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Memphis Ram said:
IMO, in order for the selection to make the most sense at #13 the Rams would have to use him the same way I envisioned Bowers a few years back.

And that is as a potential Kyle Juszczyk, Sam Laporta, and Debo Samuel rolled into one that leans more towards a positionless football ideology on offense. He'd be a FB, H-Back, Slot, TE, X, Y, Z...12345. depending upon the play.

That would be a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses not only due to the confusion and his physical attributes, but most importantly because he blocks so darn well.

Without that creativity the Rams should probably just pass on him.
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Positionless!!
 
PhillyRam said:
Klubnik is interesting. That entire Clemson team had a down year. Most of their draftable players took a big hit this year. He could be a perfect buy low guy.
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Yep. I suspect he's gonna be the Rams target for the QB depth chart. Strong enough arm for the offense. Excellent pocket awareness. Watched most of the QBs and he had a ton of snaps where he had to move off his spot due to pressure and he probably has some of the best pocket awareness in that regard in this class.

Probably a backup in the NFL. But does have tools to start if he's got that compete upstairs. And we are going to need a cost controlled backup after this season when Bennett rolls out in FA. And best of all we can get him mid to late.

If it was me I'd take the NDSU kid, but just trying to project who McVay will want added Klubnik checks some boxes.
 
DzRams said:
If Curl leaves, we only have Kinchens at safety since Lake is the nickel back.

You say we're super deep. Who are you speaking of?
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Lake, McCullough, and Wallace are all capable safeties.

I also think Curl is going to be overpaid. He's a good safety but no where near elite
 
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jjab360 said:
Hard to disagree with any of these points. Scouts will have access to a lot of practice/camp insights so they'll have an idea if it's a deficiency or usage issue when it comes to his underwhelming production in the passing game.

I can understand the dislike for upside picks but I do believe there is the foundation of a good football player here who just happens to be arguably the best athlete in this draft class.

I don't know yet if this is the hill I'll die on this draft season but it makes a lot of sense when you look at what McVay wants the identity of this team to look like moving forward with 13 personnel combined with all of the top TE targets we've tried to trade up for and missed out on going back to when McVay first joined the team and wanted Evan Engram in 2017.
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I'm hoping for Sadiq - I think he is exactly what this offense needs. Size and speed. If he can block and is as smart as they say, he'll get on the field right away. The speed threat will create openings for everyone even if he isn't the one directly getting the catches. His lack of production does worry me, though. Still waiting for Fendi Onobun to reach his peak.
 
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DzRams said:
2024: 953 wide snaps, 152 slot
2023: 368 wide snaps, 608 slot
2022: 536 wide snaps, 247 slot

He's been a top CB every year, so it's fair to say that he excels at both positions.

I have no worries if we trade for him.
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Thanks for the information
 
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Jacobarch said:
Lake, McCullough, and Wallace are all capable safeties.

I also think Curl is going to be overpaid. He's a good safety but no where near elite
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Of those three, the only one we play at traditional safety is McCullough. Wallace gets CB snaps and so does Lake (NB).
 
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Jacobarch said:
Lake, McCullough, and Wallace are all capable safeties.

I also think Curl is going to be overpaid. He's a good safety but no where near elite
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Sorry, I disagree that's not a great safety room at all (more average imo) and could use an upgrade/competition although you did forget Kichens lol
 
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IkeBruciest said:
I'm hoping for Sadiq - I think he is exactly what this offense needs. Size and speed. If he can block and is as smart as they say, he'll get on the field right away. The speed threat will create openings for everyone even if he isn't the one directly getting the catches. His lack of production does worry me, though. Still waiting for Fendi Onobun to reach his peak.
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I think we can do better than Sadiq. He's better in the "Underwear Olympics" than on the actual field. We'll see though.
 
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TSFH Fan said:
Vid points out that Sadiq is deeply developmental as a pass catcher. That average depth of target of 3.2 yards sounds pretty dismal, especially given his supposed 4.4 speed.

Decided to take a look at production. Last year, Sadiq got 51 recs. for 560 yards, 11.0 ypc. Yes, 8 TD's are nice. But that 11.0 ypc seems kind of low. Sadiq's last 4 games (clutch time), he had 15 recs. for 81 yards, 5.4 ypc, 0 TDs

Compare Sadiq to Ferguson and yeah, Ferg seemed the deeper pass catcher (based only on production)
Terrance Ferguson
49 recs. / 591 yds. / 13.7 ypc

Ferg, with his Gerald Everett speed, in the same offense, catching balls from a midget and not the first-round pick Sadiq was catching from, seems to have done more.

If we compare Sadiq to other fast TEs, his pass-catching numbers look underwhelming.
Vernon Davis's last year at MD:
51 recs / 871 yds / 17.1 ypc.

Jared Cook's last year at SC
37 recs / 573 yds/ 15.5 ypc

Sure, Davis and Cook were ancient history. How about a much slower TE?:
Colby Parkinson's last year at Stanford:
48 recs / 589 yds / 12.3 ypc

Yeah, that 11.0 ypc is what it is. But, when you combine it with supposed game breaking speed, you have to wonder.
Sure, Sadiq can step in and block. How long will it take him to pick up the Rams' passing game? The video suggests it might be a while.
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I only watched Sadiq in the CFP vs JMU. He was a non-factor against a good but not great pass defense.
 
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IkeBruciest said:
I'm hoping for Sadiq - I think he is exactly what this offense needs. Size and speed. If he can block and is as smart as they say, he'll get on the field right away. The speed threat will create openings for everyone even if he isn't the one directly getting the catches. His lack of production does worry me, though. Still waiting for Fendi Onobun to reach his peak.
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Lack of production yet the 51 receptions were the most on his team. The next highest had 43.
 
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dang said:
I only watched Sadiq in the CFP vs JMU. He was a non-factor against a good but not great pass defense.
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Exactly why I stated earlier he hasn't really produced in big games for how elite he is athletically. He'll be drafted off potential which I personally am not a fan of. I would have expected way more production out of him but his stats are what they are. I'm sure someone will most definitely take the chance, I personally hope it isn't the Rams. I think there's bettee players available at 13.
 
Pupped said:
Increasingly, I'd be happy trading down from 13.
I think there's every likelihood that a good corner who can start as a rookie and be an upgrade over what we had this year at 29.

I think there is sooooo much top 100 talent at places the Rams specifically need.. that I want a couple more bites at the apple there.

I'd be trading down.. and then trading up with the lower picks. I don't want more than 10 picks.

But.. ILB.. Edge... Corner.. Safety.. WR... and Oline depth.. can all be gotten in the first 3 rounds.
I think the Rams picks could easily lead to keeping 2 first rounders and ending up with a total of 6 top 100 picks.
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It sure looks like there are a lot of starter level players from the end of 1 into rd 3+. If you could parlay 13 into a couple more shots at a starter that would not be a bad thing. We are already in great shape with 4 in the top 100.
 
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Jacobarch said:
Id rather get dean and not have to give up draft picks and salary vs just salary.
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Me too! I strongly prefer getting Dean or Watson, but we have to compete for them. If we lose that competition, I can see them pivoting to trading for a vet as their next preferred option. Based on their history, they don't seem to prefer early drafted rookies at the position.

I'd be fine with 29 for McDuffie.
 
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