On your interesting rhetorical question, I wonder if we can draw a direct link between that and McVay's comment about wanting explosive players in the draft. Do they really need an explosive player if Gurley is fully healthy?by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLos Angeles Lenny What our options, I am more concerned about the cap. I don't know if the concern is so much that he's done, but more that his workload needs to be dialed way back. As others mentioned, from a cap perspective, he's on the team for at least the next 2 years. So not a lot that can be done there. From a competing standpoint, they have resigned Brown and are actively aby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 He went from 16 to 33 catches last year. And more importantly, his catch rate improved from 50 to 66 percent. And he became a better blocker. A solid year 1 to year 2 improvement. I could see Everett reaching 40 catches this year but its not like he is going to go from 33 to 60. I think he can go from 33 to 50. IMO, his snaps will increase this year from being TE2 to TE1. I see hby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach Blah blah blah blah blah blah. Remember...it's pre draft talk. Pre draft talk huh? Do you really think getting a TE is high on their agenda?by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteThe Professor Depends how far back they drop. If they trade with the Giants at 37 they would get the 96 pick (original NE 3rd). A trade to 41 or 42 would also get a 3rd back but since those are in the mid 70s the Rams likely have to send a 5 back. There is still some unevenness there favoring us on the updated chart. What updated chart are you using?by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldschoolramfan Got a feeling the Rams will strike "FAST" in this draft. That's why they have all the interest in Safeties. #31.....Get one of those 3 DLINEMEN from Clemson. Then, trade up into RD#2. Get an aggressive tackler, blitzer.......(S)Rapp, Abram, Savage, Adderly.......(CB) Layne, G.Williams, Oruwariye. Hit this draft FAST...........Get your 2 Studs on DEFENSE.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Quotedzrams QuoteRams43 You can tell where the Rams feel their needs are by looking at the number of prospects they bring in at a position. After signing Weddle, I assumed that safety would fall down the priority list but that doesn’t appear to be the case. They’re scouting that position pretty heavily. Interestingly enough, they haven’t really scouted CBs and definitely noby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 You can tell where the Rams feel their needs are by looking at the number of prospects they bring in at a position. After signing Weddle, I assumed that safety would fall down the priority list but that doesn’t appear to be the case. They’re scouting that position pretty heavily. Interestingly enough, they haven’t really scouted CBs and definitely not to the same degree.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDavid Deacon Quotejemach at 31...you get the best player on your board. And, if you don't like the best player on your board at 31...or think you need to move up or down to get him...do so. What the BPA is a QB? A QB at 31 is not going to play or be rated to even take Goff job down the road. We already have Bortles for #2. This is just an example but it would be very doubtful they woby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn QuoteDavid Deacon Polite is a huge risk and is almost certain to drop. Now I did see where he felt he had a good interview with McVay for what it's worth. If the Rams decide that an edge is what they need most which I am not sure they do and they are sold on Polite then a trade down is almost sure to happen. Snead won't pay more than he has to to pick him. Then there's this.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool Fant out-tested Everett in every single category. And his 4.5 forty is like the 3rd best in the last 15 years for a TE. And he plays fast. Add in the fact that Fant played against better competition and didn't get a late jump in football like Everett, means Fant is not nearly the project Everett is/was. Everett, isn't near the mismatch that Fant is given the size difference. 6by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteAlbaNY_Ram Here's a site that says they're 4th best in the NFL from 2013 thru 2017 behind the Cowboys, Chiefs, and Vikings. Their criteria: "The rankings are based on: how many games the draft pick has played, Pro Bowl appearances, first-team All-Pro selections and awards like MVP and Rookie of the Year. We also factored in how much the team has won during the five years, because plaby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDeadpool where OCs McCoy and Bradbury are off the board. So is OT Dillard. Burns, Allen, Sweat, Ferrell and Bosa are gone at edge, the top 3 CBs (Murphy, Williams and Baker) are gone and you cannot trade down, who are you taking? Its a scenario I could see happening. In fact Lance Zeirlien's latest mock (3/21) actually has that almost happen (McCoy is left). And anyone can answer. Becaby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotezn In fact I have no idea where that view would come from. Now I don't know how good he will be yet, before seeing the results, but there are some things to consider. First, Kromer has a long and very successful history with starting guards. This was true in New Orleans and followed him to Chicago and Buffalo. There are guys who played very well under him at guard who were never as good befoby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteno name You lose a year while paying for them. You are essentially being ok with average players so long as they don't bust. Seems like a losing strategy. I don't quite