Sun Sep 21 2014 | 12:46 | Davis' teammate, Shaun Hill (quad) listed as active for Sunday'... |
Davis' teammate, Shaun Hill (quad) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. |
Previous reports suggested that the Rams were expected to start Davis in Sunday's contest, but in advance of the game, the team has yet to announce a starter at QB, with ESPN's Nick Wagoner noting that both QB's took pre-game reps. There's enough uncertainly here leading up to kickoff to make either QB a risky roll. |
Sun Sep 21 2014 | 11:21 | Shaun Hill will test quadriceps before Sunday's game |
Shaun Hill will test his quadriceps before Sunday's game, but Davis is still expected to get the start, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. |
With Hill barely practicing this past week and Davis leading the Rams to a win last Sunday, it would be a big surprise to see Davis not get the start. He hasn't thrown a touchdown yet this year, but has been efficient and mistake-free. |
Fri Sep 19 2014 | 16:12 | Davis expected to start against Dallas on Sunday over Shaun Hill... |
Davis is expected to start against Dallas on Sunday over Shaun Hill (thigh), the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. |
Davis followed up his strong preseason with a mostly encouraging two-week stretch to start the regular season, completing 38-of-52 passes for 427 yards and one interception. He'll likely get a chance to keep it going against Dallas this week, though there doesn't appear to be much fantasy upside here. |
Fri Sep 19 2014 | 08:13 | Davis took all snaps with first team Thursday with Shaun Hill st... |
Davis took all the snaps with the first team Thursday with Shaun Hill still limited by injury, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. |
With Davis playing decently in a win last week, the Rams will likely give him the start again if Hill is not 100 percent healthy. Davis had 233 yards passing on 16 completions last week, but had an interception and threw no touchdown passes. With an anemic Rams offense that's scored one touchdown so far this year, you're better off looking in other directions than Davis. |
Sun Sep 14 2014 | 20:16 | Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said after Sunday's win over Bucs th... |
Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said after Sunday's win over the Bucs that Davis' teammate Shaun Hill (thigh) will be the starting quarterback once he's healthy. |
Though he didn't account for any touchdowns, Davis completed 22-of-29 passes for 233 yards in Sunday's 19-17 road win over the Bucs. While his performance was admirable, Davis may be headed back to the bench as soon as next Sunday. |
Sun Sep 14 2014 | 14:50 | Davis expected start at quarterback for Shaun Hill (thigh) in Su... |
Davis is expected start at quarterback for Shaun Hill (thigh) in Sunday's contest at Tampa Bay, Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. |
Davis entered for an injured Hill after halftime in Week 1, completing 16-of-23 passes for 192 yards and an interception. Perhaps taking first-team reps will result in a more productive outing, but Davis has yet to reveal his worth in fantasy. In any case, Hill is waiting in the wings to take over, no matter his level of health. |
Sun Sep 14 2014 | 10:58 | Jim Thomas of St |
Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch believes that Davis will draw the start at QB for the Rams on Sunday. |
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter Shaun Hill is slated to test out his shoulder in pre-game warmups, so such an outcome is not certain, but at this stage, it appears as though the Rams could well roll with Davis in their 4:05 kickoff against the Bucs. |
Sun Sep 14 2014 | 07:48 | Davis likely starter Sunday against Tampa Bay |
Davis is the likely starter Sunday against Tampa Bay, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. |
Shaun Hill barely practiced during the week, so it's a stretch to believe he'd get the start. Davis did OK in cleanup duty last week, but still hasn't proven he has the mettle to be a starter in the NFL. Other fantasy options should be available above Davis. |
Fri Sep 12 2014 | 18:10 | Davis took snaps with first team in practice Friday with Shaun H... |
Davis took snaps with the first team in practice Friday with Shaun Hill still sidelined, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. |
It will likely be a game-time decision whether Hill or Davis will start Sunday. Davis was 16 of 23 for 192 yards and an interception in relief work last Sunday, so even if he plays, he shouldn't be relied upon for a solid fantasy start. |
Sun Sep 7 2014 | 17:52 | Davis came on for Shaun Hill after halftime and completed 16-of-... |
Davis came on for Shaun Hill after halftime and completed 16-of-23 passes for 192 yards and an interception Sunday against the Vikings. |
The initial speculation was that Hill was benched after failing to lead the Rams to any points in the first half, but head coach Jeff Fisher said after the game that he was dealing with a quad strain. The Rams trailed 13-0 at halftime and eventually lost 34-6, so while Davis' counting stats were better, it was hardly enough to even keep the Rams competitive. Hill will undergo additional tests Monday to determine the extent of the injury, but if he has to miss any time, Davis will likely start Week 2 at Tampa Bay. |
Fri Aug 29 2014 | 12:30 | Davis threw for 162 yards and touchdown on 12-of-19 passing in T... |
Davis threw for 162 yards and a touchdown on 12-of-19 passing in Thursday's 14-13 preseason loss to Miami. |
Davis is solidly set at the backup position unless St. Louis signs an outside quarterback. He has played fairly well in the preseason but has yet to play a regular season snap. |
Sun Aug 24 2014 | 11:13 | Davis threw for 198 yards on 14 of 22 passing, garnering two tou... |
Davis threw for 198 yards on 14 of 22 passing, garnering two touchdowns and a pick in a 33-14 preseason win over the Browns. |
Davis played well in third string action and appears to have the inside track to the third QB slot over Garrett Gilbert. With Sam Bradford injured as well, it's almost guaranteed Davis will have a roster spot in week one. |
Sat Aug 9 2014 | 10:18 | Davis 10-of-16 for 134 yards and touchdown in 26-24 loss to New ... |
Davis was 10-of-16 for 134 yards and a touchdown in a 26-24 loss to New Orleans in preseason play Friday. |
Davis is in a fight with Garrett Gilbert for the third quarterback spot and seems to have gotten the first punch in, as he outplayed Gilbert on Friday. If he plays like he did Friday, Davis may snatch up that No. 3 QB position. |
Mon Apr 21 2014 | 08:20 | Rams interested in drafting a quarterback |
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the Rams are "strongly considering" taking a quarterback in May's draft. |
GM Les Snead has ruled out using a first-round pick at the position, but it'll be in play after that. Sam Bradford has shown an inability to sustain health or effectiveness, and backup Shaun Hill is 34 years old. Austin Davis is not a legit developmental option. Beat writer Jim Thomas mentions Pittsburgh's Tom Savage, SMU's Garrett Gilbert, Georgia's Aaron Murray, Fresno State's Derek Carr and Clemson's Tajh Boyd (among others) as possibilities. |
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch | |
Tue Oct 22 2013 | 16:58 | Rams sign Austin Davis as third quarterback |
Rams signed QB Austin Davis. |
A 2012 undrafted free agent, Davis was released at final cuts. He'll slide in at No. 3 on the depth chart behind Kellen Clemens and Brady Quinn. Were Clemens to get injured or benched, Davis would have a chance to eventually unseat Quinn, who has never shown anything to suggest he deserves to be quarterbacking an NFL team. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Aug 30 2013 | 16:07 | Rams waive two Davises, WR Blake |
Rams waived QB Austin Davis, WR Emory Blake, and S Cody Davis. |
C. Davis was St. Louis' highest priority among UDFAs, receiving the club's biggest undrafted signing bonus. They'd likely want to keep him around on the practice squad. A. Davis was beaten out for backup duties by Kellen Clemens. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |