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Ventrone gave Xavier Smith, the Rams primary punt returner for three seasons, his public support and 24 hours later, the XMan was jettisoned.
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Three-year Rams punt returner released after coordinator's public support.

Released by Rams after three seasons as primary punt returner. Special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone publicly supported Smith on 10/1 Thursday presser, but Smith was "jettisoned" 24 hours later. Source notes the handling of the move "does cause some raised eyebrows" despite acknowledging "very few fans would disagree with the move."

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