[FMulder]

Oh My GOD!

I have waited on talking about this stuff under the naive belief it would peter out or the worthlessness of the various takes would cause such embarrassment that the writers would squirrel away and never speak again. Stupid me, just like any ahole with a keyboard all they do is ignore, deny, justify, rationalize, or just shrug their shoulders and post again and again. Welcome to America.

I swear to god if Joe Montana said he might come back there’d be at least 2-3 rags saying “If Joe comes back, do you think the Rams should be after him?” “What would it take to get Joe come to the Rams?” ad nauseam. I swear half of quasi-knowledgeable posters could post this crap, if not better.

The other thing that cracks me up is the click bait that says so and so says “Rams should consider a trade for this all pro DT” or plug in the position. Unfortunately it goes beyond Billy Joe who is sitting in his mom’s basement and thinks he has a grip on the comings and goings about the NFL and its potential moves. It ruminates to the people just above the Basement dweller; those who either have a bigger following than Basement Billy, or, even worse, are part of a publication (Whatever that means).

I know I’m probably coming off as a wet blanket dick, but I miss the days when stuff actually happens and THEN the a’rods come out with their .02. At least then you know something has actually happened.

I know the Rams Wire, Turf Show Times, Ramblin Fan, et al, are made up of rabid Rams fans like most of us are, but Jesus Mary and Joseph, don’t put crap out their based on clicks or ignorant positions.

Sorry again, but as much as I look forward to FA and the draft, this stuff is mind-numbing. I lose an IQ point each time I read it.

Shame on me I guess.

[Elvis]

I hear you, and it makes me crazy too but, that's how they get paid.

Say something stupid, you generate a lot of engagement. Say something smart, not so much...

[Youngblood22]

It drives me nuts as well, every player getting traded or cut doesn't need to be a Ram. Yes, sometimes its a good idea, but not all of them.

[rams74]

ESPN knows I'm a Ram fan, because years ago I told them I was.

Here's how I have it figured: Somebody at ESPN writes an article about draft prospects. Then they have an AI spit out 32 different versions of that article. Sometimes (often) the only thing that's different about the articles is the title. The only one I see is the one that's been tailored to the Rams. I assume fans of every other team get a similar experience, but I don't know that for a fact.

So fans of each team are presented with how each prospect would fit with their team. Or told that each prospect would fit with their team, whether or not it's true.

That's either the truth or it's close enough to the truth that it amounts to the same thing. And it's brainless. And annoying.

[Dare]

Aww it's that time of year. I was having lunch not too long ago with a friend who has been making mock drafts since he was in his teens, he's 67 now.

He had a very interesting take that may have some merit. He feels like most that this is an overwhelmingly thin draft particularly at QB. He and I agree that it wouldn't be a surprise to see them take a TE considering Higbee in in his last year.

When he talked about QBs he said that if the Rams are underwhelmed about the talent in this draft at QB they should market their #26 for a high second and third round picks. Then take their TE and QB with those picks. His rationale is to take the QB and polish the hell out of him this year. That gives them a starter next year. Then use next year's second round pick to draft another QB as insurance and #2QB. If the first QB underwhelms them they start the #2 in 2027 if he looks like he might be better. In other words treat QB no different than any other position.

If the first QB see's there is a guy just licking his chops for him to fail it could light a fire under the #1QB. The bottom line is that whoever doesn't win the start provides a #2 for a couple of years then becomes trade bait. He pointed out how much value former Rams have, especially a QB with one more rookie year on his contract.

He said that is what his interpretation of Sneads emphatic statement that they won't reach for a QB. He's from Chicago and grew up a Bears fan. He said the Johnson knows he needs to become competitive quick in the NFCN so he might be open to trading to get another first round pick. He pointed out that the Bears have two relatively high second round picks so giving up one wouldn't be an issue for them. So the Rams give them #26 & 127 (4th Rd) and the Rams get #39, 72 giving them one pick in the high 2nd and 3 picks in the 3rd round one of them high.

But then again what does he know he's a retired sports writer from a small local paper. But to me it makes sense if the Rams are indeed underwhelmed with this draft. Use the second round pick to grab as good a QB as they can, and the #72 for a TE since this draft is fairly deep in TEs. That leaves them the other 2 third round picks for a RB & CB. That leaves them with only 6th round picks but the Rams draft well in the 6th and they would be looking for depth guys anyway.

