Oscar
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fsufan
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dwashington
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LT Orlando Pace practiced to day and is set to start this week against the Patriots.
http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/around-the-horns/
Considering he's returning from a slight tear of the thigh muscle (quad) and SJax has a slight strain of the quad, I would see this as great news.
Although I know the quad demands of a NFL RB are a bit more demanding than for a LT.
http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/around-the-horns/
Considering he's returning from a slight tear of the thigh muscle (quad) and SJax has a slight strain of the quad, I would see this as great news.
Although I know the quad demands of a NFL RB are a bit more demanding than for a LT.
Tanner9919
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Grahamburn
Footballguy
Thu, Oct 23 Jackson missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday because of a strained right thigh muscle, though the Rams remained hopeful their leading rusher and receiver would be ready for Sunday's game at New England.
Advice: Jackson speculated Wednesday that it might be better to miss Sunday's game if there was a risk of aggravating the injury, or if it helped him get back to 100 percent for the following week. Coach Jim Haslett had no problem with that. "It's got to be up to him whether he feels good enough, because I'm not in his body," Haslett said. "A guy breaks a finger, obviously they can play. If a running back hurts his legs, it's a little different."
(STATS, Inc.)
That doesn't sound too optimistic. I guess we'll have to see what he's able to do today.
Advice: Jackson speculated Wednesday that it might be better to miss Sunday's game if there was a risk of aggravating the injury, or if it helped him get back to 100 percent for the following week. Coach Jim Haslett had no problem with that. "It's got to be up to him whether he feels good enough, because I'm not in his body," Haslett said. "A guy breaks a finger, obviously they can play. If a running back hurts his legs, it's a little different."
(STATS, Inc.)
That doesn't sound too optimistic. I guess we'll have to see what he's able to do today.
Birdie048
Footballguy
Earlier in the week, Haslett indicated that it he would expect S Jax to miss most, if not all of practice this week to be able to play Sunday. This just comes across as the same thing..... allow him to take it easy and recover, then decide later.
Maybe it's now a GTD. Atleast it's an early game allowing time to replace him with other options....
Maybe it's now a GTD. Atleast it's an early game allowing time to replace him with other options....
duece2626
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Steven Jackson (quadriceps) was present and participating as the Rams commenced Friday's practice.
Jackson was taking part in most drills during the start of practice, which is exactly how the Rams had it planned. There's a good chance he'll still be listed as "limited" and questionable, but for now it looks like he'll play against New England. There will be another update this afternoon. | 10/24/2008 12:26:00 PM
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Jackson was taking part in most drills during the start of practice, which is exactly how the Rams had it planned. There's a good chance he'll still be listed as "limited" and questionable, but for now it looks like he'll play against New England. There will be another update this afternoon. | 10/24/2008 12:26:00 PM
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
zamboni
Footballguy
Sounds a bit more promising. Huge game for them to get back into the NFC West race - I'd be surprised if Jackson sits.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
they also don't want to risk farther injury either
Running back Steven Jackson is in uniform and on the practice field this morning at Rams Park. Jackson, who strained his right thigh muscle last Sunday vs. Dallas, is taking part in most of the drills. Jackson sat out practice Wednesday and Thursday.
Similar update from St. Louis Paper. says they will update after practice how he feels.
Similar update from St. Louis Paper. says they will update after practice how he feels.
The Hank
Footballguy
thanks for the updates, keep em coming
Coach Jim Haslett said after practice Friday that running back Steven Jackson’s availability for the Rams game at New England won’t be determined until Sunday. Jackson, who strained his right thigh last Sunday against Dallas, suited up and practiced for the first time this week. He did individual work and took a handful of snaps during the 11-on-11 “team” segments, but wasn’t running at full speed.
“It’ll be a game-day decision,” Haslett said. “He doesn’t need a lot of reps because he knows everything.”
Asked whether he felt optimistic about Jackson playing, Haslett said, “I don’t know, to be honest with you. I think it’s probably 50-50.”
Defensive tackle Adam Carriker, who sprained an ankle vs. the Cowboys, also took part in his first practice of the week. Like Jackson, Carriker got in for a few plays in the team periods. “I think he’s in the same boat,” Haslett said. “We’ll work them both out on game day and see how they are.”
St Louis Paper after practice...
hmm, not as positive as I wanted....
“It’ll be a game-day decision,” Haslett said. “He doesn’t need a lot of reps because he knows everything.”
Asked whether he felt optimistic about Jackson playing, Haslett said, “I don’t know, to be honest with you. I think it’s probably 50-50.”
Defensive tackle Adam Carriker, who sprained an ankle vs. the Cowboys, also took part in his first practice of the week. Like Jackson, Carriker got in for a few plays in the team periods. “I think he’s in the same boat,” Haslett said. “We’ll work them both out on game day and see how they are.”
St Louis Paper after practice...
hmm, not as positive as I wanted....
Grahamburn
Footballguy
Typical coachspeak. With a two game winning streak on the line I think he'll play.
Markus P Dub
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It’s encouraging that he at least took part in a practice. What I dread is that he declares himself ready before game time but then tweaks it early and he’s shut down. That’s a big risk.
Sabertooth
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I'll probably go ahead and sit him. This basically guarantees that he tweaks his leg late in the game after smashing some individual rushing records but will be useless for the following week.Markus P Dub said:
Gopher State
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News: Running back Steven Jackson's availability for Sunday's game at New England will be a game-time decision, Rams coach Jim Haslett said Friday. Jackson did some individual work before practice in St. Louis, but he did not work out with the Rams as they prepared for the Patriots. Jackson, the Rams' leading rusher and receiver, has a strained right thigh muscle. "He had some limited reps today," Haslett said. "He doesn't need a lot of reps because he knows everything. I'll be honest with you, I think it'll be 50-50 (if he plays)."
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
So he didn't practice on Friday... he'll be inactive this weekend
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
Why do you say that?All last year, Burress didn't practice, played on game day. This aint the pats where they say if you don't practice Friday, we have someone healthy who can step up. It's the Rams - their other options are not very good. The risk here is re-injury - if SJax feels he can go on Sunday, he will likely go for a play or two and then see how it feels.
As an SJax owner, I wish they wouldn't screw with it, and would just shut him down - but I think there is some gamesmanship going on here. All week the papers have been talking about how the Pats will shut down SJax. Noone is talking about Bulger > Holt/Avery
Hipple Long Ware & Peete
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STLToday is the St. Louis Post Dispatch's web site. Bernie Miklasz is a sports writer for the paper and has his own forum. Here is what he has said:Other Rams said they heard a pop...It's a pulled or strained quad, at least.
MRI tomorrow...
they seem concerned.
Haslett was going to take him out before the next series, so he's kicking himself.
Jackson doesn't think it's a big deal... thinks he'll be OK... "It is just a little tight, but I am able to walk and move it so it's a good sign, they (doctors) said."
We'll see.
SURE he was!
Now Haslett why exactly was THAT series of particular import with the game WELL in hand at that point...
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Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
There happens top be another thread that is (currently) on the first page of the Shark Pool about that topic.
Since this is an SJax injury thread, I see no problem with folks discussing the injury.
Since this is an SJax injury thread, I see no problem with folks discussing the injury.
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joffer
Footballguy
i think Burress was more the exception than the rule. most teams i've seen, if you don't practice Friday, you don't play Sunday. but you never know.
Marc Levin
Hangs out with Oscar Zeta Acosta
I've read in several places (likely citing the same source, though) that it is up to SJax if he plays or not. His practicing on Friday has no bearing, IMO, on whether he starts the game Sunday.Regardless, I don't think he'll stay in there very long even if he starts - I think the Rams are going to be destroyed early by the Pats. \
GroveDiesel
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This is the toughest decision for me this week. Hopefully he'll either look really good in warmups or rule himself out. I'd like to start him over Brown, but don't want to take a zero either.
Wrigley
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In the same boatPortis, C Johnson, and either S Jax or Brown are getting a start.Jax has a great matchup, Brown not so muchCome on S Jax!!!!!And this is a must win week.
KellysHeroes
Footballguy
Jackson also knows that theres a big chance of hurting himself playing injuried... and we saw this off-season that hes pretty selfish.fsufan said:
Explain?
Ever Present Lurker
Footballguy
He refused to share his cookies with KH. Twice.
greggorymac
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Reported on Rotoworld...
Steven Jackson-RB-Rams Oct. 26 - 8:31 am et
According to FoxSports.com's John Czarnecki, Steven Jackson is "85 percent not to play" Sunday.
We'll see. The Czar has been off before and perhaps the Rams are sending out mixed signals. If Jackson is out against the Patriots, Antonio Pittman and Travis Minor will share the load. Jackson owners should get alternatives ready. The game starts at 1 and Evan Silva will have all the inactives before the game.
