How David Edwards fits with the Los Angeles Rams

[snackdaddy]

I think Noteboom should have the inside shot for LG and later LT after Whit retires. Now this year will be the best test yet for him, but I don’t get the whole Edwards narrative that he might already be a better option than Boom to replace Whitworth?

Where does that come from? It smacks of people liking the shiny new toy, syndrome with Edwards. Some say that Noteboom hasn’t done anything? Well, he is a good teammate and I have never heard anyone question his work ethic, nor his intelligence. When did he have a chance to shine last year by pushing a starter from his role? He did do spot work in games and did not do a bad job. Yet, He wasn’t pushing Whitworth, Saffold, or Havenstein out as starters.

Coaches never seemed inclined for him to test at Center or RG and that they were grooming him for LG and LT and was the back up for those two positions in 2018. Edwards might be a 5th round gem, but let’s see the guy in pads first and in competition

I read that before he decided to stay in college another year he had a second round grade. Not sure what made him dip to the 5th this year, but apparently he's got some good potential. But I don't see him beating out Noteboom. He'll be depth along with Evans and maybe ready to step in full time in a year or two. Which is ideal for young linemen. They do need a little more time typically. And Kromer cross training them to play different spots is ideal too.

 

[Akrasian]

Not sure what made him dip to the 5th this year, but apparently he's got some good potential.

He was injured - a bum shoulder - all season.

 

[I like Rams]

If Edwards pushes Blythe out, that doesnt necessarily mean its the bench for Blythe. If Allen doesnt work out, in goes Blythe. Blythe is extremely versatile and to let someone like that whos on the bench, go bc they dont fit an "exact" position would be shooting yourself in the foot IMO. Blythe has been what Barrett Jones was supposed to be.

 

[Dodgersrf]

Training is going to be a battle and not just with the drafted offensive linemen with the killer E's in Evans & Edwards, but I'm anxious to watch the kid from Villanova in UDRFA Brandon Hitner. Rams most likely keep 8 OL on the roster so at this point barring injury Whit, Boom, Allen, Blythe, Havenstein, Demby, Evans & Edwards seem like the elite 8, however, many things can change and that is why I personally enjoy watching preseason games, not for the purity of the game, the evaluation process and getting to watch players you ordinarily don't get to see.

I saw you sneak Demby in that elite 8.

 

[Corbin]

Well you see the first steps of winning a bet this season! :fuelfire::yess:

@Memento

 

[ScotsRam]

Some posters here significantly underestimating the contribution made by Blythe last year in my opinion.

 

[hotanez]

Some posters here significantly underestimating the contribution made by Blythe last year in my opinion.

It really is amazing the dislike for the guy. All he did was win the RG after Jamon got suspended. It wasn't because he could play center too. After Jamon came back he couldn't take the spot back from Blythe. In my opinion, the only way Blythe doesn't start at RG is if B Allen fails as a starter.

 

[BonifayRam]

https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2019/05/31/nfl-rams-otas-week-2-notes-highlights/

Notes and highlights from Week 2 of Rams OTAs


Jamil Demby has been working as the backup left tackle in practice when Andrew Whitworth gets some rest. Joseph Noteboom has played left guard with Brian Allen next to him at center. Demby would likely be the backup guard, while Noteboom might be the swing tackle if either Whitworth or Rob Havenstein were to get injured.

 

[Memento]

Well you see the first steps of winning a bet this season! :fuelfire::yess:

@Memento

Hold your horses. Just because Havenstein took Edwards under his wing doesn't automatically mean he's guaranteed a starting job.

 

[Corbin]

Hold your horses. Just because Havenstein took Edwards under his wing doesn't automatically mean he's guaranteed a starting job.

That is my 2nd or 3rd step in my forseen path for Mr Edwards.

By the end of this season you will be calling me Nostradamus

 

[Memento]

That is my 2nd or 3rd step in my forseen path for Mr Edwards.

By the end of this season you will be calling me Nostradamus

Nostradamus? We'll see about that. I think Mr. Blythe has something to say to you, but I couldn't copy it here because it's NSFROD.

