Isiah Pead>Darryl Richardson. (2 Viewers)

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Rams RB Isaiah Pead reclaimed the No. 2 spot on the depth chart after returning from his one-week suspension Tuesday.
Coach Jeff Fisher was noncommittal when asked if Pead would get work Sunday against the Falcons, but he almost certainly will after Daryl Richardson turned in a mediocre Week 1 performance. D-Rich should still carry the mail, but we'd expect Pead to get looks in both the run and pass game. For now, he's merely a handcuff for re-draft purposes, but that could change.

Source: ESPN.com

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Richardson looked good Week 1.

A joke if someone believes Pead will overtake him while healthy.

 

[The Kerminator]

Richardson looked good Week 1.

A joke if someone believes Pead will overtake him while healthy.

According to Rotoworl in the post just above yours, Richardson turned in a mediocre performance.

 

[Otis]

Richardson looked good Week 1.

A joke if someone believes Pead will overtake him while healthy.

According to Rotoworl in the post just above yours, Richardson turned in a mediocre performance.

Wait Rotoworld said that??? Then it MUST be true! Game set match.

 

[jsharlan]

I watched the game and I don't think Richardson looked great, then again there weren't many open lanes to run through. That being said Pead hasn't shown anything, so he continues to waste away on my taxi squad.

 

[Shutout]

I really haven't invested any time into watching either back but I think we know the coach well enough to know that if Pead has the right attitude and puts in the efforts in practice, he will at least get a chance to show something to the team during the game. The rest depends on what he does with that.

I suppose there was a reason for the thread and a number of people thinking way back then (last year) that Pead was a better back. I do remember that tended to be the consensus then. If nothing else, I think this is worth keeping an eye on. If for no other reason than, just a few months ago, the Zac Stacy talk was hot and heavy so there must have been a sizeable group who thought that both Pead and Richardson both were largely replaceable. If that is true, then Richardson could be bumped.

 

[SoBeDad]

I really haven't invested any time into watching either back but I think we know the coach well enough to know that if Pead has the right attitude and puts in the efforts in practice, he will at least get a chance to show something to the team during the game. The rest depends on what he does with that.

I suppose there was a reason for the thread and a number of people thinking way back then (last year) that Pead was a better back. I do remember that tended to be the consensus then. If nothing else, I think this is worth keeping an eye on. If for no other reason than, just a few months ago, the Zac Stacy talk was hot and heavy so there must have been a sizeable group who thought that both Pead and Richardson both were largely replaceable. If that is true, then Richardson could be bumped.

Even Benny Cunningham was thought to be a potential replacement for Richardson. He may be a better between the tackles runner.

 

[pizzatyme]

I love how everyone is a potential replacement for Richardson. Maybe, just maybe, Richardson is the best of the bunch???

 

[The Hank]

I love how everyone is a potential replacement for Richardson. Maybe, just maybe, Richardson is the best of the bunch???

He had 20 carries last week, Stacy had 1... I think maybe if STL was concerned about Richardson the backup RB that day would've had more than 1 carry.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

Outside of Richardson getting hurt, best case for IPead is a 1/3 to 2/3 split with IPead getting some kick returns for added measure with Howling on IR.

 

[ShaHBucks]

If Fisher had him splitting carries w SJax, he will dam sure get touches over I. Pead.

 

[PrinceofDarkness]

I watched the game and I don't think Richardson looked great, then again there weren't many open lanes to run through. That being said Pead hasn't shown anything, so he continues to waste away on my taxi squad.

I thought Richardson looked great on the first few series, then he injured his ankle, left the game briefly to get his ankle examined and re-taped (that was when Stacey got his one and only carry) and looked like he lost a step after that.

Before he was injured at ~4:00 remaining in the second quarter , his stat line was 9 carries for 44 yards (4.8 YPC) and 2 receptions for 23 yards.

After the injury, he was 11 carries for 16 yards (1.5 YPC) and 3 receptions for 10 yards.

 

[rickyg]

I really haven't invested any time into watching either back but I think we know the coach well enough to know that if Pead has the right attitude and puts in the efforts in practice, he will at least get a chance to show something to the team during the game. The rest depends on what he does with that.

