Zooey wrote:

zn wrote:

Ferguson was such a popular match with the Rams (including as a top choice on some scouts’ and coaches’ “Make Him a Ram” survey) that they even discussed whether they should take him at No. 26, though overall the preference of the group was to trade back into the second round.

Hmm.

i really hope this is true and not just a “mcvay pick”. this could be huge for the rams. i was hoping allen could be that guy, but he hasn’t been able to break through. plus who knows if higbee will even be back after next season.

his tape looks awesome. he looks explosive. i’m liking these picks. i wonder if he could even play a little inside linebacker too. probably not but just hoping out loud.

man. i wish they had gotten taylor, but this guy’s size and speed and explosion really stand out. if he replaces the third wr in their 11 personnel i gotta think he’ll at least be adequate blocking? i really don’t know. i just hope they hit big on this pick like they did with coop and puka.

geez. shedeur sanders still there…

should the rams just pick him?

i mean the plan seems to be pick a qb next year but why not pick him? you can still pick a qb next year if you don’t think sanders can eventually start.

just looking at combine numbers he was the fastest in the 40 and 10 yard split. best vertical, third best broad. so very explosive athlete. didn’t run the short shuttle or three cone.

impressive combine numbers though.

nfl network saying he had a good senior bowl week.

i wouldn’t have been disappointed if the rams picked jihaad campbell.

but i’m much happier with this trade.

maybe schwesinger will be available. maybe a defensive back.

i just looked at that mock draft. i’d want the rams to draft derrick harmon in that scenario.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-insider-notes-carson-schwesinger-s-private-pro-day-nfl-teams-interest-ucla-bruins-lb-updated-draft-projection

i really like this guy. schwesinger. i’d be cool with the rams trading down and picking this guy. he’d complete the front seven. didn’t run the 40 but his short shuttle was in the 4.2’s. his 3 cone was about 7.00. 10’7″ broad to go with a 39″ vert at the combine. explosive athlete. looked great in drills according to observers. can defend the run and pass.

zn wrote:

Les Snead was on the @heykayadams show yesterday and hinted at trading back into the pick 33-36 range (early round 2). Seems like the most likely outcome.

but what does that mean?

Zooey wrote:

We’ve probably had this conversation, but McVay is my #1 all-time head coach.
Vermeil #2, although his short tenure could drop him in some people’s books, I think.
Knox I and Robinson, tied for 3rd.
George Allen may get Honorable Mention, but I was just a damn kid back then.

he’s my number one too. of rams coaches. but i wanna see him on the level of an andy reid. i wanna see this organization draft and develop a qb. hopefully two.

jared goff in some respects was a failure on mcvay’s part. but he was young. inexperienced. it wasn’t a good fit. but an older mcvay? can he demonstrate that part? it’ll take a little bit of luck too. for sure.

zn wrote:

Cornell@gqscholar
Rams tried Durant at Star position when Ramsey was traded, it didn’t work. The type of corner needed for that role was drafted last year by the eagles, Cooper Dejean. Durant doesn’t fit that mold. Hopefully, the Rams can find a Cooper Dejean type in this upcoming draft.

i liked cooper dejean last year. and the other corner from toledo who the eagles picked. i don’t know that i like anyone that much outside of hunter and maybe johnson.

but if snead goes corner in the first round i trust that it’s the right decision. and hopefully they win defensive rookie of the year. shoot. i hope they win defensive player of the year.

Zooey wrote:

The Rams addressed all of those positions, except TE, and so they don’t have to reach out of need.

i really wanna see loveland on this team. i realize focusing on one position or player might not be the wisest move. they should go for bpa. but he just would seem to fit this offense so well. a wr/te with size and speed. but it also depends on who else is available at that spot. or if he is even available at that spot.

would the rams try to move up to get him like they tried to with bowers?

i like warren too, and he’d bring a different skill set than loveland, but he’s probably out of reach.

nittany ram wrote:

Rams resigned Witherspoon as I requested.

https://x.com/jfowlerespn/status/1902412238411198585?s=46&t=HWVy98OnVkQzKJrO607ZCw

oh hell yeah!

corner could still be in play with the first pick, but now their options are just so wide open.