Find the power: Random Ramsdom, 9/29

by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 29, 2010 9:14 AM CDT in St. Louis Rams news

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The newest member of the St. Louis Rams, RB Chauncey Washington, will step right into a role with the Rams special teams. Washington is an experienced ST player, and he'll get some looks for the backup job.

No more clarity on Steven Jackson's status for week 4. Practice resumes today, so we should know more this afternoon.

CB Kevin Dockery was re-signed after being cut to add DT Jermelle Cudjo. That moves CB Marquis Johnson to the practice squad.

It appears that, for now, Washington will replace Dominique Curry on the 53-man roster, replacing him on special teams first and foremost. However, I wonder if he won't get some consideration for the role Keith Toston currently has as a between the tackles, power runner.

Working in relief of Steven Jackson, along with Kenneth Darby, Toston picked up just 22 yards on 11 carries. That wasn't the worst of it. With the Rams just a yard away from the goal line, Toston struggled. In their weekly "Quick Reads" column, Football Outsiders' stats found Toston to be the least valuable running back for week 3. Here's their take on Toston's performance:

So how did Toston get here? He did his Matt Forte impersonation. With two carries from the 1-yard line in the second quarter, Toston rushed for -1 yards and then -3 yards.

If Washington's game is leans more toward power than speed, the Rams have to give him a look in those situations, especially if Jackson misses any time. Darby did a better job converting short yardage situations than Toston.

Fun fact of the day: The turf at the Ed Jones Dome is made with soybeans. Play a game, bust out some stir fry.

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Toston review

Not to defend him, but if we are first and goal looking to slam it through, we still to control the line. It wasn’t till after the half, when Greco came in, we got the big holes.

The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!

by DevsLaRams on Sep 29, 2010 10:46 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Agreed.

Haven’t seen enough from him to really have a strong opinion either way, but our O-line was absolutely owned on that goal line series.

by betterthanzero on Sep 29, 2010 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Random link: Pryce cut.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/09/29/1848161/ravens-cut-de-pryce-re-sign-s.html

I’m just saying … Chris Long probably leads the league in ALMOST getting to the QB. Maybe a better threat on the other side could turn some close calls into sacks.

by mikeistight on Sep 29, 2010 11:06 AM CDT reply actions

certainly worth a "look, see"

The only thing comparable to a Rams win is a 49er loss!

by DevsLaRams on Sep 29, 2010 11:36 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions

The only problem

is that the guy is 35 years old and he has been playing DE in a 3-4 defense. Not sure that will give us the ideal “pass rush” that we are looking for.

by CaliRamMan on Sep 29, 2010 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Toston review

give him a chance..i mean i havent seen enough of him he had 1 bad game…but hes tough he played with a seperated AC shoulder joint….so hes fighting though injuries…he lead the NCAA in YPT last year for a reason and this was an OKST team WITHOUT DEZ BRYANT….the games he didnt get many touches they lost…the games he touched the ball they won…its his first game let him get healthy and adjusted to the game

by Smiff620 on Sep 29, 2010 12:11 PM CDT reply actions

Washington was on the Jets squad this pre-season

so any of you that have HBO, should go back and check out Hard Knocks.
I know that he was given a game ball in one of the Pre-season games due to a big hit that caused a fumble on special teams, and a solid effort running the ball. They actually liked him better than Joe McKnight in pre-season performance, but since McKnight was a 3rd round draft pick this year they weren’t going to let him walk.

I will be going back and watching the Hard Knocks episode tonight….Thank you DVR. Will have a write up on him tomorrow.

by CaliRamMan on Sep 29, 2010 12:31 PM CDT reply actions

McKnight also had 3 fumbles

Which is heinous, distracting, and yet curable.

by CoachConnors on Sep 29, 2010 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions

Toston is good

just give him a chance to fully get healty and he will help us out alot. And on the goal line stand our O Line couldnt get the holes for him it’s only his first game I say lets keep him and run with him the only way he get better if we play him don’t want to cut him and he become a star on another team.

by Thomas3rd on Sep 29, 2010 12:31 PM CDT reply actions

Toston will be cut sooner than later

Chancey Washington excellent pick up

by Thomas W on Sep 29, 2010 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope you're wrong...

but you are probably right…with the inevitable injuries, they will have to play around with the roster, and he might be the casualty.

This is why with all the talk about an 18 game schedule, they can’t even think about that without changing the roster size, AND revising the rules concerning the injured reserve list.

by tbell61 on Sep 29, 2010 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions

As for the Outsider's viewpoint,

I could give a crap because that’s just what they are, Outsiders. Here come the chicken littles again because Sjax is a little gimpy. Here, I’ll turn the night light on for ya.

by RamHammer on Sep 29, 2010 11:32 PM CDT reply actions

+1

I wouldn’t be surprised to see Jackson play this sunday just judging from his mobility soon after it happened and the look on his face having to sit on the sidelines. That being said if he is out, he’ll be back in time for the lions. It isn’t like this was the season ending injury we all were afraid of concerning the back up rb issue.

by stlfan2004 on Sep 30, 2010 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions