| Wed Jul 25 2012 | 14:42 | Rookie RB Pead in the mix for returns | ||||
Second-round RB Isaiah Pead is expected to be in the mix for return duties in addition to functioning as Steven Jackson's primary backup. | ||||||
Pead returned just eight punts and one kickoff in college, but he certainly possesses the change-of-direction and homerun-hitting ability to be an asset on returns. Danny Amendola should resume punt returns, though the kickoff job is vacant after Jerious Norwood and Quinn Porter weren't invited back. Fellow rookies DB Trumaine Johnson and WR Chris Givens could also be in the mix. | ||||||
| Source: StLouisRams.com | ||||||
| Tue Jul 24 2012 | 14:09 | Steven Jackson: I want to be a workhorse | ||||
Steven Jackson made it clear on PFT Live Tuesday that he would not be thrilled if the Rams attempted to give rookie Isaiah Pead a big 2012 role. | ||||||
"Yeah. I actually see him being a backup," said S-Jax, who did not react enthusiastically when asked if he'd "give up some of the load" to Pead. "If it's the way I want it, to continue to live out the legacy of my career, I will continue to be the workhorse. He can relieve me at times during the game, or when we need a change of pace against the defense." Jackson said he anticipates "25 to 30, plus touches a game." We still like Pead as an explosive handcuff with big upside if Jackson got hurt or broke down at age 29. | ||||||
| Source: PFT Live on NBC Sports | ||||||
| Wed Jun 6 2012 | 14:54 | Rams sign 2nd-round rookie RB Isaiah Pead | ||||
Rams signed rookie RB Isaiah Pead, the No. 50 overall pick, to a four-year contract. | ||||||
Pead has missed OTAs due to Cincinnati's late graduation, but he'll be worth watching closely this preseason. Pead posted a rare sub-1.50 ten-yard split at the Combine, showing terrific short-area explosion and burst. NFL Films' Greg Cosell has likened Pead to LeSean McCoy coming out of college, and the Rams reportedly project Pead as overworked Steven Jackson's heir apparent. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||