NFL roster cuts: St. Louis Rams final roster prediction
by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 3, 2010 1:43 PM CDT
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Players will have the day off today after making their final cases for roster spots in last night's preseason finale. The St. Louis Rams coaches and front office people, however, will be hard at work reviewing notes and film as the winnow down the Rams final 53-man roster, due by the end of the day tomorrow.
And who will make the final cut? TST takes a stab at the Rams 2010 final roster.
QB - Bradford, Feeley, Thaddeus Lewis
I think that Lewis might get the nod based on how well he has play in each of his appearances this preseason. It's really a toss up though.
RB - Jackson, Kenneth Darby, Keith Toston, Mike Karney
I think Darby, for now, is the primary backup because nobody else has really shown more and he has the experience. Still, the Rams' backup is probably still on someone else's roster.
TE - Hoomanawanui, Bajema, Fendi Onobun
Illinois Mike is the starter; he's gotta be, right? Onobun has shown enough that he won't last on the practice squad and he plays special teams well.
WR - Robinson, Amendola, Gibson, Mardy Gilyard, Dominique Curry, Keenan Burton
I'd say Keenan Burton, who has had a nice camp, but has almost disappeared in games when he really needed to make an impact, will make the final cut. I also thin that the Rams will add another receiver after teams make their final cuts and either Burton or Curry will be gone.
OL - Saffold, Bell, Brown, Goldberg, Smith, Hank Fraley, John Greco, Renardo Foster, Roger Allen III
Last year, they took 10 OL for their first version of the 53-man roster. This year, need at wide receiver takes precedent over that tenth spot.
Defense
DL - Chris Long, Fred Robbins, Gary Gibson, James Hall, George Selvie, Clifton Ryan, Darrell Scott, Jermelle Cudjo, Victor Adeyanju
This is another position where the Rams could make a move after roster cuts. That's 9 players, last year the Rams started the season with 10. That could still happen, but I think injuries impacting the secondary right now and/or some solid talent at LB will necessitate one less defensive lineman. Eugene Sims could easily be added to this list.
LB - Larry Grant, James Laurinaitis, Na'il Diggs, David Vobora, Bobby Carpenter, Chris Chamberlain
Yeah, that's seven linebackers which seems like a lot. However, Chamberlain is a special teams stud. There was talk the other day that Vobora could be on the bubble, but he could start at any of the three LB spots. I have a hard time leaving Hull off this list as he's played very well through the preseason, albeit rather quietly. He leads the team in tackles through the preseason, but with a decent group of linebackers he probably ends up on the practice squad...and gone. Cardia Jackson is a guy to keep your eye on, but he'll probably end up on the practice squad.
DB - James Butler, Oshiomogho Atogwe, Ron Bartell, Bradley Fletcher, Craig Dahl, Kevin Payne, Jerome Murphy, Justin King, Kevin Dockery, Marquis Johnson
Keep an eye on friend of TST Kevin Payne who suffered a knee injury last night that he'll have examined today. That could impact roster decisions depending on the severity of it. This is a better group that the Rams have had at DB for some time. I like what we've seen from Johnson, though he is still looking like a rookie at times. It's been a quiet preseason for Atogwe; however, he has been better closing up the backfield even if the turnovers haven't been there.
Specialists - Josh Brown, Donnie Jones, Chris Massey
We'll know soon enough. Stay tuned.
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Couple quibbles, overall good list
Sando is firm in thinking Null has the 3rd string job, and I’ll lean with him.
That OL group is really shaky after the first five. I barely trust Fraley and Greco, and don’t trust Allen or Foster at all. If anything, I expect the Rams to make a move here after other teams’ roster cutdowns, and take ten to the season.
Even though Fells hasn’t excited, I see him making the team. I would be surprised, but not shocked, if he’s cut.
I don’t think Burton is on the bubble that you do. He’s definitely on firmer ground than Curry, with gluefingers in games 3 and 4, especially considering he came back to play well in Game four after sitting out practice with some knee sweeling. I like Curry a lot, but he just can’t hold onto the ball. A real good football player without a position.
Darby vs Toston vs Ogbonnaya… I go back and forth on this trio. Darby seems like the leader now but could just as easily get cut. It depends on the mix the team is looking for.
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I totally agree
Darby as a backup again? No need to push me off he cliff I will jump. We have got to get someone of the waiver wire to back up SJ .
would be happy with that roster
please keep onuban?
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, find it and kill it.
shouldnt be a question mark after
should read PLEASE KEEP ONUBAN
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, find it and kill it.
Maybe one less corner?
I used to upload the NCAA Football '09 and '10 rosters into Madden and always drafted Sam Bradford onto the Rams in Franchise Mode...I liked him before he was cool =)
cudjo, slevie and onubun
Are the bubble players I relly hope we keep
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, find it and kill it.
I don't think
Selvie is on the bubble.
yes to Cudjo
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
I think he has been great
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, find it and kill it.
we did really well on the street and the late rounds this year
If you love something, set it free. If it doesn't come back, find it and kill it.
Yes we did.
I fear that Hull will get picked off the squad right away…being a Penn State linebacker already gives him a rep =(. He can be really good!
I used to upload the NCAA Football '09 and '10 rosters into Madden and always drafted Sam Bradford onto the Rams in Franchise Mode...I liked him before he was cool =)
I like Hull too...
Every team can use a tackling machine…a smart PSU linebacker who quietly tackles like a machine. I’d keep him over Chamberlain…or maybe get rid of one of the DBs?
by Pekka for Predator Pontiff on Sep 3, 2010 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
what about
Alexander? He’s not gonna be a WR on the 53-man roster?
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
Sounds like...
Danario isn’t quite healthy yet. since they didn’t play him in the last preseason game, he might go under the radar on our practice squad as long as they really emphasize he’s still not fully healthy.
alright, gotcha
Well i hope they get him involved more and that he’ll get a chance to start.
I really hope that Mardy will have a great year, that speedy mofo.
Idea: maybe Rams can draft James (or maybe Quizz) Rogers in later rounds next year. I’m a beavs’ fan, so that’d be cool to see
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
Eek nothing against James but his lack of height will really hurt at the receiver spot.
Quizz, on the other hand, is like 190+ pounds at 5’7 right? That’s really good and he runs like he’s 6’0 210 so I really would not mind that one at all. What if Mark Ingram somehow fell out of the first? One can dream…
I used to upload the NCAA Football '09 and '10 rosters into Madden and always drafted Sam Bradford onto the Rams in Franchise Mode...I liked him before he was cool =)
Quizz
is still small, he’s just elusive and quick. He does outweigh James by 10 or 15 lbs and I believe they’re the same height. James has a way to somehow get open, or make a catch to help out the QB.
Watching highlights from the ‘08 game, when they beat USC, one of the trojan LBs just reached out and grabbed quizz, throwing him to the ground, giving you an example of why it sucks being smaller (but he did make like 4 defenders miss prior to that).
It’s true, being short really hurts them both, but I think they can make it work.
"Twin-headed infinite swirling vortex of grotesque suckitude known as Tony Clark and Eric Byrnes"
Could we put Danario on the IR or PUP list
It’s highly unlikely he plays this year and he is quite healthy. If we do this he could practice just couldn’t play. Plus he can’t be picked up off the practice squad
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Van, are you trying to create a nickname by force of will? Illinois Mike?
I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.
Not catchy enough
We need a nickname that will sound great at the dome, the way we used to do with BRUCE. I’m thinking HO OH – 60,000 yelling HO OH! Or just shorten it to HO – er maybe that’s not such a good idea
I still like The Hoo for his nickname!
I’m liking this roster. Looks like a Super Bowl championship caliber roster to me!
Yeah, at the game last night...
I missed the o’ Bruuuuuce… or Toooorrrryyyy… or even a simple “First down!” for Ricky Proehl.
HO-O will be good…. O-no will be good. and so will “CUDJOoooo!”.
I'm still going to call him Uh-Oh. It is too perfect not too. Especially now that he looks better than we thought he'd be.
I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.
Yes, I really do.
He wasn’t special or anything last year but I liked what I saw and our o-line is easily better than the Redskins’ were last year.
I used to upload the NCAA Football '09 and '10 rosters into Madden and always drafted Sam Bradford onto the Rams in Franchise Mode...I liked him before he was cool =)
I think
he’d be a decent pickup.
Personally, I think Fells could be the fourth tight end with Burton or Curry out at receiver.
But this roster looks good, love the starters (for the most part) and like the depth. O-line looks great, secondary looks great, front seven definitely looks great. Who is this Bradford you speak of? Shouldn’t Null be on this list instead?
I used to upload the NCAA Football '09 and '10 rosters into Madden and always drafted Sam Bradford onto the Rams in Franchise Mode...I liked him before he was cool =)
Alright here it is...
