Measurables like length, speed, and weight all factor in. But their overriding metrics are performance (i.e. production), scheme fit, and culture fit when they look for starters.
As pointed out by others, their journey is important to the Rams. Guys who constantly look to upgrade their opportunity vs quality opponents reflects a mentality in their play and development that the Rams love. Leadership is a huge component to the culture fit. It's why being a team captain is big with the Rams scouting dept.
It's why Snead loves drafting the second and early third day. It's the secret to the Ram's success in rounds 2-5.
There is a lot to love about this draft. The Rams look for guys that aren't about flash, they want football players. Guys who play the game for the love of it not for fame and fortune. These guys know that the financial rewards will come, but their love of the game is paramount. It's what separates guys like Purdy and Garoppolo. Purdy is more interested in the payday, Jimmy keeps returning to the Rams because he loves the team and it's culture. Jimmy G understands the concept of how much is enough.
That is why he has endeared himself to McVay.
I expect these guys to outperform their draft position. The only metric to judge a draft is by how they are valued by the team 3 years down the line. It's also why this team has such good success with their UDFA classes.
Yeah you gotta love this draft class. Those guys are footballers with specific roles they will play, which is what I mean that I view this draft as being very focused.
As pointed out by others, their journey is important to the Rams. Guys who constantly look to upgrade their opportunity vs quality opponents reflects a mentality in their play and development that the Rams love. Leadership is a huge component to the culture fit. It's why being a team captain is big with the Rams scouting dept.
It's why Snead loves drafting the second and early third day. It's the secret to the Ram's success in rounds 2-5.
There is a lot to love about this draft. The Rams look for guys that aren't about flash, they want football players. Guys who play the game for the love of it not for fame and fortune. These guys know that the financial rewards will come, but their love of the game is paramount. It's what separates guys like Purdy and Garoppolo. Purdy is more interested in the payday, Jimmy keeps returning to the Rams because he loves the team and it's culture. Jimmy G understands the concept of how much is enough.
That is why he has endeared himself to McVay.
I expect these guys to outperform their draft position. The only metric to judge a draft is by how they are valued by the team 3 years down the line. It's also why this team has such good success with their UDFA classes.
Yeah you gotta love this draft class. Those guys are footballers with specific roles they will play, which is what I mean that I view this draft as being very focused.
