Professor

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns


Rams sign free agent safety Corey Chavous

By JIM SALTER, Associated Press Writer
March 11, 2006

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams signed free-agent safety Corey Chavous to a five-year contract Saturday, hoping to strengthen a defense that ranked 30th in the NFL last season.

Financial terms weren't disclosed, but Chavous is reportedly expected to make nearly $12 million in the first three years of the deal.

Chavous could replace Adam Archuleta as the starting safety. Archuleta, a free agent, was scheduled to visit the Redskins on Saturday.

Chavous, an eight-year veteran, spent the last four seasons with Minnesota, starting all 64 regular-season games. During those four years, he had 399 tackles, 14 interceptions, 41 pass breakups, forced one fumble and made one fumble recovery.

Last season, he was fourth on the Vikings with 90 tackles and had two interceptions and nine quarterback pressures.

His best season was 2003, when he made the Pro Bowl with 108 tackles, eight interceptions and 15 passes defensed.

Chavous was the Arizona Cardinals' second-round pick in 1998 out of Vanderbilt.

In four seasons with the Cardinals, he had 220 tackles and five interceptions.

In St. Louis, he rejoins coach Scott Linehan, who was Vikings offensive coordinator from 2002-04. Earlier this month, the Rams signed six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle La'Roi Glover to a three-year contract.

Updated on Saturday, Mar 11, 2006 7:13 pm EST

MickeyG

i really wanted him to stay in Minnesota. He is a good player even thought he is getting a bit older, but should do great in St. Louis.

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Professor

its wierd for you guys, you have signed an RB and LB and lose a S and CB, just switching the needs in the draft.

PoppaPoe33

The Rams D was terrible last season, so this can only help them. They need to make a lot more moves though to get their D back in form.

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MickeyG

thats true, i never really thought about it, but our needs have completely shifted. Doesn't look like Maroney is going to Minnesota after all

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Professor

Darnell Bing might be in your future

Jayhawk_Colin

Vikings shipwreck countinues

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From Seinfeld:

George is scoffing shrimp at a meeting.

Reilly: The ocean just called, they are running out of shrimp.
George: The jerk store just called, they're running out of you.
Reilly: That shouldn't be a problem since you are there all time best seller.
George: I slept with your wife!

Professor

more like viking celebretory voyage, wouldn't you think?

Jayhawk_Colin

Will we have another LoveBoat Episode this year? Or are all of the bad asses finnally gone

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From Seinfeld:

George is scoffing shrimp at a meeting.

Reilly: The ocean just called, they are running out of shrimp.
George: The jerk store just called, they're running out of you.
Reilly: That shouldn't be a problem since you are there all time best seller.
George: I slept with your wife!

Professor

smoot is still there and they also resigned k-rob, he is the king of the badasses, LOL
and they haven't cut onterrio "smoking the bong" smith yet. LOL they have their fair share