now that the dust has settled a bit, how do you feel about this draft?

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May 5, 2015 at 8:22 pm #24154

wv
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Zooey wrote:

I think the “identity” aspect of this is overblown a little bit. While it is easy to draw a “run it down their throats” theme to this draft, I don’t think that was really the intent. It looks that way. But if this had been a typical draft with an LB here, and an OL there, it wouldn’t have been so easily categorized even though it would have been building a Fisher team in equally the same way. Just not one aspect of it all at once.

It fell out that way.

The Rams entered the off season with two primary needs: OL and a QB of the future. There are other things they could have used, but that’s what they NEEDED.

Then Gurley was there. And it looks like a “run it down their throats” draft.

Well, I dunno. I think Fisher definitely wanted to make the team more ‘physical’
(whatever that means to him)

I think he wants a team that feeds off of…’physicalness.’
(whatever that is)

As opposed to say, the Max-Q mentality
of Martz.

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May 5, 2015 at 8:26 pm #24155

bnw
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I forget what the Q stood for.

The upside to being a Rams fan is heartbreak.

Sprinkles are for winners.

May 5, 2015 at 8:40 pm #24158

zn
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bnw wrote:

As opposed to say, the Max-Q mentality
of Martz.

Max Q: In aerospace engineering, the maximum dynamic pressure, often referred to as maximum Q or max Q, is the point at which aerodynamic stress on a vehicle in atmospheric flight is maximized. Wikipedia

Max Q stands for maximum dynamic pressure, on a launch vehicle during ascent. About 1 minute after launch, the loads on the shuttle are greatest, (MAX Q). This is when the shuttle is throttled down until it reaches the thinner part of the atmosphere. In the case of the Shuttle, it begins to build around 35 seconds after liftoff, as the vehicle accelerates through the sound barrier. The engines are throttled back to 65 percent power to slow the acceleration until the vehicle ascends into thinner atmosphere and the pressure on windscreens, nose cap and wing and tail leading edges drops. Subsequently, at around 65 seconds, the engines are throttled back up to 104 percent power, which is full throttle.

But I don’t think Martz understood it that way. I think it thought it meant something else.

Another quote:

Max Q, the NASA goal of having all systems performing at their highest levels simultaneously, may be an impossible dream for even an idealistic football coach.

So to Martz it just meant you perform at the peak of effectiveness regardless of the opponent.

I think it meant something different to NASA.

I think to NASA, it meant playing physical and taking what the defense gives you.

May 5, 2015 at 9:39 pm #24165

bnw
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Kind of like balls to the wall play calling?

The upside to being a Rams fan is heartbreak.

Sprinkles are for winners.

May 5, 2015 at 9:45 pm #24167
Cal
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Great discussion!

Here’s my two cents. I liked the Rams draft, but the Havenstein pick worries me. Between their original 41 and the Havenstein pick there were some good lb prospects. I could see one of those lb’s making pro-bowls while Havenstein is just ok.

The Havenstein pick also reminds me of the Joyner pick from last year. Both are smart, physical players who love football, but have serious athletic flaws.

The way Havenstein lumbers around the field sometimes makes me cringe. There are a lot of big, physical guys who have been just mediocre RT in the NFL. I guess we’ll have to see. I do love that there are so many positive comments about Havenstein from guys like Cosell.

I also love being able to pick Mannion with an extra selection. The Rams need a backup qb not named Davis. I like that Mannion has played in a pro style offense and his mechanics at his pro day were noticeably better. Seems like a good bet for a backup/developmental qb.

Jamon Brown and Andrew Donnal both have the 3-cone drill and other combine measurements of NFL caliber lineman. It’s also encouraging that Brown was 2nd team All-ACC after switching over to the offensive line as a freshman. I think that bodes well for Brown’s switch to guard.

Who knows about the end of the draft. Hopefully there’s an EJ Gaines or two in there.
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May 7, 2015 at 9:55 pm #24282

zn
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One last bump.

Makin sure we caught all interested parties.
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