I suppose there was a reason for the thread and a number of people thinking way back then (last year) that Pead was a better back. I do remember that tended to be the consensus then. If nothing else, I think this is worth keeping an eye on. If for no other reason than, just a few months ago, the Zac Stacy talk was hot and heavy so there must have been a sizeable group who thought that both Pead and Richardson both were largely replaceable. If that is true, then Richardson could be bumped.

The only reason people thought pead was the better back is BC he was the higher draft pick. Richardson has out performed him in every way since day 1 in the nfl. People just don't want to see that.

Which is weird BC the shark pool in general seems to have no problem admitting that Pierre thomas is a better back than Ingram and thomas went undrafted.

 

[cstu]

I really haven't invested any time into watching either back but I think we know the coach well enough to know that if Pead has the right attitude and puts in the efforts in practice, he will at least get a chance to show something to the team during the game. The rest depends on what he does with that.

I suppose there was a reason for the thread and a number of people thinking way back then (last year) that Pead was a better back. I do remember that tended to be the consensus then. If nothing else, I think this is worth keeping an eye on. If for no other reason than, just a few months ago, the Zac Stacy talk was hot and heavy so there must have been a sizeable group who thought that both Pead and Richardson both were largely replaceable. If that is true, then Richardson could be bumped.

The only reason people thought pead was the better back is BC he was the higher draft pick. Richardson has out performed him in every way since day 1 in the nfl. People just don't want to see that.

Which is weird BC the shark pool in general seems to have no problem admitting that Pierre thomas is a better back than Ingram and thomas went undrafted.

No, that's not it. Pead looked like he had good vision and burst running inside. Richardson is more explosive but I thought Pead would make a better inside runner.

 

[Sinn Fein]

Its probably time to shut this thread down.

What we are left with is Pead owners, who probably drafted him in a dynasty league last year v. Richardson owners who either picked him up as a FA last year, or drafted him this year, with a few Zac Stacy owners sprinkled in, all thinking they have the RB to own. There hasn't been an original unbiased post in this thread for at least a year.

 

[Junior McSpiffy]

I watched the game and I don't think Richardson looked great, then again there weren't many open lanes to run through. That being said Pead hasn't shown anything, so he continues to waste away on my taxi squad.

I thought Richardson looked great on the first few series, then he injured his ankle, left the game briefly to get his ankle examined and re-taped (that was when Stacey got his one and only carry) and looked like he lost a step after that.

Before he was injured at ~4:00 remaining in the second quarter , his stat line was 9 carries for 44 yards (4.8 YPC) and 2 receptions for 23 yards.

After the injury, he was 11 carries for 16 yards (1.5 YPC) and 3 receptions for 10 yards.

Thank you for talking me off the ledge. I was about to abandon my "Pead was a wasted pick" stance just because I was hoping for someone useful to show up as our RB. I forgot about the whole ankle thing.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

I watched the game and I don't think Richardson looked great, then again there weren't many open lanes to run through. That being said Pead hasn't shown anything, so he continues to waste away on my taxi squad.

I thought Richardson looked great on the first few series, then he injured his ankle, left the game briefly to get his ankle examined and re-taped (that was when Stacey got his one and only carry) and looked like he lost a step after that.

Before he was injured at ~4:00 remaining in the second quarter , his stat line was 9 carries for 44 yards (4.8 YPC) and 2 receptions for 23 yards.

After the injury, he was 11 carries for 16 yards (1.5 YPC) and 3 receptions for 10 yards.

Thank you for talking me off the ledge. I was about to abandon my "Pead was a wasted pick" stance just because I was hoping for someone useful to show up as our RB. I forgot about the whole ankle thing.

You seem to be pretty tuned into the Rams. Do you think Cunningham ends up seeing playing time? Is it still Richardson's job as long as he's healthy?

 

[ILUVBEER99]

I love how everyone is a potential replacement for Richardson. Maybe, just maybe, Richardson is the best of the bunch???

He had 20 carries last week, Stacy had 1... I think maybe if STL was concerned about Richardson the backup RB that day would've had more than 1 carry.

When your back up is Zac Stacy you're going to get close to 100% of the carries. We'll see how it goes this weekend.

 

[Craig_MiamiFL]

Richardson looked good Week 1.

A joke if someone believes Pead will overtake him while healthy.

