Find it surprising that Snead & Fisher were fast to add another OL'er before they find out fully about that damaged knee on Saffold? Must not be looking too good. Persons played the left side he would be needed to go right here. Rotoworld has this sidebar remark
"The primary reason for his claim could be the intelligence he can provide on one of the Rams' division rivals".So they claim that Person is a snitch to provide info on the DirtyBirds in Seattle.
If Saffold does what he has
done for the last three yrs & will miss major chunks of another season then the Rams need an OT awful bad. Chris Williams & Harvey Dahl have long resume's @ playing OT in the NFL but theres a reason they both are starting OG's. Both these OG's are currently holding up rather well why screw that up??
Plus Chris Williams stinks @ playing OT in the NFL. His play @ OT has caused him to be fired! Then there is OT/OG Brandon Washington who spent most of the training camp & pre season playing the right side. During pre season when Joe Barksdale was the starter @ ORT ...Washington was Barksdale first back up...bad news his play @ ORT was just a hair better than Chris Williams. Washington's best play in pre season was his play @ OLG & it was good thus I believe that's the reason he is still here today.
Bottom line Rams
NOW have 11 OL'ers presently on the master roster & one OT on the practice squad.
BatteringRambo said:
Rams claimed G/T Mike Person off waivers from the Seahawks.A former seventh-round pick, Person's lone career appearance came in Week 1. The primary reason for his claim could be the intelligence he can provide on one of the Rams' division rivals.
Here some nuggets on the Rams new offensive lineman listed as a OT an OG & OC since 2011... Here's Mike Persons...
Height: 6-4 1/2
Weight: 299
Speed: 5.16
Arm: 32 3/4
Hand: 9 5/8
Birthdate: 06/17/1988
2011 combine workout: Michael Person
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Person is prospect from the FCS ranks with the intangibles, work-ethic and football smarts to become a backup offensive lineman. However, lacks the foot quickness and body control necessary to start or protect the blind side. While he did not allow a sack during his senior year and shows the ability to thwart the bull rush, should have problems dealing with speed rushers. Doesn't play with great pad level or blow defenders off the ball but does a good job getting into position as a run blocker. Consistently recognized for his leadership and effort in college. Person could hear his named called late on Day 3.
Person has the mentality you look. Capable of anchoring and holding up against the bull rush. Gets off the ball, establishes good initial position, and locks on when run blocking. Takes direct routes to targets at the second level. Has good football IQ and a lot of starting experience. Lacks bulk for the NFL. Does not possess the athleticism to stick with edge rushers. Hat and hand placement need to improve. Leans and lunges on occasion. Doesn't get much movement off the ball when run blocking. Must adjust to a steep incline in competition level from the FCS level.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/michael-person?id=2495325" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/ ... id=2495325</a>
Persons was drafted by the 9ers in the 7th round an offensive tackle out of Montana State 239th overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. At 6’4 299 pounds Person is an average sized offensive lineman who definitely needs to put on some pounds, but is a durable guy. Person shows the ability to take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’ when it comes to facing up with defenders, and shows a certain amount of tenacity when it comes to keeping defenders away from the quarterback. He needs to do some work with his technique, especially his hand placements, but that can always be tweaked once in the NFL.Person’s work ethic, determination, and inherent mean streak can make him a late round gem, but it really is up to him as to how much work he puts into his craft.
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