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| Associated Press |
The Rams addressed a depth issue at
defensive tackle by signing 26-year-old free agent Alex Carrington
(6'5” 301) away from the Buffalo Bills. A third-round pick in 2010
as a defensive end, Carrington was a wash-out in Buffalo until they
figured out to kick him inside. He's graded out negatively inside as
a run defender, but has been a strong bull-rusher and a consistent
pass pressure factor as a DT. Mike Waufle will like that Carrington
can play all over the line and provide pocket push off the bench the
Rams haven't really been getting at DT. John Fassel will like that
Carrington blocked FOUR kicks in 2012.
It's not like Carrington is any kind of
sack machine. Pro Football Focus loves his ability to penetrate the
pocket to the point they have called him a “secret superstar”,
but he has a whole 4 career sacks and was never higher than fourth on
the DT depth chart in Buffalo. He also missed almost all of last
season due to a torn quadriceps. But he should be comfortable enough
in the Rams' system, and the team needed to get better depth behind
Michael Brockers and Kendall Langford. He's more athletic and more
productive than either Jermelle Cudjo or Matt Conrath. Carrington's
pass rush ability gives the Rams someone they can rotate in and have
the two stud Dts fresher for the 4th quarter.
Also, you can't have a dynasty without
a Carrington. (Ask your parents.)
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