Antonio Smith visiting Rams

[Elmgrovegnome]

Sorry but no links on this from me. Smith could be a good rotational DT for the Rams and apparently he is visiting with them. Good depth and injury security. I would like the signing.

 

[mr.stlouis]

I'll go warm up the diving board... it's getting cold.

 

[jjab360]

I only have one question about this signing... Why???

 

[Ramrocket]

If this is just a depth signing and we keep Langford, that would indicate that Donald is off the radar in the draft. Disappointing!!!

I like Smith but would love to have Donald in horns.

 

[A55VA6]

Antonio Smith is a beast. He's naturally a DE but he can play inside. He's 32 years old but would definitely help this D-line be even more beast.

 

[A55VA6]

I only have one question about this signing... Why???

41.5 career sacks. Why not?

 

[mr.stlouis]

I only have one question about this signing... Why???

Right! I just hope this isn't the best we can do.

What's next? Shelly Smith? Whoop!

 

[jjab360]

Right! I just hope this isn't the best we can do.

What's next? Shelly Smith? Whoop!

I actually think bringing Shelley Smith back would be a get for us. He's a young player at a position of need with a decent bit of upside. Antonio Smith? Exactly the opposite on all accounts.

 

[mr.stlouis]

I actually think bringing Shelley Smith back would be a get for us. He's a young player at a position of need with a decent bit of upside. Antonio Smith? Exactly the opposite on all accounts.

Agree on A. Smith

FA just started in all but this is dissappointing thus far. I won't be crushed until Verner and Byrd have signed elsewhere.

 

[Dagonet]

If this is just a depth signing and we keep Langford, that would indicate that Donald is off the radar in the draft. Disappointing!!!

I like Smith but would love to have Donald in horns.

I would not have a problem with Donald at all. Also just keep in mind Smith has many visits scheduled. Wash, Titans, and Oakland.

 

[Sum1]

I can't see Donald being a realistic option for the Rams at all unless he drops to the 3rd round or so.

 

[wrstdude]

I can't see Donald being a realistic option for the Rams at all unless he drops to the 3rd round or so.

Well we both know there's 0 chance that happens. His value is perfect at 13. He would complete the DL.

 

[Sum1]

Well we both know there's 0 chance that happens. His value is perfect at 13. He would complete the DL.

You're dreaming if you think that happens. DT isn't anywhere near the need as other positions that are going to be graded identical or better than Donald at that spot.

 

[wrstdude]

You're dreaming if you think that happens. DT isn't anywhere near the need as other positions that are going to be graded identical or better than Donald at that spot.

I didn't say I think it happens. You're dreaming if you think he drops out of the 1st round.

Need is only part of the equation. Part of your problem is your grade of Donald-he's way better than any safety in the class and would have a larger impact on the D than any safety in the class. Book it.

 

[jrry32]

You're dreaming if you think that happens. DT isn't anywhere near the need as other positions that are going to be graded identical or better than Donald at that spot.

Sounds like you're assuming to me. I have Donald rated as a top 5 player on my board. None of us know where the Rams rate him.

 

[Sum1]

I didn't say I think it happens. You're dreaming if you think he drops out of the 1st round.

Need is only part of the equation. Part of your problem is your grade of Donald-he's way better than any safety in the class and would have a larger impact on the D than any safety in the class. Book it.

I'm not expecting him to drop out of the first round. Furthermore, I do not expect him to be in the Rams plans...and would be beyond stunned if he were.

 

[wrstdude]

I'm not expecting him to drop out of the first round. Furthermore, I do not expect him to be in the Rams plans...and would be beyond stunned if he were.

Which is fine. I think he should be in the Rams plans and should be considered WAY before the 3rd round. #13 seems just right to me.

 

[Sum1]

Sounds like you're assuming to me. I have Donald rated as a top 5 player on my board. None of us know where the Rams rate him.

You guys might believe that teams always no matter what draft "the best player available"...but it is pretty clear that through out the first round teams usually draft one of the top two or three positions of need. You usually only see teams that have huge holes everywhere take the best player...or teams that have almost no holes take the best player regardless of position.

I don't know where the Rams have any player in relation to your board, jrry...

 

[wrstdude]

You guys might believe that teams always no matter what draft "the best player available"...but it is pretty clear that through out the first round teams usually draft one of the top two or three positions of need. You usually only see teams that have huge holes everywhere take the best player...or teams that have almost no holes take the best player regardless of position.

I don't know where the Rams have any player in relation to your board, jrry...

I actually don't believe anything of the sort. As I said, need is part of the equation. I think a 3 tech DT of Donald's ability is a huge need. Langford is a nice player, but isn't close to what Donald is.

 

[Sum1]

I actually don't believe anything of the sort. As I said, need is part of the equation. I think a 3 tech DT of Donald's ability is a huge need. Langford is a nice player, but isn't close to what Donald is.

Well...potentially is.

Anything they add to the d-line at this point is a luxury. It is without a doubt the best unit on the team.