Or rather, I hope it is. I fully expect Corum, Kinchens and Davis- and likely others- to contribute. But the Rams' kicking situation (and ST overall) was a disaster a year ago and some stability and reliability there would go a long way. I've said many times, a team doesn't have to be top-10 in everything (offensive, defense, special teams) to content for a championship. But they also can'by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
And this kid is very additive to the team's culture. Has a very good chance to carve out a role getting 6-8 touches per game this year.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They really don't have a whole lot of question marks as to the final roster. A few thoughts: At WR, Atwell and Skowronek are absolutely on the bubble. I lean toward them both being there but just saying neither is a slam dunk. Can they really strike gold two years in a row with a day 3 WR pick that carves out a role right away? Special teams are of course a factor as well. Rams save almost $1.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think CB is their biggest remaining question mark. In part because of White's health. Also TBD how Curl, Yeast and Lake will be used, who's the STAR, etc. Lots of three safeties looks I think. Plus I'm curious how much Tomlinson develops in year 2.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
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I really liked the pick and he brings a lot. But I also don't really pencil him in as a day one starter. He's going to have to work hard to earn snaps ahead of Yeast, Lake and Curl (who I know are in part also used differently).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
They need the depth behind Brown. Could develop into their next Greg Gaines.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Kid runs hard. Now, Evans will get every opportunity to seize a role but realistically he is competing with Rivers for the RB3 spot and right now my money is on Rivers. Evans could still stick is he can play ST (which he didn't do a lot of in 2023- 51 snaps across 10 games).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Which with Skowronek and Atwell on the last year of their deals is ideal. No pressure on the kid to do much as a rookie, but if he does, great. Develop him into a reliable WR4 while (I would think) addressing WR higher in the 2025 Draft.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Which is a combination of immediate help in need areas with longer term investments and depth. And not one single head-scratching pick or reach. Not one. Really, really hard to complain. And personally I think giving up the 2025 2nd rounder is included in that. They clearly wanted to keep #s 83 and 99 and in giving up that 2nd instead it was really the same value. Probably makes a trade backby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Beyond Turner, Brown, Fiske, Johnson and Davis. Murchison will have that chance but very much wide open there.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
He's the one pick I'm skeptical about. But then I also rejected the idea that Nacua was going to do anything more than catch 8-10 passes last year so...by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think they have approached it really well and very disciplined. As they did in 2023. Took players of value (no WTF reaches) and with traits (including intangibles and worth ethic) that really fit both scheme and culture. Other than the WR I like everyone they have picked. I am only surprised they are going to use 10 picks. Thought they would package several of the picks in the final two rouby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Anyone at 217 is a crap shoot but they do need a true backup center. Noteboom and McClendon will back up at guard and tackle. Worth a shot at this point.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I think they need another CB. If White stays healthy he and Williams are a very good combo. But that's still IF. And while Curl and Lake can both play nickel CB, the CB depth otherwise is Tomlinson (unproven) and Durant and Kendrick who are really at this point 4th and 5th corners. Interior OL- probably specifically a backup center- could also use addressing, though they do have Noteboom andby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Nice pick there. Solid value. He was a guy that popped up in a lot of my mocks in the late 3rd. Immediate depth that can grow into a bigger role over time.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Instead of trading a 3rd this year they traded a 2nd in 2025. Same value assuming that pick is in the latter part of that round.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Too costly given 33 is a premium draft slot. If he somehow slides to 40 I start making calls.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm really glad it worked out as it did. Landing Verse at 19 is a way better outcome in my opinion than what they'd have had to give up to then go get Bowers. Find another passing game weapon tonight.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I agree. Really glad they did not make a move up. I'd really like Newton but they would have to move up quite a bit. And at DT there are several good ones that could be there tonight- Fiske, Jenkins, Hall, Orhorhoro, Wingo.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Among the ones I tend to look at (including one of our own...): Deadpool- 15th PFF- 19th Brugler/The Athletic- 20th ESPN- 16th CBS- 11th Jeremiah- 14th Drafttek- 15th Tankathon- 18th The Ringer- 25th Fox Sports- 18th So his average ranking across these 10 sources is 17th. As others have said, good combination of meeting need with value. The only other player I'd have sby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
If he feels he can and will play through 2025 (and has likely told them that) great.. And it explains why they'd not have chased any of the QBs. His $27M base salary in 2025 is not guaranteed. OK, so guarantee some of it.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I would have taken Mitchell there but Verse was option 2 in my opinion. Beyond that Iby LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
When I lived around there in the South Bay in the '90s a good friend of mine and some others had a house rented right there on The Strand. Many fun times were had there....by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Bowers was so good at Georgia but his size as an NFL TE concerns me. I think he'll be good but McVay just also has never really emphasized the TE spot. I think it would be to get Odunze.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
Between Snead's connections with Atlanta and now Morris being there they have very friendly relationships there. And at that spot you would think they might be trying to leapfrog the Bears for Odunze. Just a theory....by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I'm sure they are making calls to see what it would take to move up to various spots. There are guys they really like and if X player gets past X spot they want to know if a call could be worthwhile. Due diligence (for now).by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I just would much prefer to a smaller trade back (3-5 spots) and to end up with 5 picks in the top 99 vs. still having 4 but not picking until #36. There is typically great value/talent in the early 2nd round but this draft is not as deep overall and they should try to add more in the top 3 rounds while packaging some of those day 3 picks to move up higher in rounds 4/5.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
I really can't see them moving back that far. Maybe 3-6 spots at most. In that scenario the Rams would have 36, 40, 52 and 99 on Day 2.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com
The good thing is they made this decision in March not late July. Plus being in the system for a year at LG certainly helps- plus his college experience at center. And then layer on Stafford who can dictate things as needed while he develops his recognition & line calls, etc. And to Havenstein's point a veteran OL around him. He's in a good situation.by LMU93 - RamsFootballFans.com