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Rams rookie review: Week 3
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/11998/rams-rookie-review-week-3
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- A look at 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 34-31 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
OL Greg Robinson, first round, No. 2 overall: Once again, Robinson's action was very limited. He played one snap on offense and five on special teams and I don't remember noticing him on the one offensive snap he played. Either way, he's still not an integral part of this offensive line as he nears the quarter mark of his rookie season.
DT Aaron Donald, first round, No. 13 overall: Donald was once again in the same range of snaps he's been in the first couple of weeks, playing 26 snaps on defense and six on special teams. He wasn't as effective against Dallas as he was last week in Tampa Bay but he still offered some good moments. He finished with a tackle for loss and was generally disruptive in his opportunities.
DB Lamarcus Joyner, second round, No. 41 overall: Joyner returned from a back injury that kept him out against the Bucs to play 26 snaps on defense and nine on special teams. He had a pair of tackles but his biggest play of the day was a negative as he drew a flag for pass interference to set up Dallas' first touchdown.
RB Tre Mason, third round, No. 75 overall: Mason struggled in the preseason and doesn't provide help on special teams which rendered him inactive for the third consecutive week.
S Maurice Alexander, fourth round, No. 110 overall: Alexander was inactive in week 3.
CB E.J. Gaines, sixth round, No. 188 overall: Gaines had an up and down day on his 53 defensive snaps and six special teams plays but had a few hiccups along the way. He finished with no tackles in the unofficial pressbox statistics and got caught in traffic on receiver Terrance Williams' 12-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.
C Demetrius Rhaney, seventh round, No. 250 overall: Rhaney is on injured reserve for the season with a knee injury.
Undrafted rookie roundup: All four of the Rams' undrafted rookies got to play and contribute in some way against Dallas. ... Running back Trey Watts got his first opportunities with the offense with Tavon Austin out because of a knee injury. He played seven offensive snaps and 15 on special teams as he accounted for 24 yards on five carries. ... Tight end Alex Bayer was active for the first time, playing a dozen snaps on special teams. ... Defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks again got his share of opportunities, playing 16 defensive snaps and posting a pair of tackles. ... Cornerback Marcus Roberson played 11 snaps on special teams.
By Nick Wagoner
http://espn.go.com/blog/st-louis-rams/post/_/id/11998/rams-rookie-review-week-3
EARTH CITY, Mo. -- A look at 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 34-31 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
OL Greg Robinson, first round, No. 2 overall: Once again, Robinson's action was very limited. He played one snap on offense and five on special teams and I don't remember noticing him on the one offensive snap he played. Either way, he's still not an integral part of this offensive line as he nears the quarter mark of his rookie season.
DT Aaron Donald, first round, No. 13 overall: Donald was once again in the same range of snaps he's been in the first couple of weeks, playing 26 snaps on defense and six on special teams. He wasn't as effective against Dallas as he was last week in Tampa Bay but he still offered some good moments. He finished with a tackle for loss and was generally disruptive in his opportunities.
DB Lamarcus Joyner, second round, No. 41 overall: Joyner returned from a back injury that kept him out against the Bucs to play 26 snaps on defense and nine on special teams. He had a pair of tackles but his biggest play of the day was a negative as he drew a flag for pass interference to set up Dallas' first touchdown.
RB Tre Mason, third round, No. 75 overall: Mason struggled in the preseason and doesn't provide help on special teams which rendered him inactive for the third consecutive week.
S Maurice Alexander, fourth round, No. 110 overall: Alexander was inactive in week 3.
CB E.J. Gaines, sixth round, No. 188 overall: Gaines had an up and down day on his 53 defensive snaps and six special teams plays but had a few hiccups along the way. He finished with no tackles in the unofficial pressbox statistics and got caught in traffic on receiver Terrance Williams' 12-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.
C Demetrius Rhaney, seventh round, No. 250 overall: Rhaney is on injured reserve for the season with a knee injury.
Undrafted rookie roundup: All four of the Rams' undrafted rookies got to play and contribute in some way against Dallas. ... Running back Trey Watts got his first opportunities with the offense with Tavon Austin out because of a knee injury. He played seven offensive snaps and 15 on special teams as he accounted for 24 yards on five carries. ... Tight end Alex Bayer was active for the first time, playing a dozen snaps on special teams. ... Defensive lineman Ethan Westbrooks again got his share of opportunities, playing 16 defensive snaps and posting a pair of tackles. ... Cornerback Marcus Roberson played 11 snaps on special teams.