembered for at Nebraska. Fans, teammates, and coaches will remember a strong leader who fought hard through adversity to become a better player and person. In fact, fellow wide receiver Kenny Bell summed Kinnie up in a simple, yet poignant, way: “BK’s a thermostat.  He’s not a thermometer.”
Brandon takes the time to catch up with Who’s Next Football..

WNF: If you had to pinpoint the strongest aspect of your game, what would it be?
BK: I would probably have to say my blocking skills and being physical on the field. I pride myself with being a great down field blocker.  Catching the football comes with being a wide receiver and I feel I do that extremely well too. However, If I had to choose one biggest strength it would be my all around blocking skills.
WNF: What is one area of your game would you say most needs improvement?
BK: I think focusing better really. Make sure I look the ball into my hands with every catch, mentally preparing for the game, really focus on the mental aspect of the game and envisioning what I can do to be the best I can be. 
WNF: What was the biggest difference between Big 12 and Big Ten play?
BK: To be honest, I didn't really notice a difference. I just love playing the game of football and it didn't matter who I was out there against.
WNF: If you had to pick one NFL player that you think you closely resemble, who would it be?
BK: I always liked how physical Terrell Owens played and how he used his size to his advantage. I would not resemble myself to his attitude and how he acted with his team but more how he played with a sense of physicality. 
WNF: Tell us about your son Julian, and what he has taught you about life in general?
BK: First, he taught me to be humble. Taught me that everything is not about me. I got someone else to look after now and I love it. He has taught me so much about myself that I hadn't discovered before. It was truly a blessing to have him, best thing to ever happen to me.
WNF: If I was an NFL GM, why do I want Brandon Kinnie on my team?
BK: Well first, I am a great teammate, fun to be around, and my work ethic is crazy. I want to be the best at what I do and will do whatever I can to be just that. 

WNF: What is the main thing you’ll miss about Nebraska football? (Submitted by@KyleAtkins91)
BK: I'll miss being around my teammates, joking around with them, and traveling with them. I learned so much about myself senior year. I will miss the fans and everyone that supported me as well. 
WNF: How would you like to be remembered by the University of Nebraska?
BK: A leader, outgoing, funny, and overall good guy who gave everything he had.

Quick Hits:
Favorite Food: Fried ChickenPregame Music: Lil Wayne Biggest Inspiration in Life: My Mom and Son. My Mom could care less if I made it to the NFL, she is just so happy that I'm graduating from college. She has always been there for me and my son. My son is my other inspiration because I want to give him everything when he grows up. I want him to look up to me and want to be like me.



Interview Conducted by @NFLDraftinsider  and edited/written by @HelloErinMarie.

Cal WR Marvin Jones' thoughts on his NFL Combine Performance

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Marvin Jones at the NFL Combine






6'1
199 lbs
4.46 forty
22 bench reps of 225
33' vertical
9'4 broad jump
6.81 cone drill



Marvin's thoughts on the NFL Combine and on his performance:

" It was definitely a fun, interesting process. It was long hours, not much sleep , everybody wants to see you perform and everyone wants to talk to you. Overall, it was a great experience. I got to meet many different players and coaches which was really cool.

On my performance, I think I did well. I am a little disappointed with my 40. I was shooting for in the low 4.4s. Other than that, the drills were second nature to me. The gauntlet was great and really competitive. All of the drills were like that and I think I did an overall good job and showed the coaches what I can do.
I talked to almost all the NFL teams. I can’t really say which ones showed the most interest. What I noticed was the combine was much more formal than the Senior Bowl. Instead of meeting NFL team scouts, etc. I was meeting GMs, head coaches, and wide receiver coaches of NFL teams. It was a great experience and I am fortunate to be able to show the coaches who I really am."

Georgia TE Orson Charles Chats with Who's Next Football

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O R S O N     C H A R L E S
Name: Orson CharlesSchool: GeorgiaPosition: Tight End Height: 6'2Weight: 251 lbs40 yard dash: 4.73 (pro-day)Bench: 225 x 35 (combine)
What is your greatest strength on the field? 
I would say it’s my versatility. I am able to effectively block the 6-9 technique, then im also able to able to play the flex position and stretch out the field. I am a mismatch for defenses. 
 What is one area of your game need to improve on the most?                                                       
As a competitor,  I want to be the best at every asset of my game. At the next level, the competition is much bigger and faster, so in order to play effectively I need to polish every aspect of my game. Improve on my technique, my hands, blocking, and basically everything so I’m ready to compete at the next level.
How do you feel you performed at the NFL Combine?                                                              
     My Agent and I sat down and decided what drills I was going to participate in and overall I feel like we did the right thing and walked away feeling real positive about the experience.    What one NFL TE would you say your game resembles the most?             I think it might be pretty hard pin point one NFL TE. However, I feel I have many similarities with TEs such as Dustin Keller, Ben Watson ,Vernon Davis, and Randy McMichael .We share similar sizes and are able to be multi-facet tight ends

