RAMS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Titus Young told ex-girlfriend I understand why OJ Simpson killed his wife

More and more disturbing news continues to come out about Titus Young. The troubled former Detroit Lions wide receiver has been arrested three times in the past month, and his ex-girlfriend filed for a restraining order against him, the Riverside Press-Enterprise reports. According to the PE’s John Asbury, Young’s ex-girlfriend filed for the restraining order on May 8, the day...
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DOWNWARD SPIRAL

Young's ex files restraining order

The ex-girlfriend of Titus Young -- and the mother of his child -- has filed a restraining order, alleging that he once said, "I understand why O.J. killed his wife." 

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Breaking: St. Louis Rams Sign WR Andrew Helmick

  After spending time in rookie minicamp with the Falcons and Browns, Lindenwood WR Andrew Helmick finally found a home on Wednesday, signing with the St. Louis Rams following a tryout. Helmick is a physically gifted 5’11, 200 lb. WR who runs a sub-4.3 40 yard dash. As a senior at Lindenwood Helmick was very productive, with over 1,300 yards and 14 touchdowns. He joins former...
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Titus Young's father speaks out

The Detroit Lions thought they landed a gem when they wrangled receiver Titus Young in the 2011 draft.  What they landed was a troubled young man whose issues are playing out in theater of the world. Young’s father Richard spoke with the Detroit Free Press a day after they spoke with the homeowner that almost shot Young after he allegedly broke into his home. The elder Young...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Receiver Tavon Austin on his newfound wealth: ‘I’ve got a lot of cousins now’

After being selected by the St. Louis Rams in this year’s NFL Draft, wider receiver Tavon Austin is learning quick just what suddenly becoming a rich man brings you – greedy gold-diggers looking to cash in on their association with you. It’s a sad truth, but it is what it is. “Everybody expects a lot of things from you as far as money.” Austin recently told the Rams’...
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St. Louis Rams rookie Tavon Austin on distant relatives begging him for money

The St. Louis Rams number one draft pick Tavon Austin has been served a cold dish of reality. After years of hard work and dedication, the truth is that some people only want him for his money. The explosive receiver spoke about the issue. Please click here to read/watch this story. The post St. Louis Rams rookie Tavon Austin on distant relatives begging him for money appeared...
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Tavon Austin’s Family Won’t Stop Calling to Ask for Money From Rams First-Round Pick

Since being selected No. 8 overall in the 2013 NFL draft, Tavon Austin has found out he has a bigger family than he ever knew. The Rams rookie hasn’t even signed his contract yet, but he said his phone is ringing off the hook with money requests. Last year’s No. 8 overall pick, Ryan Tannehill, signed a four-year, $12.7 million contract. Austin is set to earn a similar figure...
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WITH HAT IN HAND

Austin: People keep asking for money

Recent St. Louis Rams draftee Tavon Austin says that much has changed in the past few weeks, including how acquaintances have been asking him for money.

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Tavon Austin: Everyone has been asking me for money

St. Louis Rams rookie wide receiver Tavon Austin told St.LouisRams.com that everyone has been asking him for money since being drafted a few weeks ago. “Just people,” Austin said. “Everybody expects a lot of things from you as far as money. Everybody wants to be around you. My phone doesn’t stop ringing now. It feels like they’re counting my bank account now. So that...
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St. Louis native chasing NFL dream with Rams

St. Louis The feelings washed over Robert Steeples when he first pulled the blue and gold football helmet over his braids. "This just isn't memorabilia," he said Friday afternoon. "This is an actual Rams helmet, for me." He had tried to avoid this state of awe. When the Memphis cornerback didn't get drafted, he and his agent ranked fifteen NFL teams...
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Rams finally figured out Bradford

It took three seasons, but the St. Louis Rams may have finally figured out what makes Sam Bradford tick. The conventional wisdom has been to surround Bradford with big and tall wide receivers like Austin Pettis or Brian Quick that can go up and get the ball down the field. Every offseason, rumors swirled that all Bradford needed was a big and fast receiver. That’s why Greg Jennings...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Would Charles Woodson be a good fit with the St. Louis Rams?

The St. Louis Rams came away from the 2013 NFL Draft with one safety. General manager Les Snead drafted T.J. McDonald out of USC with the club's first pick in the third round of the draft. But the Rams still only have four safeties on the roster and McDonald along with 24-year old Darian Stewart figure to be the starters. The Rams are clearly still thin at the safety position...
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St. Louis Rams: Who will win the backfield in 2013?

For the last eight seasons, the St. Louis Rams and most NFL fans knew who owned the starting running back job. With Steven Jackson’s departure come lots of questions with few answers, but let’s see what those answers are in 2013. The training camp battle for the Rams’ running back position will consist of the proven backup (Daryl Richardson), the frustrated draft choice (Isaiah...
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9 days ago  |  Discuss
LIVING THE DREAM

Titus Young takes a snooze at an AT&T store

Titus Young the former NFL Wide Receiver who was arrested twice in one day (once for DUI and then hours later trying to steal his own car from police impound lot) also likes to take naps in AT&T stores. Deadspin has the story from a very annoyed AT&T employee. Living in The Detroit suburbs and working for AT&T I would regularly get Lions players in my store. One of particular...
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10 days ago  |  Discuss

St. Louis Rams Made Out Like Bandits in 2013 NFL Draft

The St. Louis Rams were hands down one of the biggest winners during the 2013 NFL Draft. Wide receiver was the most pressing need before Brandon Gibson took his talents to South Beach and Danny Amendola went to the Pats, so the Rams had to pick up a playmaker for Sam Bradford right away on draft day. Mission accomplished with the addition of Tavon Austin, a tough, physical...
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15 days ago  |  Discuss
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