kinda shows how bad the defensive staff was last year aye?
It might be too early to say Speights could follow in the footsteps of Ivan Pace, a fellow undrafted free agent inside linebacker who started 11 games for the Minnesota Vikings as a rookie last season. Speights, however, is on the fast track to becoming a contributor and will have the chance to make his mark on special teams. And if the Rams end up dealing Ernest Jones – though the linebacker said Sunday he never requested a trade after reports emerged noting the team told him they were open to moving him – then Speights could be in line for substantial work on defense out of the gates.
Omar Speights
While most undrafted free agents go all out in the final preseason contest in their last bid to impress, Speights didn't even have to suit up for the Los Angeles Rams' game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The LSU linebacker is safe from cuts and will be on the Week 1 gameday roster, general manager Les Snead said. The 6-1, 228-pounder was a summer standout, particularly with his work against the run.It might be too early to say Speights could follow in the footsteps of Ivan Pace, a fellow undrafted free agent inside linebacker who started 11 games for the Minnesota Vikings as a rookie last season. Speights, however, is on the fast track to becoming a contributor and will have the chance to make his mark on special teams. And if the Rams end up dealing Ernest Jones – though the linebacker said Sunday he never requested a trade after reports emerged noting the team told him they were open to moving him – then Speights could be in line for substantial work on defense out of the gates.
