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so, I guess mikell is fs, while ss might be up in the air.
what can we expect from these positions for fantasy production?
I'm more comfortable with fs in this defense than on a lot of teams, but is ss still going to outproduce mikell?
http://www.rantsports.com/st-louis-rams/2011/08/26/st-louis-position-battles-to-watch-in-the-rams-vs-chiefs-contest/
-Quintin Mikell is already set in stone at free safety, but the Rams still have a wide open competition at strong safety. Second-year safety Darian Stewart will get the start opposite Mikell, but not much is known as to whether they are seriously considering Stewart for the starting role, or if they are having open tryouts for the position. Stewart has looked impressive throughout the preseason however.
-Craig Dahl has been inconsistent, but at the same time he has shown improvement. His coverage skills are still lacking, and you’d like to see him play zones better. There is still much to be desired from the North Dakota State product, but at this point he is likely the best option.
-Rookie safety Jermale Hines has looked much better than expected, but whether the Rams will be willing to throw their fifth-round selection immediately into the fire remains unseen.
-James Butler is also an option, but he appears to be more effective when he sees limited playing time. Regardless, the position should receive plenty of attention from coaches tonight.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/818980-st-louis-rams-darian-stewart-the-new-starting-safety
Yesterday at St. Louis Rams practice, the coaches made somewhat of a surprising move. Second year, undrafted free agent Darian Stewart was getting reps with the first team defense at strong safety.
The 5'11", 215 pound safety out of South Carolina was getting the staring reps over Craig Dahl. Stewart has a lot of college experience as he started for three seasons at South Carolina. He also played in 13 games a season ago with the Rams, but he was used primarily as a special teamer.
So why the sudden change for the Rams?
Craig Dahl wasn't a slouch at the strong safety position a season ago. He wasn't spectacular either, but I'm sure most coaches would be happy with a 98 tackle, 2 interception season. His size is very similar to Darian Stewart's as well. Dahl is 6'1" and 210 pounds.
The Rams' coaching staff must see a lot of potential in Darian Stewart for them to put him ahead of veterans Craig Dahl and James Butler. The two have played a combined 56 games in the past two seasons. Both of them had opportunities to start a season ago also.
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2011/7/24/2290991/2011-st-louis-rams-depth-chart-safeties
Darian Stewart- As an undrafted rookie last year, he played very well. He was very versatile for the team last year. At times he lined up as the WIL in nickel formations. He also played well on ST. He has the talent to be a good safety in the league, but does he have the experience yet?
2007 giants - gibril wilson had 78-14 tackles in 13 games
2009 rams - atogwe got 58-16 in 12 games
2010 rams - atogwe 64-9 in 16 + a couple sacks
I would think they'd use mikell in the box more than atogwe, but I guess that's what I'm asking.
I think they'd love to use him as ss, but he's probably their only cover safety, so those other guys play ss by default.
they've got mikell, butler, dahl, stewart, 5th round rookie, and some lesser prospects.
do you think they're playing stewart to get a better look because one of those guys is the odd man out?
what can we expect from these positions for fantasy production?
I'm more comfortable with fs in this defense than on a lot of teams, but is ss still going to outproduce mikell?
http://www.rantsports.com/st-louis-rams/2011/08/26/st-louis-position-battles-to-watch-in-the-rams-vs-chiefs-contest/
-Quintin Mikell is already set in stone at free safety, but the Rams still have a wide open competition at strong safety. Second-year safety Darian Stewart will get the start opposite Mikell, but not much is known as to whether they are seriously considering Stewart for the starting role, or if they are having open tryouts for the position. Stewart has looked impressive throughout the preseason however.
-Craig Dahl has been inconsistent, but at the same time he has shown improvement. His coverage skills are still lacking, and you’d like to see him play zones better. There is still much to be desired from the North Dakota State product, but at this point he is likely the best option.
-Rookie safety Jermale Hines has looked much better than expected, but whether the Rams will be willing to throw their fifth-round selection immediately into the fire remains unseen.
-James Butler is also an option, but he appears to be more effective when he sees limited playing time. Regardless, the position should receive plenty of attention from coaches tonight.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/818980-st-louis-rams-darian-stewart-the-new-starting-safety
Yesterday at St. Louis Rams practice, the coaches made somewhat of a surprising move. Second year, undrafted free agent Darian Stewart was getting reps with the first team defense at strong safety.
The 5'11", 215 pound safety out of South Carolina was getting the staring reps over Craig Dahl. Stewart has a lot of college experience as he started for three seasons at South Carolina. He also played in 13 games a season ago with the Rams, but he was used primarily as a special teamer.
So why the sudden change for the Rams?
Craig Dahl wasn't a slouch at the strong safety position a season ago. He wasn't spectacular either, but I'm sure most coaches would be happy with a 98 tackle, 2 interception season. His size is very similar to Darian Stewart's as well. Dahl is 6'1" and 210 pounds.
The Rams' coaching staff must see a lot of potential in Darian Stewart for them to put him ahead of veterans Craig Dahl and James Butler. The two have played a combined 56 games in the past two seasons. Both of them had opportunities to start a season ago also.
http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2011/7/24/2290991/2011-st-louis-rams-depth-chart-safeties
Darian Stewart- As an undrafted rookie last year, he played very well. He was very versatile for the team last year. At times he lined up as the WIL in nickel formations. He also played well on ST. He has the talent to be a good safety in the league, but does he have the experience yet?
2007 giants - gibril wilson had 78-14 tackles in 13 games
2009 rams - atogwe got 58-16 in 12 games
2010 rams - atogwe 64-9 in 16 + a couple sacks
I would think they'd use mikell in the box more than atogwe, but I guess that's what I'm asking.
I think they'd love to use him as ss, but he's probably their only cover safety, so those other guys play ss by default.
they've got mikell, butler, dahl, stewart, 5th round rookie, and some lesser prospects.
do you think they're playing stewart to get a better look because one of those guys is the odd man out?
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