So, just how much production are the Rams gonna derive from this rookie class?

Yeah, I’m fully aware that it’s much too early for this conversation. But what else is there to talk about in this Covid offseason without even preseason games? Besides, it could be fun.

They say that any draft that yields 3 starters is a great draft. On a team with a pretty loaded roster 3 new starters is a tremendous draft.

Well, I’m not seeing 3 new starters from this rookie class by opening day for the Rams. Not by opening day, anyway, but by midseason? Maybe 4 new starters are possible plus a few other significant contributors that are not actual starters.

Here’s what my crystal ball is telling me.

Akers and a kicker will be our only rookie new starters. And the kicker might be considered a ‘starter’ as a technicality.

By midseason, though, I see the rookie ‘starters’ expanding.

Darrell Lewis
Van Jefferson (this kid might actually beat out Reynolds by opening day) Now we’re up to 4 new starters.

By midseason, if not much before, I foresee both Burgess and Fuller as significant contributors in various Staley schemes. Burgess has a decent shot as opening day nickel CB.

So, if we take a couple of steps back for better perspective on this draft, I’m thinking that Snead/McVay really nailed this draft, especially at the top. Not an easy thing to do with a loaded roster such as the Rams enjoy.

I LOVE this draft! Hot Damn!



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