Joseph Noteboom was drafted into a perfect situation four years ago when the Rams took him in the third round. They already had Andrew Whitworth as their starting left tackle, which allowed Noteboom to sit back and learn from one of the best linemen of this generation.
He probably didn’t expect to sit behind Whitworth for all four years of his rookie contract, but the Rams still rewarded Noteboom with an extension this offseason.
They committed to him as their starting left tackle with a three-year, $40 million contract, a considerable deal for a player who has never been a full-time starter in the NFL. But Noteboom appreciates the Rams showing confidence in him, and he knows he’s the man for the job after getting to see Whitworth work every week.
