Rams Vs Ravens: Darian Stewart Will Start Over Craig Dahl

by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 25, 2011 1:18 PM CDT in 2011 NFL regular season

The St. Louis Rams will start Darian Stewart at safety rather than Craig Dahl this week against the Baltimore Ravens. Stewart replaces Dahl who struggled in pass coverage against the Giants last week. The move may also have as much to do with countering Ray Rice as pass defense though.

Here's Jim Thomas from the Post-Dispatch:

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Jim Thomas Darian stewart to start in place of craig dahl at safety for rams.
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The Rams were pretty high on Stewart during the offseason, even citing his play as part of the decision to let Oshiomogho Atogwe walk away as a free agent after the Rams released him.

Stewart will be paired with free agent addition S Quintin Mikell, who had an interception against the Giants last week. The combo of Mikell and Stewart packs a little more speed. Both will have to keep a close eye on the field in front of them with Rice operating out of the backfield. Coverage is important here as the Rams are really hurting at corner without Ron Bartell.

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Hopefully he can help contain Rice

by ChrisL951 on Sep 25, 2011 1:28 PM CDT reply actions

Is king still going to be the no. 2?

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by loyal2therams on Sep 25, 2011 1:29 PM CDT reply actions

Looks like it, what other choice do we have

by ChrisL951 on Sep 25, 2011 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Anyone else watching this 49er-Bengal game?

Gotta be the most boring, disgusting football game I’ve ever seen, but I’m loving every second of it! Haha:)

by JBaccSTL on Sep 25, 2011 1:42 PM CDT reply actions

I am

And it’s pretty bad, though not the worst I’ve seen. Smith has been sacked at least 4-5 times already, and it’s only the middle of the 3rd quarter. If only the Bengals offense could move the ball and score some points, even field goals. So far SF has been shut out.

My thoughts...

1. Rams need legitimate receiver[s].
2. It annoys the hell out of me when I see Spags clapping after bad plays.
3. Billy Bajema and Justin King need to get the boot.
4. Hoom is injury prone. Hist talent means nothing if he's not on the field. Needs to be replaced.
More to come...

by Horcrux7 on Sep 25, 2011 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions