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Rams Voiding SJax's Contract After Season (1 Viewer)
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Footballguy
This seems like merely a formality. My guess would be the Rams already knew they weren't going to bring him back at $7 million next year and decided to go this route rather than releasing him. It certainly bodes well for the other backs in St. Louis, but I wouldn't rule out a reunion after Jackson realizes how little RBs are valued on the open market.
DRich is a nice flier but Fisher has a history of spending picks on RB's year after year (Chris Brown, Lendale, Henry, CJ & now Pead plus a myriad of a later round guys over the years) and the Rams have extra picks the next two years from the RG3 trade. It's a position Fisher's history suggests he likes to reload at over and over again.
If they don't bother to bring SJax back, they are a prime candidate to draft a RB high, IMO.
If they don't bother to bring SJax back, they are a prime candidate to draft a RB high, IMO.
just_want_2_win
Footballguy
CBS Sports' Pete Prisco reports the Rams have decided to allow Steven Jackson to void the final year of his contract, enabling the veteran back to reach unrestricted free agency in 2013.
TheFootballJesus
Footballguy
What implications do you think this news has for Sjax's fantasy prospects this year?
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Lord knows he deserves it, even if it is for one last hurrah.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Age + miles, he's looking at an LT2 (Jets) type deal from someone.
I think the Rams handled this very well. The door is still open for a return to STL (if/when he doesn't find any satisfactory offers elsewhere)
I think the Rams handled this very well. The door is still open for a return to STL (if/when he doesn't find any satisfactory offers elsewhere)
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
I think this has less to do about Richardson and more about they weren't paying him $7 mil next year.
The door's open for a return.
I agree the Rams will be a candidate to take a RB in the first round or two next year. (Whether Jackson's there or not)
The door's open for a return.
I agree the Rams will be a candidate to take a RB in the first round or two next year. (Whether Jackson's there or not)
bulger2holt
Footballguy
The Rams could spend that 7 million much more wisely than on an aging RB who seems always dinged up. OT, OG, OLB and S are huge needs. Between 4 first rounders and 2 second rounders these next 2 years and loads of cap space, the Rams are going to contend for the NFC West sooner rather than later.
Futz
Footballguy
I'd expect St. Louis to max out whatever tread is left on his tires that they paid for. Ride till the wheels come off (which they will).
bulger2holt
Footballguy
The Rams should move him this year for a draft pick. He could have value to a playoff team needing a RB (Packers ?) I would take a 4th rounder for him.
mightyeskimo
Footballguy
How confident are we that Richardson is the next lead back in St Louis?
Max Power
Footballguy
2 out of 10
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
Mildly??
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Lead back, probably not. He'd make for one hell of a compliment in a tandem however.
Futz
Footballguy
I fully expect the Rams to reach out in the draft and in FA to have an open camp competition.DRich has shown some ability but he's not a bell cow IMO. More of a complement back.
bulger2holt
Footballguy
Trade him to a contender this year for a 4th rounder
Sweetness_34
Footballguy
No one is throwing money at this guy as the #1 RB.
bulger2holt
Footballguy
He would be beastly with a real o-line.
SteelerMurf
Footballguy
It makes this a contract year...generally a good thing.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
He'd be an upgrade for a lot of teams.
habsfan
Footballguy
This is what I'm thinking... and maybe he's trying to go somewhere to win rather than looking to get paid? Rare sentiment these days, I know.
Max Power
Footballguy
pretty much any location will be an improvement. He might drop to 12-15 touches a game, but I bet he does just as much with those as he does in STL with 20
lod01
Footballguy
Yep and hoping they get him to add about 15 lbs for next year.
unckeyherb
Footballguy
As a Sjax owner I'd be okay with that.
bulger2holt
Footballguy
Pead isn't an every down back. He's a 3rd down, pass catcher type. He's not a between the tackles runner. He's more of a Sproles type. He's a burner
Max Power
Footballguy
Yep, that healthy scratch scared off a lot of people.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Uhhhh...uhhhh...like what does this do to SJax right now? Does he really want to kill himself running for the Rams at this point?
Odds that DRich and I.Pead see action the rest of the season?
Odds that DRich and I.Pead see action the rest of the season?
