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they have a OC that they like that is sitting there.
I think Ruiz is gone. And I think Cushenberry is gone. That leaves probably Hennessy as the only viable 2nd round OC in the draft that would be available. Which is fine, but he struggles against power like every other one of the Rams centers. He does have room on his frame to add some anchor and add power easily, but I'm not sure he moves the needle much for 2020.
If they take a backup LT, they are reaching IMO, for one thing, and the second thing is any LT taken in the 2nd round (be it Austin or Tega Wanogho, Peart or Bartch) will be a project. Which is fine, but even Snead said this year with so few picks, it might be time to take the safe prospect. That isn't any of those 4 IMO.
So that leaves LG. Im not sure who you would even look at for LG in the 2nd round. I'm not sure I will have anyone there. Maybe Jackson, Hunt or Muti? Muti is the ultimate risk pick so forget him. I guess Jonah Jackson then. Because you have to be concerned with hunt's level of competition.
So this leads me back to DL/Edge. So when I work the math, to me it becomes Davidson, Madubuike, Blacklock for the DL and Weaver, Greenard, Okwara and Uche at edge.
I know its a far ways from the draft and they haven't hit FA yet and that will change all sorts of stuff. But I am really kinda locking in on those 7 players. You can add Hennessy to if you would like to. That makes 8. I have all but eliminated S,CB,QB,TE,WR, and ILB from their current 2nd round slot. The only other position I might consider is RB and that is only because the Rams are meeting with all sorts of RBs at the combine. Where there is smoke...
Again, this is only my opinion, and my opinion only. I have no inside sources telling me where this team is leaning right now, I'm just trying to connect dots. I never would have guessed Rapp last year after signing Weddle and already having JJ aboard. So goes to show I know little. lol
Of course it's opinion lol. Not one of those who will scream for references on opinions, this stuff is supposed to be fun to discuss.
Lots to think about above but I do differ a bit here and there. ILB for example I think there are two guys the Rams would consider at 52 (Murray & Queen, personally I really like Murray) and ILB is a position that I would think might slide as teams snap up OTs, Edge, and WRs. Personally I like Harrison a lot because he's physical but will the Rams be prioritizing physicality like I am? Probably not. Last year I thought they'd take a TE so yeah.
I do like Hennessy. Agreed he's a possibility maybe after a slight drop or maybe they won't mess around if they really want him.
I also think WR is in play. It's not a glaring need, but it is a position where the Rams could get an impact player there at 52. And personally I feel like Cooks is a big concern (he was a different guy this year), and I have a suspicion Woody is unhappy with his contract. So I won't count WR out.
RB would probably incite riots on most Rams boards but yeah I think it's a possibility too. What the Rams need is a guy they can count on. Gurley cannot be counted on. Hendy got hurt in very small sample size last year (dinged up). Brown hasn't been there when we need him two years running. They certainly don't need it at 52 though, but they might really like who's on the board. So I'll agree it's unlikely but wouldn't rule it out.
Enjoy both your guys' lists by the way, good read thanks for putting them up.