Rams Failed in 2026 Draft Approach

[dieterbrock]

It's, by definition, NOT "all-in."

Words mean stuff.

Exactly. Which is why you are the only one using the term "All in"
Words matter

 

[DzRams]

edit adding.. that I see where you're going. The 60-40 line..

Got it. You think it's an assumption the Rams were going "all in."

And.. you may be right!! Because if they were trying to maximize this Super Bowl year.. they would've used their first two draft picks accordingly.

So.. we .. as fans.. were wrong.. the Rams were not going all out for a Super Bowl and were fine with not doing everything they could to get one this year.

It was always an assumption that they were going "all in." Snead said they were balancing the present with the future.

Hence, one 1st for the present, one 1st for the future, and a future 1st for the present.

When is the last time a team spent more money and used more resources to build the present team?

McDuffie, Watson, Garrett, and Donald plus their other moves is a whole hell of a lot for the present. IMO, complaints are asinine!

 

[Pupped]

Nah, dude.
I trust the team, it's personnel dept. and all of the hours and experience that they put into each draft. They have a plan.
I'm just not interested in debating 'what if' scenarios for days on end.
Enjoy yourselves, though.

Still missing the point.

 

[Pupped]

Exactly. Which is why you are the only one using the term "All in"
Words matter

Oh boy.. try selling that one..
put up a poll.. ask fans on here whether they thought this was supposed to be an all-in year.

 

[Pupped]

It was always an assumption that they were going "all in." Snead said they were balancing the present with the future.

Hence, one 1st for the present, one 1st for the future, and a future 1st for the present.

When is the last time a team spent more money and used more resources to build the present team?

McDuffie, Watson, Garrett, and Donald plus their other moves is a whole hell of a lot for the present. IMO, complaints are asinine!

Complaints are based on results.. and observations about where failures occurred.

 

[DzRams]

Complaints are based on results.. and observations about where failures occurred.

Nevertheless, it's my opinion that complaints are asinine.

You have an answer to my question? When is the last time a team spent more money and used more resources to build the present team?

 

[Pupped]

Nevertheless, it's my opinion that complaints are asinine.

You have an answer to my question? When is the last time a team spent more money and used more resources to build the present team?

The Rams in their Super Bowl year.
Record setting dead cap and shit-ton of picks traded for players.

 

[Rmfnlt]

But this approach was wrong for this season.

Wrong approach.

a massive failure point

It's okay to say the Rams make mistakes

a second who would not contribute this year was a MISTAKE!

their approach to this year's draft was wrong.

it was the wrong approach to THIS SEASON.

draft approach they used for this year.. an "all in" year, was wrong.

We get it... the Rams were WRONG! I'm all for debates but enough is enough. You win, K?

Can we move on now?

 

[kmramsfan]

Still missing the point.

If you say so ..... continue taking on almost the entire board.

 

[DzRams]

The Rams in their Super Bowl year.
Record setting dead cap and shit-ton of picks traded for players.

In 2021, the Rams made one trade of multiple future 1sts for Stafford.
They spent $73 mil in retaining their players and external free agents.

Contrast that with 2026...

In 2026, the Rams made two trades for stars with multiple 1sts for McDuffie and Garrett.
They spent $252 mil in retaining their players and external free agents.

It's no comparison. The aggression and resource expenditure were much higher this year. Complaints are mind boggling!

 

[Pupped]

We get it... the Rams were WRONG! I'm all for debates but enough is enough. You win, K?

Can we move on now?

If no one is responding, I’m not replying.
That will pretty much end the thread.

 

[Pupped]

If you say so ..... continue taking on almost the entire board.

False narrative.
And I’m not trying to win a popularity contest, obviously.
I’m talking about my Rams team.

 

[Pupped]

In 2021, the Rams made one trade of multiple future 1sts for Stafford.
They spent $73 mil in retaining their players and external free agents.

Contrast that with 2026...

In 2026, the Rams made two trades for stars with multiple 1sts for McDuffie and Garrett.
They spent $252 mil in retaining their players and external free agents.

It's no comparison. The aggression and resource expenditure were much higher this year. Complaints are mind boggling!

It’s a fair comp. Especially when you factor in the dead cap money.

The Rams had already invested in that roster and future draft picks.

And during that season, they spent a ton of draft capital for Von Miller… they could not afford to retain.

They also traded away Jared Goff. who has been tremendously successful and was obviously a very valuable asset. More valuable than Jared Verse.

 

[DzRams]

It’s a fair comp. Especially when you factor in the dead cap money.

The Rams had already invested in that roster and future draft picks.

And during that season, they spent a ton of draft capital for Von Miller… they could not afford to retain.

They also traded away Jared Goff. who has been tremendously successful and was obviously a very valuable asset. More valuable than Jared Verse.

Yes, they made a heroic effort in 2021. Fortunately, our moves paid off and we won.

As a fan, I would not have complained if we hadn't of won because I saw the effort we made to go for it. Your complaints sound even more tone deaf this year.

 

[PARAM]

Lol..

So.. now we DO KNOW everything????

Got it.

Take care.

I 'll tell you what I know.

The Rams were the favorite to win the Super Bowl when they traded for McDuffie and signed Watson. They were the heavy favorite for the Super Bowl when they traded for Garrett. That was all before the draft.

But somehow, you think they fucked up and didn't draft well because they needed guys who could play NOW.

