Report: Los Angeles Rams 'Sniffing Around' On QB Prospects

[Jacobarch]

While some of us might disagree with taking a QB @ 19 or even the second round. Let me remind you how nice it was for packers fans when Farve retired and A Rodgers came in and lit it up. You can't take for granted how much a QB determines how your team performs week in and week out. If we can find someone who's talented and willing to learn for a couple of seasons by one the best QB's to ever play the game. I say do it.

 

[PhillyRam]

I believe LT will be addressed next year and they will roll with Jackson this season. The defense needs to be addressed early in this draft, however, if Bowers falls to 19 as I have said before, he could very well be the pick.

The thing is though you would have a rookie LT protecting Stafford's blindside next yr when he is a yr older.

If they take one this yr, it gives the kid a yr to get stronger and acclimated to the NFL in general.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I am guessing that he is basing this off of what he knows about how McVay feels about Stafford. Then seeing the emphasis made to bolster the interior OL in FA. And then some common sense about the need to keep Stafford healthy & happy so he may plan on playing 2-3 or more years.

So maybe not "inside info", but certainly an inside feel of how McVay thinks and how the Rams have been operating since Staffords tough 22' season.

Since then they used the highest pick that the Rams have had in years, pick 36, and spent it on a OG, then added a 5th rd OT, then trading for & re-signing another OG. Then they brought in another OG this yr in FA.

Now consider that they have a 4th yr decent LT, who will be a FA next yr, and a 33 yr old RT who is only above avg at this point.

When you step back and look at it, if a high ceiling LT prospect is there, it is not a reach to think that they might grab him. Obviously this time they would know to look at character just like they have in recent drafts with their picks, if they go that route.

I will add that the fact that they would still have 3 top 100 picks remaining, that can be spent on defense and or a WR, it makes it even more possible.

I can’t stand Shrager. But, if he presented it as speculating, that’s not hard to do. Several of us here have said that they think the Rams could target an OLT because they just paid two guards and may not want to pay Jackson next year. That’s a lot of cap in the Oline. A rookie Left tackle gives them a five year window to get past those two three year guard contracts. It’s not far fetched.

But believing it’s a thing because Shrager said it? I don’t think anyone that works for the Rams is telling him anything unless they want to get a lie spread fast.

 

[Corbin]

I believe LT will be addressed next year and they will roll with Jackson this season. The defense needs to be addressed early in this draft, however, if Bowers falls to 19 as I have said before, he could very well be the pick.

The thing is though you would have a rookie LT protecting Stafford's blindside next yr when he is a yr older.

If they take one this yr, it gives the kid a yr to get stronger and acclimated to the NFL in general.

I can’t stand Shrager. But, if he presented it as speculating, that’s not hard to do. Several of us here have said that they think the Rams could target an OLT because they just paid two guards and may not want to pay Jackson next year. That’s a lot of cap in the Oline. A rookie Left tackle gives them a five year window to get past those two three year guard contracts. It’s not far fetched.

But believing it’s a thing because Shrager said it? I don’t think anyone that works for the Rams is telling him anything unless they want to get a lie spread fast.

I’ve seen a lot of people talk about Mims or Guyton here like they are a LT. They both played RT and unlike some I don’t think it’s a total given they can switch sides and play effectively.

As our recent resigned RG Dotson stated himself that playing on the other side is another world and having to learn most of everything all over again. Like writing with your opposite hand. That’s part of why he didn’t even test FA.

I’d rather go with someone who played LT his whole career personally.

Especially with the 1st 1st round pick we’ve had in 7 years?

 

[fanotodd]

Of course they are. They have an old QB who is a stud but has hard miles on that body. Their backup is a one year vet rental. Their QB3 is a backup level talent at best, and that's assuming whatever kept him off the team his rookie season is handled. And QB is the most important position on the field. So yeah. Of course the Rams are looking at the QBs.

I’ll go a step further.
I would be disappointed if the Rams FO was NOT looking at potential QBs of the future. It’s the most important position and you are up against it if you think you can compete for a Lombardi without a top notch QB.

If you are lucky enough to find one, you go all in at the other positions while you have the $$ to spend. The Rams, OTOH, have done it the hard way—expensive, but awesome QB and STILL able to put together a championship roster.

I’m telling ya, I COULD be ok with a QB at #19 simply because having an heir apparent riding the pine for a season or two to ultimately be the next Stafford would be just fine with me.
…but just who would that guy be?

 

[Merlin]

It would have to be a guy who can hit it deep. Comfortable in the pocket gunning that shit to stretch the field. That's a McVay QB IMO. He's got really high standards.

