The Los Angeles Rams made the biggest move of the offseason when they acquired Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Jared Verse and three future draft picks.
Garrett brings with him an impressive résumé that includes seven Pro Bowl selections, five All-Pro teams and two Defensive of the Year honors.
He was eager to join a Rams team that is considered the favorite to win the Super Bowl, but Garrett is also looking forward to playing for one of the most player-friendly head coaches in Sean McVay, via Stu Jackson of TheRams.com:
“They love playing the game, and they love playing the game for this guy,” Garrett said, turning his left hand and pointing his thumb at McVay. “And that means a lot, having a player’s coach lead you onto that field and wanting to give the extra effort and go the extra mile for him and for each other. That’s kind of what you feel going onto that field – these guys are going to war, not just as individuals, but as a team, and that’s how you end up playing those games later into the year.”
Garrett’s comments are similar to those of many players who have suited up for the Rams over the years, with McVay’s high energy and the overall team culture being two things that immediately stand out.
Garrett has already begun getting acclimated to his new team and will look to anchor a defensive front that includes Kobie Turner, Byron Young, Poona Ford and Braden Fiske, among others.
Future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald will also be part of that group if he comes out of retirement like many are expecting.
Myles Garrett fueled by motivation to win Super Bowl
Garrett never intended to play anywhere else but Cleveland, but felt the opportunity to compete for a Super Bowl with the Rams was too good to pass up.
“I see a position to solidify myself here as well among the very greats,” Garrett said in his introductory press conference alongside general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay on Tuesday. “I still have plenty of great years in front of me. And being able to cement that legacy not only as a football city here in L.A., but as an individual in winning DPOY and a Super Bowl or more, those things are definitely pressing on my mind, and I have a definite bit of urgency to do it and do it right away.”