 

[RamDino]

Give him one year, and I think you might be right Nostradamus.

 

[oldnotdead]

OTA's is where coaches experiment and cross train. So seeing Demby at OT doesn't mean anything at all. What it does do for an OG is to gain perspective as to what the OT faces. It's all part of understanding your role, and being able to anticipate what the OT will do. It's a very common practice to have OG's playing out of position during OTAs. They only activate maybe only 7 oline on game day. They need to know if Demby can play OT in an emergency. That's all this is.

What I take from this is that Demby isn't buried behind Blythe per se. Austin was the weak link in the starting Oline last year. Austin's role ultimately IMO is as a backup C and OG because he looked like a marginal starter last year. I still think RG will come down to Evans and Demby.

It won't bother me if Demby wins out because that would mean Evans will likely be the swing tackle. I think he's better than Edwards at this point.

 

[PhillyRam]

IMO Edwards can make the final 53 if Bobby Evans can win the RG starting spot. Then Edwards can compete for the swing tackle position. The RG must be a good run blocker, something Edwards has struggled with in college. He needs so much work, that Havenstein taking him under his wing will be big for Edwards. Whether it will be enough remains to be seen. If Evans is the swing tackle this year Edwards will have an uphill battle to make the 53 man active roster.

Frankly, I think Bobby Evans has a chance to win the RG spot this year moving to LG when Noteboom moves to LT. But Evans faces real competition at RG with Blythe and Demby. IMO Demby more so than Blythe has the best shot at this point at RG. He's the more natural OG and has a year to acclimate and develop in the NFL. One of Edwards problems playing OG is his length. 6'6" is a bit tall for a OG where gaining leverage is a requirement. Ultimately he may simply end up being a swing tackle long term. Blythe beat out Demby simply because he could also play center. If Demby has shown he can backup at center I think Blythe might not make this squad. He's an average player at best and was often over matched at RG.

After looking closely at the Rams draft I think Evans was taken with the anticipation of him eventually taking over LG with Noteboom at LT. I think Edwards was taken as an eventual swing tackle.

The swing Tackle or back up emergency OT is Noteboom. They will move him to Tackle and then someone replaces him at LG.

 

[Akrasian]

The swing Tackle or back up emergency OT is Noteboom. They will move him to Tackle and then someone replaces him at LG.

they do need somebody in case he is dinged up. Also, if someone is pulled for a play or two to get a wrap redone or something, they might want to keep Noteboom at guard for the snap

 

[BonifayRam]

Jamil Demby played here for the Rams entire Training Camp & four preseason games last season. JD played a major portion @ both OT posts in the first game. JD also saw a ton of action @ both OG posts too from that point on. From my observations, JD was more comfortable on the left side than the right side. JD was also more effective @ OT than OG. He was most effective from the left OT post. That was 2018.

Again from my observations, JD came to the 2018 Rams camp overweight carrying an extra tire around his midsection plus he was not in football playing condition. JD now has dropped way over a dozen or more pounds & is sure to be in much better overall NFL level playing condition & much stronger. Since Noteboom has vacated his 2018 role & position the Rams will need to find an excellent replacement OL'er to fill that void. JD would be my leading prospect. Who would be yours?

they do need somebody in case he is dinged up. Also, if someone is pulled for a play or two to get a wrap redone or something, they might want to keep Noteboom at guard for the snap

I would think that there is a great need to keep Joe Noteboom @ LG at all times from this point on now.

The Rams org has stated all offseason that Joe Noteboom is designated to be the starting LG. Why would we think that Kromer would be utilizing JN back in his past 2018 role? I would also not expect to see JN being involved @ LT. Would not his primary focus be on earning & winning the starting LG post? All other matters are secondary.

The swing Tackle or back up emergency OT is Noteboom. They will move him to Tackle and then someone replaces him at LG.

I do not see Noteboom spending his precious valuable moments of time & energy on preparing him to be the backup RT or LT or swing OT in training camp/ preseason for the 2019 season. JN needs to spend all this time learning to be an effective starting NFL left OG in replacing Rodger Saffold in this Rams 2019 OL.

