Good Grief Charlie Brown!
St. Louis Rams sold to Billionaire Extraordinaire
Las Vegas, NV (AP)
After going 13-35 in the last three years, St. Louis Rams' owner, Chip Rosenbloom has decided to sell his team to Billionaire, Charlie Brown - a man with every intention to move the Rams to Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be the fourth location for the Rams, after spending time in Cleveland, Los Angeles, and of course, St. Louis.
"I am very excited to have a team here in Vegas," said the man listed in the Forbes' 400. "We will have a very promising franchise."
Although their will be a team in Las Vegas, it will not consist of the Rams' roster or staff. In actuality, the Rams will not even exist as the team will be renamed the Las Vegas Aces.
All players currently under contract with the Rams will be released and allocated to free agency. The Aces will be eligible to sign any former Rams player after the completion of Free Agency.
Once dubbed "The Greatest Show on Turf", the team has been cellar dwellers in the NFC West the past couple of seasons.
The Las Vegas Aces will announce their new 53-man roster that will head into Pre-Season in the upcoming weeks.
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CharlieBrown 02:10 AM 10-27-2009
Jeff Garcia Finds a New Home in Vegas
The Las Vegas Aces ink 55 men for Pre-Season
Las Vegas, NV (AP)
Some have called him skittish. Some have called him inconsistent. Some have called him a Journey Man. But today, we can call QB Jeff Garcia a Las Vegas Ace. The 39 year old signal caller headlined the list of 55 players signed to play for the Las Vegas Aces this Pre-Season. Garcia is among 6 quarterbacks signed to the roster as owner and interim coach, Charlie Brown, will analyze their performance on the field for the next 4 weeks.
Garcia is among 5 savvy veterans signed to the squad. RB Warrick Dunn and LBs Donnie Edwards, Derrick Brooks, and Zach Thomas headline the rest.
COMPLETE SIGNINGS
QUARTERBACKS
Andre Woodson
Chase Daniels (R)
D.J. Shockley
Alex Brink
Jeff Garcia
Rhett Bomar (R)
RUNNING BACKS
Warrick Dunn
Ian Johnson (R)
Lorenzo Booker
J.J. Arrington
FULLBACKS
Billy Latsko
WIDE RECEIVERS
Matt Jones
Reggie Williams
Devard Darling
Marques Hagans
Ronald Curry
TIGHT ENDS
Bear Pascoe (R)
Richard Owens
Scott Chandler
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
Kwame Harris
Langston Walker
Alex Boone (R)
Levi Jones
OFFENSIVE GUARDS
Mike Wahle
Drew Miller
Terrence Metcalf
Brian De La Puente
OFFENSIVE CENTERS
Steve Justice
Marvin Philip
DEFENSIVE ENDS
Kevin Carter
Ikaika Alama-Francis
Travis LaBoy
Marcus Howard
DEFENSIVE TACKLES
Marcus Tubbs
Dan Klecko
Joe Cohen
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
Derrick Brooks
Donnie Edwards
Darnell Bing
Prescott Burgess
INSIDE LINBACKERS
Zach Thomas
Boss Bailey
Buster Davis
CORNERBACKS
Ricky Manning
Von Hutchins
Justin Miller
DeAngelo Smith (R)
Mike Mickens (R)
FREE SAFETIES
Marlon McCree
Tuff Harris
STRONG SAFETIES
Tank Williams
Jamar Adams
KICKER
Mike Nugent
PUNTER
Ryan Plackemeier
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CharlieBrown 02:26 AM 10-27-2009
Pre-Season's a Wrap
Aces trim roster to 45
Las Vegas, NV (AP)
"Jeff Garcia will be our starter for our opener against the Seattle Seahawks," beamed Owner/Coach Charlie Brown. Garcia performed well in Pre-Season, completing 30 of 48 passes for 459 yards, 4 TDs, and 1 INT, edging out Alex Brink, Chase Daniel, and Rhett Bomar for QB1.
However, the MVP of Pre-Season was QB D.J. Shockley. Shockley shocked the team, including Coach Brown, in a variety of ways. He was 7 of 11 for 72 yards and a touchdown at QB, rushed for 108 yards and 3 TDs in the Wildcat formation - known in Vegas as the "Royal Flush" - and led the team with 18 receptions, 242 receiving yards, and 2 TDs. He also added 2 punt returns for 5 yards and 2 special teams tackles.
