In the first few years of Sean McVay’s tenure in Los Angeles, the Rams didn’t sink many assets into the inside linebacker position. They got by with the players they had, from Cory Littleton to Kenny Young, but it was viewed as a weakness of the defense.
Last year, they drafted Ernest Jones in the third round. And then this offseason, they added Bobby Wagner in free agency, taking inside linebacker from being a liability to a strength. Wagner completely changes the complexion of this position group, but Jones is a big part of it, too.
Wagner and Jones have gotten to know each other in the last month or so, and the veteran is doing what he can to help the younger guys. He sees great potential in Jones’ game, saying he has everything it takes to be a premier linebacker.
