Rams Failed in 2026 Draft Approach
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I fear you won't and sadly I must admit am beginning to wonder if you can.
Oh it really is. They were in 13P from the Jacksonville game through the end of the season and through the first 7 games this year. It's pretty clear the plan is go with the TEs over #3 - #6 WRS because it opens up so many more options between run and pass. The only thing that is different this year is they're throwing to the RBs waaaaaaay more. That's the new wrinkle in 13P.
As far as losing Adams they went from averaging 41.5 pass attempts over the first 6 to 29 the last game without Adams and lo and behold hit a season high for rushing yards and points scored!!! Who'd a thunk it? Maybe they need to run more and keep the RBs involved in the passing game? Keeps the defense fresh and they will be getting reinforcements fairly soon. We could see more of a ball control offense that is more productive than balls to the wall offense?
And btw, the workload has already been reduced this year via more targets for the TEs and RBS
17 games in 2025: 581 targets (34.2/g) : WRs 367 (63.7%); TEs 150 (25.8%); RBs 64 (11.0%)
7 games in 2026: 271 targets (38.7/g): WRs 138 (50.9%); TEs 77 (28.4%); RBs 55 (20.7%)
You don't need a math degree to see the TEs and RBs are already on pace for way more targets. Last year 63.7% WR / 36.8% TE/RB. This year 50.9% WR / 49.1 % TE/RB.
But keep wearing that theory a WR at #13 or #61 would have been a much better plan!!! It looks good on you.
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The Rams had Puka AND Davante after the Jax game.. until the last 3 games…, of which.. they lost 2.
Your obsession with personnel groupings fails when you only have 1 functional WR.
So your theory is they lost 2 of those 3 games because they didn't have Davante? How in the fuck did they put up 98 points in those 3 games? Explain that one !!! They lost those two because they couldn't stop Bijan Robinson and because of a fluke 2 pt conversion. Read not a lack of offense. Man, you will go to any length with bullshit commentary to beat that drum, eh? Your criticism of their "plan" is one opinion and it's based on McVay's old 11P attack. Things have changed, catch up man....I know you can.
Let's review.....
The Rams used 2 first round picks to acquire Simpson and Trent McDuffie. They used Jared Verse, a 2027 first round pick, and a 2028 second round pick to acquire Myles Garrett. They used cap space to bring Aaron Donald out of retirement and sign Jaylen Watson. They resigned McDuffie to a new deal. They resigned Kam Curl to a new deal. They extended Tyler Higbee. They drafted a TE and an OG to replace whomever they lose in free agency from those positions in 2027. And another 5th round WR. But they didn't go ALL IN enough for Les Pupped Sneady. You must really enjoy playing Madden, eh?
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Testy.
I think you know it’s because 10 weeks with one functional WR ain’t gonna get it done.
That’s why you went with the cumulative score..,
Shocker, too.. that Puka dropped from 12 catches against Seahawks to 5 against Falcons.. it’s almost as if with tape on having one WR a defense can prepare better.
Let’s review… I never said this was ONLY about a WR, so I’m over your hyper-focus.
No it was about "doing better" in the draft. WR, LB, DL....whatever.....put the positions on a wall and throw darts at them. When your team was predicted to roll the opposition and they find themselves at 3-4, it's embarrassing for some fans. I understand it. Maybe you talked a lot of shit to your niner fan friends or Seattle fan friends. Now you're pissed. Tired of taking their shit????? So you go about second guessing every fucking move the team makes......after 7 weeks!!! That's so easy. It's lazy giving up the season after 7 weeks. I'm over your ridiculous junior GM obsessive hyper critique. We'll have to wait and see how it all works out. Your money is on crash and burn due to the WR situation (my hyper-focus????? LMFAO!!!) and maybe something else you'll come up with.....wait you already have. Because we traded those first round picks for Garrett and McDuffie, we don't have any to trade for a DT!!! Oh my, the horror. The horror.
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Jesus Christ.. lay off the analysis, Lucy.
I’m a Rams fan. I’m looking at my team. I have a different perspective than you.
Lazy? I’ve addressed every argument and been clear about my perspective… and I pay really close attention to my team.
I’m not embarrassed… shit.. if I was, I’d have to really reevaluate my life… which is fine, despite this little bender lol.
You don’t understand anything… including your own arguments.
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Hit a nerve eh? So another pot / kettle post!!!
You have something different. And I'm fucking glad.
Signing off for the night. Carry on junior.
So what player would have been worth drafting instead of Ty Simpson that would have been a difference maker up to this point in the season? That was your premise unless I misunderstood your post.
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It was not the premise.
The premise is there are many other ways they could’ve used the draft capital of a 1st & 2nd round pick than on a future QB and 5th TE.
Just chiming in here. I have read all, what, 17 pages of this post/topic.
I must say at this point I just want to blow my brains out!
I must say at this point I just want to blow my brains out!
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Please don’t.
Perhaps.. a song!
Don't try suicide, nobody's worth it
Don't try suicide, nobody cares
Don't try suicide, you're just gonna hate it
Don't try suicide, nobody gives a damn
But you have yet to articulate those ideas unless I missed it
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I’ve tried to express it multiple ways, perhaps that’s my failing.
El Chapo Jr
Legend
Why is the ultimate go to tell me who you would have drafted? Guess saying just draft a certain position or try a different route just triggers that lol
The Franchise Quarterback "stab" in the Draft, in my opinion, completely changes all arguments of this conversation.
If our current Quarterback was 35ish instead of 38ish then I'd be totally with you.
The fact that our 38 year old, banged-up at times, Quarterback is POTENTIALLY "year-to-year" puts the team at HEIGHTENED AWARENESS in scouring and searching for that next Franchise guy, pronto.
So when the opportunity arises to get that wholly important piece which could dictate 10 YEARS of the Franchise's being, if its someone that Snead/McVay like and believe in, you've got to take him.
Hate to break this down into middle-school terms, but if Simpson turns out to be "it," (a Top 10 Quarterback OR wins a Super Bowl with us as a middle-of-the-pack guy) it was a great pick.
If Simpson turns out to be NOT "it" ( middle-of-the-pack, doesn't lead us to high Playoffs OR an outright bust) then it was the wrong and horrendous pick.
Snead and McVay are betting on Simpson. We'll see how that plays. But the fact that "next Franchise Quarterback" is in the mix in this discussion more or less devalues your argument because of the obvious major importance of the position itself. Stafford's age plays a huge role in this.
Future QB trumps all. Team was and still is, good enough to win the Super Bowl this year AS constituted.