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During the Greatest Show on Turf days it was the most intimidating venue in...

During the Greatest Show on Turf days it was the most intimidating venue in the NFL. I've been in every NFL stadium, several many times over, covered tons of playoff games and Super Bowls, and I never...

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Just curious, how do you think Ezekiel Elliott's rookie year will compare to...

Just curious, how do you think Ezekiel Elliott's rookie year will compare to Gurley's?

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I am really anxious to see what Elliott can do behind that big Dallas...

I am really anxious to see what Elliott can do behind that big Dallas offensive line. Obviously, it'll help if Romo stays healthy and effective. I think Elliott could easily top 1,000 yards barring...

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New poll:Which Kardashian will Rampage marry first?KhloeKourtneyKrisKanyeCaitlyn

New poll:Which Kardashian will Rampage marry first?KhloeKourtneyKrisKanyeCaitlyn

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I know Rampage a little bit, and I think he has higher standards.

I know Rampage a little bit, and I think he has higher standards.

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I, for one, can't wait to root for the Nones this year. Their honest and...

I, for one, can't wait to root for the Nones this year. Their honest and upstanding ownership is unparalleled in the league. In my house, the Rams are always second to None (in keeping with their...

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OK, I get it. It took me a second to figure out your wordplay.

OK, I get it. It took me a second to figure out your wordplay.

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If given the choice, which NFL franchise would you like to cover the most...

If given the choice, which NFL franchise would you like to cover the most going forward?

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I'm kind of intrigued by the possibility of moving around a little bit, and...

I'm kind of intrigued by the possibility of moving around a little bit, and getting more of a feel for the rest of the league. Obviously, we will have budget constraints, but looking forward to seeing...

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Who will be the special teams return man this year?

Who will be the special teams return man this year?

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It should be Tavon Austin on punt returns. And as has been the case for the...

It should be Tavon Austin on punt returns. And as has been the case for the past several years, I think the Rams will look at several candidates for kickoff returns, but Benny Cunningham is always Mr....

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Jim -- I saw in a previous post you went to some STL FC games this summer....

Jim -- I saw in a previous post you went to some STL FC games this summer. Does that mean you will be covering soccer at some point? Are you now a fan? On a serious note, what is your role for the...

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I've been a soccer fan for many years. I am comfortable enough with the sport...

I've been a soccer fan for many years. I am comfortable enough with the sport that I could cover it. But we have two very qualified soccer writers in Joe Lyons and Timmermann. But for now, I'm still...

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La daily news hasn't posted a football-related rams article since mid-June....

La daily news hasn't posted a football-related rams article since mid-June. Seems like pretty apathetic coverage to me ... off-season or not, after 21 years of no football. However, the Entertainment...

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Yeah, I get what you're saying, but in fairness this is normally a slow time...

Yeah, I get what you're saying, but in fairness this is normally a slow time of the year throughout the NFL _ basically the only lull in the NFL calendar.

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Vikings are my sleeper Super Bowl Pick. Coaching over there seems to know...

Vikings are my sleeper Super Bowl Pick. Coaching over there seems to know what they are doing.

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Really like Zimmer as a head coach. I think if Bridgewater improves as a...

Really like Zimmer as a head coach. I think if Bridgewater improves as a passer, this is a team to watch out for.

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Can you talk about anything the NFL Executives you had lunch with said? Any...

Can you talk about anything the NFL Executives you had lunch with said? Any good news for STL?

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Well, let me clarify there. When I say NFL executives _ I'm talking about...

Well, let me clarify there. When I say NFL executives _ I'm talking about team employees. So the topic of conversation really wasn't about StL's future or lack of a future in the NFL. The conversation...

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Glad you went to the gym a few times on your break, it's a long season. Any...

Glad you went to the gym a few times on your break, it's a long season. Any travel coming up, i.e. opening of Rams camp?

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Well, I need more than a few. But it's the thought that counts right? As for...

Well, I need more than a few. But it's the thought that counts right? As for coverage, here's the itinerary in the near future. I'll be at the Legends of the Dome game July 23rd, then Rams camp the...

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I grew up an LA Rams fan, followed them to St Louis, and will follow them...

I grew up an LA Rams fan, followed them to St Louis, and will follow them again in LA. I appreciate I am not alone, and do understand some fans resentment, but St Louis lost the Cards, wooed the Rams...

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Sorry, but with all due respect this is not a valid argument for someone in...

Sorry, but with all due respect this is not a valid argument for someone in LA,. Los Angeles, with all its people and all its resources, has lost 3 NFL teams to other cities.

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Were those lunches with rams executives or possibly teams looking for STL...

Were those lunches with rams executives or possibly teams looking for STL coverage?

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Just friends I know in the business who happened to be in town.

Just friends I know in the business who happened to be in town.

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So it seems like kevin demoff feels the need to continue taking shots at St....

So it seems like kevin demoff feels the need to continue taking shots at St. Louis even after his employer got his way and moved to LA. Do you think this is on instructions from the great and powerful...

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I think Kevin can't help himself at times.

I think Kevin can't help himself at times.

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Any handicapping tips involved with those new job duties?

Any handicapping tips involved with those new job duties?

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Pure luck on those 2 exactas. I get help from my longtime friend and former...

Pure luck on those 2 exactas. I get help from my longtime friend and former handicapper Steve Overbey.

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Charley Armey was never given the credit he deserved for building GSOT. The...

Charley Armey was never given the credit he deserved for building GSOT. The Rams couldn't keep from stumbling over their own feet until he was brought in to right the ship

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I'm a big Armey fan. He wasn't perfect, but he certainly had a very good...

I'm a big Armey fan. He wasn't perfect, but he certainly had a very good batting average as Rams GM.

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Now that the draft is well behind us, what is your won -lost prognostication...

Now that the draft is well behind us, what is your won -lost prognostication for the Rams this season? Thanks.

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I'll come up with a version of the old Parade Meter - although there will be...

I'll come up with a version of the old Parade Meter - although there will be no more parades in StL _ but I'll wait until the end of training camp.

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Is there any way to determine how local charities have been affected by the...

Is there any way to determine how local charities have been affected by the departure of the NFL? Were there local, NFL-sponsored organizations/school support that have been left high and dry?

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Pretty sure we addressed this in a city side story after the move. I can't...

Pretty sure we addressed this in a city side story after the move. I can't give you an exact number, but one of the best things about the Rams in StL was their charity and community work. It was...

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The Lakers had tons of money to spend, It seems as though no big names wanted...

The Lakers had tons of money to spend, It seems as though no big names wanted to take any of it. I guess money can only say so much.

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Again, I think the dynamic is a little different in the NFL.

Again, I think the dynamic is a little different in the NFL.

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What happens if G Robinson continues to be a stumble-bum?

What happens if G Robinson continues to be a stumble-bum?

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If he continues to struggle, you consider moving him inside, and if that...

If he continues to struggle, you consider moving him inside, and if that fails, you bring in the next guy.

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JT, are there any other owners around the league with more limited access...

JT, are there any other owners around the league with more limited access than S(a)tan?

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Do you mean media access? If you do, keep in mind the dynamics have changed...

Do you mean media access? If you do, keep in mind the dynamics have changed with the Rams in LA. He has made himself available on several occasions since the move to the LA area media.

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Now that the Rams are gone can you give us the name of one big name player...

Now that the Rams are gone can you give us the name of one big name player that came VERY close to being a Ram but in the end did not?

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Not sure exactly what you mean here. Are you talking about a free-agent that...

Not sure exactly what you mean here. Are you talking about a free-agent that almost came here or a draft pick that almost was? let's pick this up next week.

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