The St. Louis Rams have named Kevin Demoff their new executive vice president of football operations and chief operating officer.

Demoff has spent the past four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he worked as a senior assistant to the general manager. For the past three seasons his duties included contract negotiations, salary cap management, college and pro scouting and strategic planning. In St. Louis, he will be responsible for all player contract negotiations and will serve as a liaison to ownership on football and business operations.

The Rams are very happy with their new front office man and look to build a winning tradition again in St. Louis.

"I've known Kevin a long time. He's a tireless worker, well-rounded in all phases of football operations," said Rams general manager Billy Devaney. "He will be a key member of our team as we move forward."

With free-agency less than a month away, Demoff will have to hit the ground running and get right to work. Turning this franchise around will not be an easy task after the Rams recorded just five total wins in the last two seasons.

Demoff is up for the challenge.

"I am excited about joining the Rams organization and partnering with Billy and coach Spagnuolo in helping to build a franchise Rams fans can be proud of for years to come," said Demoff. "The Rams have a storied past and I am grateful to be a part of the team's future."

Demoff does have some, but not a lot of room to work. According to the latest salary cap figures from the NFL Players Association, St. Louis is just $14 million under the 2009 cap of $123 million. Only 11 teams in the league have less cap room.