On Wednesday, the Rams announced that guard Rokevious Watkins has been suspended for the first game of the upcoming season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. “I’ll say this, we’ve been aware of it for quite some time,’’ coach Jeff Fisher said according to Joe Lyons of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. “I’m not going to go into specifics of the suspension. We respect the league’s decision, but personally and respectfully, I disagree with the suspension and the circumstances regarding the suspension. “That’s my opinion, but we’ll honor the league’s decision.’’ Watkins, a 6-foot-3, 338-pounder, was drafted in the fifth round of the 2012 draft. Like Fisher, Watkins provided few details about the suspension. “It was a mistake on my part and I take full blame for it,’’ Watkins said Thursday. “I appreciate coach supporting me in this situation and the Rams for supporting me also. I just want to move forward and hopefully keep fighting for a starting job.’’ RedZone.org
