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merlin
Guys like him tend to draw all that hoopla and high expectation which can often be over the top or not realistic. But the longer we see him being mixed in with meaningful snaps the more likely it becomes that he's going to be a factor for us this season.
Sure would be nice.
Yeah it could be.
Here's Jourdan Rodrigue on that (written after the scrimmage):
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Lewis could see the field pretty often as a rookie because new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley loves to rotate his front by mixing looks and moving guys around. And one of the traits the Rams liked about Lewis at Alabama was the way he played every position on the defensive line, from the seven-technique to the three and, a few times, even nose tackle.
Lewis is one of a few players who, though new to the roster, is turning heads.
On Lewis, also after the scrimmage, Farr said this (paraphrase):
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52, Lewis, very intriguing prospect at OLB, loves his instincts and the way he gets to the football