Rams fans will have to wait a little while to watch the team’s newest cornerback, Emmanuel Forbes. Rams head coach Sean McVay said Forbes is unlikely to make his team debut this weekend when Los Angeles hosts the Bills.
At his Wednesday press conference, McVay cited Forbes’ unfamiliarity with the defense and playbook as the reasons behind his decision.
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While the move makes the most sense, especially when dealing with a player who needs a hot start to rebuild his confidence, it is a bit disappointing for Rams fans that they will have to wait to watch a player as talented as Forbes take the field.
However, the move will allow Forbes to not only get acclimated with the team but it will allow the team time to institute their patented program in rehabbing player’s careers.
According to former NFL DB Terrell Buckley, Forbes “is a very good player that still needs some development. As soon as he learns what it means to be a pro, he will take off.”
Buckley was instrumental in recruiting Forbes to Mississippi State.
With Darious Williams, Cobie Durant, and Ahkello Witherspoon listed ahead of Forbes on the depth chart, expect Forbes’ involvement to gradually increase over time. With two years remaining on his contract and a potential fifth year option that the Rams do not need to make a decision on till after next season, there’s plenty of time to mold Forbes into the player he can be.