Gurley Move 2.0?

[Ground Chuck]

This is the silly time in the NFL. Everybody and their Fantasy League brother are doing goofy mock drafts.

I clicked on this article expecting to roll my eyes. But I found it surprisingly intriguing.

I'm curious what you gents think of this guys speculation on Jeanty. I could see this happening. And like when we picked Gurley years ago when "We don't need a running back",
this move, though I doubt it is likely, could make this offense amazing!

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[Londoner]

No, no and no.

To be sure of getting Jeanty, we would have to trade into the top five or six. That would necessitate giving up our 2026 first, as we don't have the necessary draft capital this year. We are going to need that pick, as we have many players coming to the end of their contracts and Stafford hasn't got more than a year or two left.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Rams have holes at CB, S, WR, OT, TE, ILB, possibly QB, and RB next year.

The more I think about it, the more I'm gonna puke if they trade up.

 

[OldSchool]

Absolutely a no

 

[Ground Chuck]

Rams have holes at CB, S, WR, OT, TE, possibly QB, and RB next year.

The more I think about it, the more I'm gonna puke if they trade up.

I wouldn't say the Rams have too many "holes" other than maybe ILB and could use a shutdown corner. They will shore up the OL, WR rooms no doubt along the way too.

I agree giving up too much draft capital is nauseating. Heck, I even hope they somehow trade into the second round this year.

It makes me sick the formula for these comp picks. It seems like every year the Whiners get preferential treatment here. It seems they have high comp picks every year, when they lose their smelly has-beens to other teams.

 

[Mojo Ram]

I’m all for it.

We have nothing special at the skill spots besides Nacua.
Adams might be good, might be washed.

If the Rams think Jeanty is special, go get him. If he is, he can transform this middling offense immediately and possibly extend Stafford’s career.

 

[WestCoastRam]

I wouldn't say the Rams have too many "holes" other than maybe ILB and could use a shutdown corner. They will shore up the OL, WR rooms no doubt along the way too.

I agree giving up too much draft capital is nauseating. Heck, I even hope they somehow trade into the second round this year.

It makes me sick the formula for these comp picks. It seems like every year the Whiners get preferential treatment here. It seems they have high comp picks every year, when they lose their smelly has-beens to other teams.

You really need to take a look at the contracts next year... or lack thereof.

Rams have a ton of holes.

 

[CGI_Ram]

I remember NOT BEING HAPPY with the Gurley pick.

“RB’s can be found any round”.

But I was humbled by the reality Gurley was a difference maker. Kyren is steady but he’s no Gurley.

I would LOVE a stud RB.

But put me in the camp as doubtful we trade up significantly for any player. We need our picks this year and next.

 

[Mojo Ram]

You really need to take a look at the contracts next year... or lack thereof.

Rams have a ton of holes.

The Rams have done very well filling holes minus first rd picks under Snead and the McVay era. Twice, actually. Goff trade and Stafford trade.

The Rams offense hasn’t been a dynamic offense since Gurley. That’s my opinion.

They haven’t sniffed 30ppg since Gurley. That’s a fact.

 

[Ground Chuck]

You really need to take a look at the contracts next year... or lack thereof.

Rams have a ton of holes.

I don't see sh!t pal. What are you talkin' about?

 

[Mojo Ram]

It ain’t gonna happen (trade up for Jeanty) but it’s worth a discussion. I feel like some fans have been lulled into believing we’ve had premium skill guys for the last several years. I’d argue against that.

 

[TSFH Fan]

If I were Gladstone and the Jaguars, I'd get the Rams best offer, then get on the phone with the Raiders and check what they would give up for the Jags to move down 1 spot. Hell, on draft day, Gladstone might as well pretend to have a Rams offer and fake the Raiders out - a replay of the Joe Davis something for nothing bluff of the VIkings, getting them to give up a load to move up one spot to secure JJ.

The Rams moving up 21 spots in the first round? That's gotta cost multiple ones, as a start. Too much.

 

[Merlin]

Jeanty is McVay's type of back. He likes 'em little and shifty, some elusiveness and contact balance. So if Jeanty were to fall anywhere near the Rams pick you can rest assured McVay would be jumping on desks to get Les to move up.

But he won't get anywhere near our pick. He is one of the more sure things in a homogenized group of guys from let's say 7-40 who don't have a ton of separation. You can look at all the picks going off from 7 to the teens and compare them to the dudes slotted in the 20s and in most cases the dude taken in the 20s is at least somewhat comparable in that role.

And this is even more true with RB. I keep saying that Martinez may be the best back from this draft. The dude is a Lynch clone. And he's not the only power back who may be undervalued, as you have Skattebo who has great tape and showed explosiveness in his workout. If anything this is the one knock on taking Jeanty high, and the sole reason he may slide a bit. But he won't slide too far because he's a high percentage of being what you expect at the next level. His agility, speed, and contact balance will play.

 

[WestCoastRam]

The Rams have done very well filling holes minus first rd picks under Snead and the McVay era. Twice, actually. Goff trade and Stafford trade.

The Rams offense hasn’t been a dynamic offense since Gurley. That’s my opinion.

They haven’t sniffed 30ppg since Gurley. That’s a fact.

I think you can get a dynamic RB in rounds 1-3 in this draft. I don't think you have to give up the draft capital to do it. Or if I'm giving up draft capital, I'd rather go for a dynamic pass catcher... which will have to come from a future draft (these guys aren't worth trading up for).

Let's not try to force something that is an okay idea but not a great idea.

 

[Karate61]

Well, seems like grabbing Jeanty would not be easy. If the Rams pulled it off somehow, I would be happy. KWill is not the guy. Rams need better. Nobody seems to give running backs any cred these days, but think of what the impact the top-tier running backs in Rams history have had. Dickerson, Faulk, Jackson, Gurley. They really do have an impact and are game changes. Would love to have that paired with Stafford.

 

[DzRams]

You really need to take a look at the contracts next year... or lack thereof.

Rams have a ton of holes.

But doesn't this also mean they have a ton of money next year?

 

[dieterbrock]

I think Kyren is a really good back, and while I think the breakaway speed stuff is mostly nonsense, the fumbles are not.
He is a highly productive back, his TD and 1st Down production is amongst the best in the league and to levels only seen by Gurley and Faulk.
But man, I dont know how he can be trusted in key moments. Im kind of surprised he didnt get an extension, but now that he hasnt I would not be surprised if the right guy fell in their lap, that they wouldnt take him

 

[WestCoastRam]

But doesn't this also mean they have a ton of money next year?

Yes, that may be the case but no guarantee there's people to spend it on and some of these guys like Witherspoon we're not gonna want back.

 

[WestCoastRam]

I think Kyren is a really good back, and while I think the breakaway speed stuff is mostly nonsense, the fumbles are not.
He is a highly productive back, his TD and 1st Down production is amongst the best in the league and to levels only seen by Gurley and Faulk.
But man, I dont know how he can be trusted in key moments. Im kind of surprised he didnt get an extension, but now that he hasnt I would not be surprised if the right guy fell in their lap, that they wouldnt take him

Almost giddy with the possibilities coming up this week.

Very few positions (including RB) I don't want the Rams to take a swing at... and honestly, I'll pretty much homer any pick we get initially cause cognitive dissonance sucks.

Let's do it. Let's draft a punter.

 

[Ram Ts]

Zero point zero zero chance of happening