[Elvis]

Yeah, I think the Garoppolo signing tells you all you need to know about this. Any rookie QB who the Rams intend to be Stafford's successor is not going to be drafted as a 3rd stringer.

I used to think this way too but Stetson was on the 53 all year last year. Rams don't mind carrying 3 on the 53. Not saying it's gonna happen but i think it's possible...

[safer]

ok Avenger, you got me!! The celebs that move up here mostly like to just fit in. Not uncommon to see some of them out an about, and unless one personally knows them, they let them be.
They tend to underdress in levi's etc, and some have their kids in public schools here. I volunteered as a Youth head football coach for 13 years and had Rod Laver's, and Brooks Firestone's sons on two of those teams. Brook's son became the first "Bachelor" (Andrew Firestone). Three years ago Sean Cassidy's nephew, Caleb Cassidy, was the 6'5" starting center on the Pirate's BBall team and was a stud. It very refreshing to see them out there and most other parent's had no clue who they were chatting with. There's a bunch I don't know. Most of the famous people who want everyone to know it buy in SB, Montecito or Hope Ranch. We've been able to keep our small town vibe here. We shut down Calif state Hwy 246 for Danish Days; 4th of July; and the Christmas Parade in early Dec. It's really cool because the FFA, J High school bands, little girl cheerleaders, etc get to be in it. It's small town Americana at it's best. I'm a lucky F___!!!

[Flash]

Yep I agree, we have seen what RT looks like without Havs and a good chance Havs misses games at some point. Time to invest and maybe use that position this season.

I think Rams find QB next year and try and maximize what it can do with Stafford. I see another offensive weapon and CB early after a trade down.

Agree 100%! Injuries to our OL almost derailed our season last year.

[ramman2999]

Here’s what I do know.

If Sheduer Sanders lands to the Rams you are looking at a pro bowl player.

With Sean Mcvay system and players.

Perfect to sit behind Stafford for two years. Seasons. Sitting in that stadium. Quick release perfect for this system. Perfect for him.

Being around a coach like Mcvay would help him. I like Quarterbacks who have Moxy and he has Moxy so if he falls because of bullshit from so called scouts. Fuck them and our win. We’ll take him.

Now I don’t think he’ll get to us. I’m not expecting a big name pick in the 1st round but you never know. We shall see.

[Youngblood22]

#26 Taylor Mason. 3rd round either Howard or Leonard. If we trade back I'm thinking they go Gunman Helm (Texas guy). Thou if Kyle Mcord is available at any pick they may grab him.

[Dare]

I keep hearing in my head that comment by Snead. He didn't discount a QB in the first round. That said IMO with their limited picks I don't see them over paying for any player (trading up).

I think they have a handful of guys they would take at 26 if they drop. If the Rams move it's because none of those guys is on the board and they can get value by trading back. The problem is the player they get in the second round probably isn't going to be better than the one they wanted in the first round.

They want a "ready made player" in the first round they will probably have to stay at 26. I think that was the lesson learned with Verse. They got tremendous value with Verse even though he wasn't their first choice.

I think the first two players they want in the first round is a QB or a TE. Every other position they can find "value" in the later rounds. If they take a QB outside of the first round they have to be confident that he will be their starter next year. They simply can't afford to keep kicking the Stafford can down the road. From here on out even they know their first round picks project to be even lower than this year's.

Stafford will cost them $50M next year and they simply don't want to spend that much for a one year rental. Remember next year some of 2023 draft class like Young and Turner will be due for extensions and every year after that the cycle starts.

The primary reason I've always felt that QB would be their primary first round target this year is because it's the most expensive position of need on the roster. The first round gives them 5 years of contract control. Look at how much it would save them if they guy really proves to be a franchise talent. A QB playing on his fifth year option would earn between $28M and $38M and not be held hostage like the Niners are by Purdy.

That $10M would allow them to extend one or two other key players.

[ramsman34]

I would add Corner and top flight DT to first round targets. Although depth at DT after the first is good. Not as much for corner. I can pretty much guarantee they don’t have multiple QBs with first round grades. They might not have a single one graded out as a first rounder. They don’t look at a draft in a vacuum. They look at their grading system over time. That doesn’t mean they won’t “over draft” a guy. They have some time, at least one season we hope / possibly 2+, to develop a QB. So they can justify a reach. But they won’t do that if there is a player available graded a lot higher than a QB who can help them now and in the future.

[PARAM]

I would add Corner and top flight DT to first round targets. Although depth at DT after the first is good. Not as much for corner. I can pretty much guarantee they don’t have multiple QBs with first round grades. They might not have a single one graded out as a first rounder. They don’t look at a draft in a vacuum. They look at their grading system over time. That doesn’t mean they won’t “over draft” a guy. They have some time, at least one season we hope / possibly 2+, to develop a QB. So they can justify a reach. But they won’t do that if there is a player available graded a lot higher than a QB who can help them now and in the future.

The thing that amazes me is their ability to find players who fit their system. Couple that with their acute evaluation ability and they nail it. Last year didn't we "over draft" Fiske? Gave up too much. Until he played, right? They got Puka in the 5th. Kyren in the 5th. Limmer in the 7th. These guys know what they're doing, more than most. And they may be getting even better at it.

[rams74]

The first round gives them 5 years of contract control. Look at how much it would save them if they guy really proves to be a franchise talent. A QB playing on his fifth year option would earn between $28M and $38M and not be held hostage like the Niners are by Purdy.

We understand about the 5th year for first rounders. We get it. We all do. Every single member of this board knows about it.

So it's not necessary to continue pounding that drum as if you were instructing a child or somebody otherwise new to NFL football. We get it. We understand.

We're just not buying it. You're out there on an island with this first round QB talk. And it's not because we don't know about the 5th year for first rounders. We do.

Even if we're all wrong and you're right and the Rams draft a QB at #26 -- it will not have been necessary for you to continually explain, in your condescending fashion, about the 5th year. Enough about the 5th year already.

[AvengerRam]

Cam Ward will go first overall.

Shedeur Sanders probably won't get out of the Top 10 (particularly now that New Orleans needs a QB).

Jaxson Dart probably won't get past the Steelers at No. 21.

Jalen Milroe at No. 26 would be extremely shocking.

So... the likelihood of the Rams taking a QB in Round 1 is not zero, but it's very low.

Of course, there is that 5th year option thing. Was everyone aware of that?