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Where does OT/OG David Edwards fit among the offensive linemen?
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I was listening to a show the other day and the topic was day 3 value. David Edwards was the first name that was mentioned. They spoke of his athleticism and growth on the O.L in a very short period of time.
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Good for the Rams that they can have more than one steal of the draft. They could end up with 3 or more steals of the draft. Edwards being a later round pick makes a good story. I would have liked more reasons for his opinion on Edwards being the steal of the draft. He didn't make much of a strong case for his opinion. I hope every Rams draft pick will be steals of the draft. Sure looks like they got some.
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I really like the design of this measurables chart from a previous post. Gives you a very quick strengths/weakness overview of the player rather than reading thru a bunch of words and numbers with decimals that you have to look back over a dozen times. Kudos to the dude that designed this for the average fan to mull over. Would like to see this used more often in draft profiles. They should call it the spiderlic chart or the rookie web chart.
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probably because they wanted both. why risk losing rapp when they got henderson in the area they thought they could get him?
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Mark my words: Taylor Rapp will be the steal of this draft. If he hadn't run a 4.7 at his Pro Day, he'd have gone in the first round.
I see him and JJ3 starting at safety for the next few years, at least.
Also, that's not discounting David Long, as I feel that he'll be a great starting cornerback for us.
I see him and JJ3 starting at safety for the next few years, at least.
Also, that's not discounting David Long, as I feel that he'll be a great starting cornerback for us.
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https://www.therams.com/news/rookie...david-edwards-fit-among-the-offensive-linemen
Rookie role analysis: Where does David Edwards fit among the offensive linemen?
Myles Simmons
https://www.therams.com/video/kromer-on-edwards-finding-a-place-in-the-team-s-depth-chart
View: https://twitter.com/PFF_Rams/status/1126884019558158337/photo/1
As a fifth-round pick out of Wisconsin, David Edwards joins an offensive line rom that can certainly stand to add depth. With 2018 draft picks Joe Noteboom and Brian Allen moving into potential starting roles this season, Edwards — along with third-round pick Bobby Evans — has a chance to become a key reserve for Los Angeles’ five up front.
While he played through a shoulder injury in 2018, Edwards says he’s healthy and ready to compete. And under run game coordinator/offensive line coach Aaron Kromer, Edwards will be able to receive some high-quality teaching as he acclimates to the league.
OUTLOOK AT THE POSITION
As mentioned in Evans’ role analysis, the Rams likely don’t really have starting positions up for grabs as the rookies arrive and the club gets closer to OTAs. As of now, left tackle Andrew Whitworth, right guard Austin Blythe, right tackle Rob Havenstein are entrenched as the club’s returning starters. Noteboom and Allen are slated to take over at left guard and center, respectively.
For Los Angeles’ reserves, 2018 sixth-round pick Jamil Demby returns and should have a leg up as the Rams’ proverbial “sixth man” on the offensive line.
POTENTIAL ROLE AS A ROOKIE
Like fellow rookie Evans, Edwards will be cross-trained at the four offensive line spots aside from center — as Kromer often says that’s the best way for rookies to learn the NFL.
Edwards could earn a spot on the Rams 46-man gameday roster if he proves his versatility along the OL during OTAs and training camp. But there will be competition for that, as the Rams keep only seven offensive linemen active for each contest.The biggest question for Edwards will be about the health of his shoulder, as that limited his production in 2018. But the rookie out of Wisconsin told L.A. media just after his selection that he’s feeling healthy.
“n terms of right now, we actually had the chance to figure out what was wrong, it was something very minor and we were able to fix it actually pretty quickly and it was non-surgical or anything like that,” Edwards said. “I’m feeling confident, I’m healthy and ready to head into OTAs and rookie minicamp.” #Rams Rookie OT David Edwards' ability as a run blocker likely intrigued #LA to add depth to their OL by picking him at 169
In 2017, (min. 200 snaps) he posted an 80.5 Offensive Grade (37th for OLs; 24th for OTs) and an 81.4 Run Block Grade (23rd for OLs; 15th for OTs) pic.twitter.com/SoFbYJ3S59
For any player chosen around Edwards’ spot at No. 169, prospects for the future are almost always about development. Edwards is in a good position to do that in Los Angeles, given how effective Kromer has been at training young offensive linemen over the course of his career.
So while Edwards is likely a depth piece for now, he has a chance to grow into a full-time starter down the road. That could be sooner or later, depending on openings along the Rams’ offensive line. But having played at Wisconsin, he may have a leg up given his familiarity with a pro-style offense.
Rookie role analysis: Where does David Edwards fit among the offensive linemen?
Myles Simmons
https://www.therams.com/video/kromer-on-edwards-finding-a-place-in-the-team-s-depth-chart
View: https://twitter.com/PFF_Rams/status/1126884019558158337/photo/1
As a fifth-round pick out of Wisconsin, David Edwards joins an offensive line rom that can certainly stand to add depth. With 2018 draft picks Joe Noteboom and Brian Allen moving into potential starting roles this season, Edwards — along with third-round pick Bobby Evans — has a chance to become a key reserve for Los Angeles’ five up front.
While he played through a shoulder injury in 2018, Edwards says he’s healthy and ready to compete. And under run game coordinator/offensive line coach Aaron Kromer, Edwards will be able to receive some high-quality teaching as he acclimates to the league.
OUTLOOK AT THE POSITION
As mentioned in Evans’ role analysis, the Rams likely don’t really have starting positions up for grabs as the rookies arrive and the club gets closer to OTAs. As of now, left tackle Andrew Whitworth, right guard Austin Blythe, right tackle Rob Havenstein are entrenched as the club’s returning starters. Noteboom and Allen are slated to take over at left guard and center, respectively.
For Los Angeles’ reserves, 2018 sixth-round pick Jamil Demby returns and should have a leg up as the Rams’ proverbial “sixth man” on the offensive line.
POTENTIAL ROLE AS A ROOKIE
Like fellow rookie Evans, Edwards will be cross-trained at the four offensive line spots aside from center — as Kromer often says that’s the best way for rookies to learn the NFL.
Edwards could earn a spot on the Rams 46-man gameday roster if he proves his versatility along the OL during OTAs and training camp. But there will be competition for that, as the Rams keep only seven offensive linemen active for each contest.The biggest question for Edwards will be about the health of his shoulder, as that limited his production in 2018. But the rookie out of Wisconsin told L.A. media just after his selection that he’s feeling healthy.
“n terms of right now, we actually had the chance to figure out what was wrong, it was something very minor and we were able to fix it actually pretty quickly and it was non-surgical or anything like that,” Edwards said. “I’m feeling confident, I’m healthy and ready to head into OTAs and rookie minicamp.” #Rams Rookie OT David Edwards' ability as a run blocker likely intrigued #LA to add depth to their OL by picking him at 169
In 2017, (min. 200 snaps) he posted an 80.5 Offensive Grade (37th for OLs; 24th for OTs) and an 81.4 Run Block Grade (23rd for OLs; 15th for OTs) pic.twitter.com/SoFbYJ3S59
For any player chosen around Edwards’ spot at No. 169, prospects for the future are almost always about development. Edwards is in a good position to do that in Los Angeles, given how effective Kromer has been at training young offensive linemen over the course of his career.
So while Edwards is likely a depth piece for now, he has a chance to grow into a full-time starter down the road. That could be sooner or later, depending on openings along the Rams’ offensive line. But having played at Wisconsin, he may have a leg up given his familiarity with a pro-style offense.