Random Ramsdom, 9/1: Vincent Jackson, Derrick Ward and lots more (updated)

by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 1, 2010 7:30 AM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

Good morning Rams fans. It's a busy week, one day after the first round of roster cuts, preseasons wraps up tomorrow night. Right after that the St. Louis Rams have to have their final roster turned in by Saturday.

First, it's hard to say just how interested the Rams are in Vincent Jackson, and just how interested the Chargers are in trading him. Jackson has to sign his RFA tender by Sep. 4, cut down day, or else miss another three games on top of the three he'll miss for a substance policy violation. The Rams, or any team, wouldn't have him on the field until at least Oct. 3, week 4. That's when the Rams take on the Seahawks for the first time this season. They play the Chargers in week 6.

UPDATE: ESPN's Chris Mortensen says count the Rams out of the Vincent Jackson talks. That won't stop the rumor mill. Mort was the one, if you'll recall, that had the Rams hot and heavy on the heels of Terrell Owens, even though the team's interest was minimal.

As encouraged as we all are by Sam Bradford's starting debut, head coach Steve Spagnuolo is keeping it all in perspective, reminding everyone that consistency is the key to greatness in the NFL.

Lots of good stuff from Jim Thomas at the PD. In his chat with readers yesterday, he noted that the recently released RB Derrick Ward might make some sense for the Rams.

Keep in mind, during the free agency period following the '08 season _ Spags' first offseason with the team _ he called Ward during free agency to see if he'd be interested in coming here.

Ward didn't want to be a backup, but he might not have a choice at this point. He was squarely in the dog house in Tampa Bay, and the coaches took him to task for being out of shape during camp.

The Rams aren't the only team with injuries at WR. This week's opponent, the Ravens, will be without Mark Clayton and Donte Stallworth. It seems like there are a lot of big ticket injuries this preseason. Makes you wonder about adding two regular season games and forcing fans to watch more of their team's starting players get injured.

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Ward definitely won’t have any choice about becoming a backup. Heck, as horrible as the Rams backups are right now, I’m not even sure that Ward would be an improvement. He looked bad last year, and he’s looked utterly horrible this preseason.

Still, on a low risk contract, sure. Bring him in. Why not?

by Spielman on Sep 1, 2010 8:21 AM CDT reply actions

Rams and Bucs not too far off from Win Percentage (Buc's Fan)

And I think Ward would only hinder ya’lls growth. He’s outta shape. He was beat by a guy with two busted knees((caddillac)) for the starting job. Enough said.

by Titankillah on Sep 1, 2010 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Steven Jackson has completed six full years in the NFL, and will begin his 7th in 2010. While we all hope he has many good years left, it will never happen if we beat the hell out of him as we did last year

Work the waiver wire Billy Devany. Tyrell Sutton or even Julius Jones of Seattle will be available.Better than the crap(RB) we have now.

by Thomas W on Sep 1, 2010 9:12 AM CDT reply actions

This year and next....

At MOST regardless of how much we pound him. Sure he may get 4 more years, but he has 2 years left as a solid starter with equal touches as he had last year.

The time is definitely now… not only to find a solid backup, but also to start thinking about his replacement for the next 5-6 years.

Getting a young guy in next year at the latest would be extremely advantageous.

"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi

by VTramsFan on Sep 1, 2010 9:38 AM CDT reply actions