maybe a trade down would be best.

unless someone unexpected drops.

i’ll put it this way. i think he could play any position on offense outside of qb or oline. i think he could even play running back. and he could catch, block or run out of any of those positions. he’d be a true wild card on offense.

i think i remember reading about kupp and nacua both lining up in the backfield as a fullback. imagine sadiq in that same role with his size and strength. or running a jet sweep. in addition to being a tight end or a slot receiver or a wide receiver. or him lining up at running back on short yardage situations or goal line situations.

also reading about his high football iq and his ability to explain everybody’s assignment. that’s what makes me feel like he could play all those positions along with his athletic abilities.

i get robert woods andrew whitworth type vibes from mcduffie. he isn’t just bringing his talents to la. he’s bringing a whole culture with him. hope he can turn around this secondary like what woods and whit did when they came to la.

• This reply was modified 3 months, 1 week ago by InvaderRam.

zn wrote:

So what is my IMO. That they don’t need to use pick 13 on a guy who might start at LOT in 2028. And they have a right OT for now–McClendon may even be better than Hav. They can get tackle depth for the present or a starter for the future in lower rounds. 13 should be used to either grab the kind of rock star player they rarely get a chance to draft at a position where he can have an effect this year…or to trade down and get more good players.

i hear what you’re saying, but this is why i wouldn’t mind. and i should also say this is not my first choice. losing an offensive lineman would be devastating for this offense. more than not having a third wr or a fifth tight end. other than losing stafford, that would really limit this offense. and you figure injuries will crop up at some point as it did with hav. freeling is a blue chip prospect in any year i think. plus i have read he can play multiple positions – even guard.

that wouldn’t be my first preference though. i’d prefer a receiver or a front seven player first.

right now i want sadiq. he can play tight end. but he can also be a slot receiver. i’ve also read he can line up out wide. he’s even played running back in high school.

he could probably even line up as a fullback.

it just makes so much sense that mcvay would want a guy like him.

curl will be in his age 27 season. lake in his age 27 season. kinchens will be 24. mcduffie 26 and watson 28. a young secondary that should be at or are around their prime years.

wv wrote:

So, now they draft a CB with the 13th pick, right?

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i wouldn’t necessarily mind.

but i want sadiq first. i’m also intrigued by styles although i don’t think he lasts until that pick. i like faulk and tate as well.

if love falls to 10, i’d really start to get curious.

or they could trade down.

this draft just gets more and more interesting.

zn wrote:

Here’s what I hope they don’t do. Trade for Max Crosby. It would cost too much considering it would mean bringing a 4/3 end to a 3/4 team, which would require all sorts of changes to work out. Not denying Crosby is a great player, but, his greatness does not outweight having to re-wire an entire defensive system just to fit him in.

i’d prefer they didn’t either.

but I do wonder if they should address the front seven with that first rounder. i remember you saying that mcduffie might be even better with a top notch front seven.

rams have a good front seven but could they make it even better? i don’t think reese or bailey will be available. i don’t know about bain. but if snead likes him, i’ll trust their judgement on this.

two guys i like are styles and faulk. both are young and full of potential. different positions of course. but both could fortify this defense.

Zooey wrote:

I just wonder if the Chiefs would have taken less.

i do know that the giants were interested. i don’t know what they offered.

my one worry. he’s supposedly elite at the slot but only good outside, and he’s going to have to play on the outside with the rams.

zn wrote:

With McDuffie already onboard, if the Rams did draft McCoy, they would lead the league in Scottish cornerbacks.

you could even call them the mccornerbacks.

this opens up a lot of possibilities with that thirteenth pick. they could pick a receiver. but they could also get a love.

they could also go another db. or front seven player. that’s exciting.

Zooey wrote:

You would think they would be tempted to take that RB guy if he is still there at 13. I can’t imagine he will get by the Chiefs, though. But stranger things have happened.

i don’t know if you guys know, but i’ve been reading that he’s played slot receiver for notre dame and even did some reps there at the combine.

he could potentially play slot receiver for the rams in addition to filling in at rb.

wv wrote:

Btw, i dunno what i think of McVay as a QB-developer. Stafford was Stafford. And Goff…?

i’m glad you said that because that’s the one thing left for him to prove – the ability to draft and develop a qb. if he can do that and win one more superbowl. that’ll put him in belichick and reid territory.

belichick did it with brady. reid did it with mcnabb and then mahomes. even though he didn’t draft goff, mcvay could have done that with him but was too immature as a head coach and gave up too early. he’s older and wiser and you’d think he’d be more patient. we’ll see.

just watch this guy block. and then his body control as a receiver. he’s got the athlecism of a wide receiver but the attitude of a fullback. like if you took puka and put another 30 pounds on him. but also faster and way more explosive. he could be the rams’ george kittle.

he’s a mean dude but also cerebral. supposedly impressed coaches in interviews.

Zooey wrote:

Stafford. Already passed Goff, and he’s one healthy season from passing Gabriel.

this is why he needs to play at least two more seasons. i would prefer at least three more seasons.