Source: FoxSports.com
Steven Jackson-RB-Rams Oct. 26 - 8:31 am et
According to FoxSports.com's John Czarnecki, Steven Jackson is "85 percent not to play" Sunday.
We'll see. The Czar has been off before and perhaps the Rams are sending out mixed signals. If Jackson is out against the Patriots, Antonio Pittman and Travis Minor will share the load. Jackson owners should get alternatives ready. The game starts at 1 and Evan Silva will have all the inactives before the game.
Source: FoxSports.com
Godsbrother
Footballguy
That is ridiculous. We all know he is 83.74% percent not to play...
Project Mayhem
Footballguy
If he is out, do you downgrade or upgrade Avery? I have him as my flex right now...
Frank Black
Footballguy
If you had posted your question about managing your team in the Assistant Coach Forum instead of the Shark Pool, I would recommend that you ___ Avery.
Project Mayhem
Footballguy
Get a life dude, its relevant to the thread and topic, not just my team.....
djjosee
Footballguy
Not really an AC question. He was basically asking how the Rams passing game will be affected with the absence of S Jax ....IMO bump up Bulger and the passing game.
SleeperPix
Footballguy
Contrary to earlier reports, the Rams are not as optimistic about Steven Jackson's status this weekend, according to the AP. "That's going to be a day-to-day thing, just see how he feels when he's running," head coach Jim Haslett said. "But he did a couple of things today and I think he did OK."
Our View: Keep a close eye on Jackson as the week goes along. The Rams are saying that his status might not be known until game time on Sunday.
Our View: Keep a close eye on Jackson as the week goes along. The Rams are saying that his status might not be known until game time on Sunday.
PatytonsGhost
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With Jackson possibly out for the game does Pittman become a guy to pick up and spot start, he had a decent game last week and even had some catches.
I didnt see the game. Does he posses explosiveness, where he can get 80+ and some catches. By the stats looks like he had a long of 18yards with a 4.4 ave. The Rams have some nice matchups coming up against soft teams. If Jackson is out for longer ala Willie Parker, Pittman might be a good waiver pickup this week.
I didnt see the game. Does he posses explosiveness, where he can get 80+ and some catches. By the stats looks like he had a long of 18yards with a 4.4 ave. The Rams have some nice matchups coming up against soft teams. If Jackson is out for longer ala Willie Parker, Pittman might be a good waiver pickup this week.
Wrigley
Footballguy
And here we go again.
One question, and I know it's the wrong place to ask it........Should I cover SJax with Pittman, or should I hold onto Torain? I'm stacked at RB.....Portis/Brown/C Johnson
This is starting to make me a little nervous............I had him a couple years ago, and he drove me crazy with the GTD crap.
One question, and I know it's the wrong place to ask it........Should I cover SJax with Pittman, or should I hold onto Torain? I'm stacked at RB.....Portis/Brown/C Johnson
This is starting to make me a little nervous............I had him a couple years ago, and he drove me crazy with the GTD crap.
acjohnson83
Footballguy
i'm already sick of it. with ahman green likely out as well, i have torain on my bench but want to see a game first before i put him in the lineup... it's either torain or pick up pittman this week. there aren't any other 18-carries type backs on the wire right now.
Birdie048
Footballguy
My BELIEF (not based on any report or rumor) is that he will play the majority of downs, but have some spot relief from Antonio Pittman. StL wants to keep his status up in the air as a measure to make the Ariz DC plan for both options at RB. Make them game plan for either option gives Haslett an advantage in that they won't know if he is limited or at 100%.
This could be pure wishful thinking from a frustrated S Jax owner who also has Gore (on bye) and will be forced to start either Norwood or L Jordan along side Ryan Grant (at Tenn!)
This could be pure wishful thinking from a frustrated S Jax owner who also has Gore (on bye) and will be forced to start either Norwood or L Jordan along side Ryan Grant (at Tenn!)
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supermark_28
Footballguy
If it wasn't for his playoff schedule I'd be dealing this guy. This is the first season I've had him and I've been happy with his somewhat limited production but as a potential keeper it's making me nuts.
Kyzersosik
Footballguy
jackson got his $$$$$, he knows haslett is at best iffy to keep the job, the season is virtually over, if HE doesn`t feel 100% he`s not going to play. P S I got him at 1/9 and was happy but except for 1 or 2 weeks been fairly poor. i`d say this week is a 1 in 3 chance <_<
