Here’s Mackeyser…
Yeah, one thing both the Gruden and Belichick schools are consistent about is not trusting rookies to just step in.
That Michel played and played well for Coach B in is rookie season as the main back says a LOT about the trust for the other facets of the game, specifically protecting Brady on blitz pickup.
The more I look into this the better it looks for us.
Pats fans were saying that of all the backs, Michel looked the best in camp, but that wasn't gonna be enough to change Coach Bs mind... especially with the rook from OU shredding in preseason.
But we've got a Georgia RB entering his contract year both healthy and with a chip on his shoulder.
Also... don't be surprised if Michel does well if we don't extend him presuming the contract is reasonable. You'll notice the Browns aren't dealing Hunt when they have Chubb... I don't think Akers/Michel are in that tier, but the tier just below it? Yeah... and I like our passing game an order of magnitude better than Cleveland's (although, I do envy their OL).
The Rams FO have been remarkably consistent in preferring to use picks to get established players instead of drafting them and really focusing their draft and udfa picks on fits, both scheme and outlook and have been pretty successful, thus far.
I think the first time we run zone right and Michel picks up a nifty 12 yards, a lot more will feel better about this.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/25/2021 09:16AM by Rams43.