According to Rotoworl in the post just above yours, Richardson turned in a mediocre performance.

Maybe that's why I responded the way I did.

Watched the entire game (and just re-watched on Rewind) and still think the way. He was solid, reliable, held onto the ball, if unspectacular. I expect Pead to get more than the 1 carry than the plodding Stacy got.

I just firmly believe this is Richardson's job barring injury or develop a case of the fumbles. JMO This team is going as far as Bradford takes them. I find Richardson far more disciplined than Pead. (Which is why he played ahead of him last year and continued to do so this one)

If you're expecting Richardson to be Fisher's new Chris Johnson, you're going to be disappointed. But he'll be a steady performer given he's highly involved in run/pass game along with goalline. Sure, Pead's worth a flier as he's costing absolutely nothing at this point. And this STL offense does have the makings of being real solid in the future.

 

[Clutchfanatic]

D-Rich is one of those players on your fantasy squad that you hope his respective team does really well. If the Ram's O takes a huge leap from last year, then Rich will be rock solid.

 

[rockaction]

Richardson was out with a foot injury during the game, got taped, re-taped, and now misses practice. Anything to see or worry about here?

 

[SoBeDad]

Richardson was great at the beginning of the 2012 season, then he got minimal carries in the last 5 or 6 games and didn't do much with them - 16 for 24 yards. What happened?

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

Its probably time to shut this thread down.

What we are left with is Pead owners, who probably drafted him in a dynasty league last year v. Richardson owners who either picked him up as a FA last year, or drafted him this year, with a few Zac Stacy owners sprinkled in, all thinking they have the RB to own. There hasn't been an original unbiased post in this thread for at least a year.

Based off what? Pead has never shown anything but negatives since the moment he was drafted. Richardson looked like the best bat in the system last pre-season. Pead was immediately in the doghouse.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

Richardson was great at the beginning of the 2012 season, then he got minimal carries in the last 5 or 6 games and didn't do much with them - 16 for 24 yards. What happened?

That coincided with the Rams reworking SJ's contract in week 11 and allowing him to walk at seasons end. They were going to do the typical run the RB into the ground as he's walking out of the door. SJ even had some negative comments about it in the offseason which struck us Rams fans as hypocritical when he was wanting more carries earlier in the year.

 

[rockaction]

Its probably time to shut this thread down.

What we are left with is Pead owners, who probably drafted him in a dynasty league last year v. Richardson owners who either picked him up as a FA last year, or drafted him this year, with a few Zac Stacy owners sprinkled in, all thinking they have the RB to own. There hasn't been an original unbiased post in this thread for at least a year.

This is the only D-Richardson thread I found. I think he's hurt from having had watched the AZ game with him on the sidelines (Floyd owner, and there were only two games at 4 P.M. that day). He was wincing, and looked hurt. I think Isaiah or Stacy might wind up being a play.

 

[FF Ninja]

Its probably time to shut this thread down.

What we are left with is Pead owners, who probably drafted him in a dynasty league last year v. Richardson owners who either picked him up as a FA last year, or drafted him this year, with a few Zac Stacy owners sprinkled in, all thinking they have the RB to own. There hasn't been an original unbiased post in this thread for at least a year.

No way. I'm just a spectator, but this thread has to stay alive long enough for one side to be right. Personally, I avoided this situation altogether. I've got no faith in Bradford to move the chains enough to make a risky RB situation worth delving into. I could be wrong about him, but I also didn't feel like any RB on this roster had a greater than 50% chance of being the starter in week 14.

 

[Team ROFLCOPTERS]

Its probably time to shut this thread down.

What we are left with is Pead owners, who probably drafted him in a dynasty league last year v. Richardson owners who either picked him up as a FA last year, or drafted him this year, with a few Zac Stacy owners sprinkled in, all thinking they have the RB to own. There hasn't been an original unbiased post in this thread for at least a year.

No way. I'm just a spectator, but this thread has to stay alive long enough for one side to be right. Personally, I avoided this situation altogether. I've got no faith in Bradford to move the chains enough to make a risky RB situation worth delving into. I could be wrong about him, but I also didn't feel like any RB on this roster had a greater than 50% chance of being the starter in week 14.

