Random Ramsdom, 1/13: Looking ahead

by Ryan Van Bibber on Jan 13, 2009 6:56 AM CST in News

Then there were five...the Rams have narrowed the field on their coaching search, as we surmised, correctly, yesterday. Honestly, don't think I've got a preference yet. I like the idea of Spagnuolo molding the solid young parts of our defense, like Long and Carriker.
Speaking of Carriker, according to one insider, the Rams are expecting lots more out of the Nebraska alum in his third year. Per the source, "That’s especially the case with Carriker, who needs to reach his full potential in his third year with the team. It wasn’t talked about a lot, but he came to camp last year still really feeling the effects of the major shoulder injury he suffered in the final game the year before, and he never had full range of motion in his left arm all season."
If the D-line doesn't get a hulking DT to clog the middle, Carriker might not reach his potential next season, or ever. That's why I have to disagree with this draft needs assessment that puts running back on the Rams top three list. They've got the OT and MLB right, but the Rams need that NT or DB on top of those positions. Unless...
The Rams find part of the equation in free agency. You have to expect most big names, like Carolina OT Jordan Gross to get the franchise tag, but other names offer potential. On this list, the Rams ought to be thinking about New Orleans MLB Jonathan Vilma, Houston CB Dunta Robinson, among others.

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Vilma would be huge

He would make an immediate impact, giving us a beastly MLB which would allow Witherspoon to move over where he fits. Ugh, I won’t be able to stop thinking about this until I hear something.

Jay Zygmunt, now that you have fired yourself, please have yourself hired by Seattle. Thanks.

by 3k on Jan 13, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions