Rams sign RB, Raymond Calais off TBay’s Practice Squad

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  • September 6, 2020 at 8:31 pm #120534
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    September 6, 2020 at 8:34 pm #120535
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    September 6, 2020 at 8:35 pm #120536
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    from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/06/rams-raymond-calais-practice-squad-buccaneers/

    This is possibly a bad sign for Darrell Henderson Jr., who’s still dealing with a hamstring strain that has kept him out of practice. The Rams haven’t yet ruled Henderson out for Week 1 like they have with Terrell Lewis, but his status is very much up in the air.

    Like Henderson, Calais has experience on kick returns, and the Rams could use him in that role early in the season if Henderson is sidelined for a while. Calais was first-team All-Sun Belt as a return specialist in his senior year, averaging 28.5 yards per return.

    Because Calais was poached off another team’s practice squad, he must remain on the 53-man roster for at least three weeks before he can be sent to the Rams’ practice squad.

    September 6, 2020 at 8:44 pm #120537
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    September 6, 2020 at 8:45 pm #120538
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    September 6, 2020 at 8:45 pm #120539
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    We have to cut somebody. We have one spot left on the Practice Squad, we can move someone there, if they don’t get claimed.

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    September 6, 2020 at 8:47 pm #120541
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    Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
    So the Rams do plan on signing RB Raymond Calais as @TomPelissero noted; but are still mulling a corresponding move. Calais was a later-round target of the Rams during the draft process because of specifically his explosive ability as a return specialist and potential at gunner.

    So, less about RB depth than possible special teams contribution…

    September 6, 2020 at 11:51 pm #120545
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    September 7, 2020 at 9:51 am #120554
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    September 7, 2020 at 11:25 am #120556
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    Is he a Trung?

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    September 7, 2020 at 12:03 pm #120560
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    zn wrote:

    SEATTLE RAM, IN A TWEET: The newest LA Rams player taking one back Tony Horne style.

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    Is he a Trung?

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    More of a Sproles? Though bigger than Sproles. Lighter than DH though. The Horne comparison is apt because though Horne was a WR he was also a great KR AND a great special teams gunner. Calais has the same potential on special teams.

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    from https://thedraftnetwork.com/player/raymond-calais/5IeuoLJqqj

    RAYMOND CALAIS
    RB, Louisiana

    HT 5’9″ — WT 180 lbs

    PROS: Has game-changing speed and he’s dangerous in space. When he gets free on the second level, tacklers have a tough time getting their hands on him. Averaged 7.8 yards per rush on 236 career carries, a testament to his big play potential. Isn’t shy of contact for a smaller back. Runs with daring purpose and challenges defenders to square him up. Springy feet and lateral quickness. Controls his speed well and has good balance when stringing together moves. Appears to have good hands despite only 17 career catcher. Dynamic kick returner and experienced covering punts.

    CONS: Why didn’t he get more chances to catch the football in college? Unlikely to be an asset in pas protection. Smaller back that won’t have the same success with the power components in the NFL as he did in college. Modest field vision and he requires runways to be created for him. Does not illustrate much in the way of patience as a ball carrier and he can get overeager, not allowing for blocks to take form.

    BEST TRAIT – Speed

    WORST TRAIT – Size

    RED FLAGS – None

    Louisiana running back Raymond Calais enters the NFL after making his share of explosive plays in college as a runner, returner and occasionally a receiver. At the next level, he projects as a space player where his home run ability can be fully maximized and his lack of size and vision won’t be as problematic. Asking Calais to pound the rock between the tackles and pass protect aren’t likely within his wheelhouse but that doesn’t mean he can’t be useful in the NFL by an offensive creator that can intelligently get him the football. In addition to an x-factor type role on offense, Calais has been an exceptional kick returner and has experience serving as a gunner on punt team. Calais brings considerable value in the variety of meaningful ways he can make an impact as a depth player in the NFL.

    September 7, 2020 at 1:35 pm #120567
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    from https://theramswire.usatoday.com/lists/rams-raymond-calais-buccaneers-facts/

    Calais is more than just a running back. He’s also a very talented kick returner, using his combination of speed and strength to rip off big returns. Last season, he was named first-team All-Sun Belt as a kick returner, taking back 19 kickoffs for 541 yards – a stellar average of 28.5 yards per return.

    In his college career, he had 2,493 kick return yards on 99 attempts, returning two for touchdowns.

    September 7, 2020 at 4:13 pm #120584
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    Stu Jackson@StuJRams
    Rams HC Sean McVay confirmed this move today. Calais will come in for a physical tomorrow, then do COVID-19 testing. Team must make corresponding roster move to create spot for Calais; McVay said that move will be shared Wednesday.

    Team likes his explosiveness, return ability.

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