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THE RAMS APPARENTLY ARE NOT ON THE CLOCK
We have long presumed — apparently based on reports we read when the Texans struck a deal with David Carr in early April of 2002 or when the Bengals agreed to terms with Carson Palmer prior to the 2003 draft — that the team with the No. 2 overall pick would acquire the ability to [...]
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The NFL Will Soon Decide Whether or Not to Screw the Rams
FanHouse — ... with any potential draftees they might find appealing. That, alas, is not the case. The league is currently deciding whether or not to allow the Rams that opportunity. ...

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