J.B.'s Musings: Rams hit it on the nose with the 2019 Draft

J.B.'s Musings: Rams hit it on the nose with the 2019 Draft

J.B. Long
VOICE OF THE L.A. RAMS

Rams Hit it On the Nose With 2019 Draft

Here’s the standard caveat that there are over four months to go before the Rams travel to Carolina. But it sure sounds like Greg Gaines walks into the Rams facility as the projected starter at nose in base defense. If the La Habra product delivers on that promise, he’ll become a remarkable Day Three steal for Los Angeles, at 134 overall.

“I think some of the things we talked about – how we get better specific to our scheme, but then also defensively in terms of playing the run a little bit better,” Sean McVay explained Saturday regarding why the Rams felt the urge to trade up for the former Washington Husky. “I think that will be a key factor of being really stout inside and we feel like Greg will provide that.”

Michael Brockers moving back inside from his five-technique had been discussed, in anticipation of Ndamukong Suh signing elsewhere in free agency. Brockers, while willing, seemed lukewarm on the concept. Now, that may not be necessary. Nonetheless, his versatility on the defensive front remains a great asset to the organization.

Here are some other reactions to what the Rams were able to accomplish in the 2019 NFL Draft.

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