Grade the Draft

[FRO]

I think grading the draft immediately after draft is fun, but also pointless. Time will always tell. That being said, it's time to grade the draft from 3 years ago.

2014 - RAMS
SEL # PLAYER POSITION SCHOOL
2 Greg Robinson T Auburn
13 Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh
41 Lamarcus Joyner CB Florida State
75 Tre Mason RB Auburn
110 Maurice Alexander SS Utah State
188 E.J. Gaines DB Missouri
214 Garrett Gilbert QB Southern Methodist
226 Mitchell Van Dyk T Portland State
241 Christian Bryant DB Ohio State
249 Michael Sam DE Missouri
250 Demetrius Rhaney

 

[Merlin]

 

[FRO]

Went back and looked at a few draft grades for this draft, the Robinson picked was loved by almost everybody. Just goes to show you that you shouldn't get too hyped or depressed by these grades.

 

[jrry32]

2 Greg Robinson T Auburn -
13 Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh - :grouphug:
41 Lamarcus Joyner CB Florida State -
75 Tre Mason RB Auburn -
110 Maurice Alexander SS Utah State - :yess:
188 E.J. Gaines DB Missouri -
214 Garrett Gilbert QB Southern Methodist -
226 Mitchell Van Dyk T Portland State -
241 Christian Bryant DB Ohio State -
249 Michael Sam DE Missouri - :redcard:
250 Demetrius Rhaney -

 

[Zodi]

We got Donald. Everyone else was just a bonus.

 

[Legatron4]

That was actually an excellent draft. If you get two or more starters, it's an A+. We got Donald, Robinson, Joyner, Alexander and Gaines. Hell, even Tre Mason produced for us.

 

[InnovatedMind]

Hey what was so bad about Michael Sam? Wasn't he pretty decent?

 

[FRO]

Probably the most successful draft in the Snead/Fisher era due to Donald alone. HOF talent and production. Too bad Robinson busted.

 

[FRO]

Hey what was so bad about Michael Sam? Wasn't he pretty decent?

He got cut in preseason. Instead of focusing and trying to make the team he tried cashing in on being the first openly gay player. That sort of distraction from a seventh rounder doomed him. Plus Westbrook was simply better.

 

[Zodi]

Hey what was so bad about Michael Sam? Wasn't he pretty decent?

You had him at "pretty."

 

[DR RAM]

Hey what was so bad about Michael Sam? Wasn't he pretty decent?

I don't think his passion was football, in the end. Good tape. Fun player to watch/scout.

 

[Legatron4]

Probably the most successful draft in the Snead/Fisher era due to Donald alone. HOF talent and production. Too bad Robinson busted.

Robinson is not a bust. He gets such a bad rap here. Watch him prove you wrong this year and dominate the right side. You'll barely hear his name.

 

[Loyal]

The Aaron Donald pick, is how I roll.....

View: http://i.imgur.com/haZvNNh.gifv

 

[TexasRam]

I personally think EJ had a down year due to nagging injuries and will be back for a strong year. I completely see Robinson as a bust.

All things considered, it was a
Solid draft. A HOFer and some solid starters.

Solid B

 

[FRO]

Robinson is not a bust. He gets such a bad rap here. Watch him prove you wrong this year and dominate the right side. You'll barely hear his name.

The team moved him for a reason. To this date he hasn't live up to expectations. He isn't an abomination, but he hasn't played too well either.

 

[tempests]

Robinson - F. I'm not picking on him but I can't possibly give this a passing grade. 2nd overall pick, supposed franchise LT who's a healthy scratch in year 3 and the Rams most heavily penalized offensive lineman since Alex Barron and Richie Incognito. Fatal flaw for coaching staffs, overestimating their ability to "coach 'em up".

Donald - A+. Goes without saying. I believe Merlin Olsen is the only other Ram player to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons.

Joyner and Alexander I'd give a B, Mason a D. Not quite a fail because of a respectable rookie year. Maybe they should've seen the issues with him earlier, maybe not. Gaines is a C+. Looked like a steal in year one but two disappointing seasons since.

If Gaines can come around I'd say the Rams hit on four of their first six picks which overall deserves a solid B, B+. The no 2 overall pick in the draft was a golden opportunity and to not cash in keeps this draft from a A.

 

[FRO]

Robinson - F. I'm not picking on him but I can't possibly give this a passing grade. 2nd overall pick, supposed franchise LT who's a healthy scratch in year 3 and the Rams most heavily penalized offensive lineman since Alex Barron and Richie Incognito. Fatal flaw for coaching staffs, overestimating their ability to "coach 'em up".

Donald - A+. Goes without saying. I believe Merlin Olsen is the only other Ram player to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons.

Joyner and Alexander I'd give a B, Mason a D. Not quite a fail because of a respectable rookie year. Maybe they should've seen the issues with him earlier, maybe not. Gaines is a C+. Looked like a steal in year one but two disappointing seasons since.

If Gaines can come around I'd say the Rams hit on four of their first six picks which overall deserves a solid B, B+. The no 2 overall pick in the draft was a golden opportunity and to not cash in keeps this draft from a A.

Totally agree with this assessment.

 

[CGI_Ram]

If we could grab a HOF player (Donald) every draft, imagine how good we'd be! For that reason alone this draft gets an "A".

Joyner, Gaines, and Alexander are good players.

Robinson might not ever live up to the 2nd overall spot, but he's going to have a long career in this league at RT or guard and maybe another shot at LT. With the Rams or elsewhere. Hardly as bust, IMO.

It's an "A" draft, no question in my mind. Statistically speaking we could have grabbed other players and made this an A+++ but if that kind of hindsight can be bottled... pass me some.