Who was the best defensive player you went up against at Georgia?           The one name the pops in my mind first was Jermaine Cunningham of Florida, my sophomore year. Its so tough to choose just one though because week in and week out you go up against some great talent. Even every day in practice I was going up against some great athletes and competitors. 
What NFL teams have you met with? Which teams do you have meetings set up with?            I met with 23 different teams at the combine. They had me up at the white board going over different sets and plays, really picking my mind. It was a great experience. My agent and I are setting up meetings with teams pre-draft as well. 
What will you do with your first NFL Paycheck?
      Pay my tithe to the church and hold onto everything else and save.     Do you feel you are the best TE in the Draft?             I feel like if you ask that question to all the top TEs, they would say they were. You’ve got some great talent in this tight-end class like Fleener, Allen and more. So I would say right now it’s not up to me to say who is the best TE talent but up to the scouts



     Orson Charle's response to his March 9th DUI:


    "Twitter fam, I would like to sincerely apologize for my actions. I accept full responsibility for the mistake I made this past week. it will never happen again. Im sorry for the embarrassment I put my family , Georgia fans and my God through. I can only pray that you all will forgive me. Thank you for all of your support and I plan on moving forward with the plans that Jesus Christ has set in place for me."

6/29/2011- Today's What College Should I go to?

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Height: 6'2
Weight: 223 lb
Position: Running back/Linebacker
From: Delaware
Ranked: 3 out of 5 Stars
40 Yard Dash: 4.58



Pros: Powerful, Strong Legs, Good Vision, Intelligent, Good Blocker, Physical, Lead Team in Tackles.
Cons: Bad hands, Takes some plays off, Lacks elite speed.

Looking for: Good Academics, to start by Junior year, a college with a proven NFL track record, and a college relatively close to home. Will play either RB or LB.

Choose where he should attend and what position he should play. Then insert where and why in the comment section below!

Oklahoma State's QB Brandon Weeden & WR Justin Blackmon NFL Projections

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There was a moment in late January, a dark, fleeting moment seconds before Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon announced their scholastic intentions for the year 2011 when all Oklahoma State fans took a sharp breath and thought "it's too good to be true, we can't have nice things, there's no way they're both coming back."
Those thoughts were quickly erased however when Weeden announced they would in fact both be returning to school (and the football field) to try and stack another block upon the 11-win foundation that was crafted last year. It was also an opportunity for both to further burden some poor NFL scout with the already-unenviable task of trying to meander his way through college football's elite to find a future NFL pro bowler.
That job, picking future NFL stars,  has become increasingly difficult as college football has become increasingly important monetarily to universities across the nation. School presidents have realized that in order to procure large donations from wealthy alumni your football team and its record must be in order. And to get your football team in order you must purchase the best equipment, hire the finest trainers, and order the most protein-friendly food you can possibly find. The result? A cluster of supernova athletes bunched together at the head of each NFL draft class, each more indistinguishable (and better) than the last. 
That said, let's try to distinguish them!
Justin Blackmon NFL projection:
He is, statistically, the most peerless wide receiver in the nation and, if he repeats what he did last year, will soon have had the most impressive two year run in the history of the sport. He is so preternaturally gifted physically that it's almost not fair to compare him to other Big 12 receivers. The only worthy collegiate comparison is Alshon Jeffery of South Carolina, an equally scary man gifted with equally difficult to quantify intrinsic physical attributes. I remember settling in for the Texas game last year watching Blackmon glide out to his position, arms dangling like silly putty and shoulders squared as if he could run right through the cement wall encircling the field. I remember watching him and thinking, "wow, if TO stole his uniform and was playing this game right now I'm not sure I'd be able to tell..."It's as if he simply knows "I am better at football than anyone in this stadium" and then makes the plays to back that up. He's an automatic double-cover and already a top 15 pick (and could go higher with improved footwork and route running), a notion some may scoff at considering OSU's past with NFL wide receivers. But this is not Hart Lee Dykes, Rashaun Woods, or Dez Bryant. This is Justin Blackmon, and Justin Blackmon is level-headed and Justin Blackmon makes good decisions. And mostly Justin Blackmon cannot be stopped, by one or two or maybe even three defenders. He is TO 2.0. Oklahoma State, like most schools, puts surnames above numbers on the back of its uniforms, but Blackmon doesn't need one because #81 says it all.
Brandon Weeden NFL projection:
Rewind to the Colorado game in 2009. It was senior night and Cowboy mini-icon (otherwise known as our version of Colt McCoy) Zac Robinson was sidelined with an injury. Backup Alex Cate went 0 for the first half (seriously) and Coach Mike Gundy had no choice but to go with the 3rd stringer Weeden to save OSU from nationally televised embarrassment at home. He proceeded to go 10-15 for 168 and 2 including a searing 45-yard dagger on the run to Blackmon in the back right corner of the end zone. It was a "wow, do we have a QB controversy on our hands" moment.As it were, Zac played out the season but Weeden returned last year to set school records in passing yards, total yards, and TD thrown. He has the best arm (and the best line) in college football. If there's a knock on Weeden it's that he's slow (which he is) and immobile (which he is) and a bit long in the tooth. That gifted right arm got him drafted by the Yankees out of high school where he toiled for a few years in the minor leagues before returning to test the waters of college football. Good decision as it turned out. If he wasn't approaching 30 I see no reason he wouldn't go in the top 10, but because all NFL GMs can see is Chris Weinke 2.0 (and that didn't go so well) I see him dropping to the end of the 1st round or the beginning of the second. His learning curve will be steep (because who wants to wait 2-3 years for a 28-year old to see the field?), but I could see him stepping into some sort of poor man's Philip Rivers role for a semi-contender over the next two years.
Article written by contributing writer Kyle Porter of www.pistolsfiringblog.comfollow him on twitter @pistolsguy