get the second part of your statement. I understand that you lose a year while paying for them but why do you say you're essentially ok with average players? Why do you feel there's a difference in quality of player byby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSteve Who is the better pass rusher...?by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Is he being serious? Or is it coachspeak? A smokescreen? Hard to say at this point. But if it’s a genuine clue? Let’s see... Might mean that OL is off the table at #31. OL players are rarely described as explosive. Might mean that a trade down out of our 1st is less likely. Wouldn’t explosive players be less likely to be found in the 2nd and 3rd rounds? Are DL playerby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteferragamo79 2015 had 2 legit starters and for many drafts the majority of those players are not even on the team (or NFL). 2013-2015 (not that long ago) only 3 players are on the team out of all those drafts. By the way, that is with extra draft picks. ....They are not being red shirted, simply they can't beat out a starter (which I understand a 6th round probably wont) . I just don't sby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotebigjimram21 There are backs in this draft they could be eyeing... They just had a private workout with Devin Singletary and his running mate Kerrith Whyte. The meeting with Singletary was the second they’ve had. Singletary is projected to go on Day 2; Whyte in the late rounds. That tells me they’re eyeing RBs early and late. There’s a good chance they take one at some point IMO.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Interior DL is also too low. Suh was not that big of a factor and less one forget, we still have AD.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotespagsbacker I mean if they turn into great players, then awesome...but so far just the strategy doesn't seem so genius. I personally don't think Cooks was a good move...M Peters was a bust for most the season, Fowler was expensive and now signed to a 1 year deal? Kupp was a great pick, and woods a terrific signing, but I don't know...everett has been meh, notebook is a question mark, Allen lby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 And I think it started with our ‘18 draft and might continue into ‘19 draft and beyond. First, look at these ‘18 draft picks. Noteboom Allen Franklin-Myers Kiser Kelly Denby Sebastian-Day-Joseph Young Howard Lawler Yeah, the jury is still out on several, but what are some of the commonalities we see? None were immediate starters, but most were at positions that wby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach Everett has no presence in the middle of the field. None. I’ve disproved your assertion twice before but got no response from you. PFF tracks where on the field passes are caught. I have their numbers and have posted them on 2 other occasions showing that the majority of Everett’s receptions are over the middle. Period.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach Go no further. Kittle was special. I'm sure PFF will find the angle to tell us Everett was better. You’re missing context my friend. They’re not saying he was a special player or had a special season relative to the rest of the league. They’re comparing his 2nd season to his rookie year. Hence why they’re showing us his rating increases. He made a gigantic leap in improveby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRams43 Quotedzrams I think some of this, possibly a lot of it, had to do with the cap not necessarily how coaches felt about certain players. Well, then we could call it a coaches cost/benefit analysis if it makes you feel better, dz. lol. “A rose by any other name...” That makes me feel a lot better lol. It is more accurate. Really my only quibble is with Saffold and Brown/CJ.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
I think some of this, possibly a lot of it, had to do with the cap not necessarily how coaches felt about certain players.by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach and using the #1 on an edge pick this year doesn't solve the issue...this year. Now, If Sweat dropped due to the heart condition, I'd run to the podium. But barring a major drop, I just don't think that is the route. The time is now...not next year. Obviously they need depth at along the OL and DL but what position would a rookie come in and become an immediate starter?by dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDavid Deacon What round do you thing they are looking to take Singletary in? I doubt he goes in round 1 but will he last until round 3? I also wouldn’t be surprised if they make a move with that 1st round pick like they did with Hav and Everett. Basically a larger trade back into the mid 2nd and get an early 3rd rather than a late one or a 4th. Then you take Singletary or other explosby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteSunTzu_vs_Camus The only drawback is he'd redshirt this year.....and we may need help this year. I'd like to draft an OT over an interior guy...I just don't value Gs, Cs like I do OTs...that can be moved inside. I’ve heard Simmons may not need the entire year to redshirt. I’ve seen some reports stating that he may be ready to play by mid-season. Besides, since we kept Brockers and we haby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteDavid Deacon What round do you thing they are looking to take Singletary in? I doubt he goes in round 1 but will he last until round 3? I think he goes somewhere in the 3rd, like Kamara, but I doubt he lasts until the 3rd round pick. But as we know, Snead targets players and moves around to get into range to select them. I wouldn't be surprised to see him trade back with the 1st, grabby dzrams - RamsFootballFans.com