[ramsman34]

I hear you, and it makes me crazy too but, that's how they get paid.

Say something stupid, you generate a lot of engagement. Say something smart, not so much...

Yep. All about generating “content”. I’m tellin ya man, we need to start a RFU YouTube channel and blog. We have as good or better insights, would gain “insider” contacts fairly quickly I would think, and would probably be a lot more level and accurate.

[ramsman34]

Aww it's that time of year. I was having lunch not too long ago with a friend who has been making mock drafts since he was in his teens, he's 67 now.

He had a very interesting take that may have some merit. He feels like most that this is an overwhelmingly thin draft particularly at QB. He and I agree that it wouldn't be a surprise to see them take a TE considering Higbee in in his last year.

When he talked about QBs he said that if the Rams are underwhelmed about the talent in this draft at QB they should market their #26 for a high second and third round picks. Then take their TE and QB with those picks. His rationale is to take the QB and polish the hell out of him this year. That gives them a starter next year. Then use next year's second round pick to draft another QB as insurance and #2QB. If the first QB underwhelms them they start the #2 in 2027 if he looks like he might be better. In other words treat QB no different than any other position.

If the first QB see's there is a guy just licking his chops for him to fail it could light a fire under the #1QB. The bottom line is that whoever doesn't win the start provides a #2 for a couple of years then becomes trade bait. He pointed out how much value former Rams have, especially a QB with one more rookie year on his contract.

He said that is what his interpretation of Sneads emphatic statement that they won't reach for a QB. He's from Chicago and grew up a Bears fan. He said the Johnson knows he needs to become competitive quick in the NFCN so he might be open to trading to get another first round pick. He pointed out that the Bears have two relatively high second round picks so giving up one wouldn't be an issue for them. So the Rams give them #26 & 127 (4th Rd) and the Rams get #39, 72 giving them one pick in the high 2nd and 3 picks in the 3rd round one of them high.

But then again what does he know he's a retired sports writer from a small local paper. But to me it makes sense if the Rams are indeed underwhelmed with this draft. Use the second round pick to grab as good a QB as they can, and the #72 for a TE since this draft is fairly deep in TEs. That leaves them the other 2 third round picks for a RB & CB. That leaves them with only 6th round picks but the Rams draft well in the 6th and they would be looking for depth guys anyway.

Not dismissing the rest of the post but, the trade down scenarios makes sense not just bc the draft is allegedly thin at QB and the Rams don’t have a need to burn a high pick in one, but bc the Rams are very adept at identifying the players they really like and fit the team. The perceived “talent” drops off in this draft, lake many others after about 15-20 players. After that, the next 40-60 players are typically very closely “rated”, if you will. Trading down give the Rams more ammo to move around targeting who they want and more reps to get more of those Ram-Type players.

I see the Rams trading down unless they LOVE a top 10-15 guy and want to go up to get him. But they will need a trade partner and just compensation to do so.

[Youngblood22]

I've been saying all along the rams could trade back to the second round and pick up another 3rd. If it we're my choice, both Warren and Loveland will be gone, so draft Mason Taylor with the #26 pick. He's a stud. Daniel Jeremiah , Bucky Brooks and Cosell all say he's worth the #26 pick and I agree. May even be able to trade back and still pick him.

[PARAM]

A trade down is the best scenario but finding a willing partner is the problem. The RIGHT willing partner (meaning with the most to give). I'm hoping they find some team in the 35 to 40 range. Get a pick around there and again in the 3rd (67 - 72). End up with 4 picks from 35 - 40 to 101. They'll get some serious talent there. A QB? Maybe. A CB? A TE, WR, OT, DT, S? Who knows? I don't know. Nobody but the Rams knows. What I do know is they have a plan and we're gonna find out exactly what it is in a week. Can't wait.

[rams74]

But then again what does he know he's a retired sports writer from a small local paper.

Exactly right. What does he know? Nothing more or less than anybody else. He certainly doesn't know what the Rams are going to do, because he doesn't have a source in that room.

He's just speculating. He might make sense, he might even be right. Just like anybody else.