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What did Linehan think of quarterback Marc Bulger's performance during the three-day minicamp? ST. LOUIS RAMS


"Terrible," Linehan blurted.

After a slight pause, he added, "No, he looks great. Marc's playing at a high level; he's an extremely gifted thrower. All that first year, new coaches, whatever ... that's all gone, and now he's just kind of tuning his game up."

Ram-blings

Defensive end Eric Moore and tackle Ken Shackleford were excused from Thursday's practice because of deaths in their families. ... In preparation for his move inside from defensive end, Carriker has bulked up to 313 pounds. He played at about 295 last year at Nebraska. . . . Wide receiver Drew Bennett caught three scoring passes in red-zone work Thursday.

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