The state of the Los Angeles Rams offensive line heading into preseason action
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Yeah, this is to just get them through preseason without having to play Noteboom much.
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Well if he was in Green Bay recently enough (no idea what order he was where) he should know our offense, so not a lot to learn or pick up in order to help out in the preseason games. This may be about having enough big fellers for preseason with potentially 6 guys resting (I suspect Evans may be held out since he's a starter level type).
Ryan Pope OT San Diego State - Draft Player Profile | The Draft Network
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ANALYST'S REPORTS
Marino
- Run Blocking - Has the mass and power in his lower half to be effective but sloppy technique robs him of functional strength at the point of attack. Upper and lower body work independently. Lethargic firing off the ball. Pushes more than he drives anyone.
Pass Blocking - Tall pass sets and poor body control present challenges. Struggles to keep pace with speed up the arc on account of poor pass sets. Strike placement is tardy and inaccurate.
Blocking in Space - Looks like he has the mobility needed to execute but he appears confused in space. Takes angles that don’t lead to an identifiable target. Amazing how often he is in space, nowhere near the action without having touched a soul.
Power - Thickly built frame, engineered for playing offensive line in the NFL but poor leverage and sloppy technique robs him of power. Notable functional strength lacking in his upper body and core which becomes evident once he deploys his punch.
IQ - Tardy responses to twists and stunts. Might as well play with 10 on the field when he’s uncovered given his challenges finding work. Wanders in space, often without an identifiable plan. Heavily penalized.
Feet - Pass sets are rigid and he labors to keep pace up the arc. Appears fluid and quick on the move until he’s tasked with making contact. Rarely generates power by accelerating his feet given how frequently he folds at the waste.
Hands - Punch is tardy and poorly placed. Fails to find surface area and set the clamps. Falls off contact and fails to sustain blocks at a high clip. Has terrific length that could be used as a weapon but he rarely plays with ideal extension.
Balance - Really struggles to maintain control of his frame. Chronic leaner and waste bender which leads to over-extension. Upper half works independently from his lower half. Posture and leverage are poor.
Versatility - Has played both left and right tackle for San Diego State. Has restrictions in both gap and zone run schemes. Has the traits to be a multifaceted blockers should he resolve glaring technical issues.
BEST TRAIT - Frame
WORST TRAIT - Body Control/Technique
RED FLAGS - 2017 - hand injury. 2016 - missed two games with a chest injury.
After spending two seasons in the JUCO ranks, Pope started for two seasons at San Diego State and earned Second-Team All-Conference Honors as a senior. While Pope certainly looks the part of an NFL offensive tackle, he doesn’t yet play like one. His body control, posture, weight distribution, mental processing and technique need major improvements for him to have a chance to stick at the next level. Pope is a developmental prospect in every sense that will likely get opportunity based on his frame.
Round Grade - UDFA
Well, looks like "Duck" Hodges will have to live up to his name this preseason.
NFL fans in 2020: "They didn't have preseason games to get better! They are so important for team chemistry!!!!!"
NFL coaches 2021: "Nah, we good."
That might be one of the most negative scouting reports I've ever read lolRyan Pope OT San Diego State - Draft Player Profile | The Draft Network
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ANALYST'S REPORTS
Marino
- Run Blocking - Has the mass and power in his lower half to be effective but sloppy technique robs him of functional strength at the point of attack. Upper and lower body work independently. Lethargic firing off the ball. Pushes more than he drives anyone.
Pass Blocking - Tall pass sets and poor body control present challenges. Struggles to keep pace with speed up the arc on account of poor pass sets. Strike placement is tardy and inaccurate.
Blocking in Space - Looks like he has the mobility needed to execute but he appears confused in space. Takes angles that don’t lead to an identifiable target. Amazing how often he is in space, nowhere near the action without having touched a soul.
Power - Thickly built frame, engineered for playing offensive line in the NFL but poor leverage and sloppy technique robs him of power. Notable functional strength lacking in his upper body and core which becomes evident once he deploys his punch.
IQ - Tardy responses to twists and stunts. Might as well play with 10 on the field when he’s uncovered given his challenges finding work. Wanders in space, often without an identifiable plan. Heavily penalized.
Feet - Pass sets are rigid and he labors to keep pace up the arc. Appears fluid and quick on the move until he’s tasked with making contact. Rarely generates power by accelerating his feet given how frequently he folds at the waste.
Hands - Punch is tardy and poorly placed. Fails to find surface area and set the clamps. Falls off contact and fails to sustain blocks at a high clip. Has terrific length that could be used as a weapon but he rarely plays with ideal extension.
Balance - Really struggles to maintain control of his frame. Chronic leaner and waste bender which leads to over-extension. Upper half works independently from his lower half. Posture and leverage are poor.
Versatility - Has played both left and right tackle for San Diego State. Has restrictions in both gap and zone run schemes. Has the traits to be a multifaceted blockers should he resolve glaring technical issues.
BEST TRAIT - Frame
WORST TRAIT - Body Control/Technique
RED FLAGS - 2017 - hand injury. 2016 - missed two games with a chest injury.
After spending two seasons in the JUCO ranks, Pope started for two seasons at San Diego State and earned Second-Team All-Conference Honors as a senior. While Pope certainly looks the part of an NFL offensive tackle, he doesn’t yet play like one. His body control, posture, weight distribution, mental processing and technique need major improvements for him to have a chance to stick at the next level. Pope is a developmental prospect in every sense that will likely get opportunity based on his frame.
Round Grade - UDFA
No kidding, wow. Let me sum it up….
He is sloppy, has no technique, and overall sucks… generally speaking. But he played left and right tackle in college.
McVay scared to death someone is going to get hurt.