T.J. Whosyourmomma, Laurent Robinson on the outside with Danny Amendola as slot. Would love to see that as our starting receivers. T.J. is on the block and I think we could get him for a 3rd rounder. 7 million guaranteed is a big hit but we have the space. Anyway now im gonna throw on some old spice and eat some dorritos.
3d rounder is too much
If he gets traded it will be for a 5th or 6th, especially considering the salary.
Agree with your list
I think you are pretty close. I wonder about 5 DT’s though. That would be a real luxury, especially since Spags likes to replace them with DE’s on 3rd down. I think keep Sims on the 53 and Cudjo to the practice squad.
NOT related but just a quick note:
It appears the Rams made a wise choice in not going after Brian Westbrook. He’s already injuried and I heard he’s questionable for the start of the regular season.
Go Rams!
"We can't run. We can't pass. We can't stop the run. We can't stop the pass. We can't kick. Other than that, we're just not a very good football team right now." --- Bruce Coslett, New York Jets Head Coach circa 1990s
Really doesn't matter at this point in time
Now,if he made the 53 man roster THEN got hurt, that would piss me off. But it’s moot.
by Boofer on Sep 3, 2010 3:38 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Danario Alexander...
Would it create a problem if they put DX on IR? He doesn’t count against the roster then, right?
Just a thought since they signed him really late in the preseason and then I heard a short interview with Spags where he says DX has some atrophy and the muscles aren’t as strong as they should be. He then went on to say that it’s best for DX to take it slow and make sure he’s completely healed. hmmmm… stash him! Hide him!
I was wondering the same thing.
seems brilliant to me
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Patrick Crayton
is now a San Diego Charger… traded for a 7th round draft pick (just heard it on 101.1)
lol crayton would not have helped us out much in my opinion
i’d rather see Danario in than Crayton.
Bradford to Onobun!
I really worry about Danario on PS
could he not replace Curry?
I really am a fan of his college game and would love to see it translate in the NFL in a Rams uniform!
if he gets signed off of our PS i will be PISSED
Bradford to Onobun!
I think the PUP idea for Alexander
makes a lot of sense. He isn’t in condition to play yet, so putting him on the active roster makes no sense, but if he has a chance of getting healthy and playing later in the year PUP is the way to go.
Unless something obvious falls in their lap
The Rams should just keep molding what they have a wideout. Yeah it is a weakness, but not for lack of talent IMO just lack of experience. The Rams look fast! I dont know, if it were me, I would be focused solely on the Offensive line. It looks like they took a huge step forward this preseason, but we will see how well they handle the blitz next sunday because it will be coming often as teams know the rams cant pickup the blitz.
Man I certainly hope they keep Lewis as a backup. I was just impressed with his play last night with the 3rd string oline having problems and he kicked them in the ass at the end there and put the game away. I thought he played better than Troy Smith.
Yeah I really like lewis as well
but I heard that the rams were leaning towards null. im not exactly sure why but the coaches seem to really like keith.
Lots of good calls, Van
The next few days will be very interesting along the 2nd-3rd-4th levels of QB, RB and TE.
I think Thad has to stay, and then if that happens I don’t know why they’d keep both Feeley and Null, and I think Feeley stays. I think Darby is a lock at RB2. Has Tosten shown enough to matter?
TE is tough. I’m still not sure Fendi has been exposed enough that they must keep him active and I think Bajema has outplayed Fells. But does that mean anything? Maybe not.
I like the O-line! I’ll save outright confidence for when they maul a couple of other teams in real games. I still think the inexperience at OT might be problematic but so far Bradford has made the most of what they have given him, and I really didn’t expect him to move as well as he does. That sure compensates for a lot.
Who cares? If he can't make it in Seattle, he must really be done.
The radio announcers last night were saying Greco really looked good last night. He was pancaking guys and moving on to block the second level, according to them. I hope that’s somewhere near the truth, because that line needs solid backups badly.
If he doesn't want to play there,
why did he sign a FA contract with them? He doesn’t sound like much of a team player if he takes their money and then decides he doesn’t like them and stops making the effort. Why would we want a guy like that on our team?
Actually, I think it is about ability. WRs, just like anyone else in the NFL, reach a point where they suddenly can’t contribute a lot anymore, and I think he’s reached that point.
let's keep 2 QB's
Neither one of them is going to play unless we have injuries. Since learning a new O take forever what team is going to tick up Null or Lewis at this point. Neither one of them impressed enough to warrant a serious look from other teams.They can learn from the practice squad. If Bradford is not the QB for the next 10 years we have bigger problems than either one of them can handle anyway.
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