2012 DRAFT GUIDE
 #77 Jake Long
 Pos: Offensive Line
NFL Team: STL
Injury: Day To Day
Injury Type: knee
 Experience: 5
College: Michigan
Height: 79
Weight: 319
Born: 5/9/1985

Summary

The Rams had all sorts of problems defensively last season but most of it was because they couldn't keep a cornerback healthy. Hopefully, that changes this season, especially with new cornerback Cortland Finnegan in the mix. Finnegan finally gives the Rams a shutdown corner. The Rams also were awful against the rush last season, which has been an issue for years. They ranked 31st against the run and allowed 17-rushing touchdowns. New coach Jeff Fisher should help in this area as will the additions of defensive tackles, rookie Michael Brockers and Kendall Langford. The pass rush could be pretty good with Chris Long and Robert Quinn coming off the edge. Both have double-digit sack potential. The special teams have been nothing special the last several seasons. Rookie Isaiah Pead could help as the kick returner. Pead is a big-play threat with speed and good moves in the open field.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
We expect this unit to be much improved. Fisher will have them playing hard. Pass defense remains a concern but they could post some good sack totals while keeping yardage totals down more this season. The Rams will be worth some spot starts, especially in the weak NFC West.

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Notes

Apr 30 08:53 pm
St. Louis Rams OT Jake Long reportedly turned down more money from the Miami Dolphins, opting to sign a deal with the Rams instead.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 28 07:42 pm
St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said he has not talked with OT Rodger Saffold since the team has signed OT Jake Long, but expects things to work out next season.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 25 11:53 am
St. Louis Rams OT Jake Long's cap numbers are: $4.25 million in 2013, $9.25 million in 2014, $10.5 million in 2015 and $10 million in 2016. His $8.75 million base salary in 2016 has no guarantee.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 25 11:01 am
St. Louis Rams OT Jake Long (triceps) is close to returning to the field, according to head coach Jeff Fisher. "He's very close," Fisher said. "We expect to have him on the field in mid-OTAs."
Mar 18 04:32 pm
Updating a previous report, the Pittsburgh Steelers' offer to St. Louis Rams OT Jake Long was not close to the four-year, $36 million contract he signed with the Rams.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 18 10:42 am
The Miami Dolphins plan to make a corresponding move to add an offensive tackle in free agency following the signing of OT Jake Long by the St. Louis Rams, according to a source.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 18 09:02 am
St. Louis Rams OT Jake Long turned down a higher offer from another team before agreeing to a four-year deal, according to a source.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 18 08:12 am
St. Louis Rams general manager Les Snead said OT Jake Long's struggles with injuries in recent seasons was not a factor in contract negotiations. 'What I'll say is, health is not a problem,' Snead said. Long was placed on Injured Reserve by the Miami Dolphins last December because of a left triceps injury.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 18 08:12 am
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a play for St. Louis Rams OT Jake Long in free agency, according to a league source, although it occurred after Long's negotiations were too far along with the Rams.
Source: KFFL.com
Mar 18 08:12 am
Free-agent OT Jake Long (Dolphins) has agreed to a four-year deal worth up to $36 million with the St. Louis Rams, according to a league source.
Fantasy Impact: This is a great signing for the Rams, getting a top left tackle to protect Sam Bradford for years to come. He'll really help the offensive line.
Source: KFFL.com

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