Can Garcia quarterback the Aces to victories?
Said Coach Brown, "D.J. is a very special player and asset to his team. Our very own version of "Slash" (referring to Kordell Stewart of Pittsburgh fame) and he will find playing time at many position this season."
Among the cuts going into the Regular Season include the following (Pre-Season Stats included):
This will not be the end of roster transactions, however, as the Aces are now eligible to sign any players left over from the Rams former roster.
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CharlieBrown 04:13 PM 10-27-2009
Las Vegas Sign 2
Aces Lose Carter
September 12, 2009
Las Vegas, NV (AP)
With just one day before their Season Opener, the Las Vegas Aces have signed DE Chris Long and OT Alex Barron, releasing rookies: OT Alex Boone and DE Marcus Howard.
Long and Barron were part of the Rams' Organization last year and will start tomorrow against the Seahawks.
The signing of Chris Long comes in good timing as the team has lost DE Kevin Carter for 7 weeks with a torn quadricep.
Looking at the Aces
Las Vegas releases Depth Chart
September 12, 2009
Las Vegas, NV
(AP) With Charlie Brown temporarily coaching the Las Vegas Aces, he will instill a "Run N' Gun" offensive philosophy and will anchor the defense in a "3-4" scheme until the Off-Season when he will have sufficient funds to go after big name coaches. Until then, his team will rely on short, accurate passes and a variety of blitz packages to lead the Aces to victory.
Additionally, the team has an offensive formation known as the "Royal Flush", their own rendition of the "Wildcat" offense of Dolphins' fame. Receiver, D.J. Shockley will lead this package.
QUARTERBACK
Jeff Garcia
Alex Brink
D.J. Shockley (Emergency QB)
RUNNING BACK
Warrick Dunn
Ian Johnson
Lorenzo Booker
FULLBACK
Richard Owens
X-RECEIVER
Matt Jones
D.J. Shockley
Z-RECEIVER
Reggie Williams
Devard Darling
TIGHT END
Bear Pascoe
Scott Chandler
LEFT TACKLE
Langston Walker
Steve Justice
LEFT GUARD
Alex Barron
Terrence Metcalf
CENTER
Mike Wahle
Marvin Philip
RIGHT GUARD
Levi Jones
Brian De La Puente
RIGHT TACKLE
Kwame Harris
Drew Miller
LEFT DEFENSIVE END
Travis LaBoy
Ikaika Alama Francis
NOSE TACKLE
Dan Klecko
Marcus Tubbs
Joe Cohen
RIGHT DEFENSIVE END
Chris Long
Kevin Carter
LEFT OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
Donnie Edwards
Darnell Bing
LEFT INSIDE LINEBACKER
Zach Tomas
RIGHT INSIDE LINEBACKER
Boss Bailey
RIGHT OUTSIDE LINEBACKER
Derrick Brooks
Buster Davis
LEFT CORNERBACK
Ricky Manning
Mike Mickens
FREE SAFETY
Von Hutchins
Jamar Adams
STRONG SAFETY
Marlon McCree
Tank Williams
RIGHT CORNERBACK
DeAngelo Smith
Justin Miller
KICKER
Mike Nugent
PUNTER
Ryan Plackemeir
KICK RETURNER
Justin Miller
Lorenzo Booker
PUNT RETURNER
Justin Miller
Lorenzo Booker
LONG SNAPPER
Drew Miller
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CharlieBrown 04:50 PM 10-27-2009
Week 1 Preview
Las Vegas Aces (0-0) @ Seattle Seahawks (0-0)
September 12, 2009
Seattle, WA
(AP) The newest NFL team will travel to the Pacific Northwest to face their NFC West rival, the Seattle Seahawks. QB Matt Hasselbeck is coming an injury plagued '08 campaign, and will attempt to pick apart the Aces' defense with coveted free agent WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
Lofa Tatupu is quickly becoming
one of the best inside linebackers in the NFL
LB Lofa Tatupu leads a punishing linebacker core with Leroy Hill and rookie Aaron Curry on the outside.
Las Vegas QB Jeff Garcia will try to resurrect his career with the Aces, starting in a Run 'N Gun offensive system. Veteran LBs Zach Miller, Donnie Edwards, and Derrick Brooks will anchor the defense.
