St. Louis Rams: Shane's News and Nuggets and Noon (Friday Edition)

The NFL does not want the St. Louis Rams or any team to move, according to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league "doesn't want to move any of our teams."

What was perhaps most interesting in the interview (as seen here beginning at nine minutes and 38 seconds), is that Bob Costas of NBC Sports felt that it would be obvious if a team in Los Angles would be added, it would come via relocation.

Goodell, as referenced above, said that would not be the case but, rather, that the NFL would probably expand by two teams, to 34.   

Of course, these comments are of interest to St. Louis Rams fans, as the Rams and the city of St. Louis have entered into negotiations that will likely either keep the Rams in St. Louis through at least 2025 or see them leave the Gateway City in 2015.

According to Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Roger Goodell made it clear to him that the Commissioner does not want the Rams to move and is excited about the hiring of Jeff Fisher.

Speaking of Fisher (as reported here in a great article touching on various Rams topics by the aforementioned Miklasz), all options are on the table with the Rams' No. 2 overall pick:

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There are going to be teams that have some interest in that pick. What we do will define the future of this franchise moving forward. If we stay there who do we take, if we move down who do we take. What if we move down and come back up. That's going to define the future.

Because I promise you this. We will not be picking second again. This is the last time we're picking second.

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In the same article, former St. Louis head coach Dick Vermeil shared his thoughts regarding a potential Rams move saying he does not believe Rams owner Stan Kroenke will move the team.  He also spoke about Kroenke the person as well as the lease. 

As for the previously mentioned NFL Draft, ESPN's Todd McShay has the Rams selecting offensive tackle Matt Kalil of USC with the second overall pick in his new 2012 NFL Mock Draft.

Earlier this week, I had the Rams selecting Kalil, but with the fourth selection in my first of four editions of the St. Louis Rams' complete 2012 seven-round Mock Draft. 

Finally, Mike Sando of ESPN quotes Jeff Fisher regarding the defensive scheme of new St. Louis defensive coordinator Gregg Williams in his newest NFC West blog. 

Although there were not very many great highlights following a 2-14 season, here is a nice compilation of many of the great plays from the 2011 season that I think you will enjoy.  

Have a great weekend, St. Louis Rams family...

Shane Gray covers the St. Louis Rams year-round. You are encouraged to check out the rest of his work here and to follow him on Twitter.  

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