Who's Next Football Chats with Nebraska WR Brandon Kinnie

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Name: Brandon KinnieSchool: NebraskaPosition: WRHeight: 6'3Weight: 225 lbs
A native of Kansas City, MO, Brandon Kinnie arrived at Nebraska in 2008 as a sophomore from Fort Scott Community College. During Kinnie’s first season with the Huskers, the wide receiver had an impressive 15 catches for 141 yards. Kinnie’s stats only got better as a junior, adding another 44 receptions for 494 yards, with three touchdown catches alone against Oklahoma State.
Entering his senior season, Kinnie led the group of young wide-outs and to date has logged 22 catches for 257 yards and one touchdown. While his statistics are strong, it won’t be what Kinnie is remembered for at Nebraska. Fans, teammates, and coaches will remember a strong leader who fought hard through adversity to become a better player and person. In fact, fellow wide receiver Kenny Bell summed Kinnie up in a simple, yet poignant, way: “BK’s a thermostat.  He’s not a thermometer.”
Brandon takes the time to catch up with Who’s Next Football..

WNF: If you had to pinpoint the strongest aspect of your game, what would it be?
BK: I would probably have to say my blocking skills and being physical on the field. I pride myself with being a great down field blocker.  Catching the football comes with being a wide receiver and I feel I do that extremely well too. However, If I had to choose one biggest strength it would be my all around blocking skills.
WNF: What is one area of your game would you say most needs improvement?
BK: I think focusing better really. Make sure I look the ball into my hands with every catch, mentally preparing for the game, really focus on the mental aspect of the game and envisioning what I can do to be the best I can be. 
WNF: What was the biggest difference between Big 12 and Big Ten play?
BK: To be honest, I didn't really notice a difference. I just love playing the game of football and it didn't matter who I was out there against.
WNF: If you had to pick one NFL player that you think you closely resemble, who would it be?
BK: I always liked how physical Terrell Owens played and how he used his size to his advantage. I would not resemble myself to his attitude and how he acted with his team but more how he played with a sense of physicality. 
WNF: Tell us about your son Julian, and what he has taught you about life in general?
BK: First, he taught me to be humble. Taught me that everything is not about me. I got someone else to look after now and I love it. He has taught me so much about myself that I hadn't discovered before. It was truly a blessing to have him, best thing to ever happen to me.
WNF: If I was an NFL GM, why do I want Brandon Kinnie on my team?
BK: Well first, I am a great teammate, fun to be around, and my work ethic is crazy. I want to be the best at what I do and will do whatever I can to be just that. 