Gandalf
Footballguy
Yes. And we should all be picking him up of the waiver wire. Tons of upside with the only downside being a roster spot. I also picked up Richardson and would advocate grabbing both of them and keeping whoever wins the RB battle.
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Max Power
Footballguy
running for money now. But SJax doesn't seem like the type to give less than 100% when healthy anyway
Max Power
Footballguy
redraft - no wayDynasty - how is he on the WW already?
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Coeur de Lion
Footballguy
In dynasty neither guy is anywhere near a waiver wire and in redraft, why would you want backup RBs from a team as terrible as the Rams?
cstu
Footballguy
He's the same size as Richardson, if not a bit stockier. Richardson - 5-10 3/8, 192Pead - 5-9 7/8, 197
Coeur de Lion
Footballguy
The guy that will take the inside carries next year isn't currently on the roster.
That would be a very interesting move. As STL falls out of contention a injury on another team could really get the phone ringing. Trade him to finish the season with a contender (he gets a shot) and then still be able to resign him next year if everyone agrees that is right. Granted, it is very unlikely to happen but possible.
cstu
Footballguy
Things like this rarely happen, but I think this is a situation where it could.
EBF
Footballguy
Yea, and if he was as good as he was supposed to be, he would be the #2 back on the depth chart. He has been decisively beaten out by Richardson for the time being, which is a pretty big strike against him. As for whether or not Richardson can be the guy long term, he doesn't have the frame to be a conventional bell cow, but that hasn't been a death sentence for guys like Jamaal Charles and Chris Johnson. Richardson reminds me a bit of Charles and could end up having that type of role. I'd like to see what he could do with 15 touches per game on a decent offense. It's hard to get a read on him in spot duty, but he looks promising. Small, but very athletic and more instinctive/decisive than you would expect.
PlasmaDogPlasma
Footballguy
"All Out" is the only setting Stephen Jackson has.
duaneok66
Footballguy
post of the thread.
Gandalf
Footballguy
Actually both were on the waiver wire in my 12 team league. It's a dynasty league. In redraft I agree barring injury why own either guy. In dynasty leagues, even if Pead is not on thethe waiver wire, you could get him for peanuts. I would target both guys who can be had cheaply and then you have a decent shot that one of them will emerge.
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
Footballguy
no he's backing up the other rookie, daryl richardson, who has thoroughly outplayed him and surpassed him on the depth chart. ask Vereen owners how much draft slot matters vs opportunity & production.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
D.Wilson owners agree.
Your theory is true.Fisher needs to find his guy.He went with Eddie George for forever and the Titans are well stuck onto CJ now. The Titans incorrectly thought Travis Henry had some more time to him and that Chris Henry was more than just straight ahead speed. Lendale was good but Fish wanted great. People here hated Lendale but early on his stats were fine when he got a chance to start-guess of a K first year starting. CJ was swinging for the fences though. He wasn't done at CJ, he wanted a stable of RBs and Ringer came along too.Fish has done the same thing with FBs too and TEs. He wants a certain guy and just absolutely loves the guy when he gets em'. He wasn't the GM in TEN and he isn't in STL, but he has had a say at times. (It has been confusing when he was with TEN) He can appreciate Jackson, I have no doubt. If (like some said) Jax tests the market and wants to stay, I could see Fish wanting that. Still he's going to want "his guy" at RB.If CJ keeps underperforming, you can count the days til the former coach with the extra draft picks and freeing up 7 mil is a possible suitor in a trade. There's also plenty of praising quotes about the Texans RBs if they will move one. Don't forget these wins are not helping their draft position. Rams fans used to a top spot won't be getting the top RB if Fish can sneak a .500 record in.
Max Power
Footballguy
A .500 record would them in a prime spot to draft the first back this year. This class wont have a RB in the top 15.
cstu
Footballguy
I agree that draft position doesn't matter much but a coach is going to give his 2nd round pick a chance. In Vereen's case he simply can't stay healthy while Ridley (only drafted round later) has.One of the biggest negatives on Pead was that he was a poor pass blocker, which is partially due to his size. I think he needs to get stronger and gain about 10 pounds to be more effective. Richardson has been a much better blocker and has done nothing to let Pead pass him, but next year should be very competitive between them.'Hipple said:
Check out this run by Pead vs. Oklahoma.
