Rams look to Alexander to round out receivers; will he have an impact?
by Ryan Van Bibber on Oct 13, 2010 4:37 PM CDT
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PrintIs Danario Alexander ready to contribute for the St. Louis Rams? The Mizzou product told the press today after practice that he knows the playbook and expects to play on Sunday. Is Alexander the answer for a Rams team that lost Mark Clayton for the season last week?
Predictions for Alexander and parsing some other roster news after the jump.
Alexander could be the speed the Rams now lack in among their receivers. A big kid who takes long strides, he could play a role on deep throws behind a defense.
As for this Sunday, that might be just a little premature. The Rams have been slow bringing other receivers into the offense, witness Mardy Gilyard, and I'd be surprised if Alexander saw much action. Still, I think he could be useful in certain roles, especially if the Rams dial up a decent amount of 4 WR sets. Don't expect to hear his name on the PA too much this week though.
Two players that are likely to figure into the offensive game plan are TEs Michael Hoomanawanui and Billy Bajema. Both players practiced today, going through almost the entire spectrum of activities. San Diego plays a pretty tough defense, but they've been susceptible to tight ends and running backs catching the ball. It will take a well-rounded offensive attack for the Rams to put up points.
Jacob Bell may or may not have a concussion, but he didn't practice much today, no contact for the left guard. Spagnuolo said he was optimistic that Bell will play this week.
I jumped the gun earlier today when I said that Chris Chamberlain would be back to help out on ST this week. He won't.
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Danario and Gilyard are the ONLY guys on the Rams with the potential to be a difference-making starting WR. Give both of them a shot to make plays!
Heaven knows none of the other WRs will step up, including Amendola. Not cause DA doesn’t play hard, he does, but he’s just not that good!
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Oct 13, 2010 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
D Amond plays hard
He’s just not a true #1 WR, better in the slot. However I do agree with starting the rookies just hope they stay healthy.
The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!
by DevsLaRams on Oct 13, 2010 5:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yes he fumbled the football in the redzone last game, but out of all the Ram players that made
…mistakes he was the only one to tried to make up for it with 12 catches for 95 yards…I believe that would be the closest to 100 yard receiving game that the rams have had this year. Danny is the only guy I see that could potentially be an elite wide receiver. Slot or no slot he has moves, has hands, has speed, has heart, and could care less if he had run a pattern up ventura freeway and lay out for one. What is not good about him?
Clayton did have a 100yrds...
but I do agree with you. Danny is awesome and plays with so much passion. Lots of players fumble and it’s not like that one fumble is why you lose a game 44-6
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The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!
by DevsLaRams on Oct 13, 2010 6:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Potentially an elite WR?
Are you high? I’m not even gonna address that statement.
But, y’all are missing the point here. I said that he plays hard…he does. And he has some skill and shiftiness and he’s a good punt returner. But cmon guys, if that’s the best we have at WR then our WR corps is PATHETIC! And you wanna know what? IT IS! 12 catches for 95 yards is less than 8 yards per catch. Do you really want that in your best WR? Of course not…the dude just ain’t that good. TONS of heart but he’s a role player and shouldn’t be confused with a credible game-changing WR. That’s all I’m saying.
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Oct 14, 2010 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions
He had more yards than...
…Larry Fitzgerald, Calvin Johnson, Marques Colston and Roy Williams right now… yes he has the potential to be an elite wide receiver… the statement need not be addressed!
You really think he's as good as any of those guys? Really? Of course you don't and just cause he's the best we got that's not on IR, doesn't make him elite or suggest that he has the potential to be elite. He's not even an elite punt returner!
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Oct 15, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Danny is pretty good.
Even for a white receiver.
I’m sticking by saying that fumble in the red zone was the turning point of the game, but the dude can still ball.
See that catch he made a week before…the one of SC top plays?
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
Danny is very good
Any statement to the otherwise is misconceived
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, find it and kill it.
4 wide sets?
I cant think of one four wide set used this season so I doubt we will see that Sunday. That would be asking for trouble for Bradford. I would much rather see two tight end sets for blocking as well as some better executed rb screens. Fendi out wide is an interesting thought but being how the coaching staff has brought him along slowly while he learns the playbook I doubt he would be able to grasp a new position that quickly. With the lack of recieving talent we have, creative playcalling is going to be needed by our coaches. Good luck and go rams.
by KingSamandI on Oct 13, 2010 4:54 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
There were several
Against Seattle. I actually think this would help our offense. I’d like to see more 3 and 4 set WRs and give Sam the ability to hand off to jackson.
i hate to play this game
I was all set to vote 4 games but I actually think he’s gonna be OK. I mean what are the odds we lose 3 #1’s in a season? Odds on favorite, he stays healthy.
The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!
by DevsLaRams on Oct 13, 2010 5:42 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I wasn't talking about the Rams' luck, I was referring to him being rushed back.
I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.
He has an atrophied thigh
from not playing. If he gets hurt, it’s not going to be from being rushed back.
You do know we're talking about the rams' luck right?
