How many elite players are on Rams compared to...

[ram007]

hawks: Sherman, Wilson, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor,
9ers: Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Navaroo Bowman, Aldon Smith
Arizona: Larry Fitzgerald (still commands double and triple teams), M. Floyd, Patrick Peterson, Calais Campbell
Rams: Robert Quinn and ?

May be this Rams team needs a few elite players to emerge to be in contention? Any hope on the horizon?

 

[DCH]

Well, if you included guys who are injured, I'd argue both Longs belong on a list of "elite" players. Barksdale may be the best RT in the game right now, which is pretty damned elite.

That's what I got.

 

[TheDYVKX]

Floyd is not an elite WR. Gore is no longer an elite RB. Fitzgerald is debatable. You forgot Patrick Willis for the 49ers, Joe Staley for the 49ers. Probably some others for the others like Daryl Washington (when not suspended of course).

What I consider elite is about top 5-10 at their respective position. Some have different definitions, but this is mine.

For our team, excluding special teams, Robert Quinn, Chris Long (at LDE), Joe Barksdale (at RT), Rodger Saffold (maybe), Jake Long (maybe) can make a case for top 5 at their positions. Quinn, C. Long, and Barksdale are all locks at their respective positions in my opinion. Saffold is possibly on the outside at OG, he's definitely top 20 though. And Jake Long could be considered top 5-10 when he's fully healthy. I think we stack up well, we just have our better players on the offensive and defensive line.

 

[Fatbot]

I disagree with what you consider an elite player. For example, every 49er you list is overrated, not elite, except Bowman (and he's injured). But yes, the Rams have needed elite talent for years. Every Rams draft discussion centers around obtaining Pro Bowl/Hall of Fame talent, not just drafting for need. Rams still have a very young team, hopefully some guys reach that elite level.

 

[Boston Ram]

If your going to include the Floyd, Wilson, Gore and Campbell, then you need to include the Longs IMO. Also I think Donald could be in that discussion by end of year. Also if Quick continues to play the way he is he might get on that list. Yes, their is hope on the horizon and I honestly think we are as talented as any team in our division.

That being said, I do have more concerns with the coaching recently than the talent. Hopefully we see the same turn around after the bye we seen last year.

 

[Thordaddy]

hawks: Sherman, Wilson, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor,
9ers: Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Navaroo Bowman, Aldon Smith
Arizona: Larry Fitzgerald (still commands double and triple teams), M. Floyd, Patrick Peterson, Calais Campbell
Rams: Robert Quinn and ?

May be this Rams team needs a few elite players to emerge to be in contention? Any hope on the horizon?

I think when you do this you have to consider age and ask how many of our guys have elite potential and how many of those guys are headed over the hill.
BTW no Harvin nor Lynch?

 

[lockdnram21]

Quinn
Jake Long
Barksdale

 

[RamsJunkie]

Game Changers
Quinn
Long
Long
Jenkins
TJ McDonald is about there
Saffold is an elite guard when healthy
Barkesdale is a very good RT
Brian Quick will be on this list if he keeps it up.
Ogletree should be on the list dont know what his deal is
Donald is just about there.

 

[Irish]

Quinn is elite
J Long was elite
Hekker is elite
Quick is ascending

 

[Yamahopper]

I'm a little stricter on whats elite.
Rams Quinn.
Others have a chance.
Good to great players win ballgames.....Elite players makes a team great.

 

[69superbowl]

I would add Marshawn Lynch to the Seahawks, though it kills me to do so. He does everything you want.

I'd say only Quinn and Beaver Boy Hekker are elite for Los Ramos. And maybe E. Stash's wallet.

 

[DaveFan'51]

hawks: Sherman, Wilson, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor,
9ers: Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Navaroo Bowman, Aldon Smith
Arizona: Larry Fitzgerald (still commands double and triple teams), M. Floyd, Patrick Peterson, Calais Campbell
Rams: Robert Quinn and ?

May be this Rams team needs a few elite players to emerge to be in contention? Any hope on the horizon?

I've bookmarked this^ and I'll get back to you on it after week 10!

 

[jrry32]

We have vastly different definition of elite.

 

[Philly5]

My definition of 'elite' is much stricter than the OP. If you want to include Wilson, Floyd, Gore (now), Davis (now), the the Rams have players at or near that level.

After Quinn, I don't think we have anyone near 'elite' right now.

 

[ChrisW]

hawks: Sherman, Wilson, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor,
9ers: Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Navaroo Bowman, Aldon Smith
Arizona: Larry Fitzgerald (still commands double and triple teams), M. Floyd, Patrick Peterson, Calais Campbell
Rams: Robert Quinn and ?

May be this Rams team needs a few elite players to emerge to be in contention? Any hope on the horizon?

I've marked in red who I don't agree with as being elite. Vernon Davis is debateable, as well as Bowman (Willis is the best LB on the 9ners.) Fitz is starting to decline, as well.

 

[Mojo Ram]

hawks: Sherman, Wilson, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor,
9ers: Vernon Davis, Frank Gore, Navaroo Bowman, Aldon Smith
Arizona: Larry Fitzgerald (still commands double and triple teams), M. Floyd, Patrick Peterson, Calais Campbell
Rams: Robert Quinn and ?

May be this Rams team needs a few elite players to emerge to be in contention? Any hope on the horizon?

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