Rams sign Kennison

[RamWraith]

10 years later, Kennison returns to Rams
By Jim Thomas
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
09/09/2008

A decade after his last game for the Rams, wide receiver Eddie Kennison is returning to St. Louis.

Kennison, a first-round pick by the Rams in 1996, signed a one-year deal with the club on Tuesday afternoon following a physical with team doctors and a workout with the coaches.

To make room for Kennison on the roster, the Rams have released rookie linebacker David Vobora, aka Mr. Irrelevant (last pick in the 2008 NFL Draft).

With Drew Bennett out for at least a month with a fractured foot, the Rams needed help in their receiving corps.

Kennison, 35, was said to be in excellent shape and could play Sunday against the New York Giants.

[rNemesis]

10 years later, Kennison returns to Rams
By Jim Thomas
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
09/09/2008

A decade after his last game for the Rams, wide receiver Eddie Kennison is returning to St. Louis.

Kennison, a first-round pick by the Rams in 1996, signed a one-year deal with the club on Tuesday afternoon following a physical with team doctors and a workout with the coaches.

To make room for Kennison on the roster, the Rams have released rookie linebacker David Vobora, aka Mr. Irrelevant (last pick in the 2008 NFL Draft).

With Drew Bennett out for at least a month with a fractured foot, the Rams needed help in their receiving corps.

Kennison, 35, was said to be in excellent shape and could play Sunday against the New York Giants.

I think that is some great news, I guess, depending on what kind of shape he is in. Definitely a good FA acquisition considering our situation, but it wont matter if we dont protect Bulger on Sunday.

[general counsel]

This moves reeks of sheer and utter desperation, which is a good description of where we are. Obviously, we either think avery is hurt worse than we let on or not ready to contribute much yet. Also not a ringing endorsement of looker. Desperate move by a desperate coach who doesnt want to play the rookies in key situations.

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general counsel

[makersncoke]

Now if we can get Warner, Akhim, Bruce, Conwell,Faulk and the rest of the offense and defense back we'll really have something.

[RAMarkable]

I'm sorry but every time I even hear Eddie Kennison's name I can't help but remember that when we selected him we passed on MARVIN HARRISON in the draft that year. Yeah, I know its not Kennison's fault but bad memories are just that, bad memories. Man have we suffered enough yet for all of these draft gaffes?

WHAT SAY YE?

[eric2810]

Chris Long's buddy David Vobora is out. I would of liked him to stay and make an impact on special teams. He had a good work ethic, and great character.-->( NFL Network Interview). As for Kenninson, did Linehan see anything in Avery and Burton as we did during Pre-Season? Give the youngbloods a chance. This looks a bit desperate on the head coach's part.

[RAMFANRAIDERHATER]

Now if we can get Warner, Akhim, Bruce, Conwell,Faulk and the rest of the offense and defense back we'll really have something.

Great post. When I saw the news about getting 35-year old Kennison, my only thought was:


WTF? You can't tell me a 35-year old out-of-the-league reciever is the best option available? I guess he can't do any worse than Bennett did.

[RealRam]

This moves reeks of sheer and utter desperation, which is a good description of where we are. Obviously, we either think Avery is hurt worse than we let on or not ready to contribute much yet. Also not a ringing endorsement of Looker. Desperate move by a desperate coach who doesn't want to play the rookies in key situations.

Ramming speed to all

General Counsel

Agreed GC. Definitely a desperate measure. But I trust Looker will step up -- he may not save the season but will certainly be of much help.

[eldfan]

If we were going to sign Kennison we should have brought back Bruce.

[general counsel]

If bruce was willing to play for the money that kennison just signed for he would have been back. The decision to let bruce go was an absolute disgrace. We let ike go, leaving us with no veteran depth, we draft promising young kids, and then we dont let the kids play, leaving us screwed when bennett gets hurt. Just ridiculous and pathetic. I still want to know what we did with the million bucks that we saved by letting bruce go.

ramming speed to all

general counsel

[makersncoke]

If bruce was willing to play for the money that kennison just signed for he would have been back. The decision to let bruce go was an absolute disgrace. We let ike go, leaving us with no veteran depth, we draft promising young kids, and then we dont let the kids play, leaving us screwed when bennett gets hurt. Just ridiculous and pathetic. I still want to know what we did with the million bucks that we saved by letting bruce go.

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general counsel

That would be the 44th million that Jackson got.

[PARamfan]

If we were going to sign Kennison we should have brought back Bruce.

You are absolutley right on that Eldfan.

[btimsah]

Typically useless move, made too late to mean anything. Right up there with releasing Hedgecock who goes to the Giants and lead-blocks their way to the Superbowl and one of the best fullbacks in the game. Right up there with signing Ricky Manning Jr, meanwhile they had ALL FREAKING OFF-SEASON to sign a corner.

Pathetic... Just pathetic.

[St.Louis Ram 56]

Great News,,,I liked Eddie...How much hep??? we'll This week we will see if we got it or not....

Terry

[cfh128]

I dont see what the big problem is here. Kennison has been very productive in this offense in the past.