The Rams defense

The program, tentatively titled "Rams Tailgate," will bring insight to the players and coaches of the Rams organization by showcasing their lives both on and off the field. This deal also includes primetime specials, as well as community events and coverage opportunities, including home and away games.

The goal is to provide Rams football jerseys fans with more than just highlights, according to Lynn Beall, President and General Manager of KSDK.

"The Rams have shown that they're building toward a bright future here in our community, and we want to be part of that," she said.

Danario Alexander visits the Rams jerseys on Monday. He'll also take a physical, and if everything checks out the Rams might have another wide receiver in the mix this month.

As expected, it's all over but the shootin' for a deal between the Rams and second round pick OT Rodger Saffold. His agents flew to STL last night and the ink will start drying this morning.

Spagnuolo is planning fewer live tackling sessions for camp this year. I wonder about that decision. The Rams defense, for all their faults, were one of the best teams in the league in terms of broken tackles. As far as a lighter camp workload for Steven Jackson, that's a pretty smart idea. Why put excess wear and tear on those tires; he knows how to do his job.

 It will be interesting to see how the Cowboys employ their top three wide receivers this year: Miles Austin, Roy Williams and rookie Dez Bryant. Austin is coming off a Pro Bowl season, Williams has the size to go along with tremendous talent, but continues to be a disappointment, and Bryant, like Williams, is blessed athletically, but comes with baggage. Bryant played in only three games in 2009 after he was ruled ineligible for violating an NCAA bylaw. That incident and his lackluster showing at his Pro Day caused him to fall in the first round. Bryant has some maturity issues and needs to improve his work ethic, but he's an amazing talent on the field and will immediately become one of Tony Romo's favorite targets.

Williams immediately noticed Bryant's pass-catching ability: "The dude is scary. He's good, and he doesn't even know it yet. He's a man among boys. He's got big hands -- real big hands. When he shakes my hand, his fingers come up to my elbows."

Spiller was the most explosive offensive threat drafted in 2010. In need of a playmaker at wide receiver, the Bills surprised many when they selected the multi-dimensional Spiller with the ninth overall pick. The Bills have a crowded RB depth chart that features Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, and it could be challenging for Spiller to achieve 10 touchdowns on the ground this season. However, coach Chan Gailey stated that Spiller could split out wide as a receiver in certain packages, which would create matchup problems for the opposition and open another avenue to get him involved in the offense; the result is more opportunities to reach paydirt.

Said Bills GM Buddy Nix, on Spiller's ability to get in the end zone: "He's a playmaker. He's a guy that creates field position and scores points. He's exciting. We need some excitement, somebody that can make a big play and create some things on their own

 The consensus entering the April draft was Brandon Graham was a perfect Chris Long fit for a 3-4 defense as an outside rush linebacker. But, the Philadelphia Eagles, who run a 4-3 scheme, thought otherwise and decided the undersized pass rusher would be the ideal complement to All-Pro Trent Cole. The Eagles run an aggressive 4-3 that features multiple looks, including some 3-4. That's a positive for Graham, who was a starter at Michigan for two years and averaged 10 sacks per season during that period. The aggressiveness the Eagles have shown over the years on defense could transition into them being creative with Graham -- using him not only at end, but in the "joker" position where he can unleash havoc.

Coach Andy Reid: "Brandon is a relentless player, and I put a lot of value in guys who play relentless football. I also like defensive linemen that do a good job of playing and making plays on the other side of the line of scrimmage, and there weren't a lot of them better in college football than this kid.