Les Snead and Sean McVay Pre-Draft Presser

[12intheBox]

While this is certainly the right draft to need a CB - if the Rams really do feel like Tru will be around long term, I'm not sure its a top need. If Tru is 2017 and gone, its a much more pressing need.

For me, its Center, TE, WR as our 3 biggest needs - and probably in that order. Unless Lamp is somehow available, I can't justify grabbing a center on day 2 - so I am hoping for a TE / WR tandem - ideally something like Engram / Kupp or if I want to get crazy hopeful, Njoku slips to us.

But we also need pieces on the front 7 for the new look Defense and good edge rushers aren't generally around past day 2 - they get snatched up pretty quickly.

 

[simonblaze]

Im super excited for the draft and outside of QB, DT, or RB. I think all other positions are pretty much on the table for us.

 

[Sportsed]

After watching it, I'll just say that I hope the Rams prioritize football skill along with explosiveness. If they draft a bunch of athletes who aren't great football players, I'll be disappointed. But based on what they're saying, I expect Evan Engram to be the pick if he's around at #37.(he might not be)

I've come to the same conclusion it'll be Engram as well, even if they have to move up into the late 1st to get him. I see you listed him in the WR rankings on your list which I agree with and like 100%......because I think an Engram/Kittle (on your list of "explosive" TE) combination would be tremendous pickups for the offense.

 

[12intheBox]

Im super excited for the draft and outside of QB, DT, or RB. I think all other positions are pretty much on the table for us.

Why not DT? Behind our projected starters, we are thin - especially at the nose.

 

[Florida_Ram]

Don't need them. I live in Florida. I just spy on you myself. However, I should mention that I am not advocating the Rams draft every player I listed. I'm not a fan of some of them.

I concur... I'm not advocating that I prefer all players on the list either... I'm in agreement and have them in the explosive based/analytics grouping.


WR
Evan Engram
K.D. Cannon
Josh Reynolds
Mack Hollins
Josh Ross
Carlos Henderson
Shelton Gibson

TE
David Njoku
Jonnu Smith
Gerald Everett
Bucky Hodges
George Kittle

OLB
T.J. Watt
Jordan Willis
Tyus Bowser
Haason Reddick

CB
Kevin King
Gareon Conley
Fabian Moreau
Ahkello Witherspoon
Adoree Jackson
Shaq Griffin

 

[simonblaze]

Why not DT? Behind our projected starters, we are thin - especially at the nose.

True, given the scheme change i see your point. I forgot Easley is here on a 1 yr deal. So i guess DT/DE is in play too...

 

[tomas]

 

[jrry32]

Who is this?

Speedy WR out of West Virginia
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=127144&draftyear=2017&genpos=WR
http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/546034/shelton-gibson

Would being explosive relate directly to SPARQ scores?

Yes. But there are other analytics that cover it too.