QuoteDeadpool QuoteFlipper336 Solomon Thomas needs technique work (specifically hands) but his burst and quickness at the snap is outstanding, has ++ snap recognition and +++ run/pass awareness. High motor. Only a redshirt sophomore so when the technique catches up watch out. Looks like a clear Top 10 pick. Lattimore is my pretty clear top CB. Freaky burst and second gear. Lots of bounce. Extby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemerlin Not saying the kid isn't going to be able to be that in the NFL, but as a general rule their infatuation with physical gifts over actual demonstrated ability on the field has been a problem with their picks under Snead/Fish. Just quit with all that IMO. At TE the type I want is a big target with good hands, who has the instincts for finding a soft spot in the coverage and some sneby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuotePaulButcher59 I know the Rams have a crap load of needs and many would disagree with taking him, but If this dude somehow drops to the Rams slot at #37, I would jump all over him. As far as the TE`s go in this draft, many only have TE OJ Howard going in round 1. Would hate to see SF land Njoku at #34. So what was going on with all that freakishness? Only part of his game that I would applyby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteleafnose I have Mixon higher than a lot of others Interesting to see him here. I do think he could be that kind of good. LSU RB has me a bit neutral. could see him fall is Westbrook really a first rounder? in hindsight; Jalen Smith may be a great player and Dallas might just have won a blue chip risk choice the Clemson CB has the stuff. combine is going to solidify some guys,by Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Solomon Thomas needs technique work (specifically hands) but his burst and quickness at the snap is outstanding, has ++ snap recognition and +++ run/pass awareness. High motor. Only a redshirt sophomore so when the technique catches up watch out. Looks like a clear Top 10 pick. Lattimore is my pretty clear top CB. Freaky burst and second gear. Lots of bounce. Extremely fluid. Very good lengthby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotealyoshamucci It was really weird ... I didn't see him in the practices but during the game he was everywhere ... for a safety that's what does it for me. He's that way in every game I have seen. His ability to close on a RB behind the LOS from deep safety is insane. His quickness, COD, burst, and speed make him impossible to gameplan away from and his ball skills make you pay the turnoverby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Run/pass keys are outstanding and his burst to the ball is even better. Has the range to cover deep sideline to sideline or quickness to press vs the slot. ++ ball skills in the air or while making a tackle. Only negative is a lack of size....pass if you want because of that (I wouldn't).by Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldmanram I got to disagree with you Flip, I saw Zay Jones twice this yr and came away very impressed. In the games I saw him he had double digit catches in each game. He held up very well as the go to reciever. He played the same way in the Sr bowl as I saw him earlier in the yr. He is a snatch and grab useing his hands to catch with out a lot of the ball in to his body. In the Sr bowl hadby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteleafnose wow each of those guys either impressed, or were Ram target in this time span what's the name of linebacker Craig mentions? He was a monster vs his competition and his skillset translates to the NFL. Big, explosive, long, with exceptional ability to bend and flatten as an edge rusher. Wasn't asked to cover often but actually very comfortable and smooth in his drop when he diby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteleafnose Zay played well in practice and in the game by most accounts. Saw neither, but he was highlighted in most every note I read. Cooper certainly got raves. The notes that really caught my eye were the ones that Kris Carter thought were the vital parts of a WR off the line.......getting the suddenness off the line in press cover coming back to the passer..........an area of greatby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteleafnose just reading notes from analysts didn't know Kupp's name weeks ago, and that goes for Jones, too both of them did some very fine work over the course of practices. He did look great from what I saw at the Senior Bowl but I didn't see that in games. Buyer beware of the post season hype. I will go back and watch though. Kupp did what he has been doing for awhile, includingby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteferragamo79 good to have our draft experts back in house Glad to be talking football with the Herd againby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteleafnose Before the East-West Shrine Game, the Los Angeles Rams met with wide receiver Austin Carr as well as offensive lineman Chase Roullier. Carr looks like a Patriots Draft pick...or a guy they will pick up when another team doesn't give him a real shot.by Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteHacksaw_64 Nico Siragusa G 6'5 355 When he gets moving forward (and he's pretty good moving on pulls/traps)...defenders better not take him head on. I think his feet are a bit slow to catch up with his momentum and + defenders can work around him. My only real negative is that he's often content to let his mass do the job for him. When he fights with his hands also he's a nightmare