Diggs to push Vobora to weakside

by Ryan Van Bibber on Apr 9, 2010 6:18 AM CDT in 2010 St. Louis Rams offseason

The St. Louis Rams signed Na'il Diggs this week, giving the team a veteran linebacker with run stopping credentials. Where will Diggs play and whether or not he will start is the next question.

In the wake of the Diggs signing, there was a report that he was expected to start at strongside linebacker, a job currently held by the former Mr. Irrelevant, David Vobora. Diggs has the SLB experience. But what about Vobora on the weakside, where pass coverage is a must?

Vobora, in theory, would help the Rams run defense on the weakside. The former Idaho Vandal is speedy, which will is a big must at WLB. However, his coverage ability is still something of an unknown, for me anyway.

The other question I have is about DIggs. He is a solid player with established credentials who gives the Rams a slight upgrade over Paris Lenon in the veteran LB department. Diggs' age is the biggest red flag; he'll be 32 when the season starts.

Still, it's April 9, and there's a long time between now and the start of the season. The starting LB trio of Vobora - Laurinaitis - Diggs is still written in pencil for the offseason workouts. Ideally, the Rams will be looking for a solid prospect in the draft to bolster the LBs.

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I'm 32

man I feel old after reading this post

good pick up though, add a little comp to the LB postition

by STLfan1 on Apr 9, 2010 7:07 AM CDT reply actions

I'm 35

I was talking to my dad the other day and mentioned the Diggs signing. He asked about him and the first thing I said was “he’s old….like 32” and at that point I kind of stopped talking. My dad said, “Um…32’s not old”. I had to laugh at myself.

Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid.

- John Wayne

by Tackle Box on Apr 9, 2010 7:21 AM CDT up reply actions

I like Vobora

I think he’s underrated. He does have questions about his coverage abilities. Hopefully he improves. But he has excellent speed for a LB, size and a sound tackler!

The name's Rams, St. Louis Rams.

by Bond_007x on Apr 9, 2010 7:54 AM CDT reply actions

While I don't know how often someone one from rotoworld watches rams games

but they said he excels in coverage. I believe I saw it on walterfootball as well

Per fas et nefas - Latin translation="By Any Means Necessary"

by Habte E on Apr 9, 2010 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm liking Vobora even more

If the staff is comfortable with moving him over it says something more for Mr. I. I hope this works out, but we still need help in the long term.

by dbcouver on Apr 9, 2010 11:30 AM CDT reply actions

I'm 34

…and I thought I felt like a moron when kids younger than me started making millions in professional sports. And now, I’m older than a few profession head coaches. F’ing awesome.

by Boofer on Apr 9, 2010 12:15 PM CDT reply actions

Neither Vobora, nor Diggs, is what we need.

JL has got to have some real help back there and we’re giving him Mr. Irrelevant and an old man. Somebody better be thinking OLB with pick #2. The LB’s are gonna be busy with Long and Ryan being our only credible front four guys unless with take a DE/DT with pick #3.

by RamChop on Apr 9, 2010 11:21 PM CDT reply actions