Steven Jackson Practices, Ready To Face The Washington Redskins

by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 30, 2011 2:37 PM CDT in 2011 NFL regular season

ST LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 25: Running back Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams is tackled by Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens during the game on September 25, 2011 at the Edward Jones Dome in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson practiced again today. He is officially designated as probable for the game against the Washington Redskins this Sunday. That should come as excellent news for the Rams, still looking for their first win of the season.

As we've mentioned several times, Jackson should be the spark plug the Rams offense needs to ignite this week. Jackson had a big game last year against Washington, even though he left before the half with a groin injury after Kedric Golston tried to yank his leg off in the pile. His legs could also be the key to better pass protection for Sam Bradford.

Newly added cornerback Rod Hood is not expected to play this week. Head coach Steve Spagnuolo expressed concerns that Hood was still behind the learning curve with the Rams' defense after being signed on Tuesday.

That's a tough one. After two or three days, and he was not of these guys who was in a training camp or played in a preseason game. So that'd be a tough one.

That is a tough one, because the Rex Grossman has been good enough this season to threaten a weak Rams secondary.

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Playoffs

You’re talking about playoffs? Lets grab A win first. Must win more than ever.

by KingSamandI on Sep 30, 2011 3:08 PM CDT reply actions

this weeks additions

Sign TJ housh…he is a good check down that can get open quickly

Sign Darren Sharper…….should have grabbed him instead of Hood

Throw 3 screens plays for Jackson(2) and Williams(1)
Throw the ball at Sims Walker 10+ times
Run Steven 20+ times
Run a reverse with Salas not Lance
and Defense forces a turnover = first win for us
Steven looks like he is playing angery and that is great!

by CB2956 on Sep 30, 2011 3:39 PM CDT reply actions

Ok, so Hood is not up to speed, but how can he be worse than King last week?

by Barflies on Sep 30, 2011 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Good question.

by look closer on Oct 1, 2011 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions

I headed into the season thinking this was the year we finally would have a dominating running game. Dahl, two young and developing tackles and three real running backs. It started off looking good, but has since fizzled. The Rams gotta get that running game going to keep their defensive backfield of the field and to keep Sam from getting David Carr-ized

by Barflies on Sep 30, 2011 3:58 PM CDT reply actions

If King really is still the starter at CB...

That may push me from “maybe/maybe not” on Spags to “gtfo” on Spags. He got the worst CB rating that PFF has ever given out last week. THE WORST EVER. That means anyone who has ever played a game as a CB in the NFL is a better option than King.

I appreciate showing loyalty, but that can only last for so long…

by Rick Siegel on Sep 30, 2011 4:23 PM CDT reply actions