DB Terrell Burgess
Once again, versatility was a primary factor with one of the Rams’ picks. Burgess can play just about anywhere in the secondary, and even as a dime linebacker. McVay was effusive with praise for Burgess and sounds really excited about what he brings to the defense, which is now led by Brandon Staley.
McVay: “I think that’s an ideal situation. I think when you look at some of these versatile safeties, you think even just in our division, you look at what (S) Jimmie Ward is able to do for the 49ers where he has great range playing in the post, but then in some of those known-passing situations, there’s a confidence to drop him down and cover on slots. The more nuances that you have to your game, if you’re a guy that can match up, but then you can also play in the deep half or the middle of the field and show some instincts and some awareness and understanding of angles. This guy (S Terrell Burgess) is tough, he’s smart, he picks things up quickly, he’s got all those intangibles that you’re looking for and then he’s got the make-up athletically, so there’s a lot of things you like and the more you can do the more of a weapon we can utilize you as on the defensive side of the ball.”