Post McDuffie trade - who we looking at for our first rounder now?

[André]

Had made the assumption we were likely looking into a corner at 13 ... not as likely now. Who do you see as a possible choice now that they have McDuffie?

LB Sonny Styles?
TE Kenyon Sadiq?
WR Makai Lemon?
Still going after a CB and doubling down on the secondary?
S Caleb Downs if he falls?

Who do you think the Rams take?

 

[Stl2La]

The defensive guy in me dreams of a scenario where the Rams sign Jamel Dean and still draft Styles at 13. How insane would the D be?

 

[André]

The defensive guy in me dreams of a scenario where the Rams sign Jamel Dean and still draft Styles at 13. How insane would the D be?

I would love that.

Edge/DLine:
Young/Stewart - Fiske - Ford - Turner - Verse (plus DJohnson, Ty Hamilton and Tyler Davis)

Inside Linebackers:
Landman - Styles/Speights (plus Dolac)

Corners:
McDuffie - Dean/Forbes (plus Wallace)

Safeties:
Lake - Kinchens/McCollough

Yeah, I could get down with that being the defense taking us to next year's Super Bowl.

 

[FrantikRam]

Another CB, WR are the pressing "starting caliber" needs.

S and T are next, more for quality depth/future starters

ILB could be there but tough to imagine we invest much with having extended Landman and how much we like Dolac

 

[FaulkSF]

I foresee a team such as the Jaguars, Steelers or Chargers trading for a guy they like at 13. Rams would likely net their 3rd round pick and maybe a late day 3 as well.

Rams drop back into that spot and take Chris Johnson, CB , SDSU. I know another SDSU alum who enjoyed a great career as a Ram.

 

[JonRam99]

I foresee a team such as the Jaguars, Steelers or Chargers trading for a guy they like at 13. Rams would likely net their 3rd round pick and maybe a late day 3 as well.

Rams drop back into that spot and take Chris Johnson, CB , SDSU. I know another SDSU alum who enjoyed a great career as a Ram.

I like this scenario - no blue-chip WR's or Styles or Downs available, so they drop back 5 - 10 spots & get an extra 3rd or even a 2nd.

 

[Ram Ts]

I’d love Styles - would help transform the defense. But I don’t think he’s there at 13.

Thus, they will go with BPA on their board that has a love for the game (rams fit). Likely that’ll be one of the WRs (Tyson, lemon, etc), CBs or OT.

I’d move down a little (if styles gone) if possible. Otherwise a WR who can complement Puka and be a cheap offset to Pukas pending huge cap hit contract

 

[fanotodd]

Reportedly, MCD is to get around $30mil/per. Ouch. That is serious cheddar.

Looking at the draft through a financial lens:

Guard: Avila/Dotson
Can’t see the Rams signing both. Is Dedich ready to move up into the starting role? If not, a Guard needs to be drafted fairly early (starting material by 2027?), but not at #13.

WR: Are the Rams willing to pay the $$ to extend Adams when there is a ton of talent at WR in this draft?
This seems like a good candidate at #13.

IDL: Turner/Fiske are the biggies to consider, but there are a couple more.
Another candidate at #13? Hmm.

Edge/OLB: Verse/Young
This is the one that might hurt. We’re talking bookend pro bowlers.
Stewart looked good as a rookie, another high end Edge player would be great.
A definite possibility at #13

Tackle: The Rams need 3 quality Tackles capable of starting—and that’s assuming McClendon re-ups with the Rams.
Just don’t see it at #13, but it should be before day 3.

CB: Have the Rams done enough? Is there still a chance they grab one at #13? I think the chances are now slim.

Safety: Curl will probably get more $$ somewhere else. There are two Safties who could be #13 eligible.

I’m gonna guess front 5 or WR.

 

[DzRams]

Reportedly, MCD is to get around $30mil/per. Ouch. That is serious cheddar.

Looking at the draft through a financial lens:

Guard: Avila/Dotson
Can’t see the Rams signing both. Is Dedich ready to move up into the starting role? If not, a Guard needs to be drafted fairly early (starting material by 2027?), but not at #13.

WR: Are the Rams willing to pay the $$ to extend Adams when there is a ton of talent at WR in this draft?
This seems like a good candidate at #13.

IDL: Turner/Fiske are the biggies to consider, but there are a couple more.
Another candidate at #13? Hmm.

Edge/OLB: Verse/Young
This is the one that might hurt. We’re talking bookend pro bowlers.
Stewart looked good as a rookie, another high end Edge player would be great.
A definite possibility at #13

Tackle: The Rams need 3 quality Tackles capable of starting—and that’s assuming McClendon re-ups with the Rams.
Just don’t see it at #13, but it should be before day 3.

CB: Have the Rams done enough? Is there still a chance they grab one at #13? I think the chances are now slim.

Safety: Curl will probably get more $$ somewhere else. There are two Safties who could be #13 eligible.

I’m gonna guess front 5 or WR.

I pretty much agree with all of this except Edge/OLB. Because Stewart looked good as a rookie, I don't see them drafting that position at 13. Maybe they pick someone up later in the draft.