Verstärkung für die Defense. Ich finds gut.

ich weiss nicht ob man sich freuen soll?
ich hätte eine DT genommen.

Der kann doch auch DT spielen dachte ich

Ich bin froh, dass die Rams noch einen der guten D-Liner abbekommen haben. Carricker ist ein sehr flexibler Spieler, der DE und DT spielen kann. Seine Stärke ist das Runstopping, was sehr wichtig ist für die Rams.
Jetzt werden die Gegner vermutlich immer über Little laufen, dahinter sollten dann die LB bereit sein.


Das sagen die Medien zu dem Pick:

www.nfldraftcountdown.com

This is not really a surprise because we knew they were looking at defensive ends here but I thought they might have had Darrelle Revis rated a little higher. Carriker is a very safe pick here though and while he may never be a 15 sack per year guy he is an all-around player who can defend the run as well as the pass. The only big question is do they plan to utilize Carriker at end or tackle and my guess is probably both, with him playing outside on first and second downs and then moving inside to be a quick pass rusher on passing downs. Very solid overall and I like this guy a lot.

Vic Carucci's Analysis
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. Those are ingredients the Jim Haslett's defensive scheme desperately needs.

Gil Brandt:I think the Rams were excited to get Carriker with the 13th pick. Carriker is a very solid football player; he reminds you a lot of Smith -- the defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers who has had a long and steady career. Carriker is one of those players that is highly competitive and will do everything he needs to to become better in the NFL.

Pat Kirwan:He has rare size for the position (6-6). He could have been a fit in a 3-4 but is an excellent selection to play opposite Leonard Little. With the offseason acquisition of James Hall, they now have built a nice four-man rush in passing situations where they can move Carriker inside to tackle. I watched Carriker at the Senior Bowl and he has more pass-rush skills than advertised. He had 20 1/2 sacks in college and 41 tackles for a loss. He's a solid 10-year starter.


Scouting Reports:
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/adamcarriker.html

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/carriker_adam

Irgendwie gefällt mir die Story nicht.

Carriker halte ich für einen Super pick. Wenn ich aber höre, dass er unser NT sein soll

Warum sollte man jemanden aus einer Position rausholen, die er sehr gut spielten kann (die auch ein Need ist) und ihn dann zum NT umbasteln? Eigentlich hatte ich mich schon auf die DE-Zange Little-Carriker gefreut...