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Rams rookie review: Week 9
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/13318/rams-rookie-review-week-9
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- A look at the playing time and production of each of the St. Louis Rams' drafted rookies and a quick glimpse at the undrafted rookie class in Sunday's 13-10 win against the San Francisco 49ers.
OL Greg Robinson, first round, No. 2 overall: Making his first start at his long-term position of left tackle, Robinson acquitted himself well while playing all 55 offensive snaps. Robinson had some hiccups while attempting to deal with some of the twists and stunts the Niners like and picked up a holding penalty in the run game but wasn't a weakness and again made an impressive open field tackle.
DT Aaron Donald, first round, No. 13 overall: The superlatives for Donald are running few and far between as he stacks up solid performance after solid performance. He played 47 of a possible 67 defensive snaps, posted his third sack of the season and chipped in two tackles, a quarterback hit, and a tackle for loss. Donald was also disruptive in the middle of the pile on the fumble that sealed the win for the Rams.
DB Lamarcus Joyner, second round, No. 41 overall: Joyner was again solid but also had a couple of miscues including a late penalty and a missed opportunity for an interception. He finished with five tackles and a pass defended while playing 38 defensive snaps and eight more on special teams. With the Rams getting healthier at cornerback, the Rams will have to figure out how to deploy their corners in the coming weeks.
RB Tre Mason, third round, No. 75 overall: Mason made his first official start and got the bulk of the work, playing 38 snaps, most among the running backs. He had some bright spots, including a 21-yard run, and carried 19 times, tied for the most by a Rams back this season, finishing with 65 yards. Coach Jeff Fisher said Mason did well for the most part but missed a couple of openings.
S Maurice Alexander, fourth round, No. 110 overall: Alexander was a pregame inactive against San Francisco.
CB E.J. Gaines, sixth round, No. 188 overall: Gaines continues to start and bounced back from a rough outing in Kansas City to play 62 snaps. His pass breakup deep down the right sideline near the end of the game was a highlight and he finished with six tackles to go with his pass defense. He left the game briefly with cramps but doesn't appear to have any major health issues moving forward.
C Demetrius Rhaney, seventh round, No. 250 overall: Rhaney is on injured reserve for the season with a knee injury.
Undrafted rookie roundup: Marcus Roberson started at cornerback opposite Gaines but was limited to 16 snaps as he's dealing with an ankle injury. He also played 10 snaps on special teams, but his biggest moment came when he left Anquan Boldin wide open for the Niners' lone touchdown. ... Running back Trey Watts played one snap on offense and caught a 6-yard pass for a first down. He also played 19 snaps on special teams. ... Tight end Alex Bayer and defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks were inactive.
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/13318/rams-rookie-review-week-9
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- A look at the playing time and production of each of the St. Louis Rams' drafted rookies and a quick glimpse at the undrafted rookie class in Sunday's 13-10 win against the San Francisco 49ers.
OL Greg Robinson, first round, No. 2 overall: Making his first start at his long-term position of left tackle, Robinson acquitted himself well while playing all 55 offensive snaps. Robinson had some hiccups while attempting to deal with some of the twists and stunts the Niners like and picked up a holding penalty in the run game but wasn't a weakness and again made an impressive open field tackle.
DT Aaron Donald, first round, No. 13 overall: The superlatives for Donald are running few and far between as he stacks up solid performance after solid performance. He played 47 of a possible 67 defensive snaps, posted his third sack of the season and chipped in two tackles, a quarterback hit, and a tackle for loss. Donald was also disruptive in the middle of the pile on the fumble that sealed the win for the Rams.
DB Lamarcus Joyner, second round, No. 41 overall: Joyner was again solid but also had a couple of miscues including a late penalty and a missed opportunity for an interception. He finished with five tackles and a pass defended while playing 38 defensive snaps and eight more on special teams. With the Rams getting healthier at cornerback, the Rams will have to figure out how to deploy their corners in the coming weeks.
RB Tre Mason, third round, No. 75 overall: Mason made his first official start and got the bulk of the work, playing 38 snaps, most among the running backs. He had some bright spots, including a 21-yard run, and carried 19 times, tied for the most by a Rams back this season, finishing with 65 yards. Coach Jeff Fisher said Mason did well for the most part but missed a couple of openings.
S Maurice Alexander, fourth round, No. 110 overall: Alexander was a pregame inactive against San Francisco.
CB E.J. Gaines, sixth round, No. 188 overall: Gaines continues to start and bounced back from a rough outing in Kansas City to play 62 snaps. His pass breakup deep down the right sideline near the end of the game was a highlight and he finished with six tackles to go with his pass defense. He left the game briefly with cramps but doesn't appear to have any major health issues moving forward.
C Demetrius Rhaney, seventh round, No. 250 overall: Rhaney is on injured reserve for the season with a knee injury.
Undrafted rookie roundup: Marcus Roberson started at cornerback opposite Gaines but was limited to 16 snaps as he's dealing with an ankle injury. He also played 10 snaps on special teams, but his biggest moment came when he left Anquan Boldin wide open for the Niners' lone touchdown. ... Running back Trey Watts played one snap on offense and caught a 6-yard pass for a first down. He also played 19 snaps on special teams. ... Tight end Alex Bayer and defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks were inactive.