""I thought he hated me," Verse said. "I thought there was no way in hell I was coming to the Rams, because I thought he hated me. He didn't laugh or smile at all during our meeting.""
"Coniglio laughs when he hears Verse share that story, because what he remembers from that Zoom call was walking out of his office to talk to defensive line coach Giff Smith to tell him how much he loved Verse and how he thought the Florida State defensive lineman would be "a great fit" in Los Angeles."
"Young has 24 quarterback hits this season, which is the seventh most in the NFL, and Verse has 22 (10th), according to ESPN Research. The Rams, who play at the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday ( 8:15 p.m. ET, Amazon), are one of two teams with multiple players in the top 10 in QB hits this season. The connection between Verse and Young -- one that has grown in the past two seasons -- has turned into a crucial part of the identity of the Rams' defense."
Jared Verse initially misread his predraft meeting with Rams outside linebackers coach Joe Coniglio, thinking Coniglio disliked him. Coniglio actually loved Verse and believed the Florida State defensive lineman would be a great fit in Los Angeles. Almost two seasons into their partnership, Verse — an NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year — and outside linebacker Byron Young have formed a complementary pass-rushing tandem. Young has 24 quarterback hits this season (seventh in the NFL) and Verse has 22 (10th). Their growing trust and complementary skill sets have helped shape a Rams pass rush that reflects both players' personalities.
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