1 Player from Each NFL Team Who Could Emerge from the Shadows in 2014
By Eric Mack , Fantasy Football Lead Writer Mar 28, 2014
St. Louis Rams: Stedman Bailey, Wide Receiver
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Tavon Austin was the first wide receiver picked in the draft last April, and he made some big plays for the St. Louis Rams as a rookie. Don't lose sight of Austin's college teammate Stedman Bailey, though.
The other Rams rookie receiver made an impact down the stretch and could step forward as a sleeper for
Sam Bradford next season.
Jim Thomas of the
St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Jeff Fisher likes his wide receivers so much that the Rams might pass on Sammy Watkins at No. 2 overall this May:
I think with what we have on the roster right now, we can provide (quarterback) Sam (Bradford) with the talent to where we can win a lot of games. We're expecting improvement. We're still seeing improvement from, for example, Brian Quick, Chris Givens who are going into their third year.
We expect significant improvement and more contribution from Tavon (Austin) and Stedman (Bailey). And I'm not disappointed in any way in what Austin Pettis has done in a backup role.
Bailey got the biggest increase of snaps down the stretch in December, according to
ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner. He could be a 2014 revelation.
*Thanks to RamBill*