Adam
Carriker wasn't the flashiest of this
year's defensive ends but probably is
the safest bet to become a solid
starter. Running back Brian
Leonard is a quality pick in the second
round because of his versatility as a
blocker, runner and receiver and he
should provide them a good inside
runner, but, adding depth at cornerback
seemed like a better move. Cornerback
Jonathan Wade in the third finally
addressed that need, but he's a risky
player who could take a while to
develop.
The Rams
absolutely
had to get
some help
for their
defensive
line.
Carriker
will bring
plenty of
talent, but
his bigger
contribution
could very
well be his
toughness
and
competitiveness.
Carriker can
really get
after the QB
and has the
size (6" 6"
290 lbs.) to
stop the run
He
can excel in a
one-back
system like
the Rams
use. He can
do so much
on the
offensive
side of the
ball. He can
play every
position
except
O-line and
QB
Wade has
blazing
speed (4.36)
and nice
size (5' 11"
193 lbs). A
developmental
guy that is
a little raw
with his
technique.
With
patience he
could be
special
His dad is a
6-time Pro
Bowler (TE
Keith
Jackson) who
was a former
1st-round
pick of
Philly from
Oklahoma.
This is a DT
with good
strength
(6-4, 305
pounds,
5.05). He's
very strong
inside
against the
run.