I'm pretty sure Bradford was top 10 in converting third downs last year and top 14 in his rookie year. He also finished in the top half of all QB's statistically last year despite no weapons and in yet another new system.

 

[rockaction]

Fisher claims it's just rest

 

[FF Ninja]

Its probably time to shut this thread down.

What we are left with is Pead owners, who probably drafted him in a dynasty league last year v. Richardson owners who either picked him up as a FA last year, or drafted him this year, with a few Zac Stacy owners sprinkled in, all thinking they have the RB to own. There hasn't been an original unbiased post in this thread for at least a year.

No way. I'm just a spectator, but this thread has to stay alive long enough for one side to be right. Personally, I avoided this situation altogether. I've got no faith in Bradford to move the chains enough to make a risky RB situation worth delving into. I could be wrong about him, but I also didn't feel like any RB on this roster had a greater than 50% chance of being the starter in week 14.

I'm pretty sure Bradford was top 10 in converting third downs last year and top 14 in his rookie year. He also finished in the top half of all QB's statistically last year despite no weapons and in yet another new system.

Top half of QBs? He finished 18th in QB rating and actually had a worse year than Fitzpatrick... both had 6.7 ypa, Fitz had a 60.6 comp % vs. 59.5 for Bradford, Fitz had 24/16 TD/INT to Bradfords 21/13 despite the fact that Fitz threw almost 50 less passes.

So far Bradford has sucked through 3 seasons and wasn't there some sort of rule of thumb floating around that if a QB isn't top 10 in his first two seasons as a starter that it's very unlikely that he'll ever be? I know that's a fantasy rule of thumb, but given how many pass attempts he's had, he should've gotten close to top 10. Last year he had the 11th most pass attempts and 18th most fantasy points. His rookie year he had the 3rd most pass attempts and the 20th most fantasy points. He is the definition of "meh".

 

[TheFanatic]

Its probably time to shut this thread down.

What we are left with is Pead owners, who probably drafted him in a dynasty league last year v. Richardson owners who either picked him up as a FA last year, or drafted him this year, with a few Zac Stacy owners sprinkled in, all thinking they have the RB to own. There hasn't been an original unbiased post in this thread for at least a year.

No way. I'm just a spectator, but this thread has to stay alive long enough for one side to be right. Personally, I avoided this situation altogether. I've got no faith in Bradford to move the chains enough to make a risky RB situation worth delving into. I could be wrong about him, but I also didn't feel like any RB on this roster had a greater than 50% chance of being the starter in week 14.

I'm pretty sure Bradford was top 10 in converting third downs last year and top 14 in his rookie year. He also finished in the top half of all QB's statistically last year despite no weapons and in yet another new system.

Top half of QBs? He finished 18th in QB rating and actually had a worse year than Fitzpatrick... both had 6.7 ypa, Fitz had a 60.6 comp % vs. 59.5 for Bradford, Fitz had 24/16 TD/INT to Bradfords 21/13 despite the fact that Fitz threw almost 50 less passes.

So far Bradford has sucked through 3 seasons and wasn't there some sort of rule of thumb floating around that if a QB isn't top 10 in his first two seasons as a starter that it's very unlikely that he'll ever be? I know that's a fantasy rule of thumb, but given how many pass attempts he's had, he should've gotten close to top 10. Last year he had the 11th most pass attempts and 18th most fantasy points. His rookie year he had the 3rd most pass attempts and the 20th most fantasy points. He is the definition of "meh".

Might want to reread his post. That's not at all what he was saying, but by all means, pile on with this stuff.

BTW, Alex Smith sucked through a bunch of different OC's and HC's and then had some stability in the coaching staff and took his team to the NFC Championship game.

 

[FF Ninja]

Might want to reread his post. That's not at all what he was saying, but by all means, pile on with this stuff.

BTW, Alex Smith sucked through a bunch of different OC's and HC's and then had some stability in the coaching staff and took his team to the NFC Championship game.

I read it. I guess you are referring to the 3rd down conversions? If you look hard enough you'll find something everyone was top 10 in. But his point about being in the top half statistically was wrong. Not that being #16 would've been anything to brag about.

I like the Alex Smith story as much as the next guy, but let's be realistic... he had the top defense and one of the top running games in the league. Saying he took his team to the NFC championship game is overstating his accomplishment a bit. I think the 49ers finished 31st in pass attempts the last 2 years.

