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I haven't been in the draft talks as I've been in the past, b/c for two reasons: It starts to damn early (December...really?) and second is it gets overanalyzed to death because of that, which gets really annoying.
But like assholes, everyone has an opinion about who they want their team to draft, and I'm not different. So here is my very first 2014 draft opinion. Note, this ain't no mock. Oh and not taking into account trading.
The first round: There only one player that I least want to see draft by teh Rams, and that is Jadeveon Clowney. I think he is overrated because of one hit and he seemed to try TOO hard at the combine. Everyone knows about his athleticism, he didn't need to make a big and public deal out of it. If he goes to another team and gets 15+ sacks his rookie year, so be it. I'm more than happy with our DE group of Robert Quinn, Chris Long, William Hayes, and Eugene Sims (all under contract or will be for the long term). :lifting::lifting::lifting:
As for the other 4 guys, all of them seem to be amazing players. I really don't mind, but my preference is either Sammy Watkins or Jake Matthews. Reason is these guys have been consistently good with no major issues throughout their college days and the pre draft stuff. You can't go wrong here. Greg Robinson has only recently been a big name, and I think he might be a mid 1st rounder than a top 5 pick.
Speaking of the OTs, if they go with any of these guys, please play them at tackle from the start. I don't want to see a highly regarded tackle having to play a temp guard spot (which can be gotten via cheap FA or later round). Plus, there's already Harvey Dahl, who hasn't been cut yet even tho everyone seems to think he will.
As for the 13th pick, haven't really gien it much thought. But one guy I want is Anthony Barr, and use him in a Von Miller roll. If that can't happen (I bet he goes top 10), one of the CBs is the next choice. Having Darqueze Dannard/Justin Gilbert with the CBs already here will make this group be much better w/ depth.
2nd and 3rd, I want to see a safety and LG drafted, in that order. The thing with guards is when you got a decent one, you can't tell much difference b/w the decent guy and the superstar, that's why I hope they wait until 3rd, or even the 4th.
Other positions I want to see drafted are QB, RB, and more DBs.
But like assholes, everyone has an opinion about who they want their team to draft, and I'm not different. So here is my very first 2014 draft opinion. Note, this ain't no mock. Oh and not taking into account trading.
The first round: There only one player that I least want to see draft by teh Rams, and that is Jadeveon Clowney. I think he is overrated because of one hit and he seemed to try TOO hard at the combine. Everyone knows about his athleticism, he didn't need to make a big and public deal out of it. If he goes to another team and gets 15+ sacks his rookie year, so be it. I'm more than happy with our DE group of Robert Quinn, Chris Long, William Hayes, and Eugene Sims (all under contract or will be for the long term). :lifting::lifting::lifting:
As for the other 4 guys, all of them seem to be amazing players. I really don't mind, but my preference is either Sammy Watkins or Jake Matthews. Reason is these guys have been consistently good with no major issues throughout their college days and the pre draft stuff. You can't go wrong here. Greg Robinson has only recently been a big name, and I think he might be a mid 1st rounder than a top 5 pick.
Speaking of the OTs, if they go with any of these guys, please play them at tackle from the start. I don't want to see a highly regarded tackle having to play a temp guard spot (which can be gotten via cheap FA or later round). Plus, there's already Harvey Dahl, who hasn't been cut yet even tho everyone seems to think he will.
As for the 13th pick, haven't really gien it much thought. But one guy I want is Anthony Barr, and use him in a Von Miller roll. If that can't happen (I bet he goes top 10), one of the CBs is the next choice. Having Darqueze Dannard/Justin Gilbert with the CBs already here will make this group be much better w/ depth.
2nd and 3rd, I want to see a safety and LG drafted, in that order. The thing with guards is when you got a decent one, you can't tell much difference b/w the decent guy and the superstar, that's why I hope they wait until 3rd, or even the 4th.
Other positions I want to see drafted are QB, RB, and more DBs.