Eric Weddle has only been with the Rams for one season but he’s already become a leader on defense. He’s as vocal as anyone on the field, getting his teammates aligned properly and diagnosing plays before the snap.
If you’ve ever wondered what it sounds like to be on the field with Weddle, the Rams gave fans a glimpse with a mic’d up video on Tuesday. He was wearing a mic for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks and as you’d expect, Weddle was in constant communication with players and coaches on the sideline and between the white lines.
🗣 Keep that energy up!
Wired for the SNF win with @weddlesbeard! pic.twitter.com/xdyCgGL0qq
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 10, 2019
His relationship with Sean McVay is evident. He and the coach shared a hug on the sideline before kickoff, and Weddle told him, “Be you today. Be you” before giving McVay a friendly push.
Weddle has made a big difference in the secondary this season, and is a big reason the Rams rank 8th in total defense and 10th against the pass.