No matter how many we lost in a year, we can always lose more :(
hope not! cross your fingers!
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
"I make my own luck"
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Man, I am praying that this guy just breaks out and is all that and a bag of chips...
…for him and the Rams…
That being said, is it not a good sign that he has a pick of himself with a knee brace on his twitter site? I mean that knee brace looks like it is holding two toothpicks together.
Danario, if you are reading this, I am sorry man I have no more jokes at your expense and I hope that your NFL career takes off in an 80 yard TD skinny post!
He's probably going to be wearing that brace for the rest of his playing career.
He wore at all year in 2009 at MU, and it worked out pretty well as he lead the FBS in receiving yards. Don’t worry about the brace.
i think all our WRs should wear braces
If it helps, they should “brace up” before they “lace up”.
The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!
by DevsLaRams on Oct 13, 2010 8:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
So you have been watching him his whole career...
… and you think he will definitely answer the call?
I've been watching him his whole career.
I think he can be great if he stays healthy, but he is also a rookie, so I don’t want to expect greatness out of him just yet. He still needs to develop. He was a first or second round talent though without the knee injuries. I also think he could surprise me and be great on Sunday, although it sounds like he’ll be more of a role player for a while. How he is utilized could dictate how ell he does.
Darcy needs to go because:
Onobun > Gates... And because Darcy sucks.
Was extremely hyped coming out of camp
in his freshman year (2006), but got injured. Did show a flash of greatness with a long TD in the Sun Bowl (would have been a game-winner if the referees didn’t blow a call on a late two-point conversion by Oregon State). In 2007, he once again only showed flashes of greatness, especially in a 100+ yard outing against Kansas. 2008 he was injured a lot, but still got 1 TD for every 6 receptions. Obviously, 2009 is where he exploded as the best wide receiver in college football.
Short version: If he’s healthy then he produces big time, and he shows up to play. He’s especially productive in big games.
It’s not his fault that he gets hurt, it’s not like he’s slightly making a bad cut and the surgically-repaired knee just gives up on him because it’s been hurt before. The knee has been blown up 4 times, but each time it was suffered just like a first-time ACL injury, just a weird thing happening that causes a ligament tear.
Welcome to the 53-man roster, DA. Only one rule here...
Don’t get injured
Winners train. Losers complain.
by Redbirds_n_Horns on Oct 13, 2010 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
Alexander might be just what the Rams need
The WRs we have run good routes, but they are not a downfield threat. This kid is. He has long strides and he can give DBs something to worry about. He may not make a big difference this week, but if he stays healthy he will certainly contribute.
WHO CARES IF SOMEONE WAS INJURED!!!! lol.. Sam Bradford was injury prone, now you guys are praising him.. lol
Sam Bradford was not injury prone. He had one injury
Darcy needs to go because:
Onobun > Gates... And because Darcy sucks.
gotta agree
there is a big difference between Sam Bradford’s injury and danario alexander being injury prone with 4 injuries to the same knee….danario is much more apt to hurt it again after it being repaired four times. However, maybe the fourth times the charm…. you gotta remember he had nfl help rehabbing for the last 2 months and that makes a huge difference. He has the real “experts” helping him get that knee healthy this time.
Love DA and was hoping the rams would give him a shot.
Go Danario. But what about sj39 why don’t they throw to him more? He could be a real problem for d backs and make it easier for other receivers to get open. If sj catches one in the open field while he is in stride i pitty the fool in front of him.
Positioning the Chess Pieces on the Board....
….An encouraging thought for all of you….If we all agree that we aren’t going to win the superbowl this year and if we all agree that that is the ultimate goal, then the goal of this year is to advance us as close as possible to being a contender for next year.
With that said, our receiving core has been plagued with injuries, which has hurt THIS season….But is that necessarily a bad thing in the whole scheme of things?
Consider this….Next year, we take a #1 receiver in the draft. We have Danario who fits the prototype #1 as well (giving us some redundancy and dual threats). We also have two burners back with Avery and Clayton. We have Danny back in the slot. We also have two tight ends that can both move the chains and stretch the field (Uh-Oh and Onubun). The field would be littered with options for Bradford.
And the reason why we will secure one of, if not the #1 receiver in the draft? Because of our near-term injuries and where that positions us on draft day. I never want to see anyone get hurt, but consider the possibilities next year as all of the pieces are put into play.
Post thought....
Add Gibson to the list with Danny in the slot. We woud have redundancy in each of the key receiver slots and a young “core” that I, personally, would feel good about for years to come as they mature with Bradford.
if you'd have left Avery out of that equation
I’d totally agree with you on this, but this FO is Mos Def putting together a winning combo.
"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense
over
400,000. He’ll even throw a hail mary to himself.
He’ll intercept a pass, even when playing offense.
Optimism, pass it on.
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
Amendola...
… is at most a Wes Welker. And Danny Amendola is certainly not Wes Welker. He is a very good slot WR. His name can’t be thrown around with Larry Fitzgerald and Randy Moss. As for Alexander… I’m optimistic about the future, so I’ll call that he gets no offensive touches this year until week 10.
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