Rams Select Tyler Davis (NT/DT, Clemson) at #196 overall.

[WestCoastRam]

I am curious, did Lake take away snaps from the second LB as we blossomed into a play off team?

I don’t want to see Reeder or CRboom(bust) on the field unless it’s special teams and even then hope we can do better. Neither is terrible they are just not very good

Lake and others at nickel/dimebacker were always taking more snaps than second LB. Second LB is a part time player and not even a ton.

 

[Tano]

Lake and others at nickel/dimebacker were always taking more snaps than second LB. Second LB is a part time player and not even a ton.

I still saw Rozeboom and Reeder in the game a lot more than I would have liked.

 

[WestCoastRam]

I still saw Rozeboom and Reeder in the game a lot more than I would have liked.

We'll certainly use them when we play 3-4, more so with 9ers. But they're part time starters. Think Tutu on offense.

 

[shovelpass]

Lake and others at nickel/dimebacker were always taking more snaps than second LB. Second LB is a part time player and not even a ton.

I still saw Rozeboom and Reeder in the game a lot more than I would have liked.

They were on the field quite a bit. Rozeboom was often playing over half of the snaps until they started rotating Reeder in.

Rozeboom

Reeder

 

[TheTackle]

They were on the field quite a bit. Rozeboom was often playing over half of the snaps until they started rotating Reeder in.

Rozeboom

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Reeder
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Exactly. Let’s hope we can pick a FA difference maker. They don’t have to be a pro-bowler to be better than Rozeboom and Reeder

 

[TheTackle]

I don't think it is possible that an undrafted player, like either Rozeboom or Reeder, can be called a bust if they have earned their way onto the field. Rozeboom is the better of the two in my opinion and is a solid player.
I agree that both are better cast as backup and ST guys however.

I agree but his play is more bust than boom

 

[Corbin]

I am curious, did Lake take away snaps from the second LB as we blossomed into a play off team?

I don’t want to see Reeder or CRboom(bust) on the field unless it’s special teams and even then hope we can do better. Neither is terrible they are just not very good

Lake and others at nickel/dimebacker were always taking more snaps than second LB. Second LB is a part time player and not even a ton.

I still saw Rozeboom and Reeder in the game a lot more than I would have liked.

Speights was a favorite of mine late in the draft. apparently his tackling and run defense is pretty good but according to scouting reports his coverage skills needs some work.

Wonder how he'll work out but with him being a lead tackler and all Pac-10 to being the lead tackler at LSU I have some hope compared to Rozebloom or Reeder.

 

[Pupped]

Speights was a favorite of mine late in the draft. apparently his tackling and run defense is pretty good but according to scouting reports his coverage skills needs some work.

Wonder how he'll work out but with him being a lead tackler and all Pac-10 to being the lead tackler at LSU I have some hope compared to Rozebloom or Reeder.

I think that profile makes him EJ's primary backup, to be honest.

 

[Tano]

They were on the field quite a bit. Rozeboom was often playing over half of the snaps until they started rotating Reeder in.

Rozeboom

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Reeder
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Rozeboom runs like a sloth (at least when I saw him trying to cover Higbeast in practice last year) and Reeder let's players drag him.

However, both of them play their hearts out so I will give them that.

 

[WestCoastRam]

They were on the field quite a bit. Rozeboom was often playing over half of the snaps until they started rotating Reeder in.

Rozeboom

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Reeder
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Definitely more than I thought!

Thanks for numbers.

 

[dang]

Exactly. Let’s hope we can pick a FA difference maker. They don’t have to be a pro-bowler to be better than Rozeboom and Reeder

The one area that needs some serious vet juice is ILB.

 

[TheTackle]

The one area that needs some serious vet juice is ILB.

I have not had time to look but there will be at least one veteran who peels loose after their team drafted a lower cost replacement

If so, we can probably sign them on a cheap deal because the team will be on the hook for part of their salary

 

[PressureD41]

Gotta find a 2 down hammer @ ILB... Just sick of being pushed back for easy short yardage. Our identity can't be push overs. And we are making great strides to fixing this. Should be easy to find a vet to plug in before training camp after a few cuts occur.

 

[Merlin]

Gotta find a 2 down hammer @ ILB... Just sick of being pushed back for easy short yardage. Our identity can't be push overs. And we are making great strides to fixing this. Should be easy to find a vet to plug in before training camp after a few cuts occur.

Next year I'm afraid. LT, TE, QB, ILB all seem like they may get priority.

 

[dang]

Next year I'm afraid. LT, TE, QB, ILB all seem like they may get priority.

I’d add CB and WR. But I’m hoping they extend EJIII and find a serviceable ILB this year.

 

[Merlin]

I’d add CB and WR. But I’m hoping they extend EJIII and find a serviceable ILB this year.

Yeah CB very likely as well.

 

[JimY53]

spent some time watching him. He's okay, nothing special, but should make roster ... challenge Merch ... could be a backup nose. Not seeing a starter on NFL level. Rams have taken guys like him in 5-6-7 round before and are fair.

Cannot criticize the pick, sees like a strong character, does not have great hands, a lot of his highlights are unblocked things.

High floor, low ceiling guy.

 

[TheTackle]

spent some time watching him. He's okay, nothing special, but should make roster ... challenge Merch ... could be a backup nose. Not seeing a starter on NFL level. Rams have taken guys like him in 5-6-7 round before and are fair.

Cannot criticize the pick, sees like a strong character, does not have great hands, a lot of his highlights are unblocked things.

High floor, low ceiling guy.

Did you watch the senior bowl practices? He was a standout

Senior Bowl highlights: Clemson Tyler Davis shines

Here's a look at Davis' best reps in Mobile this week

theplayerslounge.io

 

[TheTackle]

LWONFL: What are your biggest strengths you feel will translate well at the next level?

Davis: “I think of my effort and the consistent motor that I play with.”

LWONFL: Any aspects of your game you can refine?

Davis: “You know, always getting better with my hand placement, you can never have perfect hands and stay away from grabbing.”

Reese's Senior Bowl Exclusive Interview: Tyler Davis - Clemson DT

Exclusive interview with defensive tackle Tyler Davis from Clemson at Reese's Senior Bowl Media Day.

lastwordonsports.com

 

[JonRam99]

I know the OP says "NT / DT" - does Davis have any reps at NT to show?
I'm glad we picked him up either way, but with both the Conductor & Fiske at 3t (not an expert here), wouldn't we need this kid at NT on run downs? gotta have somebody w/ big lower body for run downs, not confident having Fiske play NT.