St. Louis Rams T Goldberg doesn’t mind “holding space” for rookie Smith
Adam Goldberg is in a bit of an unusual situation. All spring, during the minicamps and the OTAs, he’s been the first-team right tackle. But everyone knows that the Rams expect first-round draft pick Jason Smith to be in that spot come the start of the regular season.
A less-experienced, less-philosophical player might resent “holding space” for a rookie. But not Goldberg, a seventh-year pro.
“I look at is as, I’ve got to go out every day and make myself as good as I can make myself. All those other decisions about who plays where and when are out of my control,” he said. “Wherever they say I’m playing that day, I do my best to help our offense execute and move the football and score points. If that’s at right tackle, great. If that’s at punter or tight end, I don’t care. Just let me contribute to our team’s success. That’s what I can control, so that’s what I’ll worry about.”
The second day of the three-day minicamp is under way at Rams Park. Two practices today, one tomorrow, and then OTAs resume next week.
All for now . . .
Baloney. Name one NFL player that just wants to sit on the bench. Name one player that wants to go from starter to bench warmer, especially so a rookie can take his place. The title of this article and Goldberg’s comments don’t match. He says he wants to “contribute”. He does not mention holding space.