Quotemoklerman ... the vapid, air-headed, pretentious type... Honestly, this seems mostly a stereotype that I haven't found to be true. I live in Northern California and surrounded by 9ers fans. I haven't found them to be remotely close to vapid or air-headed and not pretentious either. I think this is just a case of people forming stereotypical beliefs that lack substance and which truthfuby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSpeed_Kills I swear we just look for something to get upset about these days the Rams cut him .... he feels slighted... it hurts and hes pissed he should take the high road but he didn't... <shrurg> he wants his money Can I agree with you but still conclude that Gurley was a 'Me Not We' player? There is something a little off about him and I think that's why they moved on.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Wow really good work! Just looking at the RB and WR class, it seems the Rams would be missing a great opportunity if they didn't draft one of each. But for WR, I don't think we'll get one of your top 10. Since the class is deep to round 7 who are some late-round players that could fit the Cooks role? Similar question with the OTs. I'm not sure we'll take one early but given that the Raby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker he drafts for need, always has. GRob, Tavon, Quick, Everett, etc.... this team always drafts for need. All teams draft for need. Snead isn't a pure need drafter though. He trades up and down and moves all around so the targeted players that fit need align with value.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRam_Ruler They talked about how you can scheme decent line play. I agree with your assessment on FS. personally I'd like to add a deep safety but every one from this class seems to be either a first round pick or a more "in the box" type like we have already. Take a look at Ashtyn Davis and Terrell Burgess. I like them both and both are likely possibly late 2nd to 4th rounderby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotecool_hand_luke Thanks for posting. Regarding the Ol-what I have learned from study,watching is that you don't need the best oline. You need an oline that lacks a turnstile. Too expensive to have five good to great starters now. But if we can get average production from all five we will be fine. Personally I think our cbs are excellent. And we are four deep easy. I'll take another cbby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 I did a mock simulation this morning that landed the Rams JK Dobbins at 52, Cushenberry at 84 and Van Jefferson at 104 (all three in your top 45 overall). Followed by Bredeson at 126. That's a lot of talent! But ooh, the poor defense!by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteOzRam the more I like hte idea of grabbing him. Especially as we shouldn't need to use anything more than a 3rd or possibly a 4th? I think he'll be there at 104 and could be a target.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteFlorida_Ram Quotedzrams The reasons Snead gives in this article are why I also don't see it making sense to splurge on a top 5 RB that requires pick 52. Nah, I see them using a 3rd at most and likely a 4th round pick on someone like Zach Moss to complement Henderson. I have to agree with your sound logic dz. The only way I could vision the Rams drafting a RB at #52, is if he's oneby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool The Patriots run a RBC, and they spent a late 1st on Sony Michel. The Seahawks have a RBC and drafted Penny in the first round. Eagles sign Howard and draft Sanders in the 2nd. So while I agree that i think they end up with a compliment to Henderson in the middle rounds. Talent trumps all at some point, so if BPA is a RB and they lack a trade down they like, pull the trigger oby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRam49 The reasons Snead gives in this article are why I also don't see it making sense to splurge on a top 5 RB that requires pick 52. If you're using your highest draft resource to draft a RB that is superior to Henderson, then you probably have created a situation where you're not going to do a RB by committee approach. Last year's 3rd round pick, which they traded up for, gets pushed tby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker that apparently has bought him several free passes? This practice of blaming someone for their busts picks but not crediting them for their equally or greater successful picks is asinine and irrational. AD fell for a reason. NFL GM's were worried about his lack of size. Shouldn't Snead at the very least get credited for realizing that his lack of size wouldn't be a deterrenby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 I can see adding a complementary RB- Dillon from BC being my favorite choice (at #126). But given the talent and depth of this WR class I'd rather be surprised with a WR pick early (84?) if I had a choice. If someone slips there like Van Jefferson I'd be all over him. He'd step in as WR5 day one and is a starter in 2021 when Cooks and Reynolds are gone. I agree that likely just oneby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemerlin I really don't care about his speed. The guy was a beast during Senior Bowl week vs the best in this class. He's going to be a great pick for someone, would be nice if it was us. Ideal scenario IMO would be getting a LT of the future at 52, a Center at 84, then hit the lottery on Anae and a RB who can eat some carries. But I'm also intrigued by what they're going to put emphasby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemoklerman ...It's also fine to try and cultivate a more diverse crowd but at some point, you are doing so at the expense of your base. I question this part. Who is to say that they haven't done their research and based on it don't feel that they are in any danger of losing their rabid fans? I suspect as long as they continue to put forth a good product that wins, their base will support thby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool Round 1. - K'Lavon Chaisson - Edge - LSU - 6'-4" 254 lbs. - I agree with the article. He is my top 34 edge as well, He's a 3 down type that is still developing his pass rush. Round 2. - Terrell Lewis - Alabama - 6'-5" 262 lbs.