So a few of the guys who are going early are fits (Williams, Maye, Daniels), and Penix is also a fit I think. Rattler I'm sort of luke warm on in that regard, I don't see the return on how early we'd need to take him.

If they go backup level QB then it'll be someone with holes in his game, like small size or weak arm etc. But of the "take a shot on a starting QB types" I think it's a small group only who fit.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I’ve seen a lot of people talk about Mims or Guyton here like they are a LT. They both played RT and unlike some I don’t think it’s a total given they can switch sides and play effectively.

As our recent resigned RG Dotson stated himself that playing on the other side is another world and having to learn most of everything all over again. Like writing with your opposite hand. That’s part of why he didn’t even test FA.

I’d rather go with someone who played LT his whole career personally.

Especially with the 1st 1st round pick we’ve had in 7 years?

I’d take Fashanu over both. I just don’t think he’d be there at 19.

However, if they took Mims at 19, he could sit on the bench for a year. Maybe he’d come in during some blowouts. It would give them a chance to see if he could play the left side, maybe he’d pick it up. If not, Oldnotdead could have his wish and they’d trade Big Rob next winter, or he retires.

A lot of it depends on the Rams evaluations. For all we know, they have them both off their board.

 

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[OldSchool]

I’ve seen a lot of people talk about Mims or Guyton here like they are a LT. They both played RT and unlike some I don’t think it’s a total given they can switch sides and play effectively.

As our recent resigned RG Dotson stated himself that playing on the other side is another world and having to learn most of everything all over again. Like writing with your opposite hand. That’s part of why he didn’t even test FA.

I’d rather go with someone who played LT his whole career personally.

Especially with the 1st 1st round pick we’ve had in 7 years?

Guyton did play LT at TCU then when he transferred to Oklahoma he moved to RT I believe the Sooners had a 4 star recruit LT there starting but could be wrong on the last part. But yeah Guyton has played LT. But like with all picks we have to trust McSnead and in this case Ryan Wendell who did a hell of a job last year for us.

 

[Corbin]

I’d take Fashanu over both. I just don’t think he’d be there at 19.

However, if they took Mims at 19, he could sit on the bench for a year. Maybe he’d come in during some blowouts. It would give them a chance to see if he could play the left side, maybe he’d pick it up. If not, Oldnotdead could have his wish and they’d trade Big Rob next winter, or he retires.

A lot of it depends on the Rams evaluations. For all we know, they have them both off their board.

I would to but your right I’d be shocked if he’s there and wouldn’t bitch if we took him. That said I don’t think they would if a guy like Verse is there.

Although I don’t think I’d use the #19 pick on a backup LT project tbh considering other talent/needs on the roster. I’d rather take Patrick Paul in the 2nd or Kiran from Yale in the 3rd if we going to do something like that.

Guyton did play LT at TCU then when he transferred to Oklahoma he moved to RT I believe the Sooners had a 4 star recruit LT there starting but could be wrong on the last part. But yeah Guyton has played LT. But like with all picks we have to trust McSnead and in this case Ryan Wendell who did a hell of a job last year for us.

Don’t think 69 snaps is awe to inspiring to be confident at #19 to take him at LT.
Obviously anything the coaching staff trumps anything I have to say regarding this matter, don’t think you’d do that considering the other prospects and needs on this roster right now.

 

[OldSchool]

I would to but your right I’d be shocked if he’s there and wouldn’t bitch if we took him. That said I don’t think they would if a guy like Verse is there.

Although I don’t think I’d use the #19 pick on a backup LT project tbh considering other talent/needs on the roster. I’d rather take Patrick Paul in the 2nd or Kiran from Yale in the 3rd if we going to do something like that.

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Don’t think 69 snaps is awe to inspiring to be confident at #19 to take him at LT.
Obviously anything the coaching staff trumps anything I have to say regarding this matter, don’t think you’d do that considering the other prospects and needs on this roster right now.

What I'd read was he started all 7 games he played nothing about a snap count fwiw Point still stands if McVay, Snead and Wendell want him at LT Rams fans will have to live with it.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I would to but your right I’d be shocked if he’s there and wouldn’t bitch if we took him. That said I don’t think they would if a guy like Verse is there.

Although I don’t think I’d use the #19 pick on a backup LT project tbh considering other talent/needs on the roster. I’d rather take Patrick Paul in the 2nd or Kiran from Yale in the 3rd if we going to do something like that.

