Who do you take at 26?

[dang]

Yep. A lot of people dismissing the Landman addition and his run stopping abilities. He can't cover but he can play the run.

Then the Rams need a sideline to sideline LB that can shut down TEs over the middle as well. That was another issue for our LBs last year.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

If we're looking for immediate impact maybe Barron. Or Loveland. If we're thinking a year or two down the road then Conerly Jr. At some point they have to think about right tackle. Havenstein is getting up there in age. We don't know how much longer he'll be there.

I wouldn’t trade up for any player that I don’t project as a starter, at least not in round one. The cost is too high.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

Then the Rams need a sideline to sideline LB that can shut down TEs over the middle as well. That was another issue for our LBs last year.

That’s a big issue. But, it seems unlikely they go that route since they don’t seem to like drafting LBers before round 1.

I keep hoping for Emmanwori. I think he can play a dual role as a SS and LBer. I suspect the Seahawks Head Coach likes him and sees him as another Kyle Hamilton type for his defense. (Ravens West).

Most of the linebackers the Rams have been rumored to talk to seem to be later round guys or UDFAs.

 

[snackdaddy]

I wouldn’t trade up for any player that I don’t project as a starter, at least not in round one. The cost is too high.

I'd prefer a trade down if we can get an extra day two pick. We have two in the 3rd as it is. The draft calculator has number 26 to be equal value to a mid second and mid 3rd. That would give us 4 on day two. Finding a trade partner is the hard part. It would have to be someone who has a second round pick and covets a player they know won't be there in the second.

 

[DzRams]

Then the Rams need a sideline to sideline LB that can shut down TEs over the middle as well. That was another issue for our LBs last year.

It would be nice to have a LB that can stay on the field all three downs, who can cover TEs and stop the run. I kinda doubt they prioritize that though. We'll see.

Last year they used multiple safety looks to cover TEs. We'll probably see a lot of that this year too.

 

[dieterbrock]

I'd prefer a trade down if we can get an extra day two pick. We have two in the 3rd as it is. The draft calculator has number 26 to be equal value to a mid second and mid 3rd. That would give us 4 on day two. Finding a trade partner is the hard part. It would have to be someone who has a second round pick and covets a player they know won't be there in the second.

Trade down is always in the Rams wheel house, we've seen it time and time again. This might not be the best year for it since the alleged talent pool isnt as deep as years past. Obviously to trade down requires a team that wants to trade up. And if the Rams are looking at trading back to pick up more picks, it's likely that other teams in the 24-32 range are thinking the same.

 

[Memphis Ram]

It would be nice to have a LB that can stay on the field all three downs, who can cover TEs and stop the run. I kinda doubt they prioritize that though. We'll see.

Last year they used multiple safety looks to cover TEs. We'll probably see a lot of that this year too.

I forget which podcast I heard it on recently, but apparently having someone on the field capable of manning that green dot and getting everyone in place can trump overall talent at the position for some coaching staffs.

 

[DzRams]

I forget which podcast I heard it on recently, but apparently having someone on the field capable of manning that green dot and getting everyone in place can trump overall talent at the position for some coaching staffs.

That makes sense. I'm not sure it's a requirement for McVay because they have had LBs and Safeties man that green dot. Last year it was Lake who is a team captain. Before that it was a LB. And before that it was Fuller.