I agree with everything you posted. I would add, though, that McVay seems to be locked into the big-bodied slots so they can also be extensions of the run game. He directly stated the TE being a run game extension in his press conference yesterday. Personally, I would like the small, explosive type, but I get why McVay prefers the bigger type.
2026 Draft so Far
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This is where the rubber meets the road! It is IMO what has delayed TE development like Ferg edit: although he is probaby on schedule in reality as the team hopes for the best but knows it is likely a season before they get up to speed.
The TE role in our offense is highly demanding physically and mentally
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I very much agree.
Unfortunately, you and I are in the minority.
But hopefully we won't have to find out for quite some time.
And the fourth and fifth round picks this year. Even with all that draft capital given up, I'd say McDuffie will be better than any player picked at those slots.
Yes still a great trade, just clarifying that it was not simply, 29 for McDuffie. That is a "for now" draft pick at 29 that everyone was clamoring for at 13. I bet we make a deal later on in offseason or in-season in which we sacrifice 2027 Draft Capital for 2026 Super Bowl Stafford run. Think, Von Miller trade.
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Yeah that's a whole conversation in itself too. Meaning you also have Stafford, who doesn't seem to see the smaller targets very well. And it's not like McVay is a massive run game proponent (he talks it up but goddamn he abandons it quickly), though I do agree with what you're saying that the size is preferred for that reason.
I'd be happy with Brian Thomas Jr. for a 2027 second. I'd rather keep our draft capital for 2027 otherwise; don't see many players I'd like to part with our first in such a strong class.
Well, speaking of whole conversations, we can have one on McVay pertaining to the run game. It appears to me that he's a massive run game proponent in the theoretical, innovative phase, but with live bullets flying, he seems to revert to instincts to pass.
IMO, (and no one kill me for this), McVay is much stronger in the innovative phase, where we currently are, than in the live, playcalling phase.
Do not be so quick to underscore the development of WRs like Mumpfield, Whittington, and even Xavier Smith.
Mumpfield really impressed Tae, which is saying a lot given Tae's experience. Whittington is approaching his third season. It was hoped he would break out Lady season, but some guys take a while. Xavier has been regarded as primarily a returner until Lady season where he actually fielded some live catches. He may be a tick slower than Tutu, but he will seem just as fast to most DBs.
The Bengals were sold on Simpson. So the Rams took the Bengals by the paws on this one. In two years Simpson will be a Bengal and Joey B will be in horns. Don't wake me up......
I alluded to this possible deal down the road earlier in this thread.The Bengals were sold on Simpson. So the Rams took the Bengals by the paws on this one. In two years Simpson will be a Bengal and Joey B will be in horns. Don't wake me up......
AH, okay. My bad. Makes it even better, though; we gave up worse picks for him.
I think our 2026 #4 to Chicago (we also included a 2025 #6) was to get back the 5th round pick that we used to select Ty Hamilton.
Or his play could land somewhere between A+ and F.
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I think Ty Hamilton has more potential than we might think. Solid rotational run-stopper along with Tyler Davis. I just wonder if we're going to select any defensive players for the D-line, since Desjuan Johnson is now an edge rusher.
If this is the end of the draft (barring a late trade into the seventh), I'm actually quite happy with how it turned out.
Still a lot of very talented UDFAs out there as well.
Still a lot of very talented UDFAs out there as well.
Biggest dissapointment, or I should say one of the the things that they didnt improve was speed on STs. Whether its coverage or on returns, no one will impact STs ftom this class.
Now, they still have college FAs to sign. Maybe they can add a DB or two that can stick or a LB. Or maybe add a return threat who could eventually get on the field this season. Also, camp cuts might help there when the time comes.
Now, they still have college FAs to sign. Maybe they can add a DB or two that can stick or a LB. Or maybe add a return threat who could eventually get on the field this season. Also, camp cuts might help there when the time comes.