[actionjack]

I think Dart could be the key to our draft. Look at the teams who don’t need a QB and where they pick in the first round. Look at the teams who do need one and where they pick. If the teams who do need one and pick high don’t want to take Dart high, then who is going to try to trade back up into the first to get him? Steelers could take him at 21. I don’t see him going higher but he certainly could. If the Steelers pass, then the next 5 draft spots are in play for a trade as none of those teams “need” a QB. If he falls to #26, I can see the Rams trading that pick to get more ammo in rounds 2-4. I would love for the draft to unfold that way.

I mean who thought Penix was going to go to Atlanta at seven. The teams tend to get desperate when it comes to drafting QB's. I think a lot depends where Sanders is selected. I can see Dart going anywhere from middle to late first round now as desperation ramps up.
Rams will not draft a QB in the first round, BOOK IT!!!

[Dare]

This draft is about the future. They have their starters. Rookies this year unless there is an injury will be at best rotational depth while they develop.

Landsman looks like he could end up with a short term contract if he plays up to his 2023 level. Ford is 29 so they will probably look at depth at the position this year with a developmental starter drafted next year. Same with CB.

TE and RT should be players who will be rotational at best this year and project as starters next year. Sounds like their 3 third round picks (their 3rd pick that round doesn't show yet). RB (third or 4th round), RT, NT, TE depending how the draft shakes out. A QB in the first round if their target drops because the cost will only get more expensive from here on out. That would be why Stafford is year to year IMO.

Fast WRs can be had in every round, with Jordan Whittington, a third-day pick, timing in at 4.47 at his pro day, which is not slow for a man his size. Jordan also timed at 1.55 in his 10 yd split so he has good acceleration for a 6' man and not a long strider. He would seem to project as their deep threat next year. Everyone is pounding the table for WR this year but Whittington can use this year developing and learning behind Adams. Devante BTW isn't as fast as Whittington and he is a long strider. But like Kupp he reads DBs very well which is experience.

[Elvis]

McVay on drafting a QB:

https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/ ... 758278007/?

“I think that’s unlikely. I’ll be honest with you, I haven’t done a whole lot of work on the quarterbacks,” McVay said. “I feel really good about where our quarterback room is, even though we’re not naïve to the fact that Matthew’s hopefully got a couple more years that he wants to play but he’s also earned the right to say, ‘After this year, I’m going to go ahead and hang them up.’ But I'm hopeful that’s not the case, but I haven’t done enough work to really have an educated opinion on that. That’s not something I would see us going – but maybe not, huh?

[PARAM]

McVay on drafting a QB:

https://theramswire.usatoday.com/story/ ... 758278007/?

“I think that’s unlikely. I’ll be honest with you, I haven’t done a whole lot of work on the quarterbacks,” McVay said. “I feel really good about where our quarterback room is, even though we’re not naïve to the fact that Matthew’s hopefully got a couple more years that he wants to play but he’s also earned the right to say, ‘After this year, I’m going to go ahead and hang them up.’ But I'm hopeful that’s not the case, but I haven’t done enough work to really have an educated opinion on that. That’s not something I would see us going – but maybe not, huh?

At a time of year when the only information is misinformation, that can be taken two ways, neither confidently. He's telling the truth, therefore, possibly interpreted as misinformation by other coaches and GMs who may be in the QB market. Or he's making everyone invest in hip waders. Either way, WHO KNOWS? Nobody.

[Dare]

When you look at this draft and what positions stand out you have to think in terms of their current FA moves what are their realistic options and needs.

I think we must look at positions worthy of a first round pick at 26. I find Snead's comment about not reaching for a QB at 26 tells me they do have a targeted player at the position they hope will drop. But it also equally implies that they probably have multiple options for that pick.

I think their lack of a second round pick will impact how they go about selecting in this draft.

Looking at this draft, which positions are worthy of a first round pick. QB is obvious, but so is CB, RB, and TE as well as the possibly to include a trade back.

Obviously I've gone through the QB position at length. So looking at CB, I would find it hard for them to justify a first round use simply because they have their first round QB in Forbes. That said it would make sense if they did not project Durant as a starter beyond this year. It would make sense not only contractually, but they can give the rookie a year of rotational/developmental year in the same way they did with Forbes. So taking a CB at 26 cannot and must not be excluded.

RB is an also obvious position that could need an upgrade. Again with a good starter in Williams that might give some pause. The other reality is that the RB position is especially deep. When you look at the way McVay uses his starting RB it's almost like he assumes the position to be a one contract/ use them up and get a new one situation. Their hesitation to extend Kyren only bolsters my point, but also reinforces their longer term need. I don't believe they see Corum as that long term starter. IMO McVay's sudden interest in running QBs would suggest he sees a need to improve the run game. But if the Rams had a HR hitter as their starter, capable of running inside (something outside of Cam Akers' skillset) it definitely changes the way a defense plays the offense and makes them suseptible to playaction.

Because of the depth at RB in this draft and their "one contract and replace" philosophy I see RB more as a 3rd round pick.

CB is a real option at 26 with a couple of guys projected to drop into the lower part of the first round. Shavon Ravel and Benjamin Morrison both bring size, and speed as well as scheme versatility.

Yes the Rams need a RT but that position wouldn't require a first round pick, a third or 4th round pick would be as early as I see them picking for the position. We also don't know what their projection for KT Leveston is. Will he play inside as an option to Dotson when his contract runs it's course or be looked at playing RT much in the same way McClendon has been?

WR is a position the Rams have shown they can find what they need outside of the first round. With Whittington they don't seem to have the positional urgency. That said if Tyler Warren TE drops, it would be hard to pass on him. He definitely could use a redshirt year to clean up his blocking and route running issues. But he's a true weapon with the size, speed, and hands to hurt defenses.

My best guess would be McCord at QB, Ravel, Morrison at CB and Warren TE are all worthy of a first round pick and one of those four or perhaps all of them might be on the board at 26. They all bring true long term value over the long term at positions worthy of second contracts as their positions could be game changers.

If they all are on the board that will be a very difficult decision.