Kromer has a new cadre of college prospective OT's i.e. Bobby Evans, David Edwards, Matt Kaskey & Brandon Hitner to take up the 2018 Joe Noteboom position. Now if something were to happen to Andrew Whitworth that would prevent him from suiting up long term this season.......Joe Noteboom's No#1 priority objective is sure to change dramatically. That how I see it............

 

[PhillyRam]

Jamil Demby played here for the Rams entire Training Camp & four preseason games last season. JD played a major portion @ both OT posts in the first game. JD also saw a ton of action @ both OG posts too from that point on. From my observations, JD was more comfortable on the left side than the right side. JD was also more effective @ OT than OG. He was most effective from the left OT post. That was 2018.

Again from my observations, JD came to the 2018 Rams camp overweight carrying an extra tire around his midsection plus he was not in football playing condition. JD now has dropped way over a dozen or more pounds & is sure to be in much better overall NFL level playing condition & much stronger. Since Noteboom has vacated his 2018 role & position the Rams will need to find an excellent replacement OL'er to fill that void. JD would be my leading prospect. Who would be yours?

I would think that there is a great need to keep Joe Noteboom @ LG at all times from this point on now.

The Rams org has stated all offseason that Joe Noteboom is designated to be the starting LG. Why would we think that Kromer would be utilizing JN back in his past 2018 role? I would also not expect to see JN being involved @ LT. Would not his primary focus be on earning & winning the starting LG post? All other matters are secondary.
I do not see Noteboom spending his precious valuable moments of time & energy on preparing him to be the backup RT or LT or swing OT in training camp/ preseason for the 2019 season. JN needs to spend all this time learning to be an effective starting NFL left OG in replacing Rodger Saffold in this Rams 2019 OL.

Kromer has a new cadre of college prospective OT's i.e. Bobby Evans, David Edwards, Matt Kaskey & Brandon Hitner to take up the 2018 Joe Noteboom position. Now if something were to happen to Andrew Whitworth that would prevent him from suiting up long term this season.......Joe Noteboom's No#1 priority objective is sure to change dramatically. That how I see it............

I don't see anyway in hell if Whitworth goes down in say week 3, that we will see Bobby Evans or David Edwards playing LT and protecting Goff's blindside.

 

[Soul Surfer]

I don't see anyway in hell if Whitworth goes down in say week 3, that we will see Bobby Evans or David Edwards playing LT and protecting Goff's blindside.

I think the first man up would be Noteboom.
Unless they think Havenstein should swing over there.

Luckily for us, Whitworth has been durable.
(Knock on every type of wood possible).

 

[BonifayRam]

I don't see anyway in hell if Whitworth goes down in say week 3, that we will see Bobby Evans or David Edwards playing LT and protecting Goff's blindside.

Who would argue against that statement?

JN flashed some serious steadiness in his few cameo appearances subbing for AW in the 2018 regular season. His rookie preseason work was also sound.

Can Kromer increase & intensify the previous 2018 Plan that kept AW fresh & rested to play in 19 regular season games as the oldest starting LT in the NFL in 2019? If they do go with JN @ LG does Kromer have a OL'er who could fill the shoes of what Noteboom did last season? We will find out.

 

[Merlin]

IMO Edwards can make the final 53 if Bobby Evans can win the RG starting spot. Then Edwards can compete for the swing tackle position. The RG must be a good run blocker, something Edwards has struggled with in college. He needs so much work, that Havenstein taking him under his wing will be big for Edwards. Whether it will be enough remains to be seen. If Evans is the swing tackle this year Edwards will have an uphill battle to make the 53 man active roster.

We went through last season with our two depth OL both being mid round rookies. Now those two rookies are going to start. Edwards is going to make this roster regardless.

Also where he needs work is his pass sets. The dude is going to be a brute in the run game on the interior at the NFL level if that's where he ends up, because you can see the power when he's got somebody locked up. His technique needs serious work in pass pro.