Rams' D rotation, Westbrooks & Sam

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  • August 7, 2014 at 7:22 pm #3518
    TackleDummy
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    A few days ago it was indicated by Fisher that the Rams would have a 7 man Defensive Line rotation this year. Quinn would be in on most defensive snaps and the other six would have about an equal number of snaps. Sorry, I do not remember exactly where I heard this. But it did get me thinking about the D line and what such a rotation might mean for Ethan Westbrooks and Michael Sam. If the Rams keep 9 defensive linemen and seven of them are in the rotation, that could leave room for both Westbrooks and Sam.

    Quinn, C. Long, Brockers, Hayes, and Donald are certainly locks on a roster position. I would say Langford is also a lock barring a trade. That leaves Sims and Carrington fighting for the last member in the rotation of 7. Could it be that Carrington is fighting for a roster position with Westbrooks and Sam. And there could be a couple of others in the mix. Just a thought.

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    August 7, 2014 at 7:30 pm #3521
    zn
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    TackleDummy wrote:

    A few days ago it was indicated by Fisher that the Rams would have a 7 man Defensive Line rotation this year. Quinn would be in on most defensive snaps and the other six would have about an equal number of snaps. Sorry, I do not remember exactly where I heard this. But it did get me thinking about the D line and what such a rotation might mean for Ethan Westbrooks and Michael Sam. If the Rams keep 9 defensive linemen and seven of them are in the rotation, that could leave room for both Westbrooks and Sam.

    Quinn, C. Long, Brockers, Hayes, and Donald are certainly locks on a roster position. I would say Langford is also a lock barring a trade. That leaves Sims and Carrington fighting for the last member in the rotation of 7. Could it be that Carrington is fighting for a roster position with Westbrooks and Sam. And there could be a couple of others in the mix. Just a thought.

    IMO, I think the top 7 actives include the obvious starting 4 and Sims, Hayes, and Donald. That is, I think Sims is a lock…though anything can happen. The active 7 could change by the game, though the obvious top 4 are clearly set. Right now I would not begin to guess who the 8th and 9th are…though your own guesses sound reasonable as any. I think it;s between Carrington, Conrath, Sam, and Westbrooks for 2 spots unless they keep 10.

    They will be cutting someone who gets picked up right away this year, though, and maybe even plays this year for someone else.

    Been awhile since things were like that.

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    August 7, 2014 at 9:41 pm #3536
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    zn wrote:

    They will be cutting someone who gets picked up right away this year, though, and maybe even plays this year for someone else.

    I certainly agree with that. And they will not be the only Ram cuts to be claimed by another team. The Rams have a very deep though young roster. I also consider Sims the seventh DL member and think he will remain with the club. A lot of people have thought that Carrington was also a lock, including myself. But when Fisher made his remark it got me wondering. Right now — which is way too early — if I were to guess I would pick Westbrooks and Sam to wind up being 8th and 9th with one or both being inactive on Sundays. Unless they both become core special teams players.

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