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in Marie97's Ranch 02.01.2020 08:48von elaine95 • 183 Beiträge
Time is moving much faster for Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman David Edwards.Edwards has been learning to play more quickly after switching from tackle to guard Womens David Long Jersey , a process that had to be expedited as the rookie from Wisconsin is expected to start at left guard against Atlanta on Sunday."I feel really confident that I'll be able to battle for these guys," Edwards said.Edwards has played in all six games this season, but all 31 snaps he has seen have come on special teams. That will change this week after starter Joe Noteboom suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the 20-7 loss to San Francisco on Sunday.Jamil Demby replaced Noteboom against the 49ers, and his struggles led coach Sean McVay and offensive line coach Aaron Kromer to turn to Edwards, who was drafted in the fifth round.Initially regarded as a swing tackle who could possibly develop into a successor to 14-year veteran Andrew Whitworth at left tackle down the road, Edwards started learning how to play guard for the first time during organized team activities in the spring. It was a major transition for the 6-foot-6, 308-pound Edwards David Long Los Angeles Rams Jerseys , a high school quarterback who started 31 games on the offensive line in four seasons with the Badgers. Instead of having the time and space he was accustomed to operating with, Edwards quickly realized that playing inside demands an immediate reaction."When you play tackle, you have three or four steps before you make contact. When you play guard on the interior, it's kind of like right now," Edwards said, clapping his hands for emphasis. "Just being able to be braced and strong earlier in your set as opposed to later at tackle."Edwards said Whitworth has been a valuable resource in helping him make adjustments and get his timing down this week."Learning and playing next to Whit is priceless," Edwards said. "I mean Los Angeles Rams Jerseys Stitched , he took me aside for one period of (individual drills on Wednesday) and we just worked on one specific block, so he's been awesome."Whitworth was one of several teammates that praised Edwards for his willingness to listen and learn, which is why first-year starting center Brian Allen expects Edwards to play well in his first start."It's my job to make him right," Allen said. "I make the call, I know he's going to listen. I trust him and think it's going to be good."Still, Edwards finds himself thrust into the starting lineup at a critical time for the Rams. Los Angeles has lost three games in a row for the first time under McVay and struggles on the offensive line are a big reason why. The ground game is averaging .55 yards fewer per carry than they did last season, with rushes up the middle considerably less effective than they were during the Rams' run to the Super Bowl.Factor in the uncertainty at running back David Long T-Shirts Jersey , and it makes Edwards' job all the more important. Todd Gurley was a full participant in practice Friday and is expected to play against the Falcons after not playing against the 49ers because of a quadriceps injury, but Malcolm Brown is doubtful because of an ankle injury. Rookie Darrell Henderson Jr. is likely to see carriers regardless of Gurley and Brown's availability.But Edwards said he isn't concerned about the stress of trying to get the running game going or keeping pace with San Francisco and Seattle in the top-heavy NFC West. He just wants to play well and make the most of this opportunity."I think there's more internal pressure just cause I want to do the best I can for the guys on the offense," Edwards said. "I know that it's not all going to be perfect, but I'm going to battle my tail off for those guys."NOTES: CB Jalen Ramsey is expected to make his Rams debut Sunday after practicing the past two days. McVay said Ramsey's workload is still to be determined after being acquired from Jacksonville in a trade Tuesday. . LB Kenny Young and OL Austin Corbett are not expected to play this week. Young was acquired from Baltimore in a trade, and Corbett was acquired from Cleveland. Losing the Super Bowl is tough. It takes multiple post-season wins, a grueling regular season schedule and luck to make it all the way to the finale.And sure, Sean McVay rightly shielded his players from blame after the tough loss. What’s more telling though Infant David Long Jersey , is the true mastermind behind the team is silent.That’s right - for all the blame we place on Goff missing targets, or Gurley mysteriously vanishing, we have to remember who drafted both of them: Jeff Fisher. He had a lot to do with this roster. They might not be his players, but they’re still kind-of his team.In fact, this was his game. Think about it, his fingerprints are all over the place:A low scoring defensive struggle?Relocating the team to Atlanta for Super Bowl practice?An offense that is unable to move the ball?A strange media fixation on a Rams RB that ends your season? Begrudgingly sticking with a gameplan that doesn’t seem to work?Post game, being willing to “fix” things?It’s all there folks. And while Jeff wasn’t even present David Long Jersey nfl draft , it should be clear to everyone that it’s all by design:It’s because Fisher cared so deeply about the team that he let McVay take over - which is why the Rams are where they are. We have him to thank, and ultimately - blame - for what happened.After all, we can never forget his (albeit two years late) fulfilled promise...No one loses better than Jeff, and for that, we thank him.
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