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Don’t think 69 snaps is awe to inspiring to be confident at #19 to take him at LT.
Obviously anything the coaching staff trumps anything I have to say regarding this matter, don’t think you’d do that considering the other prospects and needs on this roster right now.

It wouldn’t be for a backup. If they took a tackle at 19, it would be to start in 2025. Tackles are a prime position and are not easy to get with late picks in most drafts.

What if they drafted Mims at 19 and then traded up in round two to draft Penix (lefty)?

Patrick Paul is nothing special. There would be better value in round two. Jarred Verse is very stiff. He won’t be good dropping into coverage. He looks like a 4/3 DE.

My players in round one is either JerZhan Newton or Chop Robinson. (Odunze in a trade up, but that’s a pipe dream) But I like trying to connect the dots and figure out how the Rams are going to play it out. I think OLT is a distinct possibility.

 

[OnceARam]

No news is news this time of year.

 

[CGI_Ram]

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This part makes a lot of sense:

“It’s worth noting that the immediate impact of a rookie defender is possibly being overrated, especially one drafted outside the top-15. Currently, there isn’t a player that can elevate the other young players still learning on the defensive side of the ball. Meanwhile, that’s exactly what a player like Stafford can do on offense. The Rams likely have three more years of Matthew Stafford. It’s important that they keep investing in him and giving him the supporting cast that allows the best chance for success.”

 

[Ramstien]

I'm sticking with my prediction of if Brock Bowers is still on the board at 19, he will be the pick.

 

[dieterbrock]

While some of us might disagree with taking a QB @ 19 or even the second round. Let me remind you how nice it was for packers fans when Farve retired and A Rodgers came in and lit it up. You can't take for granted how much a QB determines how your team performs week in and week out. If we can find someone who's talented and willing to learn for a couple of seasons by one the best QB's to ever play the game. I say do it.

And if Caleb Williams slips to 19, like Rodgers slipped to Green Bay, the Rams would surely be all over it too.
I think a Jordan Love analogy would be more like the current scenario

 

[Jacobarch]

And if Caleb Williams slips to 19, like Rodgers slipped to Green Bay, the Rams would surely be all over it too.
I think a Jordan Love analogy would be more like the current scenario

Personally I don't like CW. But that's just my opinion.

 

[Corbin]

What I'd read was he started all 7 games he played nothing about a snap count fwiw Point still stands if McVay, Snead and Wendell want him at LT Rams fans will have to live with it.

Judging by their moves I doubt they go out on a limb and try something with a higher risk factor as opposed to other options. However, I thought we were sufficient with Kendall Langford and didn't want to draft Donald, and as we've seen that was just only a slight upgrade to Langford!

It wouldn’t be for a backup. If they took a tackle at 19, it would be to start in 2025. Tackles are a prime position and are not easy to get with late picks in most drafts.

What if they drafted Mims at 19 and then traded up in round two to draft Penix (lefty)?

Patrick Paul is nothing special. There would be better value in round two. Jarred Verse is very stiff. He won’t be good dropping into coverage. He looks like a 4/3 DE.

My players in round one is either JerZhan Newton or Chop Robinson. (Odunze in a trade up, but that’s a pipe dream) But I like trying to connect the dots and figure out how the Rams are going to play it out. I think OLT is a distinct possibility.

He'd be a backup for 2024 as I'd rather have Verse out there this year collapsing that pocket as a bookend.

Speaking of Verse part of the several scouting reports I've seen they state he's an elite athlete with bend as something like this " Bend and strength to corner tightly to passer at efficient angles.", that's from NFL.com among others. So I don't know man.

As I'm thinking I got to concur watching him and with 4.58 speed this isn't going to be Michael Hoecht out there in coverage which I'm still of the feeling that if Shula still keeps those creases I despised with Raheems scheme with the regularity I'm going to be upset.

Patrick Paul is by no means perfect but I'd whole heartedly feel more comfortable drafting him and keeping him on the bench in 2024 as primary snaps played as a LT and kept as a LT than the latter.

However, I'd have you bow to my scouting and player knowledge as Justin Fields is going to be an All-Pro as I predicted he would these last 3 years

 

[Flatlyner]

I wonder if they knew Stetson would be back this year when they were trying to trade for Howell? They used a pretty high pick on Stetson, unless they are totally off on him because of his issues last year, perhaps they now still think he can be our future? My guess is they have huge doubts about him since he missed the entire season and didn't get any chance to develop. But, they saw something they clearly loved about him when they picked him, so who knows.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

However, I'd have you bow to my scouting and player knowledge as Justin Fields is going to be an All-Pro as I predicted he would these last 3 years

@Corbin