DE or OLB?
Of course, with the LA Rams shopping for both outside linebackers and defensive ends, there is always the debate over whether an incoming rookie prospect was select to play in a two-point stance as an outside linebacker, or to put a hand in the dirt and play as a defensive end. Well, that is not up for debate for Jared Verse in this defense, as GM Les Snead ended all debate on the matter right up front:
Les Snead says Jared Verse will stand up in their 3-4: βWeβre looking for grown men on defense.β
β Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) April 26, 2024
And so, the Rams have Coach McVay delighted over the selection, and GM Les Snead confirms that Jared Verse will play outside linebacker for the Rams defense. But there is even more to love about this pick.
The Pat McAfee Show had former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick who had a lot to say about Verse. This is a solid assessment from one of the most accomplished and intelligent defensive minds in football today. Much like Coach McVay, Coach Belichick gave his honest and unscripted response to Jared Verse joining the Rams' defense.
"Jared Verse is powerful and explosive..
β Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 26, 2024
There's so much to like about this guy"
Bill Belichick #PMSDraftSpectacular pic.twitter.com/vvuXu0JHMM
The Rams have to be salivating over Jared Verse's range of defensive prowess.