Nailed it. Other than maybe Alt, I just don't see a guaranteed star that would make the trade worth it. And considering the play last year, is upgrading that position a requirement for us making a deep run in the playoffs this year? Or should we just wait and take the guy who can pressure the QB without having to give away picks?by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Amen. If we "Rapp" ourselves again, I will not be happy. I don't know how many times we have to do this to ourselves before we learn- let the draft come to you, and execute. Last years draft hasn't wiped away years of muscle memory.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Draft day has always been an event at my house, and that goes back to the early nineties. Now my boys are grown, but they'll be here tonight for our yearly ritual. Can't wait to get this started.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Got roasted here a few months back for saying the same thing about Deebo as stated in this article. Most of his action takes place in August, and they gave him a lot of money for one good year of production. Glad to see that money tying them down here. Aiyuk is a good, not great receiver, but he's going to cost someone a lot of money. And on that team, Deebo set the bar. I doubt there will be a tby Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Considering who started for us last year, we've definitely upgraded our backfield. Significantly. Like everyone else, it's all contingent on staying healthy. That doesn't take away from what our own Less Snead said about the fact that we were unable to sustain enough pressure to help those guys out. Yet no moves to address that in FA. I'll be sorely disappointed if we pick WR or QB instead ofby Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Great point. I was upset that we took Holt over Bailey, but he won us more games than Champ ever would have. And I think Champ was the better player. People expecting us to go heavy D in this draft are going to be disappointed.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Amen.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
I think so as well, 43. This team as a whole has developed their approach and improved, and this draft will be very telling if the '23 draft was by design or chance. I very much hope for a grounded approach, but we will see.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
I remember his draft report saying that he may not have had all of the athletic gifts, but was a ten year plug and play starter. Check.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
We'll, the last trade down we made wasn't impressive, and we also own the biggest trade down whiff in draft history, so sorry if I'm not a big fan of that, regardless of the analytics. I hope we don't get cute. We're in a good spot to just let the draft come to us.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Man, as much as I don't want to pick WR at #1, trading up for Harrison excites me. I'd be down.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
OJ brings back bad memories of the riots. The one after his verdict was a knock off of the '92 riot, and I was working on a crane truck on Normandy right down the street from where Denny was pulled from his truck. Dark days.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
I knew he seemed to be chasing in coverage a lot, but these numbers are crazy. Should be an easy fix there...by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Alt might be the best player to come out of this draft. If we could get him for the cost outlined in this article or close, I'd be all about it.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Bruce on his knees with tears streaming down his face after that first win over the 9ers in '99. So much emotion. So many years of losing. I was crying with him when he brought that home, and will never forget the moment.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
You can see the lightbulb turned on with Avila. I think he's gonna grab this with both hands and the Rams are going to field a sick, scary interior O line. I get goosebumps just writing that.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Putting him behind Staff and Jimmy G with nothing to do but get strong and learn the offense? Nice. But who does that anymore?by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
He only wanted out if they didn't hire the interim coach, which they did. That ship has sailed.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
It matters what the front office knows and thinks. Sucks that we have nothing but conjecture to base our opinions from. All I know is that whatever it was, it knocked him out of last season, and I'd like a #3 QB without the issues or drama.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
I know a lot of us think Wentz has more upside, but I think this was a McVay move and he totally wanted JG after seeing he'd take a backup role. This is gonna work out well.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
We got in the playoffs with a defense that had no business being there. We've already added some good pieces, and let's see what the draft puts on the table. After last year, I ain't counting these guys outta nothing.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
All true, Den. I also thought Wentz had more upside, but Jimmy G has won a lot of football games, and I think he's a good fit in this offense. If he has to step in and play, he gives us a chance to win, and after the Wolford years and Rypen fiasco, I'll take it.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
We already have a Grand Mamma.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Been debating these guys for a long time it seems. Market always dictates value, regardless of what I'm told. Glad Avila is the upgrade, he's gonna be a beast at Center.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
You nailed it.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Another great signing. Almost like they know what they're doing.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Imagine that. The only people who didn't know was us. Folks need to chill. An all time great for the Rams is hanging it up, and we should applaud him on his way out the door, not act like a bunch of schoolgirls.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Capitalism is all about the money, and there are no rules anymore. May not like it, but it's getting worse not better. Where do you think this "inflation" comes from?by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com
Agree with all of this, 43. The Rams haven't hit FA like drunken sailors, but have made quality signings. And yes, I'm warming up to the TE as well. It's all about the blocking and should still allow Allen to grow. Nervous about edge, and leaving it to the draft, but I just think they are very conscious about finding the right fit. The safety might end up being our best pick up.by Old Goat - RamsFootballFans.com