The Rams got their man in the first round of this years draft. Carriker will come in and be an iunstant starter most likely and he will help out on an improving defense.
Rams Rookie Minicamp Opens Today
Saturday, May 12, 2007
First round pick, Adam Carriker is one of 32 players that will come in St. Louis this weekend for the team’s rookie minicamp. The group includes all eight drafted rookies, 20 undrafted free agents and four first-year veterans. Many of the players will get evaluated, hoping to earn a roster spot. For the draft picks, it's a chance to come in get firmiliar with some of the players, coaches, drills, and plays. It's a major learning experience for all players. Players were fitted for their uniforms friday, and introduced to the playbooks. As players walk into the lockerrooms and see the lockers of players like Torry Holt, Isaac Bruce, and Leonard Little, they are in awe. "Carriker and many of his new teammates spent Friday playing the part of the awestruck kid. Tennessee cornerback Jonathan Wade said he spent about 10 minutes in front of receiver Torry Holt’s locker counting his shoes and looking on in awe. Undrafted defensive end Alton Pettway waxed about being in the locker room once inhabited by Marshall Faulk and having a locker next to Leonard Little. " - Nick Wagoner, St. Louis Rams Senior Writer
Rookie Minicamp info WHEN: Saturday and Sunday. WHERE: Rams Park in Earth City. SCHEDULE: Practices from 10:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m. and 3:35 p.m.-5:05 p.m. both days. ACCESS: Minicamp is closed to the public.
DE James Hall Victor Adeyanju Eric Moore As of now, this is James Hall spot. Carriker may come in and take it in training camp, but he is listed as a DT now. Adeyanju will see his playing time, but he won't be a starter. DT Jimmy Kennedy Adam Carriker Clifton Ryan Kennedy never played up to his potential, but he still is in a starting role. If Carriker does stay at DT, He will push for the spot. DT La'Roi Glover Claude Wroten Unless Wroten shows the coaches a lot, he won't be starting any time soon, this is La'Roi's spot. DE Leonard Little Michael Brown Trevor Johnson Little is one of the best players to wear the Blue and Gold in the last 10 years. He has been dominate and consistent for the most part. No chance for him to get benched. OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa Jon Alston Pisa is becoming a major part of this defensive unit. Each year he has gotten better. Alston is a good enough athlete to see the field sometime. If the coaches do choose to move him to a safety position, It may allow Bartell to move back to CB. Otherwise, Alston can dominate special teams. MLB Will Witherspoon Chris Draft Tim McGarigle Witherspoon was a great addition last offseason. He is the centerpiece of this defense and will continue to be. Bringing in Draft is just to add depth and help out on special teams. OLB Brandon Chillar Raonall Smith Chillar started to become a decent starter last season. I think he will improve more this year and become a decent starter. CB Fakhir Brown Jerametrius Butler Lenny Walls The Rams are short of depth at CB. Brown is the start, but it is unsure if Butler will even make the squad. CB Tye Hill Mike Rumph Jonathan Wade Hill is the other starter at CB. Rumph is another guy who may not even make the roster. Wade may get playing time if all plays out right. I think Bartell should move back to CB, and Todd Johnson could fill his spot at backing up Atogwe. FS Oshiomogho Atogwe Ron Bartell Oshiomogho came on strong late last year and will be the starter again this year. He has enough talent to become one of the Leagues better safeties. Bartell is his backup for now, though as i said before, he should play CB. SS Corey Chavous Jerome Carter Todd Johnson Chavous played pretty well last year. He is the starter without much contest. Carter has played well too when he sees the field, but it wont move him to a starter role. Johnson just adds depth at both safety spots.
