Rams hit ground running on first day of free agency in NFL

The St. Louis Rams started off NFL free agency on the right foot, on the first day. They re-signed defensive end Williams Hayes to a three year contract, worth $10.5 million. Hayes joined the Rams last offseason coming over in free agency from the Tennessee Titans, who the played for from 2008-2011. The Titans drafted Hayes in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft out of Winston-Salem State, overall he was pick no.103. In his rookie season, Hayes played in eight games, recording thirteen tackles, and one sack. Last season for the Rams, Hayes was brought in as a back up for Chris Long and Robert Quinn. And Hayes had a breakout year on the Rams playing in all sixteen games, recording thirty-five tackles, and seven sacks.  It was also the first time Hayes played in all sixteen games, since the 2009 season. So far in Hayes' career his stats are: 64 games played, 147 tackles, 15 sacks, and three pass deflections (including two last season, his first time since his rookie season).

The Rams also were able to land a top offensive tight end in Jared Cook,  he was signed to a five year contract, worth $38.5 million. Cook like Hayes, played for the Tennessee Titans. Cook was drafted by the Titans in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft out of South Carolina, overall he was pick no.89. Cook adds size and speed, if used right in the offense. He's 6'5 and weight 248 pounds. He can play both tight end and wide receiver. Cook should be able to be a nice red zone target for Sam Bradford, in Cook's career in the NFL he really has never had a QB and a good offense. In Bradford, he has someone who can get the ball to him. So far Cook's career stats are: 59 games played (11 starts), 131 receptions, 1,717 yards, and 8 touchdowns. He's still young also, and has room to improve his game, he'll turn 26 in April.

Could the Rams be busy on day two of NFL free agency? As of right now it looks like they could be busy, with free agent FS Louis Delmas coming into town, and free agent LT Jake Long in town for a physical, as of right now the word is that if Long passes his physical, then he's a Ram. As for Delmas, he has connection with the Rams current defensive coordinator Tim Walton, who coached him on the Detroit Lions. If both join, then pretty much the Rams can wait until the NFL draft (in April) to fill out more needs for the team.