November 22, 2008 Rams receiver Derek Stanley said on Friday that his ankle is feeling better and he will return kickoffs and punts on Sunday, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Our View:Stanley has taken over the kick return duties because of the injury to Dante Hall. Stanley doesn't hold any fantasy value as a receiver but will get plenty of opportunities to return kickoffs because of the Rams defense.
November 11, 2008 Derek Stanley suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 10 against the Jets, but coach Jim Haslett considers him day-to-day, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:The second-year pro is developing into a solid return man, and has contributed two receptions for 92 yards and a score over his last two games as a receiver.
November 4, 2008 Derek Stanley will handle the return man role on special teams with Dante Hall out for the season, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:Stanley hauled in one catch for an 80-yard score last week against Arizona, and is worth a look in leagues that award points for return men.
October 23, 2008 Rams receiver Derek Stanley was unable to practice on Wednesday due to a concussion he suffered Week 7 against the Cowboys, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:Stanley collided with safety Keith Davis and was unconscious for about 20 seconds on the field. He has little fantasy value as the fourth or fifth receiver on the team.
October 10, 2008 As expected, the St. Louis Rams signed wideout Derek Stanley to the team off their practice squad, according to the AP.
Our View:Stanley is very raw, as he was a seventh-round draft pick out of Division III Wisconsin-Whitewater last year, but he has great speed and is dangerous with the ball in his hands. That doesn't mean he is fantasy-worthy, however, as his playing time may not be extraordinary.
