[ramman2999]

I have no fucking idea. And most of you guys don’t want the Quarterback.

We’ll probably draft Laiu Latu defensive end UCLA. So get ready.

There are a lot of Quarterbacks with ability.

Looking at the Rams the way they do things. I’m trying to look at the biggest upside Boom guy. Who can become Patrick Mahomes throwing for 4,000 yds 40 touchdowns.

And one guy who keeps coming to mind is JAXSOn Dart. So maybe the second or third round Rams draft him. It will probably be a pick like that.

[JackPMiller]

I have no fucking idea. And most of you guys don’t want the Quarterback.

We’ll probably draft Laiu Latu defensive end UCLA. So get ready.

There are a lot of Quarterbacks with ability.

Looking at the Rams the way they do things. I’m trying to look at the biggest upside Boom guy. Who can become Patrick Mahomes throwing for 4,000 yds 40 touchdowns.

And one guy who keeps coming to mind is JAXSOn Dart. So maybe the second or third round Rams draft him. It will probably be a pick like that.

Jaxson Dart is a late 5th - mid 6th rounder

[ramman2999]

Exactly after all this hub bub I’m not expecting to get my hopes up.

I’m looking at a JAXSOn Dart 5th 6th round pick for them to develop.

[PARAM]

Yes the draft is a crapshoot you can only do your best and often times it doesnt work out, but that is no reason to delay the decision. Do you really want to wait until 25-27 when supposedly you have a mostly developed roster (after this offseason of spending and another draft class or two)??!

I just dont get putting a rookie QB with an established veteran roster, not a good combination. Lastly the hope is we will be drafting in the later half of the draft in the coming years, this maybe our perfect opp of a much larger QB class and mid to high first round pick.

I'm not suggesting waiting until 2026 or 2027. 2025 would be perfect. One more draft of bringing in surrounding talent. Get the QB in 2025 and let him learn from #9, while the surrounding talent develops even more. Then IF Stafford is done and retires, insert the 2nd year QB with a solid team around him. There'll be bumps and setbacks but perhaps we get away with some of them due to the roster talent. Action, I don't have the answers, just the questions and I question the rush to move Stafford out the door in 2025. Because if they draft a QB in 2024 TO BE THE GUY, his ass better be in there no later than 2025. I don't want any of that Rodgers bullshit, where he gets pissed because he's a backup for 3 years and then holds our nuts to the fire demanding huge jack because he's the starter but hasn't yet established himself. Again, I don't have the answers. They might go QB next draft and they might not. I hope they don't. But that's just me.

[actionjack]

I'm not suggesting waiting until 2026 or 2027. 2025 would be perfect. One more draft of bringing in surrounding talent. Get the QB in 2025 and let him learn from #9, while the surrounding talent develops even more. Then IF Stafford is done and retires, insert the 2nd year QB with a solid team around him. There'll be bumps and setbacks but perhaps we get away with some of them due to the roster talent. Action, I don't have the answers, just the questions and I question the rush to move Stafford out the door in 2025. Because if they draft a QB in 2024 TO BE THE GUY, his ass better be in there no later than 2025. I don't want any of that Rodgers bullshit, where he gets pissed because he's a backup for 3 years and then holds our nuts to the fire demanding huge jack because he's the starter but hasn't yet established himself. Again, I don't have the answers. They might go QB next draft and they might not. I hope they don't. But that's just me.

We are all guessing right. The one negative to getting a QB now is losing years of cheap pay, but I think it will only be 2 years. He is 36 in February, dont see him playing at 38 at a high level.

IMO this year the opportunity is too good to pass up, when you combine what maybe a record QB class as far as players taken in the first two rounds and the likelihood of us drafting in the middle (maybe upper) of the first round. Heck if we win out I may change my tune, but if we are mid to upper I think we need that guy to help solidify (as best you can) our future at the position.

It looks we will have 40-50 million to spend on free agents and the draft, so I would expect a few impactful free agents and fill the rest of the needs in the draft with our full compliment of picks.

[ramman2999]

Been trying to tell y’all about Jayden Daniels this kid from LSU

500 yds total today 8touchdowns.

The dude is a beast. Baby Mahomes watch the highlight clip.

Shit at this point it’s a debate he gets drafted before Caleb probably not.

But I could care less what anybody says. If we are drafting at 8 we’re drafting him.

I’m just saying.

[ziggy]

To all those that wonder if picking up a QB in this draft is worth it-- consider this.

I think everyone would agree, right now the 9 and dime study sessions are one of the best things the Rams have going for them. This next year, 9 and dime is operational and in session. So why not draft a QB so we can sit his ass there?

I think we need to draft a strong, accurate arm with a high football IQ (that loves this game) for a QB.

[PARAM]

We are all guessing right. The one negative to getting a QB now is losing years of cheap pay, but I think it will only be 2 years. He is 36 in February, dont see him playing at 38 at a high level.

