The Facts: In a move that surely will fuel more speculation that the St. Louis Rams are poised to make Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, the team has released incumbent starter Bulger.

Diehards Line:Bulger, 33, was the Rams’ starting QB for most of the last eight seasons, following Kurt Warner in the job. As the Rams’ first-team QB, Bulger compiled a 41-54 record (while going a rather dismal 5-32 over the last three seasons). He completed 1,969 of 3,171 passes (62.1 percent) for 22,814 yards, the second-highest total in franchise history. He threw for 122 touchdowns, with 93 interceptions. His career passer rating is 84.4. ... Among the teams recently suggested as possible destinations is Chicago, where former Rams HC Mike Martz is the OC and where Jay Cutler could use a more experienced backup.