Why the Rams liked Chris Long
Rams coach Scott Linehan pointed to the intangible qualities he brings to the team.
“He just brings energy and life to the building,” Linehan said. “At the end of the day, he was just what the doctor ordered.”
Here were some other highlights from the media briefing:
–The Rams were locked in on Chris Long for some time. Only Jake Long — and not Glenn Dorsey — could have moved the team off that pick.
–The Rams did not pull away from Dorsey because of medical concerns. “There wasn’t anything to make us stay away from Dorsey,” personnel czar Billy Devaney said.
–Other teams inquired about the second overall pick, but no team wowed the Rams with an offer.
–Keeping Adam Carriker at defensive tackle was another reason to take Long. “I like playing guys where they play,” said Linehan, proving he’s no Mike Martz when it comes to the draft.
“Adam made great strides there,” Linehan said. “I’d like to see Adam more in the ‘3′ technique.”
–Although Long played defensive end in the 3-4, as Carriker did, the Rams believe he can line up wide in the 4-3 and become an effective pass rusher.
–The Rams expect Long to start and become a three-down player, working equally well against the run and the pass.
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Let’s hope that C. Long makes the grade and that we don’t someday regret passing over G. Dorsey.