Rams sign Fairley, try to explain Bradford deal
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Momentarily, the Nick on display in St. Louis was not who everyone expected.
The St. Louis Rams agreed to terms with defensive tackle Nick Fairley on a one-year free agent deal, bringing in Fairley to a news conference as a brief surprise before introducing new quarterback Nick Foles.
"We all know why we're here," Rams coach Jeff Fisher began. "This is a special time for you to get an opportunity to meet Nick. So let's bring Nick in.'
Into the auditorium packed with Rams employees and assistant coaches walked Fairley, not Foles.
" How you all doing?" Fairley asked.
"Nick Fairley needs to go upstairs and sign his contract, he'll be available to you later," Fisher added.
"Now we want to introduce you to the other Nick."
And Foles walked in.
Fisher, general manager Les Snead and Foles then met the media, with Fisher and Snead trying to explain why Sam Bradford had become expendable in the trade with Philadelphia for Foles. Fisher said Bradford would probably not have been back even if he'd agreed to a pay cut.
At every news conference since the season ended, Fisher had said Bradford would be his quarterback next season.
Fairley fills an opening in the defensive line rotation after the Rams released tackle Kendall Langford.
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