toby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldmanram Couple of small school O Linemen that are on the radar Jessman Dunker 6'4 300 - Tenn. St. will play in the Sr Bowl Nate Teaker 6'6-305 Wayne St Played in the NFLPA all star game yesterday Couldn't find anything to watch on Dunker. Found a bit on Teaker and he has a real Richie Incognito vibe (in a good way). Super aggressive, physical, finishes one guy and is immediatelby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotestlramz Thanks for posting. Would love the Rams to find a Tom Newberry in the second round. The O line is obviously our Achilles' heel I am really interested in how a guy like McVay will do with the Rams offensive players. A guy with a strong opinion on the style that will be played. See if his confidence/vision pays off. I'll keep trying (and mostly failing) to find you the next Newby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotealyoshamucci Thank you ... I am a fan of Garcia, and oddly Ive been talking up Rouiller for months now. I need to see these smaller school kids the next couple weeks in the all star games ... I haven't seen Julien Davenport yet ... have you? I wanted to see more, he's from a rough area just over the bridge in Camden, NJ so I'm rooting for him. What I did see was a an OT who won vs lesby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Reading some of the draft posts and I'm seeing a lack of love for the Oline Prospects this year. I'm not seeing high first round types either (at really any position though) but for you guys, the Rams can't pick in that range anyway so maybe these smaller school guys should be on the radar. Also interested in hearing some other names, not just discussing these guys. See if we can find some hiddenby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotebigjimram21 Didn't Jeramiah have him as the first CB off the board? Five to Tenn. I got a bunch of texts when his list came outby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax QuoteFlipper336 You think GRob is a bust, Shonka had him as a first rounder...so it's a miss by him also. Not seeing how what you said counters what 43 said at all. Its a lot more nuanced than the way you are viewing it. And that again is the difference between a winning organizations approach and a losing one. If the Ram had taken GRob AFTER Lewan or Matthews was off the board lby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteleafnose it was good to see your presence back here amusing to me that I have no, make that zero background on 3-4. what I think I know is that I need Richard Seymour ....... welcome back....... I don't think it's AS different as some think because of its particular style.by Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax QuoteRams43 Quotemax If they let Tru go that will say a lot about Snead. I have no idea how McVay has success with this OL. And this OL was not all on Fisher. GRob was bought into by Fisher but he still was ranked high by Snead, and all those other guys who can't play were hand picked by Snead. To be fair, max, GRob was ranked high by nearly everyone. It happens. With all dueby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotealyoshamucci I've got Basham around the 4th round right now but Im waiting to see how he moves in combine drills. I have years of notes on him. I think I wrote down (too many snaps?) by his name, he seems tired during games sometimes. But I'm definitely a fan, and in a deep class he could likely be had in the 6th. I wouldn't be shocked if he went in the 4th. He has a first round builby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotemax If they let Tru go that will say a lot about Snead. I have no idea how McVay has success with this OL. And this OL was not all on Fisher. GRob was bought into by Fisher but he still was ranked high by Snead, and all those other guys who can't play were hand picked by Snead. Put me in a camp that feels the Rams have underperformed, not lacked talent....or maybe there isn't a camp anby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quote21Dog QuoteFlipper336 QuoteHighPlainsDrifter Great to see you around again. The Herd board is better with Flipper336. We have a TON of Ohio State guys to talk about. LOVE Lattimore in particular Agree with HPD. Welcome back. Don't have to worry about any Fresno guys this year. Our program is in the abyss. Worst team I remember. Hopefully Jeff Tedford will turn things around. I hby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteHighPlainsDrifter Great to see you around again. The Herd board is better with Flipper336. We have a TON of Ohio State guys to talk about. LOVE Lattimore in particularby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
He's #93 for Ohio and he's the only guy I've seen give Antonio Garcia, the OT from Troy (who is one of my favorite players in the draft) problems. Needs to be developed but he's big, long, has natural bend on the edge.by Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotealyoshamucci Thanks Flip ... always a pleasure reading your notes. Always fun to see your thoughts and process. Guys we agree on always get a big bump in my rankingsby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com
My note app took a dump and won't open after an update so I pulled some of this out using an old note format, some games to refresh my recollection, and pure memory so bear with me. Butt and Toth stand out for me. I think Butt is a bit overrated as a blocker but he's a QBs best friend type because he will be where he's supposed to be and make the catch. Toth probably needs to be in a power heavby Flipper336 - RamsFootballFans.com