[ramsman34]

Spotrac has Henry's market value at $7.5M, Everett's at $8.6M, and none listed for Smith, although got a 4 yr $50M contract with NE in 2021 and made $8.5M with the Falcons last year. If the price is $8M, hard pass for me on this year's upper TEs. And no f-ing way I'm taking one in Rd 1 or 2 either. Just my opinion...money needs allocated elsewhere.

I would agree in FA money. But on draft capital, at whatever picks they make in at least the first 3 rounds, I want dynamic, game-changers. Doesn’t have to be a skill position. But, If Bowers drops to 19, they grab him in a heartbeat. Granted his contract would be considered high for the position. But, if he quickly becomes a threat like the top TEs out there now, I don’t think the Rams will care about the contract. Just look at what LaPorta did for the Lions.

TE is a need. Have to get one or two somehow.

[rams74]

I would agree in FA money. But on draft capital, at whatever picks they make in at least the first 3 rounds, I want dynamic, game-changers. Doesn’t have to be a skill position. But, If Bowers drops to 19, they grab him in a heartbeat. Granted his contract would be considered high for the position. But, if he quickly becomes a threat like the top TEs out there now, I don’t think the Rams will care about the contract. Just look at what LaPorta did for the Lions.

TE is a need. Have to get one or two somehow.

No doubt TE is a need. And citing LaPorta is a good argument for drafting a stud TE, even if LaPorta was a second round pick.

I just think the Rams can fill that need without spending their first round pick on that position. I mean, the Rams won the Super Bowl with Brycen Hopkins filling a key role in that game. And Hopkins is about to get cut. The Rams can find tight ends. And they can win games without a TE being key to their offense.

I just hate to go TE in the first, when we have critical needs in the secondary, edge, and maybe OL.

[actionjack]

I dont think so. I think this team is close. I don’t see any other wide receiver in the NFL better than Puka Nacua. That you can get. I think he’s right there.

Kyren is good at running back.

Dotson was a find.

I really would like to trade up package that 19 if we can get a Bowers.

I think Bowers with our skill guys I think we are a Super Bowl contender.


Pay attention Pay attention Pay attention to this name for Quarterback mid round for us to develop Spencer Rattler.

I have been beating the drum on Rattler.

[actionjack]

Another scenario that might be worth considering: Rams go back to their old ways.

Stafford and Donald aren't getting any younger, maybe they think the time is now to take another shot and start trading assets for big name veterans again?

100% the Rams are thinking this way, I have no doubt. I think they will makes some big moves via trade or free agency at some point. Probably AD's last year. Stafford has 2 ish left. The Rams would be stupid not to be aggressive.

[actionjack]

I would agree in FA money. But on draft capital, at whatever picks they make in at least the first 3 rounds, I want dynamic, game-changers. Doesn’t have to be a skill position. But, If Bowers drops to 19, they grab him in a heartbeat. Granted his contract would be considered high for the position. But, if he quickly becomes a threat like the top TEs out there now, I don’t think the Rams will care about the contract. Just look at what LaPorta did for the Lions.

TE is a need. Have to get one or two somehow.

An offense with Stafford at the helm with Puka, Kupp, Demarcus, Kyren and Bowers, WOWWOW. That can hide a lot of issues. Just need to get the o-line right.

[Indrid Cold]

Bowers at 19 is a pipe dream. I have some of those. The question is whether you'd want to spend the draft capital to move up to probably 10 or higher? For me, the critical skills absent from the 2023 Rams are pressure, sacks, turnovers, and stops.

[rams1974]

100% the Rams are thinking this way, I have no doubt. I think they will makes some big moves via trade or free agency at some point. Probably AD's last year. Stafford has 2 ish left. The Rams would be stupid not to be aggressive.

This won't be as easy anymore. The Rams reset the market (downward) on draft pick valuation. The league has caught up. And no one wants to be the next guy who trades away a franchise QB and then watching that dude win the SB.

[ramsman34]

No doubt TE is a need. And citing LaPorta is a good argument for drafting a stud TE, even if LaPorta was a second round pick.

I just think the Rams can fill that need without spending their first round pick on that position. I mean, the Rams won the Super Bowl with Brycen Hopkins filling a key role in that game. And Hopkins is about to get cut. The Rams can find tight ends. And they can win games without a TE being key to their offense.

I just hate to go TE in the first, when we have critical needs in the secondary, edge, and maybe OL.

I would hate them drafting for need. Get the best playmakers regardless of positions and make your team better. With a few exceptions, of course.

[ramman2999]

Ratler with Mcvay would be good.

He needs a coach like Mcvay who would make him great. Like he was with Lincoln Riley. I think hes better than Brock Purdy.

[ramman2999]

If we don’t get Ratler would y’all trade for Fields and let him sit behind Stafford? I’d like to kick the 49ers ass with him.