To date all through coaching camp, one of many standouts on protection for the Los Angeles Rams has been defensive again Quentin Lake. Final season, Lake started to emerge as an important piece of the Rams secondary each as a security and finally transferring into what is named the ‘star’ cornerback position.
Whereas his position usually modified final yr, this season Lake has been in a position to focus solely on that ‘star’ cornerback place and it’s permitting him to shine in camp. And that’s one thing Lake, the son of former NFL cornerback Carnell Lake, appreciates.
Lake lately spoke on this in an interview with Adam Grosbard of the L.A. Every day Information, saying that this position provides him much more probabilities to make performs across the ball and preserve communication throughout the protection:
“They actually belief me at that place and I’m in a position to do it properly, will get me across the ball so much more playmaking alternatives which has been incredible,” Lake mentioned. “And the largest factor is you possibly can nonetheless have that communication side at that place, which helps the protection. Seamless, flawless transition into that place.”
It has definitely been helpful for Lake to lock in on one place, however the former security nonetheless has the flexibility to play a number of positions which defensive coordinator Chris Shula appreciates:
“He’s a man that seamlessly can from security to star, whereas different guys it’s onerous to change positions,” defensive coordinator Chris Shula mentioned. “He permits us to get our greatest 11 on the sphere and he is aware of going to be on the sphere in some type or trend. So long as he’s on the market, he’s completely satisfied.”
The Rams have some good expertise on protection and if issues come collectively this unit is usually a excellent one. Gamers like Lake may make all of the distinction and to date he appears poised to be a significant playmaker for this squad.
Rams coach Sean McVay says Cobie Durant has been ‘glorious’ in coaching camp
One other participant who could possibly be crucial within the Rams secondary is third-year cornerback Cobie Durant. With some accidents all through the secondary in camp to date, Durant has had an opportunity to essentially set up himself and head coach Sean McVay has been impressed.
“I believe he’s been glorious,” McVay mentioned when requested about Durant’s efficiency in coaching camp to date. “I believed he had a very good offseason. I believe he’s picked up the place he left off within the offseason.”
