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At long last, the Rams finally addressed the backup running back position by drafting Pead in the 2nd round of this year’s draft. The 5’11”, 200-pound Cincinnati product was a workhorse back in college but significant questions remain about his ability to fulfill that role in the NFL given his size. With the Rams in 2012, that isn’t going to be an issue since Pead will play behind Steven Jackson, a true workhorse back who has carried the Rams offense for the past several seasons. Jackson rarely comes off the field and when he does, he doesn’t usually stay off of it for long. And Sjax’s injury reputation is overblown since he has missed just one game over the past three years. While Pead was an intriguing selection for the Rams, his fantasy value in 2012 is as Jackson’s handcuff. However, with Jackson at 29 years of age and having averaged 336 touches over the past seven seasons, Pead’s combination of speed, elusiveness and future opportunity make him a solid dynasty league option.
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Opportunity exists in St. Louis -- Thu Mar 21 2:00 pm --
Bigger roles expected for Givens and Gibson | When it comes to those "options" at wide receiver and also at running back, Fisher was speaking specifically of the Rams’ draft class of 2012. Namely, wideouts Chris Givens and Brian Quick, and running backs Daryl Richardson and Isaiah Pead. Brian’s second year in the system, we expect him to (develop)," Fisher said. "The guy’s gonna make a lot of plays for us. And the same’s the case for Chris and Isaiah. Those three are gonna have to step up and play some major roles in our offense." (St. Louis Post-Dipsatch)
FF Today's Take: With Danny Amendola and Brandon Gibson leaving via free agency, Quick and Givens are penciled in as starting wideouts with Pead sharing time with Daryl Richardson in the backfield. The speedster Givens hauled in 42 catches, 698 yards and 3 TDs in his rookie season. As a group, their fantasy stock is on the rise.
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