Re: So who do we pick with the 2nd pick of the 2012 NFL draf
bluecoconuts said:
DR RAM said:
bluecoconuts said:
Justin Blackmon is nothing close to Calvin Johnson.
Calvin Johnson is a once in a decade player. The closest thing to him would be AJ Green, Blackmon is great but he's no Calvin Johnson.
I'm curious to see how fast he is. I think he is a spectacular player though. On tape, he plays very fast and is very acrobatic, like Lloyd. He doesn't have the highest vert, but he has bid hands, long arms, and is a natural catcher of the ball. He looks like he's at least a 4.5 guy.
I think he's an amazing player too, a #1 receiver for sure, but guys like Calvin Johnson, and AJ Green you can just throw within 10 feet of them and they'll come down with it, even in Triple Coverage. Blackmon I think is a #1 talent, but I'm not taking him over AJ Green (because he was projected behind AJ Green in every mock draft last year before he announced he was staying in school) nor would I draft him over Calvin Johnson.
I love the guy, but I feel there are
more pressing needs than WR right now, since we have Lloyd. If we didn't have Lloyd, then yeah Blackmon.
I disagreed w/ Lesson on this too. WR is absolutely a top need.
Here's our guys, currently:
Lloyd- Good player, but he's had drops as well.
Gibson- Far too many drops, I think the Rams can do a lot better.
Pettis- Rookie, shown some flashes.
Miller- Just got here, hopefully can have a home here.
Curry- Pure ST player (an ace one @ at that).
Then the rest:
DX: He's always hurt, I think it may be best to cut ties instead of him keeping a roster spot over someone more reliable.
Amendola/Salas- They're good players, def. keepers. @ least Amendola's injury was on the arm, and not the leg which would've ben worse.
Clayton- Just don't know w/ his knees now.
There needs to be a complete overhaul. Guys who aren't gettin it done need to be replaced.
I'd say next year, if the Rams go WR w/ the 1st round pick: Lloyd, Blackmon/Jeffery, Amendola, Salas, Pettis/Clayton, Miller, Curry