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St. Louis Rams Trade For Laurent Robinson

stlvinnie — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:56:39 +0000

The St. Louis Rams traded for Laurent Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons. The Rams swapped their 5th at 6th round draft picks in the 2009 NFL Draft. The Rams will be moving down from pick #138 to pick #160 in the 5th round. Robinson is a big receiver at 6’2″ and about 200 pounds. In addition he is only 23 years old. The Rams continue to attempt to get younger, stronger, and faster. Robinson could be a steal for the Rams. Robinson was a 3rd round draft pick of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 NFL Draft. Due to a hamstring injury Robinson only had 5 catches in 2008 and was placed on IR, but he did produce 37 receptions for 437 yards and a TD in 2007. Billy Devaney was with the Atlanta Falcons when the Falcons drafted Robinson, so you know he is a big fan. In the video below you will see the size and speed that Robinson displayed at Illinois State.

St. Louis Rams Place Brian Leonard On IR

stlvinnie — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:24:37 +0000

We have seen the last of the Leonard leap in 2008. The St. Louis Rams place Brian Leonard on IR after injuring his shoulder. Leonard had surgery on both shoulders after the 2007 season, and now he will require surgery again. Leonard suffered a partial dislocation of the sholder on Sunday while playing out on the special teams. Brian Leonard was considered a bit of a reach when the Rams selected him in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL draft while already having Steven Jackson on the roster. Leonard had 303 yards rushing and 183 receiving in 2007. In 2008 Leonard was placed behind Antonio Pittman and had only 2 carries for 7 yards on the season. Leonard is most known for his “Leonard Leap” when he hurdles tacklers. So after two years the selection of Leonard looks like another missed pick by the Rams. We wish Leonard good luck in his recovery.