- He is a bit higher risk due to some injury history. But his upside is huge. Long with long limbs, he can handle his own against the run and getby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker ...Maybe Evans or Noteboom, or Corbett or Edwards will be "serviceable" but none of them will be great. Our line needs several good/great linemen we now are missing. Im glad to see the poll voters are on same page. I can see thinking that Noteboom or Corbett will be serviceable at best since they've been in the league for several years now without much production. Butby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
I voted OL. It came down to Corbett vs. Hendo for me. I think Corbett has zero chance of being a future Pro Bowler but Henderson has some chance. So if we got a pro bowl IOL there would be no chance of duplication.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Good explanation. Freaky contact balance. That's what I've seen.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotealyoshamucci He does not have 300 touches on his body. He does not have goal line leg drive or length. It's why I'm looking at RB early. If you're not a threat to run the ball in on goal to go from the 3, then your playbook shrinks and so do the lanes. But I think a RB will be available to be a 1A to Henderson's 1B. I don't know man...I hear you because his body isn't hugeby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker who wants a developmental LT? What if he does not develop as planned which is actually more likely than not? Suddenly you have a gaping hole at the most important position on the line. At least a guy like J Jones or Ezra Cleveland have high potential....does Noteboom? I don't think so. You can't wait forever hoping these guys will be able to step in and start. Didn't we try thatby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker LT and 52, a C in the 3rd. that would make me happy. If they nabbed a LT at 52 and a center in the 3rd, it's very likely that neither would start or play much this year and I predict that you would be here complaining next April about the failed picks of 2020. Whatever those names are would suddenly be worthless. Rinse and repeat!by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker Whitworth may or may not be an average LT at this point. Noteboom was a reach as a LT and has been hurt and mostly unproductive. That is not adequate for the most important position on the o line. Fact: Whit was by far the Rams best OL last year even with his supposed declining productivity. The eyes say that, PFF's objective metrics state that, and the Rams intense desire to hby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker last year is proof. When you can't protect the QB or open holes for RB, your whole offense is impotent, which in turns puts pressure on the Defense. Relying on improved play of mid round draft picks from past few years is not a solution. Agreed on the importance of OL. But I disagree that LT position is in bad shape since Noteboom is at the very least an adequate backup. Sinceby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
AD getting hurt would be much worse than Whit getting hurt. We don't have an adequate replacement for Donald. Donald is the engine of the D. Their whole QB pressure system is predicated on him. And more importantly there is no one behind him that can remotely do what he does. Brockers isn't strong at getting pressure. Having him slide over isn't close to a satisfactory solution. The negativeby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemerlin 1. Center. Blythe is signed short term for a reason. 2. LT. Whit is a great team guy but he's going to be 39 this year. Both positions need long term pieces to finish up what is basically a rebuild of the OL. Center is pretty easy to find, relative to the others. LT is another thing though, it's going to be tough if we don't get lucky with one this year at 52. Ignoring thosby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
But wasn't Noteboom pretty good as a dancing bear type, and had shown well in his reps at LT, but just didn't have the power for guard? It seems you're judging his prospects at LT based on a lack of power at LG. Tackles don't always translate to guards.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 I think Jones is one of those players you go into the Draft keeping an eye on but not expecting to be there at 52. I've seen mocks with him going as high as 20th-25th. In general he seems rated somewhere around the 30th-40th best overall prospect. But... IF he slips and he's sitting there at 52 I think, given longer term OL needs, if they like him then take him. Similar happened with Rby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 If by chance he slides to 52 would the Rams be willing to take him knowing he's an understudy to Whitworth for a year? Would fans be OK with their first selection/2nd round pick on the bench?... For the last several years, they've been drafting for the next years needs.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSoCalRAMatic Good read. Funny but I see Blythe starting at center regardless. Allen is undersized, didn't impress me much and got hurt. Corbett could move into the middle but hasn't started there in our system and looked good at LG where I see him starting. Edwards played really well at RG and I don't see him moving at all. Whit and Havs are the tackles. Boom probably comes off the bench. Amby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com