KEYS TO SUCCESS The Flop
Defense is always the key to victory. The Aces will need to shut down T.J. Houshmandzadeh if they want the win. CB Ricky Manning will have his hands full.
The Turn
Keep the mistakes to a minimum, especially on offense. On paper, the Seahawks are among the top in the league with DE Patrick Kerney, LB Lofa Tatupu, and CB Marcus Trufant.
The River
Have fun! It's the season opener and the best way to get rid of first game jitters to just leave it all on the field.
IT WAS OVER WHEN...
Aces KR Justin Miller fumbled the opening OT kick at the Aces 30 yard line. Seahawks K Olindo Mare booted a 29 yard field goal just seconds later for the win.
GAME BALL
Seahawks WR Ben Obomanu's only stat was a forced fumble, but the one that put Seattle in position for victory.
KEY STAT
Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck passed for 408 yards on 25 of 37 completions for 4 TDs.
NOTEWORTHY
Aces WR D.J. Shockley fumbled the ball after a 22 yard reception in regulation that could have potentially put Las Vegas in field goal range for the win... The Aces first TD came off a Boss Bailey Pick-Six in the first quarter. Bailey also returned a fumble for a 33 yard TD in the fourth quarter.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Las Vegas will travel to another Washington - D.C. - to face Clinton Portis and the Redskins.
LAS VEGAS ACES STATISTICS
QB Jeff Garcia: 20/29, 1 TD, 2 INT; 1 Rush TD
RB Warrick Dunn: 16 Rush, 38 Yards
RB Lorenzo Booker: 3 Rush, 56 Yards, 1 TD; 1 KR, 69 Yards
WR D.J. Shockley: 6 Rec, 67 Yards; 1 Rush, 24 Yards, 1 TD; 1/1, 5 Yards
WR Reggie Williams: 3 Rec, 54 Yards
WR Matt Jones: 3 Rec, 51 Yards, 1 TD
LB Boss Bailey: 7 Tackles, 1 INT, 1 FR, 2 TD
SS Marlon McCree: 2 Tackles, 1 INT
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS STATISTICS
QB Matt Hasselbeck: 25/37, 408 Yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
RB Julius Jones: 16 Rush, 50 Yards, 1 TD
WR Deion Branch: 9 Rec, 124 Yards, 1 TD
WR Deon Butler: 5 Rec, 65 Yards
DE Patrick Kerney: 5 Tackles, 1 Sack
LB Lofa Tatupu: 6 Tackles, 2 INT
CB Josh Wilson: 1 KR, 96 Yards, 1 TD
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CharlieBrown 05:41 PM 10-27-2009
Aces Sign Safety
Release KR Justin Miller
September 14, 2009
Las Vegas, NV
(AP) It's just a few hours after the loss and CB/KR Justin Miller will need to find a new home. After allowing 408 passing yards by Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck, Las Vegas has come to terms with SS Gerald Alexander.
Gerald Alexander will start next week
Alexander, 25, was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier this week and will start next week against the Washington Redskins. Marlon McCree will move to Free Safety and Von Hutchins will start at Cornerback opposite DeAngelo Smith.
Justin Miller fumbled a kick return in OT yesterday, allowing Seattle to kick in a chip shot field goal for the win.
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CharlieBrown 05:45 PM 10-27-2009
Week 2 Preview
Las Vegas Aces (0-1) @ Washington Redskins (1-0)
September 19, 2009
Washington, D.C.
(AP) Las Vegas will travel to D.C. in search of their first victory against Washington, but will face a very hungry team led by RB Clinton Portis who ran for 95 yards and touchdown in his last game. QB Jason Campbell is right there with him, putting up a 103.1 QB Rating in their 36-7 win against the Giants.
The One Hundred Million Dollar Man
KEYS TO SUCCESS The Flop
RB Warrick Dunn was held to just 38 yards and will have trouble against the Redskins with DT Albert Haynesworth plugging up the middle. Short passes, accurate must be thrown in replacement of the running game.
The Turn
Take care of the football. The Aces turned the ball over 4 times against the Seahawks last week. This needs to be avoided.
The River
Contain QB Jason Campbell. After allowing Hasselbeck to pick apart the secondary last week, we need to come up big this game.
INJURY REPORT
LAS VEGAS ACES
DE Kevin Carter: OUT
WASHINGTON REDSKINS
QB Colt Brennan: OUT
OG Mike Williams: OUT
OG Randy Thomas: OUT
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