Think of him as a weapon, not just a TE. He'd play out of the TE spot most plays, H back others and split him out too. He can block as well. First year, maybe ~50+ catches, 700+ yards, 10 carries, 75 yards, total of 5-8 TDs. BUT - his production will only increase going forward. He will be matched up vs LBs or safeties most of the time and his speed will dominate them. McVay will have the flexibility of using multiple dynamic TE sets. Think of Puka out there with Sadiq, Ferguson and Parkinson. With Williams. they'd have five pass catchers, or three add'l blockers on a run, switching up on consecutive plays. Think a defense won't be frustrated and fooled? Think of the player, not the position.
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WestCoastRam
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That's... not the kind of production he'll have his first year.
And if he did, we should trade up for him.
Also, he ain't playing TE the way you're suggesting which sounds like as a Y.
Not against taking Sadiq (though I'm not really in love with it) but I think people have to have clear eyes on what position he'll play (move TE or F) and the kind of production he'll have his first year at a spot that's notorious for not offering a lot year one.
The player (not position) just isn't what you think he'll be year one.
So you compare Simpson to Goff and Purdy but don't want to have a bar of him in the first?
Goff and Purdy have been to superbowls. Goff should have gone twice if it wasn't for a too cocky hc and useless wr dropping perfectly thrown balls on 4th downs.
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Goff has been sensational at times, no doubt, and found his feet again in Detroit
Stafford is a Rams great but Simpson could be the future and this years backup which is surely worth a first round pick?
I have said elsewhere, I get why a skill player at 13 could be huge but why not trade back up and grab Simpson around pick 20? It would cost us our 2027 1st, together with this years 2nd and 3rd. That is not a steep price to pay for keeping our SB window wide open when Stafford retires
Simpson was a better QB than any of those slated to come out next year. OK some 2027 eligible QBs will shine, but will we have the opportunity to draft one if we challenge for the title this season?!
Don’t sleep on Simpson. He’s a good player who could shine in our system. He’s got the smarts, toughness, blood lines and arm talent, as well as athleticism, to succeed
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Methinks Mojo is implying that we can use a one Jeremiyah Love for this Offense, and BADLY.
And he would be corr-ect.....
Worth any reasonable trade up.
Boy, you REALLY think Simpson is Pat Haden I guess.... 6th round a gross exaggeration but I'm pretty confident you will be proven wrong on this count, fine sir....
Had you said 3rd Round the statement would carry more serious weight. But you might be right, we'll see.
You’re 100% right. This is the system the Rams have been running—and quite well. They have had the luxury of developing players because it usually works. OTOH, they do occasionally hit it big and a rookie comes in and balls out in his first season.
…but I keep reading the excuse that certain positions take a while to get it.
There's a rookie award for offensive and defensive POY.
Yes, there are plenty of rookies who come in and start. Some go through some growing pains while some hit the ground running.
It is very possible to draft these players. The Rams have done it before.
Totally agree Tackle. People are sleeping on what Simpson can be on the Sean McVay Rams.
For instance, Brock Purdy, 7th Round pick. On 25 teams in this League struggles to make backup status and is not taken too seriously. On the Kyle Shanahan (Sean McVay equivalent) 49ers he is leading the Super Bowl Game in Overtime and making numerous other Playoffs and earning Max Contracts.
As long as Sean McVay plans to be around for the long haul, thats 5-10 more years, not totally sure he does but quite possibly, Simpson can be to him what Purdy is to Shanny.
Sean's outright deflection of the Simpson question a few weeks back could still prove to be telling.
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I have stated that Goff has a much better arm than Simpson and also meant to say that Goff is a much QB than Simpson will ever be. My bad for not saying that. Simpson however does compare somewhat to Purdy. And I am stressing somewhat.
And I am not a big fan of Purdy. He is a game manager QB with a superteam. I have stated he would be around 15th in the top QBs.
But if you want an average QB before the 6th round, then okay. I don't.
I might have exaggerate a little but I really don't want him unless we got him to be a backup only which I don't really want before the 6th round.
But true - I could be wrong. And if I am - I will open up to it.
But we really don't know what a QB will be until after 4 years.
Look at Stroud - his first year - awesome
Now - well I am not sure he will be better than an average QB.
That’s your opinion but it does feel a little polemic. Really? You can’t see any super positives in Simpson’s game before he was so sick he lost practically TWO STONE and had an injury that restricted his throwing motion? Watch his pro day if you don’t believe how strong his arm looks at 220
I am not trying to change your mind and understand your reasons but Simpson is a top 30 talent on most boards irrespective of being a QB
99Balloons
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The NFC West is the toughest division and the Rams see the Seahawks, Niners and Cards with very good defensive backfield with tall and fast corners that they have to play to the strengths of those teams.
I think the Rams incorporating 13 personnel package more in 2026 to counter the strengths of those teams and also plan for the future since Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen are FA in 2027.
So Sadiq is the tall and fast TE that the Rams are planning maybe for those scenarios.
Our biggest weakness is at safety? Since when? Roaming the middle suggests MLB. Are you saying draft Thieneman to play MLB? I like Thieneman, but I would not safety as one of our weaknesses. Now, if we drafted Thieneman or Downs, I'm sure they would start, but, they would also put a pretty good player on the bench.
Five best team fits for Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq in the 2026 NFL Draft
With the 2026 NFL Draft fast approaching, here's the five best team fits for Oregon Ducks star tight end Kenyon Sadiq.
duckswire.usatoday.com
Yeah ... Agree ... Don't see safety as a viable option for the Rams in rounds one or two.
Maybe if Curl had not been re-signed but his deal pretty much secures a starting spot.
Then there is Kinchens going into his 3rd season. Not a terrific starting-pair but pretty good, in my opinion.
With McDuffie offering position flex at CB (outside and in the slot, which may be his strength) could see Lake (also re-signed; and to a significant deal) a little more often in a traditional safety role.
Finally, there's McCollough who is a safety by trade but has been used a little more as a Nickel-LB.
That's four deep. I could see another safety drafted ... even as high as in the late-3rd but really don't expect the Rams to use one of their two higher picks on the position.
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I think you might get an okay trade offer if he's there and that might be the superior option.