Dunbar and Barwin Press conferences

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 30m30 minutes ago

“I pride myself on being someone who plays hard on every single play, so I think I’ll fit right in with the group.” — Barwin @CVRamsClub

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley

Barwin sees himself adding “some versatility” to Rams DL. “I’ve played in 3-4s, 4-3s.” Says he’ll be asked to rush and drop into coverage.

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 31m31 minutes ago

Barwin called the DL room he’s joining “as good as they get… I’m excited to be a part of that group and hopefully make it even better.”

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 32m32 minutes ago

“He taught me so much about being a pro… He really kind of elevated my game as a pass rusher.” — Barwin on Wade Phillips @CVRamsClub

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley ·

Connor Barwin is “really excited” about reuniting with Phillips. “Wade did a lot for my career in the two years I was with him.” @CVRamsClub

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 35m35 minutes ago

“I think I can play in both defenses. I came into the league as a 4-3 defensive end.” Said bigger adjustment in Phi was move to right side.

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 35m35 minutes ago

Barwin pushed back a little on the notion that he’s a 3-4 OLB pass rush specialist. Said he’ll also play LDE in a four-man front in nickel.

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 35m35 minutes ago

“Ultimately, I thought it was a better opportunity for me to be in LA.” — Barwin

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 35m35 minutes ago

Connor Barwin said his FA decision came down to returning in Cincinnati, where he played in college, or reuniting with Wade Phillips

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 1h1 hour ago

Dunbar on playing with Todd Gurley, “They feel like I can help Gurley out. It’s all about helping each other out.” @CVRamsClub

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 1h1 hour ago

He said that wouldn’t preclude him from returning KO in LA. “I’m a football player… That’s what I’ve done my whole career.

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 1h1 hour ago

Dunbar tore an ACL, MCL and patellar tendon in a knee during a kickoff return in Week 4 of the 2015 season. @CVRamsClub

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 2h2 hours ago

Pencil Dunbar in for the Chris Thompson role in McVay’s offense? “His name was brought up… We’re all very similar.” @CVRamsClub

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley

Dunbar said that “meant a lot coming from Dallas,” where he was a third-down back. “I want to be able to… show the world what I can do.”

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 2h2 hours ago

Dunbar said he connected with the Rams because “They looked at me the same way I looked at myself.”

Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 2h2 hours ago

“Just sitting in the meeting we had, he had me going. He had me ready to play.” — Lance Dunbar on Sean McVay @CVRamsClub


Joe Curley‏ @vcsjoecurley · 2h2 hours ago

New Rams RB Lance Dunbar on Rams head coach Sean McVay: “He’s a great coach. He knows a lot about football. He’s very passionate.”