 

[FF Ninja]

Also, the third down thing wasn't true, either. He was actually not good on 3rd down if I skimmed this correctly:

http://www.footballperspective.com/which-passers-were-most-effective-on-third-down-in-2012/

 

[MoveToSkypager]

Its probably time to shut this thread down.

What we are left with is Pead owners, who probably drafted him in a dynasty league last year v. Richardson owners who either picked him up as a FA last year, or drafted him this year, with a few Zac Stacy owners sprinkled in, all thinking they have the RB to own. There hasn't been an original unbiased post in this thread for at least a year.

No way. I'm just a spectator, but this thread has to stay alive long enough for one side to be right. Personally, I avoided this situation altogether. I've got no faith in Bradford to move the chains enough to make a risky RB situation worth delving into. I could be wrong about him, but I also didn't feel like any RB on this roster had a greater than 50% chance of being the starter in week 14.

I'm pretty sure Bradford was top 10 in converting third downs last year and top 14 in his rookie year. He also finished in the top half of all QB's statistically last year despite no weapons and in yet another new system.

Top 14? lol that's so weird.

You should also include that he's top 196 in career TDs, or top 27 in active player completion %.

 

[cstu]

Its probably time to shut this thread down.

What we are left with is Pead owners, who probably drafted him in a dynasty league last year v. Richardson owners who either picked him up as a FA last year, or drafted him this year, with a few Zac Stacy owners sprinkled in, all thinking they have the RB to own. There hasn't been an original unbiased post in this thread for at least a year.

No way. I'm just a spectator, but this thread has to stay alive long enough for one side to be right. Personally, I avoided this situation altogether. I've got no faith in Bradford to move the chains enough to make a risky RB situation worth delving into. I could be wrong about him, but I also didn't feel like any RB on this roster had a greater than 50% chance of being the starter in week 14.

I'm pretty sure Bradford was top 10 in converting third downs last year and top 14 in his rookie year. He also finished in the top half of all QB's statistically last year despite no weapons and in yet another new system.

Top half of QBs? He finished 18th in QB rating and actually had a worse year than Fitzpatrick... both had 6.7 ypa, Fitz had a 60.6 comp % vs. 59.5 for Bradford, Fitz had 24/16 TD/INT to Bradfords 21/13 despite the fact that Fitz threw almost 50 less passes.

So far Bradford has sucked through 3 seasons and wasn't there some sort of rule of thumb floating around that if a QB isn't top 10 in his first two seasons as a starter that it's very unlikely that he'll ever be? I know that's a fantasy rule of thumb, but given how many pass attempts he's had, he should've gotten close to top 10. Last year he had the 11th most pass attempts and 18th most fantasy points. His rookie year he had the 3rd most pass attempts and the 20th most fantasy points. He is the definition of "meh".

Aaron Rodgers didn't even play his first 3 years. Brees sucked to the point the Chargers spent the #4 pick at QB. Brady looked like the next Aikman after 3 years and actually had worse numbers than Bradford his 3rd year. Same for Eli Manning. I could go on...

 

[FF Ninja]

Its probably time to shut this thread down.

What we are left with is Pead owners, who probably drafted him in a dynasty league last year v. Richardson owners who either picked him up as a FA last year, or drafted him this year, with a few Zac Stacy owners sprinkled in, all thinking they have the RB to own. There hasn't been an original unbiased post in this thread for at least a year.

No way. I'm just a spectator, but this thread has to stay alive long enough for one side to be right. Personally, I avoided this situation altogether. I've got no faith in Bradford to move the chains enough to make a risky RB situation worth delving into. I could be wrong about him, but I also didn't feel like any RB on this roster had a greater than 50% chance of being the starter in week 14.

I'm pretty sure Bradford was top 10 in converting third downs last year and top 14 in his rookie year. He also finished in the top half of all QB's statistically last year despite no weapons and in yet another new system.

Top half of QBs? He finished 18th in QB rating and actually had a worse year than Fitzpatrick... both had 6.7 ypa, Fitz had a 60.6 comp % vs. 59.5 for Bradford, Fitz had 24/16 TD/INT to Bradfords 21/13 despite the fact that Fitz threw almost 50 less passes.

