QuoteNewMexicoRam Like "This is our offer, we've juiced it up for you. Stop taking other trade offers right now or we pull it." Maybe. Bump up the offer and finalize immediately. That's what I mean by being aggressive -- offering a deal they can't refuse, enough that you know you'll get your guy.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram Do you think the Rams could have gotten the 39th pick for less? If so, why do you think they gave up as much as they did? Obviously, I have no way of knowing. Most outside observers seem to think so, though. Many think the Rams overpaid by a lot. Just going by the value charts, they gave up a lot more than the pick was valued. A third instead of a second would still have been aby JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Thanks, Dead. Love to hear you're high on this class. Can't wait to see them in the fall.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Glad to hear it. Love a good comeback story and I was not one ready to write him off so quickly. Hope he's able to rebound.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamsdude QuoteAlbaNY_Ram Did the Rams really get fleeced trading up for 2.39? I don't think so. With so many QBs, OTs, and WRs taken in RD1 is seems that a lot of high end talent at other positions got pushed into the second round, and that seems to have made those early RD2 picks with more than normal. Taking a look at a few, using this trade value chart: Falcons trade up withby JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Let me ask you this: Do you wish the Burns trade had not been rejected by Carolina? Or are you glad it did not happen. For myself, I'm very relieved that Carolina turned it down. Because I still think it was a terrible deal for the Rams. I mean, this was not Von Miller in his prime, which is the kind of player that might merit two firsts and a second.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Great stuff. Love him coming out on that stage.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 If Fiske turns out to be a Pro Bowler then I doubt anybody will remember the trade of picks. That much is true. Just as nobody is complaining about the Stafford deal today.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Giants just gave a 2nd and a 5th for the same guy. Yes, the Rams would have had him for a short time on a rookie deal, but they'd still have to pay him as the Giants just did. Column today from NBC, below... In fact, according to Seth Walder of ESPN Analytics, the Rams overpaid by the most any team has overpaid to move up on Day Two of the draft in at least the last six years. I dunnoby JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote1st RounderBut, I can't recall any example of Snead getting as one might say "fleeced," otherwise. Can you? Offering up 2 first rounders and a 2nd for Brian Burns was insanity. Had Carolina not saved Snead from himself, we wouldn't have Avila, Verse and next year's first rounder. He gave up two firsts for Jalen Ramsey and then unloaded him for nothing. Gave up a first forby JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
That's my feeling as well. Luxury pick when we had significant needs on defense.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Could be, but overpaying has become a troubling pattern for Les in recent years. And I suspect other teams know it and take advantage of it.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteClassicalwit Why did the Rams have to give up next year's number two in addition to swapping this year's number two plus a draft pick? Seems like a 3rd next year should have worked. Based on most of the trading charts, it should've been a 3. But Les never met a trade he wasn't willing to overpay for.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Bring back Lucas Havrisik! Er, uh, on second thought...by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDavid Deacon He toned it down and has done something with his hair. Yeah, he's lost it. lolby JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
It could be that they planned to try a move up for Bowers, and then spend much of their next few picks on D. But after Bowers didn't work out, they stuck with their D-heavy plan after round one. I find it hard to believe they intended to draft exclusively defense with all of their high choices going into the draft.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
āIām a student of the game, and Cooper Kupp I feel like is a professor. So I want to get to that level.ā -Jordan Whittingtonby JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Very impressive kid.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteScRAM You said you've been here since 98, did you come from the old Post Dispatch board? (when they turned it red) I was there too. And, yeah, it's very unusual to see such widespread approval of a draft. I absolutely love that they are putting so many resources into the lines.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteValley-Ram Dang near everyone on this board was as happy with the picks as this year's draft? I have been reading this board since 1998 (in another incarnation) and I don't think I have ever seen this much happiness about a Rams draft! That's because the fans have been screaming for the team to put resources into the lines and the Rams have been doing that in spades the last two years.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Charles Davis said, with conviction, that Kinchens is going to be a pro-bowler. Hope he's right.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool Absolutely love this kid. Got lost with AD Mitchell and X. Worthy and Ja'tavion Sanders, but this kid admits that he loves doing all the dirty work to help a team win. STs, run blocking, blocking downfield for WRs and backs. Not scared to go over the middle of the field. He is literally a WE not Me WR, which in this day and age is rare. I knew the Rams would love him. Hoby JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Just heard on the Yahoo stream that he had a 36.5" vertical, which was a record of some kind. They also mentioned the 39 reps on the bench, but think he needs to put on 15 more pounds.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Beaux Limmer Arkansas 809 75.7 I thought he got bullied at the Senior Bowl a bit. He had a better showing here (combine). This is the memorial Logan Bruss pick. ;)by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Deadpool: 160. Jordan Whittington - WR - Texas - 6'-1" 205 lbs. - Physical before and after the catch. Good run blocker and could be a monster on STs with the new rules. Lacks route running and HR gear. Alyo: Jordan Whittington Texas 557 65.4 Wish he'd tested just because I was curious. Love his game, likely the person you'd least want to tackle in this class. Special teams monsterby JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
They focused on the O line in FA and the D line in the draft. I love it -- I believe in the adage that games are won in the trenches and I think McVay finally believes it too.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Six straight defensive players and zero picks on offense. He must getting hives. lolby JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool Had him #112 overall on my Big Board. So a solid 4th round grade. He was 1st team all ACC 3 years running, as a freshman was 2nd team, injuries kept him from making honors his soph year (Orhorhoro was 3rd team) He was a team captain He is quick off the snap Can eat double teams relentless motor Crazy strength That kind of praise definitely warms my heart. :thumbby JYB - RamsFootballFans.com
Deadpool: 91. Tyler Davis - IDL - Clemson - 6'-2" 301 lbs. - Explosive NT with powerful hands and a good understanding of leverage. Pass rush needs refinement. Alyo: Tyler Davis Clemson 474 85.5 1.68 split. 5.02 40. Strong. And note the PFF grade. I thought he moved really well. If I had to choose I'd try to take him in the 4th ... I don't think he makes the 5th in his class.by JYB - RamsFootballFans.com