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To add, as it sits right now I think we need the following starters:

LT, C, RG
WR3, unless you want to call Tutu that.
Edge
ILB2 for base/run defense
(2) Corners
(1) Safety
Kicker
LS

Some of these positions will be filled through F/A (including our own, possibly), and possibly players on futures contracts (former PS players).

But that is 11 starters we need, currently. And that have to be better than who we lost/are trying to upgrade - or at some positions, at least as good (OL).

Respectfully disagree! A bit.

If Shelton voids, these are the absolute needs as I see it. Not listed by priority. I'm just going down the roster from the secondary to the offensive backfield.

CB
OLB/edge

OC
RB

They can add lots of other things that would help, but that to me is the absolute priority list.

IMO Jackson is their LOT. With a great interior OL they can be a top offense with an LOT who is solid but not elite.

Why RB? KW was banged up twice last season and the first time he missed 4 games and they went 1/3 in those games. So does KW get banged up a lot? If so (and why risk it) I don't think any other back on the roster is starting caliber, so IMO they need 2 starting caliber backs. So I would take 1 in rounds 2 or 3. After round 3 your odds of getting a competitive starting caliber back go waaaaaaay down. They probably won't get another KW, but, they need something better than what they have behind him.

[BrooklynRam74]

I think if we trade #19 to Carolina for Brian Burns that's acceptable....right?
We would kind of be "going for it" at the end of the Stafford/Donald/Kupp Era. I tell you this, we would have a Front line possibly in the class of "nickname" Front Fours.

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2024 ... edictions/

[PARAM]

I think if we trade #19 to Carolina for Brian Burns that's acceptable....right?
We would kind of be "going for it" at the end of the Stafford/Donald/Kupp Era. I tell you this, we would have a Front line possibly in the class of "nickname" Front Fours.

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2024 ... edictions/

Tag and trades aren't that uncommon. Here's an article from 2021 about it.

The whole thing revolves around the desire of the player and the need of the team pursuing him. He gets tagged and can negotiate a new deal with his club. He can get offers from other teams that his team can match, or turn down. If his team turns it down, they get two 1st round picks. Obviously, the first question I'd ask Burns is do you want to stay in Carolina for the right money? If the answer is "no", then he won't agree to any deal with the Panthers and so, no offer should come on the tag. Clearly, a negotiation with the Panthers instead is the right route. So in my mind, he's got to want to leave for better things. And right now, there are many better things than Carolina, so that's a possibility.

Burns is 25 and that combined with his talent makes fans think it'll take multiple first round picks to get him. But.....

Yannick Ngakoue was 25 (2021 2nd, 2022 5th..conditional).
Clowney was 26. (2 players and a 2020 3rd round pick)
Clark was 26. (a 2019 1st and 3rd round pick, a 2020 2nd round pick for Clark and a 2019 3rd Rd pick)
Ford was 28. (2019 2nd round pick)

Burns is better than those guys. And there is a belief with him, our DL would be unstoppable. So a 1st and a 2025 2nd or 3rd? A 1st and a player or two? I wouldn't give more because of his age. He's the same as Ngakoue and a year younger than Clowney and Clark. But based on our need, I'd do whatever it took to keep him out of SF, Green Bay, Dallas, Philly or Detroit.

[actionjack]

To add, as it sits right now I think we need the following starters:

LT, C, RG
WR3, unless you want to call Tutu that.
Edge
ILB2 for base/run defense
(2) Corners
(1) Safety
Kicker
LS

Some of these positions will be filled through F/A (including our own, possibly), and possibly players on futures contracts (former PS players).

But that is 11 starters we need, currently. And that have to be better than who we lost/are trying to upgrade - or at some positions, at least as good (OL).

Well here is my take, it is similar.

I hope Ward recovers and can be the LS, Rams will get kicker and/or LS in rookie FA etc, not drafting

So my list is the following in order of importance mostly

Edge/ OLB - Hopefully via FA

OT- We need our nest LT, Havs doesnt have many years left, in my mind this will be his last year. Jackson is ok, and would move him to RT. I am going to assume Sheldon stays.

Corner- sign a vet and pick one in first two rounds.

TE- Higs is not likely to be ready and in the Rams offense TE is very important for blocking in particular. Allen looks solid but we need someone who can add to the room who is physical.

The rest fill out with RB, WR, Safety, Edge, OG, OC

If they could sign more with FA, would love to get QB Spencer Rattler on Day 3

[JackPMiller]

Im with you.

Let’s draft Jackson Powers Johnson at Center take care of our interior with Avilla. But ask yourself this question do you see him as elite as say a Maurkice Pouncy when he came out of florida he was an elite high level center that anchored that Steelers line. If you do then draft him keep in mind. There are gonna be some good players there. Maybe Kool Aid maybe Lai Latu and wildcard maybe a Brock Bowers.

I prefer either Sedrick Van Pran of Georgia or Zach Frazier of West Virginia.

[BrooklynRam74]

Tag and trades aren't that uncommon. Here's an article from 2021 about it.

The whole thing revolves around the desire of the player and the need of the team pursuing him. He gets tagged and can negotiate a new deal with his club. He can get offers from other teams that his team can match, or turn down. If his team turns it down, they get two 1st round picks. Obviously, the first question I'd ask Burns is do you want to stay in Carolina for the right money? If the answer is "no", then he won't agree to any deal with the Panthers and so, no offer should come on the tag. Clearly, a negotiation with the Panthers instead is the right route. So in my mind, he's got to want to leave for better things. And right now, there are many better things than Carolina, so that's a possibility.

Burns is 25 and that combined with his talent makes fans think it'll take multiple first round picks to get him. But.....

Yannick Ngakoue was 25 (2021 2nd, 2022 5th..conditional).
Clowney was 26. (2 players and a 2020 3rd round pick)
Clark was 26. (a 2019 1st and 3rd round pick, a 2020 2nd round pick for Clark and a 2019 3rd Rd pick)
Ford was 28. (2019 2nd round pick)

Burns is better than those guys. And there is a belief with him, our DL would be unstoppable. So a 1st and a 2025 2nd or 3rd? A 1st and a player or two? I wouldn't give more because of his age. He's the same as Ngakoue and a year younger than Clowney and Clark. But based on our need, I'd do whatever it took to keep him out of SF, Green Bay, Dallas, Philly or Detroit.

Nah, I'm not giving anything more than pick 19 for Burns. If Carolina insists on spare change I'll take a pass. Pick #19 for a guy we have to give a max-Contract to to boot is more than fair, IMHO.

[Lancer]

Senior Bowl is finished, still have a few events remaining before prospects are finished with featuring themselves.

Seems like around where we are slotted to pick in 1st round, a lot of edge candidates are anticipated to be available.

(Just a general observation; been more busy as of late)

Anyone have a bead on what positions are supposedly deep this year for the draft?

[PARAM]

Senior Bowl is finished, still have a few events remaining before prospects are finished with featuring themselves.

Seems like around where we are slotted to pick in 1st round, a lot of edge candidates are anticipated to be available.

(Just a general observation; been more busy as of late)

Anyone have a bead on what positions are supposedly deep this year for the draft?

I heard there's 23 OTs with a draftable grade. Don't know how many will be first round picks but rumor is 6 or 7.

[actionjack]

Yes get Coleman back in the fold, one less immediate need

[Elvis]

The Rams supposedly were interested in moving into the 1st round last year for Dalton Kincaid so wouldn't be too shocking to see them take a tight end either...