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No, but if someone was trying to guess which tight end the Rams may like, then they’d try to figure which one is the most similar to Bowers.

So list 15 tight ends and pick which is most similar, not an exact copy. You say Fanin. I say Arroyo.
Well, if the Rams had their choice, I think they'd take Warren. But I expect he's gone when we pick.
 

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You never know. The Rams signed jonah jackson and he eventually lost his job to Limmer. Now jackson is gone.

Once upon a time the Rams’ best/only good unit was their DL. They took Aaron Donald anyway.
Honestly, if the Rams hit on a blue chip player a la Jared Verse, not sure I'd be too bothered but I still hope its more so at a position that more severely lacks depth or that its a blue chip weapon on offense.
 

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Closer we get to the draft.... an OT is a need for us...maybe not as a starter, but for depth at LT...and a RT when Hav retires. Sure you could get a guy that fits that role with one of our 3rd round picks.....but if you needed a guy to fill in for AJ at LT.... (id trust McClendon some at RT, but not at LT).... a rookie who could serve as our back up LT could be had at #26.

If Kelvin Banks Jr. was there for us at #26, that would be a big get for us... not a day one starter, but certainly a need for next year, and a soon to be starter.

Not the glamorous pick some may want for us, but definitely fitting a need.
 

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I understand the Jonah Jackson signing given they were going to move Avila to center. This draft is a complete mystery for sure.
Agree, and moreso than usual. I read/hear about the lack of star power and the number of “legit 1rst rounders”—which is not enough to fill out the round. Yet, there is a wealth of players to be had from about 25-50 who are apparently of equal value.

Is this draft deep in talent or mediocrity?

I know who I like and I’m sure the Rams already know who they like. The draft can’t get here soon enough.
 

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Closer we get to the draft.... an OT is a need for us...maybe not as a starter, but for depth at LT...and a RT when Hav retires. Sure you could get a guy that fits that role with one of our 3rd round picks.....but if you needed a guy to fill in for AJ at LT.... (id trust McClendon some at RT, but not at LT).... a rookie who could serve as our back up LT could be had at #26.

If Kelvin Banks Jr. was there for us at #26, that would be a big get for us... not a day one starter, but certainly a need for next year, and a soon to be starter.

Not the glamorous pick some may want for us, but definitely fitting a need.
I’m 100% on board with that strategy. Outside of a starting CB and an ILB (which they would fill probably later than sooner in the draft), the Rams NEED a 3rd Tackle. They have had a three man rotation every season since the title run in ‘21. There have been a significant amount of starts by a 3rd Tackle since then.

I like Belton if he’s there in the 3rd. I just don’t think he’ll make it to #90.
 

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Well, if the Rams had their choice, I think they'd take Warren. But I expect he's gone when we pick.
I agree. They mostly play 11 personnel. So if they took one tight end they’d want one that can do it all. Warren isn’t a great blocker but is a willing blocker so he could get better at it.

By all accounts they still want to be a power run team.
 

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Agree, and moreso than usual. I read/hear about the lack of star power and the number of “legit 1rst rounders”—which is not enough to fill out the round. Yet, there is a wealth of players to be had from about 25-50 who are apparently of equal value.

Is this draft deep in talent or mediocrity?

I know who I like and I’m sure the Rams already know who they like. The draft can’t get here soon enough.
I think it's deep with players who can play a role on a positional unit. CB2/WR2-3/ types. So not a lot of stars but guys who can fill holes. Only a few weeks away!
 

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I agree. They mostly play 11 personnel. So if they took one tight end they’d want one that can do it all. Warren isn’t a great blocker but is a willing blocker so he could get better at it.

By all accounts they still want to be a power run team.
If McVay had TEs worth a shit he would play 12 sets.

So if he were to get Warren that would happen. Higs & Warren would be a legit duo.
 

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First down DT... he has pass rush skills as well. However he could take first down snaps from Fiske. Fiske focues on pass situations while also spelling Turner at times.

He would give us a deep rotation and Grant also backs up Ford, and maybe takes some of his 3rd and long snaps.

Plus, there are depth questions up front right now. They did lose Brown, Gallimore, and Hoecht, and only added Ford.

Turner, Murchison,
Ford, Grant, Davis
Grant, Fiske
Not that Grant is not a good player but, I'd prefer and edge in that situation. BY is gone after '26 season, not to mention he will be 29 then. He also wasn't fantastic last year. Made several bone headed plays. Give me a guy like Pearce at 26 and we could have 2 guys screamin after the QB with Young rotating in.
 

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If McVay had TEs worth a shit he would play 12 sets.

So if he were to get Warren that would happen. Higs & Warren would be a legit duo.
He kind of did that with Kupp for a bit. I do recall Gerald Everett being his first pick and everyone thinking we would see a copy of his offense in Washington.
 

