Rams trade for Austin Corbett

[Angry Ram]

good for you.

 

[Loyal]

 

[fanotodd]

Why would the browns give up so quickly on a high pick when their OL really isn't all that?
Other than 2018, I can't remember the last time I wasn't extremely ticked at our Center situation.
I have mocked a Center to the Rams every year it seems. One of them is starting for the 9ers now.

As for the peters trade, he was gone after this year and his value was dropping week to week. His weak coverages were one thing, but his "tackling" made me wanna puke--not that anybody else on the Rams has looked all that good this season.

 

[Dodgersrf]

The Browns didn’t even want him so can’t say I’ll get too hyped over this until I see results.

The browns surprisingly have a decent o line.

Hopefully he is an improvement over Demby.

 

[1maGoh]

Why would the browns give up so quickly on a high pick when their OL really isn't all that?
Other than 2018, I can't remember the last time I wasn't extremely ticked at our Center situation.
I have mocked a Center to the Rams every year it seems. One of them is starting for the 9ers now.

As for the peters trade, he was gone after this year and his value was dropping week to week. His weak coverages were one thing, but his "tackling" made me wanna puke--not that anybody else on the Rams has looked all that good this season.

I can only assume that they were giving up on him because he might be talented. That kind of thing isn't their style and they won't stand for it.

 

[ramsince62]

He's better than Demby I bet.

Who isn't better?

 

[OregonRamsFan]

I’m happy Snead is earning his paycheck. When I said we needed a change on our OL pronto yesterday, I didn’t think it would mean changes coming today. I guess Snead and I are on the same page of music. Lol. I am available for hire Mr. Snead. Ha ha

 

[oldnotdead]

Demby hasn't played as badly as you guys are saying. Most of the pressure coming inside was on Allen. He has repeatedly failed to maintain gap integrity. As I've said on multiple occasions that mistakes by the center are many times blamed on the OGs. This has been the case all too often this year. The real problem this year is pressure coming off the edges through both Havenstein and Whit. Whitworth's play has suffered this year and it's clear he's gone next year. His age is showing. Havenstein needs to move inside or he will continue to be abused. They need to play Edwards at RT.

Corbett was highly regarded pre-draft last year. But his failure to crack the starting lineup with a suspect o-line is either a failure with coaching or an issue with the player. IMO it could very well be a matter of poor coaching.

Corbett was practicing at RG with the Browns. Why not move Rob to LG, Corbett to RG and Edwards to RT. Blythe like Peters and Talib isn't likely to be extended next year. Why not simply remake the o-line right now.

 

[thirteen28]

Why would the browns give up so quickly on a high pick when their OL really isn't all that?

Given the history of that franchise, your question might have answered itself. I really hope Kromer can get something out of this kid pronto, because damn, we need it.

 

[fearsomefour]

Demby hasn't played as badly as you guys are saying. Most of the pressure coming inside was on Allen. He has repeatedly failed to maintain gap integrity. As I've said on multiple occasions that mistakes by the center are many times blamed on the OGs. This has been the case all too often this year. The real problem this year is pressure coming off the edges through both Havenstein and Whit. Whitworth's play has suffered this year and it's clear he's gone next year. His age is showing. Havenstein needs to move inside or he will continue to be abused. They need to play Edwards at RT.

Corbett was highly regarded pre-draft last year. But his failure to crack the starting lineup with a suspect o-line is either a failure with coaching or an issue with the player. IMO it could very well be a matter of poor coaching.

Corbett was practicing at RG with the Browns. Why not move Rob to LG, Corbett to RG and Edwards to RT. Blythe like Peters and Talib isn't likely to be extended next year. Why not simply remake the o-line right now.

The weakness Rob has at T would get him totally destroyed at G.

 

[Jacobarch]

Demby hasn't played as badly as you guys are saying. Most of the pressure coming inside was on Allen. He has repeatedly failed to maintain gap integrity. As I've said on multiple occasions that mistakes by the center are many times blamed on the OGs. This has been the case all too often this year. The real problem this year is pressure coming off the edges through both Havenstein and Whit. Whitworth's play has suffered this year and it's clear he's gone next year. His age is showing. Havenstein needs to move inside or he will continue to be abused. They need to play Edwards at RT.

Corbett was highly regarded pre-draft last year. But his failure to crack the starting lineup with a suspect o-line is either a failure with coaching or an issue with the player. IMO it could very well be a matter of poor coaching.

Corbett was practicing at RG with the Browns. Why not move Rob to LG, Corbett to RG and Edwards to RT. Blythe like Peters and Talib isn't likely to be extended next year. Why not simply remake the o-line right now.

We can't reaaaaaaaaaaally say that. We have no idea what the protection calls are. Maybe Allen is calling the right protections and other guys are missing them. Who knows. it's really hard to say. Lets just agree that our Interior Oline has been really bad and we'll find out who's fault it is soon enough with whomever they replace with Corbett

 

[fearsomefour]

Even if this doesn’t pay big dividends now I like the deal. Low round pick to start a rebuild on the line now.
In FA target Spain the LG from Buffalo and I’d be happy.

 

[rams1fan]

This is one deal today that I like. Supposedly he has position versatility. Perhaps he can put Demby on the bench. A 5th rounder is worth the attempt.

 

[kurtfaulk]

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Remember Blythe was a 7th round reject from the Colts. The rams don't need a superstar, just someone who can hold a block longer than 0.25 seconds.

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[Ramlock]

Given the history of that franchise, your question might have answered itself. I really hope Kromer can get something out of this kid pronto, because damn, we need it.

Beat me to it

Why would the browns give up so quickly on a high pick when their OL really isn't all that?

The Browns do not exhibit intellectual superiority

 

[rdlkgliders]

Loved Kush all hart and effort

 

[Mackeyser]

Love this trade. Corbett is the type of guy that Kromer is great at developing (intelligent college OT with good feet and great hand strength). I liked him a lot as a prospect, and I'm surprised he hasn't become a better player to this point.

Totally agree. We have better sports science, better training and solid coaching.

I dunno what anyone does with Demby. That's like dinging someone for not being able to coach up GRob...

 

[Mackeyser]

The real question is if Corbett will at least dress up for the Falcons game. He's gonna have to get acclimated to the playbook before we place him in the trenches

Probably not. The last thing you want to do with a young guy is have him be in an unwinnable position.

I could see him in Cincy, although if y'all remember, during the last Fisher year, iirc, we signed guys off the street to play on only a few days and there are few guys who can coach a guy up faster than McVay and crew...

 

[Mackeyser]

The weakness Rob has at T would get him totally destroyed at G.

I dunno. Rob is strong and was one of the best run blocking ROTs in the NFL. He always had trouble with speed and I also think that the way defenses are scheming our OL has our entire OL kinda lost and they'll recover once they are given some schematic answers. Same with Allen. There are times he's got to pick up a guy who's swimming from the B gap and with the LG pulling, he's in a no win situation.

Again, that's scheme. Not saying guys are playing well, but it's a witches brew of issues, not just the guys playing badly.

 

[“Turbo set!”]

Why would the browns give up so quickly on a high pick when their OL really isn't all that?
Other than 2018, I can't remember the last time I wasn't extremely ticked at our Center situation.
I have mocked a Center to the Rams every year it seems. One of them is starting for the 9ers now.

This.