Something else I know.

The draft has always been about the future for established teams. And the Rams are certainly in that catagory. The Browns, Jets, Cardinals, etc. need to draft players who can contribute in year one. Why? They have room on their roster for them because their roster sucks.

But somehow you are preaching the Rams fucked up and didn't draft well.

Something else I know.

Everybody and their fucking brother will tell you, you can't judge a draft for 2 or 3 years. Why? Because it takes most players that long to acclimate to the NFL.

But somehow you KNOW the Rams fucked up and didn't draft well.

Well you're either talking out of your ass or you a genius and deserve a job in an NFL front office. I'm betting it ain't the latter.

 

[Pupped]

Yes, they made a heroic effort in 2021. Fortunately, our moves paid off and we won.

As a fan, I would not have complained if we hadn't of won because I saw the effort we made to go for it. Your complaints sound even more tone deaf this year.

I would’ve had nothing to complain about, because they actually went all in!

The weird underlying thing in this entire conversation is how some people bristle at questioning the organization.

Really?

Special teams are a catastrophic failure. Again! Some of that has to be coaching. But some of it is absolutely related to roster decisions. There’s plenty of information out there about this subject

McVey said himself how stupid the travel plans to Australia were

Big picture, I have absolute faith in McVay and Snead. I love the guys!

It does not mean that I cannot question them, or point out when they’ve made a mistake.

 

[Pupped]

I 'll tell you what I know.

The Rams were the favorite to win the Super Bowl when they traded for McDuffie and signed Watson. They were the heavy favorite for the Super Bowl when they traded for Garrett. That was all before the draft.

But somehow, you think they fucked up and didn't draft well.

Something else I know.

The draft has always been about the future for established teams. And the Rams are certainly in that catagory. The Browns, Jets, Cardinals, etc. need to draft players who can contribute in year one. Why? They have room on their roster for them because their roster sucks.

But somehow you are preaching the Rams fucked up and didn't draft well.

Something else I know.

Everybody and their fucking brother will tell you, you can't judge a draft for 2 or 3 years. Why? Because it takes most players that long to acclimate to the NFL.

But somehow you KNOW the Rams fucked up and didn't draft well.

Well you're either talking out of your ass or you a genius and deserve a job in an NFL front office. I'm betting it ain't the latter.

Since we’re all up in our feels now…

Read the fucking thread

They didn’t have to use the draft pics… They could’ve traded for proven vets.

I’m not a know-it-all, saying I know the perfect path they should’ve taken! I am saying the one they chose was wrong. That is borne out by what we’ve seen on the field, especially when it comes to specific positions.

 

[PARAM]

Since we’re all up in our feels now…

Read the fucking thread

They didn’t have to use the draft pics… They could’ve traded for proven vets.

I’m not a know-it-all, saying I know the perfect path they should’ve taken! I am saying the one they chose was wrong. That is borne out by what we’ve seen on the field, especially when it comes to specific positions.

My bad!

They didn't draft well because they drafted guys who weren't going to play this year, instead of trading those picks for established players.

So a team who went to the CCG last year, added McDuffie, Watson and Garrett, plus got the added bonus of having Aaron Donald come out of retirement, had the reigning MVP and DPOY, needed to trade away picks for more guys? That's fucking moronic or Madden26esk IMHO. There is such a thing as the salary cap isn't there? Dude if you're gonna complain about unreasonable, totally fucking ridiculous scenarios, I'll use your words.

Got it. Take care.......but I'll add..>>>>...genius.

 

[Pupped]

My bad!

They didn't draft well because they drafted guys who weren't going to play this year, instead of trading those picks for established players.

So a team who went to the CCG last year, added McDuffie, Watson and Garrett, plus got the added bonus of having Aaron Donald come out of retirement, had the reigning MVP and DPOY, needed to trade away picks for more guys? That's fucking moronic or Madden26esk IMHO. Dude if you're gonna complain about unreasonable, totally fucking ridiculous scenarios, I'll use your words.

Got it. Take care.

But I'll add.....genius.

It doesn’t take a genius to see that they don’t have a fucking wide receiver who can play right now.

It doesn’t take a genius to see they don’t have anyone who can return a kick or a punt.

It’s funny, I haven’t gone on a rant like this in a long time.

My best comp to this, is how I felt about Raheem Morris and defending him.

I was right then, and I’m pretty sure I’m right now.

 

[Ram_Rally]

As I've said.. they could've used the draft capital in trades as well. Imagine if they had that first rounder in their pocket right now!!

I mean.. there are multiple rookie WRs making plays.. All drafted after pick 20. So.. they could've traded down as well.. kept more draft resources and be able to make more picks or trades, etc.

Again, with the conclusion.. they did not HAVE to use the picks in the draft, right? Especially the 27 first rounder.. which could've been VERY valuable right now.

How many 3 receiver sets do the rams run? Boston or Concepcion or whoever would likely only just now being seeing the field now that Adams is hurt.

Again.. if the argument is there was no one who would’ve made a difference to draft, you could’ve traded picks for players.

The bigger point I’m making is this was the wrong approach.. meaning using that much draft capital on players who, by the Rams admission, would not contribute this year.

And how do you know that people wanted to move up to 13? The rumors leading up to the draft was that teams were having a hard time moving down because it was such a top heavy draft