So far Bradford has sucked through 3 seasons and wasn't there some sort of rule of thumb floating around that if a QB isn't top 10 in his first two seasons as a starter that it's very unlikely that he'll ever be? I know that's a fantasy rule of thumb, but given how many pass attempts he's had, he should've gotten close to top 10. Last year he had the 11th most pass attempts and 18th most fantasy points. His rookie year he had the 3rd most pass attempts and the 20th most fantasy points. He is the definition of "meh".

Aaron Rodgers didn't even play his first 3 years. Brees sucked to the point the Chargers spent the #4 pick at QB. Brady looked like the next Aikman after 3 years and actually had worse numbers than Bradford his 3rd year. Same for Eli Manning. I could go on...

I didn't make the rule, was simply restating it... but Brees was top 10 in his third season, Brady was top 10 in his second season, and Rodgers was top 10 in his 1st season... as a starter.

So by all means, keep looking for exceptions. I doubt whoever came up with the rule claimed there were none, but so far you're 1 out of 3. Keep in mind Bradford is actually in his 4th year now without even sniffing the top 10.

 

[JFS171]

Pead vs Richardson and general Rams RB thread, not Bradford vs. the universe.

Anyway - back on topic. Anyone have any insight on Benny Cunningham? I was honestly never very impressed with Stacy, and have been down on Pead for a long time. I like Richardson, but admit there are no guarantees he survives a heavy workload, or is better off just being a complementary back as opposed to a workhorse.

Cunningham is intriguing to me, though he's not yet received a chance... just curious if folks have any thoughts on him.

 

[Blackjacks]

Might want to reread his post. That's not at all what he was saying, but by all means, pile on with this stuff.

BTW, Alex Smith sucked through a bunch of different OC's and HC's and then had some stability in the coaching staff and took his team to the NFC Championship game.

I read it. I guess you are referring to the 3rd down conversions? If you look hard enough you'll find something everyone was top 10 in. But his point about being in the top half statistically was wrong. Not that being #16 would've been anything to brag about.

I like the Alex Smith story as much as the next guy, but let's be realistic... he had the top defense and one of the top running games in the league. Saying he took his team to the NFC championship game is overstating his accomplishment a bit. I think the 49ers finished 31st in pass attempts the last 2 years.

I don't care if he was right or wrong. He stated something similar to, "Player X is really good at stat Z." You countered with, "Player X is not good at stats E, F, R and Q."

All I'm saying is that the guy mentioned a stat on Bradford and then you started frothing at the keyboard yapping out stuff that had nothing to do with said stat.

Seriously man, lighten up. Even when I was dogging Reggie Bush, at least I stayed on topic.

NOT REALLY SCOTTY

 

[Biabreakable]

Pead vs Richardson and general Rams RB thread, not Bradford vs. the universe.

Anyway - back on topic. Anyone have any insight on Benny Cunningham? I was honestly never very impressed with Stacy, and have been down on Pead for a long time. I like Richardson, but admit there are no guarantees he survives a heavy workload, or is better off just being a complementary back as opposed to a workhorse.

Cunningham is intriguing to me, though he's not yet received a chance... just curious if folks have any thoughts on him.

This week will be interesting because I think if Pead is going to get another shot at significant playing time it will be now.

I also want to see if the Rams do end up rotating 2 RB. I have felt all along that they would so this. It is what the OC talked about. It is what both coaches have done in the past. Richardson did a good job running inside though, so maybe they won't.

I think Richardson/Pead better suited for the outside role while Stacy/Cunningham better suited for the inside role. Cunningham seems like a good player.

Richardson 59 offensive snaps 88% 20 carries 63yds 6 targets 5 receptions 33yds.

Zac Stacy 7 offensive snaps 10% 1 carry 4yds

Cunningham is on kick returns he had 12 snaps on special teams.

 

[cstu]

Pead vs Richardson and general Rams RB thread, not Bradford vs. the universe.

Anyway - back on topic. Anyone have any insight on Benny Cunningham? I was honestly never very impressed with Stacy, and have been down on Pead for a long time. I like Richardson, but admit there are no guarantees he survives a heavy workload, or is better off just being a complementary back as opposed to a workhorse.

Cunningham is intriguing to me, though he's not yet received a chance... just curious if folks have any thoughts on him.