WNF: What is the main thing you’ll miss about Nebraska football? (Submitted by@KyleAtkins91)
BK: I'll miss being around my teammates, joking around with them, and traveling with them. I learned so much about myself senior year. I will miss the fans and everyone that supported me as well. 
WNF: How would you like to be remembered by the University of Nebraska?
BK: A leader, outgoing, funny, and overall good guy who gave everything he had.

Quick Hits:
Favorite Food: Fried ChickenPregame Music: Lil Wayne Biggest Inspiration in Life: My Mom and Son. My Mom could care less if I made it to the NFL, she is just so happy that I'm graduating from college. She has always been there for me and my son. My son is my other inspiration because I want to give him everything when he grows up. I want him to look up to me and want to be like me.



Interview Conducted by @NFLDraftinsider  and edited/written by @HelloErinMarie.

Cal WR Marvin Jones' thoughts on his NFL Combine Performance

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Marvin Jones at the NFL Combine






6'1
199 lbs
4.46 forty
22 bench reps of 225
33' vertical
9'4 broad jump
6.81 cone drill



Marvin's thoughts on the NFL Combine and on his performance:

" It was definitely a fun, interesting process. It was long hours, not much sleep , everybody wants to see you perform and everyone wants to talk to you. Overall, it was a great experience. I got to meet many different players and coaches which was really cool.

On my performance, I think I did well. I am a little disappointed with my 40. I was shooting for in the low 4.4s. Other than that, the drills were second nature to me. The gauntlet was great and really competitive. All of the drills were like that and I think I did an overall good job and showed the coaches what I can do.
I talked to almost all the NFL teams. I can’t really say which ones showed the most interest. What I noticed was the combine was much more formal than the Senior Bowl. Instead of meeting NFL team scouts, etc. I was meeting GMs, head coaches, and wide receiver coaches of NFL teams. It was a great experience and I am fortunate to be able to show the coaches who I really am."

Georgia TE Orson Charles Chats with Who's Next Football

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O R S O N     C H A R L E S
Name: Orson CharlesSchool: GeorgiaPosition: Tight End Height: 6'2Weight: 251 lbs40 yard dash: 4.73 (pro-day)Bench: 225 x 35 (combine)
What is your greatest strength on the field? 
I would say it’s my versatility. I am able to effectively block the 6-9 technique, then im also able to able to play the flex position and stretch out the field. I am a mismatch for defenses. 
 What is one area of your game need to improve on the most?                                                       
As a competitor,  I want to be the best at every asset of my game. At the next level, the competition is much bigger and faster, so in order to play effectively I need to polish every aspect of my game. Improve on my technique, my hands, blocking, and basically everything so I’m ready to compete at the next level.
How do you feel you performed at the NFL Combine?                                                              
     My Agent and I sat down and decided what drills I was going to participate in and overall I feel like we did the right thing and walked away feeling real positive about the experience.    What one NFL TE would you say your game resembles the most?             I think it might be pretty hard pin point one NFL TE. However, I feel I have many similarities with TEs such as Dustin Keller, Ben Watson ,Vernon Davis, and Randy McMichael .We share similar sizes and are able to be multi-facet tight ends

Who was the best defensive player you went up against at Georgia?           The one name the pops in my mind first was Jermaine Cunningham of Florida, my sophomore year. Its so tough to choose just one though because week in and week out you go up against some great talent. Even every day in practice I was going up against some great athletes and competitors. 
What NFL teams have you met with? Which teams do you have meetings set up with?            I met with 23 different teams at the combine. They had me up at the white board going over different sets and plays, really picking my mind. It was a great experience. My agent and I are setting up meetings with teams pre-draft as well. 
What will you do with your first NFL Paycheck?
      Pay my tithe to the church and hold onto everything else and save.     Do you feel you are the best TE in the Draft?             I feel like if you ask that question to all the top TEs, they would say they were. You’ve got some great talent in this tight-end class like Fleener, Allen and more. So I would say right now it’s not up to me to say who is the best TE talent but up to the scouts



     Orson Charle's response to his March 9th DUI:


    "Twitter fam, I would like to sincerely apologize for my actions. I accept full responsibility for the mistake I made this past week. it will never happen again. Im sorry for the embarrassment I put my family , Georgia fans and my God through. I can only pray that you all will forgive me. Thank you for all of your support and I plan on moving forward with the plans that Jesus Christ has set in place for me."