Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: The Most Dangerous Division in Sports

Could the Rams find Texas defensive backs "drool" worthy?

Remember last month when St. Louis Rams GM Billy Devaney mentioned a potential second round defensive back that the team was "drooling" over? None of the defensive backs that the Rams have spent some quality time with so far are second round picks. Today, we venture another guess, based on a couple players at the University of Texas pro day yesterday. 

Aaron Williams and Curtis Brown both potential second round picks, with Williams getting a slight edge in which Longhorn will be off the board first. Williams might appeal to the Rams for his potential to play safety at the NFL level, and given this year's safety class, the best option may be a converted cornerback. Here's Tony Pauline from SI.com on Williams:

Williams was very fluid and fast moving sideline-to-sideline, which is more evidence to those who feel safety is his best position in the NFL, not cornerback, the spot he played for the Longhorns.

Williams ran a 4.52 forty at the Combine, furthering the idea that he's not quite fast enough to play corner. He ran a 4.44 at his pro day, and the contingent from the Steelers watching him drew more than a casual mention, but they could be just as interested in CB Curtis Brown. Williams has been considered a fringe first and second round prospect by most. He certainly is drool worthy if you consider him a safety. 

IRONY ALERT: You will recall that Williams was the one who ended Sam Bradford's 2009 comeback with the Sooners, sacking him and re-injuring his shoulder. 

Curtis Brown didn't finish his workout yesterday, dealing with a lingering stomach virus. A former receiver, he has ball skills better than most corners in this class...something the Rams could use in a cornerback. Here's Brown's scouting report from MTD. He's certain to be drafted in the second round. But, is he drool worthy?

Comment 20 comments  |  0 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

More from Turf Show Times

Comments

Display:

williams yes, chykie no.

if you’re a 5’9" db, you better run fast.he doesnt, ahmad blackish. Maybe we make a move for williams?

by caliramsfan1 on Mar 30, 2011 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Tye Hill

ran fast….

THIS year there'll be football. I hope....

by thisguy on Mar 30, 2011 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

It wasnt chykie it was curtis two different texas CB

"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no PLAYOFFS."
Winston Churchill

by SMASH44 on Mar 31, 2011 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions  

Arron Williams

I hear he might be able to play safety two. Longhorn pride baby.

Is that great man formally known as Tevin T. Broner, also I'm on twitter T_bron

by Tevin Broner on Mar 30, 2011 3:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Antrel Rolle

think of him, another converted CB

Follow Turf Show Times on Facebook and Twitter.

by Ryan Van Bibber on Mar 30, 2011 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

we def need secondary help IMO

Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?

by sergey606 on Mar 30, 2011 5:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Well it started

when I was investigating with the Hardy Boys and got a raging clue

Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?

by sergey606 on Mar 30, 2011 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha! I got my clue in 2009 when I thought I was watching a Keystone Kops flik--

But it was a Rams game playing defense. But we held them pretty good until the opponent scored their 8th touchdown.

by Knoxfan on Mar 30, 2011 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

oh yeah

massive clue here

Needed: Ping Pong table. Anyone wanna donate $78 million?

by sergey606 on Mar 30, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would love to grab a CB/S in the second who can contribute NOW

But lets take a look at what will be available and what position do we need to fill in right away. We picked up Fletch and Murphy in the 3rd so i would assume we wont go 1st or 2nd at DB and 3rd might seem ideal to pick up an OLB so 4th to 6th looks like the right spot to go after one and since we have Johnson too idk if its a real NEED compared to OLB RB OG DL really I mean i would like the help but ahead of the previous IDK I wouldnt want to make that call.

"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no PLAYOFFS."
Winston Churchill

by SMASH44 on Mar 31, 2011 12:56 AM CDT reply actions  

NFLPA Reacts to NFL Press Release
 March 30th, 2011 Matt Loede Posted in News
Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reports the NFL Players Association has reacted to the NFL announcement from earlier today that it’s about to deposit $177 million toward player benefits with the decertifed playes’ union saying the league should announce that the lockout is over in its next press release.

"NFL players would like to thank the NFL for issuing a press release touting their contractual and legal obligations," the NFLPA said in an e-mailed statement. "If it wasn’t for players, namely John Gordy, players wouldn’t have any benefits. The next press release that comes from the NFL should announce that the owners have lifted the lockout, the ultimate benefit to players and fans."

by Knoxfan on Mar 31, 2011 1:24 AM CDT reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to the SB Nation blog about St. Louis Rams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Cletus-the-slack-jawed-yokel-7_small
Attention All Dome Lemmings: Shut Up!
Img_20120429_144716_small
Quick Thoughts: CVC Proposal vs Rams Proposal
Small
New York Giant And Medal Of Honor Winner: 1st Lt Andrew Jackson Lummus
Small
St. Louis Rams:Tough Call - Who Stays And Who Goes In 2013?
Marshall-faulk-1999_small
St. Louis Rams Coaching- The Offensive Line

Recent FanPosts

L50i99-l50i4n0704ohiostaterams_small
Does Mike Karney Deserve A Second Shot?
Small
How many games will the Rams win this coming year??
Small
My Early 53 Man Roster Predictions
Stewie_small
Time To Step Up Bradford
Images_small
Mocking the 53
Small
Rams Land a Litter in Ground-Breaking Trade
Small
40 Years of Ram Football

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Cover the web with Turf


Managers

71523_170793669601439_100000124211145_596632_5713708_n_small Ryan Van Bibber

Baby_drinking_becks_small 3k

Editors

Jackson_medium_small Eric Nagel

Peter_small VTramsFan

Bugs_bunny_pose_small Douglas M

Authors

Marshall-faulk-1999_small papapegasus

Lggn0229jules-and-vincent-cartoon-pulp-fiction-poster_small Rick Siegel

Images-3_small DCRamFan

Bradford_draft_small Josh Wehrle

Tst_small Tevin Broner

Images_small Brick Top

Plaid_small EddieP

Profile_pic1_small Mike Dietrich

Sp-studio1_small Joe Mazzi

Moderators

Dsc03827_small CoachConnors