Rams coach Scott Linehan wanted Nebraska defensive end Adam Carriker all
along. And he let him know it when Carriker visited St. Louis. On Saturday, the
Rams followed through on a pre-draft promise.
The Rams continued to fill needs in the second and third round by picking
up running back Brian Leonard in the second round and ending their day with
Tennessee cornerback Jonathan Wade in the third.
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On the second day of the draft, nobody really knows exactly what they are
getting, but many times teams use the final rounds to fortify positions of need.
And that’s precisely what the Rams did with their final
five selections.
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Rams coach Scott Linehan wanted Nebraska defensive end Adam Carriker all
along. And he let him know it when Carriker visited St. Louis. On Saturday, the
Rams followed through on a pre-draft promise.
Ryan was originally recruited as an outside linebacker, playing that
position briefly before shifting to rush defensive end in 2003. As he continued
to grow in size, the coaching staff utilized him as a strongside defensive end
as a sophomore and junior, shifting him to weakside defensive tackle for his
final season.
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Finally given an opportunity to start in 2006, Shackleford awarded the
coaching staff for its patience by dominating the competition from the
strong-side tackle position. With the massive blocker leading the way, the front
wall allowed only 17 sacks for the season.
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During his final two seasons at Arkansas, Jackson made a name for himself
as a physical run stuffer in the middle of the line. If his name sounds familiar
to old-time football fans, his father, Keith Jackson, Sr., was a two-time
All-America tight end at Oklahoma and was a six-time NFL Pro Bowl selection for
the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers. Jackson, Sr., is a member of
the College Football Hall of Fame and also serves as a radio color commentator
on the Arkansas Razorback Sports Network for football games.
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Once again, it’s that time of year when you have already been inundated by
mock draft upon mock draft with pundits and wanna be pundits alike giving their
opinion on what every team in the NFL should or will do. And once again, we are
here to continue the avalanche of mock drafts confusing you further. So, without
further ado, here’s one person’s best guess at what will happen in Saturday’s
first round of the NFL Draft.
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After a free agency period in which acquiring difference makers on defense
became nearly impossible, the Rams will turn their full attention to making a
splash on that side of the ball in this weekend's NFL Draft.
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The emergence of Oshiomogho Atogwe at free safety and the steady hand of
Corey Chavous at strong safety means the Rams don't have a pressing need at
either safety spot, but they could look for an upgrade to the depth at some
point.
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After adding Chris Draft for depth at linebacker in the offseason, the
Rams don't have a serious need for help at the position, but that could change
heading into the draft because Brandon Chillar is headed toward unrestricted
free agency.
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Last year Matt Leinart was the golden boy quarterback stuck in the NFL
Draft green room longer than many suspected. This year, Brady Quinn is hoping
the same fate doesn't await him.
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It's been some time since the Rams have needed help at the quarterback
position. Heading in to this year's NFL Draft, it isn't likely the team will be
looking in that direction once again.
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A couple of bad games almost completely ruined Leon Hall's NFL Draft
prospects. But he has put those games behind him and has worked to solidify his
spot as the best cover cornerback in the draft.
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