I don't see anything special about Cunningham but he's a hard-nosed straight ahead runner. I could see him beating out Stacy, who I'm not a big fan of, but this is a rushing attack I want no part of.

Richardson is the best RB on the team but doesn't look like a full-time back.

 

[Junior McSpiffy]

I watched the game and I don't think Richardson looked great, then again there weren't many open lanes to run through. That being said Pead hasn't shown anything, so he continues to waste away on my taxi squad.

I thought Richardson looked great on the first few series, then he injured his ankle, left the game briefly to get his ankle examined and re-taped (that was when Stacey got his one and only carry) and looked like he lost a step after that.

Before he was injured at ~4:00 remaining in the second quarter , his stat line was 9 carries for 44 yards (4.8 YPC) and 2 receptions for 23 yards.

After the injury, he was 11 carries for 16 yards (1.5 YPC) and 3 receptions for 10 yards.

Thank you for talking me off the ledge. I was about to abandon my "Pead was a wasted pick" stance just because I was hoping for someone useful to show up as our RB. I forgot about the whole ankle thing.

You seem to be pretty tuned into the Rams. Do you think Cunningham ends up seeing playing time? Is it still Richardson's job as long as he's healthy?

I'm not seeing it. Maybe he comes in as a goal-line back. He got zero sniff of the field in the game. It seems to me like Richardson has this job locked up*. If there is any change in the situation, I think we'll see it coming, either because of buzz about how a player is looking in practice or because of an injury to DRich. Maybe the coaching staff sees something in an opponent they can exploit with either Pead or Stacy and mixes them in out of the blue, but for now, this is a case-closed affair.

* This really boils my turnip. They restructured SJax's contract to let him opt out. The idea was that he shop the market, bring an offer back to the team to let them match, and see where it goes from there once the market sets his value. Then he sits down with the team the week before FA opens up and they say they want to go RBBC. Jackson's pride is dinged (as it should be) and he tells the team don't bother matching. So the team drives away the heart and soul of the franchise to go RBBC, and here we are with DRich owning the job outright (presuming I Pead plays like I Pead the next game or two).

 

[JayJay328]

Where did that "heart and soul of the franchise" ever take you though? Good(great?) player and all but they never even made the playoffs with him as the leader on offense. One guy can't be blamed for everything but still, maybe a change was needed to alter the perception within the room from Steven's team to Sam's team or whatever.........just saying.

 

[FantasyTrader]

Where did that "heart and soul of the franchise" ever take you though? Good(great?) player and all but they never even made the playoffs with him as the leader on offense. One guy can't be blamed for everything but still, maybe a change was needed to alter the perception within the room from Steven's team to Sam's team or whatever.........just saying.

Completely agree. At this point SJax is one of those "missing link" pieces to a championship run. A PERFECT fit for the Falcons. Part of the problem was Jackson was the face of the franchise and they need Bradford to be the face IMO. The Rams are definitely headed in the right direction though.

 

[Sinn Fein]

bump for the response from the Pead crowd.

 

[MoveToSkypager]

bump for the response from the Pead crowd.

He just caught an outlet pass for about 7. I'd say he's well on his way to becoming a feature back.

 

[cstu]

bump for the response from the Pead crowd.

Should we impressed by Richardson's 3.3 YPC on the season?

 

[damageinc]

They both dont look like anything special but for Fantasy its Richardson. .

 

[cstu]

They both dont look like anything special but for Fantasy its Richardson. .

I agree, but it's looks like the Rams future starter isn't on the team yet.

 

[Wooderson]

So is it Pead's job now with Richardson getting banged up?

 

[KellysHeroes]

No Aldon Smith, Pat Willis most likely out, back up NT starting (however Dorcey isn't bad) and D-Rich banged up so bad he couldn't make it out of the 1st play on Sunday... Pead looking like a nice Flex play

 

[shader]

No Aldon Smith, Pat Smith most likely out, back up NT starting (however Dorcey isn't bad) and D-Rich banged up so bad he couldn't make it out of the 1st play on Sunday... Pead looking like a nice Flex play

Why on earth would you think that? Pead did practically nothing last week, and I would assume he'll do practically nothing this week. Best case scenario is that he gets a bunch of garbage time short-yardage receptions.