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ST,Hockey Jerseys From China. LOUIS (AP) — Daryl Richardson was surprised when he found out this offseason that longtime NFL running back Steven Jackson was no longer a St. Louis Ram.
But Richardson also knew what Jackson's signing as a free agent with the Atlanta Falcons meant for him.
In the Rams' preseason opener Thursday,Cheap Nike Sb Shoes, a 27-19 setback in Cleveland, Richardson did nothing to hurt himself. He had four carries for 24 yards and also caught two balls for 20 yards.
"We're going to continue to push him through the preseason and the preseason games, and we expect him to have a productive year for us."
"I'm just going to play out the competition," Richardson said. "I'm excited about the season and I'm just trying to get better every day."
Rams coach Jeff Fisher has not officially named a starter, but he has nothing but good things to say about Richardson.
"You have to believe you can be an every-down player," he said. "You have to have that mind frame and that mentality."
With Jackson gone, the Rams are looking over all their options at running back. Pead is still in the mix, though he has suspended for the first game for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Also looking to enter the mix is Zac Stacy, a fifth-round selection this April from Vanderbilt.
"It was shocking to hear it, but of course,Nike Just Do It Scarpe Bianche, it means a bigger role for me and an opportunity to step up and have a bigger part on the team," said Richardson, a second-year pro who is one of several backs trying to take Jackson's old spot.
"I think Daryl came back in great shape,Baseball Jerseys Nike From China," Fisher said. "We got a pretty good idea of what Daryl can do.
Still, Richardson is taking nothing for granted.
Pead was seen by many as Jackson's heir apparent. But Richardson outplayed Pead and his quickness proved to be a nice change of pace to Jackson's battering style.
So does Richardson, who wants to prove that he is more than a change of pace player.
Richardson played in 16 games and rushed 98 times for 475 yards, an average 4.8 yards per carry. He also had 24 catches for 163 yards.