Maybe we might be overthinking this? I mean, Rams have a loaded roster with few holes. Perhaps they’re planning on getting a BPA/starter with their first pick, pure and simple? And picking bpa’s thereafter with an eye for immediate depth this year and potential starters in their 2nd year? IOW, our picks this year will not really be a reflection on current projected starters so much, butby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
A right scholarly first post, Dakota. Welcome to the board, man.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
What a great read, Dead! We all appreciate that you shared your labor of love. Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Here’s pmil66... Had to go back and look at some Ram 1st round drafting history since Snead came aboard. The only 2 years a 1st rounder was not traded or traded for was 2014, pick 13 was some dude name Aaron Donald. 2015 pick 10 was not traded or traded for and the pick was another dude named Todd Gurley. Now of course picking at 31 will be challenge, but considering the history of stayingby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Report: Raiders send scouts home until after the draft The hay may not be fully in the barn, but the barn has been emptied of any livestock. The Raiders have sent their scouts home until after the draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. Per the report, coach Jon Gruden and G.M. Mike Mayock “don’t know who to trust.” (Well, for starters, they can’t trust whoever leaked that tidby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Los Angeles Rams NFL Draft big board Sosa shares his big board for the 2019 NFL Draft. Could the Rams think similarly? By Sosa Kremenjas@QBsMVP After much studying, deliberating, comparing, and dissecting, I’ve completed my Los Angeles Rams centric big board for the 2019 NFL Draft. Before we start, I want to outline how I managed to cut the list down to just these names. First,by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
I thought laram was banned. No? I miss him. RFIP, too. Both added a certain “spice” to board discussions. Lol.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 Just my opinion. He has never been a big pass rusher (20 career sacks), though he can push the pocket. Of course a lot depends on how next week shakes out. But I just think Brockers is a better fit mainly at NT and maybe sliding over to DE situationally. I think that the plan is for Brockers to play the “other” DL position this season. Meaning that Snead will be picking the best possby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteRamgator Going through a crappy time. My Step Dad is near the end in a Hospice Center (Just 13 months after losing my Mom). I let something minor on here get to me and should NOT have and fired some shots of frustration in the wrong direction. I apologize to Speed, Gammo and all others who read my childish drama. Aww Geez, gator. Sorry to hear about your stepdad, man. And no apologyby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Why Rams strongly preferred to face Falcons before London game Cameron DaSilva The Los Angeles Rams will be flying across the country a lot in 2019, traveling the second-most miles of any team in the NFL next season. It’s the result of having to play the NFC South and AFC North, as well as hosting a “home game” in London. One negative aspect of their schedule is having to fly back anby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach Patriots +600 Chiefs +600 Saints +1000 Bears +1000 Browns +1200 Packers +1200 Rams +1200 This is ridiculous...especially lumping us with the Browns and Packers. Yeah, it is ridiculous, je. But it just comes down to public perception. And before the draft, much less finishing FA. Lol. Meaningless, IOW.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteferragamo79 QuoteRams43 Kiser is a better run defender than Barron on first 2 downs. Really? How do you know that. He didn't start one snap on defense. Admittedly, Noteboom and Allen are somewhat unproven, although Allen Is probably an upgrade over Sully. Boom may not be a vet Saffold, but he’s no slouch. Again, you are just guessing. Both these players are unproven. Allenby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Not that the value won’t be there with several OL players, mind you. It’s just that there will likely be equal, if not greater value at NT, DE, or maybe Edge, depending on who falls. And the need seems far greater at those positions. Snead is on record as saying that good OL players in the middle rounds, too. Sooooo...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Most Ram players are returning from a 13-3 team. 20 of 25, actually, counting both kickers and the long snapper. Weddle is an upgrade over Joyner. Kiser is a better run defender than Barron on first 2 downs. Matthews is an upgrade when either inside or outside when replacing Barron or Ebu. IMO anyway. Admittedly, Noteboom and Allen are somewhat unproven, although Allen Is probably anby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldschoolramfan Hard to predict........Teams change sooooo much in FA. Look at the JETS.......Their roster is looking pretty darn good. I don’t think it’s a big stretch to say that the Rams should be favored in each of their games this year. Having said that, we all know that the ball sometimes takes funny bounces, and the zebras sometime make weird calls and non-calls, and key injurby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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QuoteSteve No, no, no way. You think 13-3 is the Impossible Dream, Steve? Geez, we just went 13-3, and I suspect that this ‘19 team will be better than the ‘18 version. I’m predicting 12-13 wins, barring catastrophic injuries.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
If they're hosting the Saints in Week 2, as rumored, they absolutely, positively must be firing on all cylinders. HUGE playoff implications involved here, not the least being possible HFA. Again...by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quotejemach 2 years in a row? I wonder what the AFC teams think? I guess they are happy eating Turkey! They’re probably quite happy, je. Those Thanksgiving games are a pain except for maybe the home teams.by Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteLMU93 I am not going to claim he is or is not a top 10 talent. But the PFF comments about him are a good example of why nitpicking prospects can cause teams to lose out on long term talent. Being raw and inconsistent should not be viewed as a negative. The desire to draft finished products is just a miss in my opinion. Draft based on what someone can do and what your coaches feel they can heby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteoldschoolramfan I still think the Rams are ready for a trade up in RD 2............ They stay at #31 and take who's there..........Then, trade up to RD2 and get another player they like a lot. Just don’t see it happening, oldschool. A tradeup into even the mid-2nd would require all three of our 3rds (assuming we even got a 3rd in a tradedown from #31). Kinda defeats the purpose sinceby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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Outstanding post, Dead. Love your thought process and wouldn’t be at all surprised if you’re into the Rams mindset. I also wouldn’t be at all surprised if, in fact, Snead already has a conditional tradedown agreement in place. Possibly with an added backup or two, at that. If so, then Snead would have a fine handle on which players might be available at the new pick in the 2nd. And a decent prby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
Quoteazramfan Totally agree, its Lawrence, Tillery, or Simmons. Tillery can run and rush the passer so moving Brockers to NT makes total sense. If all three are gone I think they trade back into 2nd and take best OL or CB available. They may still take Simmons if he lasts to their pick. They have no friggin OL depth and that has to be a priority too. What makes it worse is they have no cap room lby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
QuoteClassicalwit QuoteRockRam The Rams always take the long view. Here's the long view. Tillery is probably an instant starting 3-4 DE. Brockers made his living at NT and can bulk up 10-12 pounds pretty fast to play NT again. Brockers is entering the last year of his contract, then will be a UFA. NTs are not that hard to get, and not that expensive because typically they are 2 dowby Rams43 - RamsFootballFans.com
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