That is huge. But....the draft is also about planning into the future. Let's say they draft a QB in the 1st or 2nd but Stafford wins the SB next year AND DOESN'T RETIRE. He decides he likes the taste and wants to play in 2026 and 2027......and is still playing like a stud. The Rams can always trade that QB they drafted, especially if there's a better one coming along. But that's a stretch.

Ramsman34 recently said most franchise QBs not named Brady came from the 1st round and that's true. Just going by SB QBs, 25 of the 50 starters the last 25 years were 1st round picks. Of the last 25 winners, 13 were first round QBs (and 7 were Brady). Warner was the only UDFA to win over that span and there were a 2nd round pick (Brees), two 3rd round picks (Wilson, Foles), seven 6th round pick (Brady) and a 9th round pick***.

***Who?

[Dare]

PARAM
That is huge. But....the draft is also about planning into the future. Let's say they draft a QB in the 1st or 2nd but Stafford wins the SB next year AND DOESN'T RETIRE. He decides he likes the taste and wants to play in 2026 and 2027......and is still playing like a stud. The Rams can always trade that QB they drafted, especially if there's a better one coming along. But that's a stretch.

Absolutely that could happen a good point. That said I think they are going into this season with no illusions and will draft a QB for Stafford to mentor. He would know that going in. In fact I think the only way he could sell it to Kelly is "one more year I can't pass on that kind of money".

I don't think it will happen. I think he was ready to walk away this year. I've known that from his behavior for over a year. He basically dictated that when he posed his holdout demand last year. That in my mind cemented it in.

I keep coming back to McVay, he's the key here. How long will he stay? Up to now everything pointed to him walking away at the end of his contract after 2026, but with a new toy will he stay two or three more years? That's why if he wants to return to F' them picks for a franchise QB they will do it. If it was for a Vet they would do it now and not spend the money on Stafford. This looks like a misdirection for the Niners and they will jump them at 11 and grab who they want and who the Niners might want as well.

IMO the key will be on Stafford's contract structure. If he's structured as a starter for two more years then I think the Rams will lose, McVay, Stafford and Kupp at the end of the 2026 season. If it's structured as a one year deal regardless of how many years it might contain, then it's a draft a rookie and develop him deal. In that regard does it mean Sean will also extend beyond 2026? That is my hope but it's no guarantee. I still think regardless of what they do, the likelihood of Sean walking away after 2026 is high.

I also look at the promotion of Shula as more than innocent. If Snead and McVay are looking at him as a successor to Sean they have chosen well. He's proved he can handle the team and develop young talent.

What I expect from Sean's new evolution of his offense is still pocket passing centric but with the addition of RPO elements on third downs and in the red zone. They can't do that with Stafford. The reason I was taking a second look at Riley Leonard is because he's got the speed and talent to run the ball when needed. Just enough to stress a defense. There are a lot of technique issues that he would need to address before he's ready to start. A lot to do with his footwork and film study type of stuff. But he's got the arm and legs. In some respects he reminds me of Josh Allen as a rookie. Allen is 6'5", and timed at 4.75 and Leonard is 6'3", and timed at 4.54. Allen was a surprise pick because like Riley he needed a lot of work on his technique, especially on long throws. Riley also needs work as well but both have strong, arms with good accuracy. Don't sleep on this kid if he gets a good coach in a good system he could be dangerous.

Like I said what impressed me most was his developmental evolution over the past year. It shows how coachable he is. He's better with his reads and progressions which is a key element of Sean's offense. He could drop and be on the board at 26 or they could move up closer to mid first round and only need 2 first round picks to do so. IMO the next QB1 is their top priority this draft and if that is the case you don't wait and pray the guy you want drops to the third round. The Rams take the guys they want when they can. Leonard probably improved his draft position in the Senior Bowl. If he or who ever is their QB of the future it doesn't make sense to wait and hope he drops.

I think they will announce a multi-year deal with Stafford but I think it will be a smoke screen. Ahhhh the intrigue of drafting.

[rams74]

That is huge. But....the draft is also about planning into the future. Let's say they draft a QB in the 1st or 2nd but Stafford wins the SB next year AND DOESN'T RETIRE. He decides he likes the taste and wants to play in 2026 and 2027......and is still playing like a stud. The Rams can always trade that QB they drafted, especially if there's a better one coming along. But that's a stretch.

Ramsman34 recently said most franchise QBs not named Brady came from the 1st round and that's true. Just going by SB QBs, 25 of the 50 starters the last 25 years were 1st round picks. Of the last 25 winners, 13 were first round QBs (and 7 were Brady). Warner was the only UDFA to win over that span and there were a 2nd round pick (Brees), two 3rd round picks (Wilson, Foles), seven 6th round pick (Brady) and a 9th round pick***.

***Who?

Well, Bart Starr was a 17th round pick, but that was more than 25 years ago. Roger Staubach was a 10th round pick, but again, there's that 25 year thing.

So I guess that leaves us with Brad Johnson of the 2003 Buccaneers.

I didn't remember that there was a 9th round of the draft as late as 1992 when Johnson was drafted.

Yes, I had to look it up. But that was a good trivia question!