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I wonder what a full offseason of NFL strength and nutrition, plus experience will do for him. Seems to be a football player and might be able to contribute in a rotational role.
I have greatly enjoyed reading and watching (national and local media, and this Forum) comments, analysis and opinions about Michael Penix this season and off-season. Figure it will continue to be entertaining for the next four weeks until the Draft.
It's fun to discuss, analyze and debate the talent and potential of future NFL QBs, and one with the history of Penix (on-field play and injuries) is so interesting because the opinions are ALL-OVER-THE-PLACE.
Watching where Penix gets drafted, and how he develops should be fun.
Personally, and I posted this during the college season, I love the way he throws the ball ... from his release, to arm strength and especially, his accuracy. From what I can gleam (always difficult to tell) there's intelligence, maturity, leadership and the all-important motivation to succeed.
The injury history is a major concern.
I think Michael Penix gets drafted in Round One; and, in a good situation (coaching, talent around him and some patience) he will be a quality NFL starting-QB. However, I don't want him for the Rams simply because I would like the 19th pick to be used in a way to help the 2024 Los Angeles Rams.
I like Penix! ... I am a little uncomfortable typing that. And, a little disappointed in myself for feeling that way.
The Ladd McConkey pick is interesting as well as Trice. I agree we need another WR and of course an Edge. Will be interesting to see what the brain trust is cooking up.
I think the only reason why Earnest Jones blitzed so much was simply because the Rams could not generate enough pressure from the D-line alone. He was very good at blitzing the QB but the secondary could have used him in the middle too.
Part two of pro day coverage from March 28 focuses on what took place in Seattle as the Washington Huskies performed for scouts as well as notes on Shrine Bowl star Khristian Boyd.
The Rams have been successful in selecting football smart with a big heart to win. They don't go by just ability.
So maybe this kid will pay off one day even in a trade scenario. He crushed it in Athens with the Dawgs.
Jake's podcast is as good or better than any of the network nonsense.
Has a Rams slant of course which is nice.
It always seems when the Rams are up the networks either go to commercial or continue talking about the Cowboys, Whiners, Mahommes or some other star player.
Most of the draft coverage offered by networks is unwatchable.
Latu may not be the best athlete, but he’s the most skilled pass rusher In this draft class. His selection permanently ends the Hoecht EDGE experience.
T.J. Tampa gives the team the big physical CB it needs in the division. Capable in zone and press, my guess is the Rams new coach (Scheelhasse) who came from Iowa State had already told the team all about him.
This kid has too much upside to pass on if available at this selection. He can spell the starters and even allow Latu to shift inside on obvious passing downs from time to time to better the pass rush.
IMO, too much focus upon finding someone close to Aaron Donald would be a huge mistake. There’s only one. Here the Rams grab a solid DE capable of stuffing the run and pushing the pocket to join the rotation.
Depending upon who you read, this small school product was destroying opposing OLinemen during Hula & Shrine Bowl practices. He may prove to be enough to back up and maybe push Bobby Brown III while Kobie Turner moves to Donald's spot.
This kid runs around like his hair is on fire. I love the attitude. He has the length and may have the coverage ability too keep that extra safety off the filed during obvious passing downs.
TRADE
Rams trade two 6th round selections (#195 & #209) to Saints to move into bottom of the 5th round (#175)
5-175 Audric Estime, RB, 5113, 221 (Acquired from Saints/mock trade)
If not for that 4.71/40 at the combine, this kid would probably be gone a round or two earlier. He’s not the homerun back most probably want, but this big bruiser plays faster than that to me and fits the offense like a glove.
6-195 (Traded to Saints in Mock Trade)
6-209 (Traded to Saints in Mock Trade)
Glover is a 5-year starter with 34 ½” arms. After a strong showing in the Hula Bowl, he was a late call up to the Senior Bowl where he was said to fair pretty well. With an 80.7 PFF pass blocking grade he was said to also hold his own vs. North Carolina and LSU.
Some are calling for the Rams to go WR early, but this is a DEEEP draft class at the position that should have some late round gems. This could be one of them. This kid has good speed, great hops, and was said to be uncoverable during Shrine Bowl practices.
No college experience and just 1 year of CFL football. But he was voted the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie, has good speed, and also was said to shine during Shrine Bowl practices.
And I'll take that guy over the talented, lazy man on the DL even if he makes a couple of big plays once in a while. I'd imagine, laziness when not checked by the staff immediately, could become contagious.
Here is what I mean --- the edge I wanted in this fantasy draft was not there
traded down to get an extra 3rd ... the DIs on the right were the ones
available --- I picked Taylor, PFF didn't like it, but there were DTs, DEs and NTs
all there
Pick one ---
And then whatever you pick, they can work in with Turner, Brown III, DeJuan, Murch and perhaps Hoecht
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