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Yep and Kupp did a great job of upgrading his offense. He was definitely a mini-TE in some ways.
 

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Not that Grant is not a good player but, I'd prefer and edge in that situation. BY is gone after '26 season, not to mention he will be 29 then. He also wasn't fantastic last year. Made several bone headed plays. Give me a guy like Pearce at 26 and we could have 2 guys screamin after the QB with Young rotating in.
Honestly, I've actually been thinking about edge being an option because you can only pay so many players. BY is definitely a good pass rusher but what if the Rams think they can do better plus not wanting to pay the price tag due to other free agents coming up for contract renewals? Pearce was definitely considered a top 5 player prior to the start of the college season. Not saying this is what should happen but could understand this from a longer range of view point.
 

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Not that Grant is not a good player but, I'd prefer and edge in that situation. BY is gone after '26 season, not to mention he will be 29 then. He also wasn't fantastic last year. Made several bone headed plays. Give me a guy like Pearce at 26 and we could have 2 guys screamin after the QB with Young rotating in.
If they made a pick at 26 for an edge, it would probably make sense to turn around and deal Young if you can get a good pick in return. Maybe a 3rd or early 4th and a later pick. Or maybe a higher pick next year. And you should get a good return with him still having two yrs left on a rookie contract. Maybe you add a vet on a 1 yr deal for insurance after the draft.
 

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If they made a pick at 26 for an edge, it would probably make sense to turn around and deal Young if you can get a good pick in return. Maybe a 3rd or early 4th and a later pick. Or maybe a higher pick next year. And you should get a good return with him still having two yrs left on a rookie contract. Maybe you add a vet on a 1 yr deal for insurance after the draft.
It would make no sense to trade Young then sign a vet. Young’s contract makes him very appealing even if he was rotational. Could he play ILB?
 

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It would make no sense to trade Young then sign a vet. Young’s contract makes him very appealing even if he was rotational. Could he play ILB?

He’s a speed rusher. We can’t keep changing players positions and expecting them to flourish. He’s a very good edge. Can he be upgraded? Yes, is he a liability? No. Focus elsewhere
 

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I suspect the rumors are true and that he loves McCord. Why wouldn't he. But he probably also likes Shough a lot too. Dart as well. These guys have to be attractive to him given what he's been through with Stafford.

Also he can go get two weapons in round 3 even if he were to take a QB at 26 or after a slight move down. Both TE and WR look strong in that range. This is why I think QB is in play with any of our picks, to include the early ones.

I really like Dart and have for a long time now. But Shough is a tall and smooth thrower who's been through a ton in college and has a serious and intelligent personality in interviews. I would be fine with him. I would be fine with McVay taking McCord at 26 too. People want to act all pious about where dudes should go off the board because they have seen a handful of media types putting those players in those ranges, but few of these actually stack their own board while also watching actual tape on every prospect. If Shough or McCord hit at QB there ain't nobody gonna be complaining about the Rams taking them at 26.

As it pertains to QBs I trust McVay. No doubt on that one. But they're still a dice roll just look at Bennett. I will never, however, give them shit for taking a shot on the most important position on that roster in the draft. If you think the dude has a chance to be a starter at this level take him wherever you want.
FWIW, I've lost track of how many mocks I did and landed Arroyo at #90.
 

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It would make no sense to trade Young then sign a vet. Young’s contract makes him very appealing even if he was rotational. Could he play ILB?
I am saying if they draft an edge at 26... if that position is by far the BPA... then maybe you sign a vet as insurance for the rookie. And you trade Young since it may not make much sense having another first rd edge plus Young. Now of you don't get offered much, you keep him. However if you can get a top 100 to 125 pick, then it might make sense.
 

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I am saying if they draft an edge at 26... if that position is by far the BPA... then maybe you sign a vet as insurance for the rookie. And you trade Young since it may not make much sense having another first rd edge plus Young. Now of you don't get offered much, you keep him. However if you can get a top 100 to 125 pick, then it might make sense.

The only edge in that range I'd do that for is Donovan Ezeiruaku. Pearce and Green both have way too many character concerns for my liking.
 

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The only edge in that range I'd do that for is Donovan Ezeiruaku. Pearce and Green both have way too many character concerns for my liking.
Yeah, I wouldn't do it either, I was just responding to someone's suggestion about drafting an edge.

I go CB, Dart, OT (if Banks falls), Loveland (doubt he gets there), DT Grant, or trade down.

And CB is probably a better value after a trade down.
 

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Not that Grant is not a good player but, I'd prefer and edge in that situation. BY is gone after '26 season, not to mention he will be 29 then. He also wasn't fantastic last year. Made several bone headed plays. Give me a guy like Pearce at 26 and we could have 2 guys screamin after the QB with Young rotating in.
Yeah I think we've seen Young's ceiling. Useful guy but not in our future after this contract is up.