Cortland Finnegan News

It has been over a month since the 2012 NFL draft occurred. I have read many opinions, draft grades, alternate draft pick lists etc.

Which NFL rookies are going to put up the biggest numbers in 2012? That is my first thought as I try to predict the 2012 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Glory be, the 2013 Pro Bowl is saved. Back from the brink of extinction after an April report that said the league was considering suspending the annual event and but of many jokes.

When Cortland Finnegan signed a $50 million deal with the St. Louis Rams it was instantly clear who one of the team's starting cornerbacks would be.

The St. Louis Rams resume OTAs on Wednesday, and we'll have news and reaction to get you irrationally excited about what transpires in spring practices.

Contract status: He signed a five-year, $50.1 million contract in March, edging out the St.

Brock Huard, Mike Salk and I discussed Kellen Winslow during our most recent conversation on 710ESPN Seattle.

After the NFL Draft, there's always a long dry spell where nothing interesting will happen, espically concerning the Rams .

The opening kickoff for the 2012 season is still months away, but the major departures and acquisitions of the offseason are complete.

We might need to consider Friday afternoon chats more regularly. Lots of fun in there.

Cortland Finnegan is going to be a refreshing sight decked out in a St. Louis Rams uniform this season and for the years to come.

Jeff Fisher took an offbeat approach for breaking the ice when St. Louis Rams veterans and rookies met for the first time.

Despite having a proven defensive coordinator, Steve Spagnuolo, as their head coach last season, the St.

Head coach Jeff Fisher was pleased with what he saw after the second day of the St.

Jeff Fisher took an offbeat approach is coming up with an icebreaker for St. Louis Rams veterans and rookies meeting for the first time.

Janoris Jenkins was probably the most controversial player in the 2012 NFL Draft.

What went right: The Rams beat out the Miami Dolphins for coach Jeff Fisher and then hired the first general manager's candidate they interviewed, Les Snead.

The last four months have been unlike any other stretch in the recent history of the St.

In 2011, the Detroit Lions exceeded the expectations of many, starting the season 5-0 and eventually making the playoffs for the first time in a long time.A After the Lions' first postseason appearance in 12 years, it is now my job to try and guess how this team will fare in 2012.

What a lovely July morning. Wait ... it's only May. Ugh. Not only has the heat started a little earlier than my liking, football is about to enter the doldrums.