DRAFT 2026 NFL Draft: Rounds 2-3

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I've said it before, but I'm still intrigued by UDFA WR Tru Edwards who got hurt early last year.
I am as well. I'm also intrigued by Brennan Presley and Mario Williams; all three of them looked outstanding in preseason. Maybe that's why the Rams haven't taken a receiver.
 
If we trade next years 4th it’s worth around pick 140 on the value chart

Looking at the talent left I would definitely consider it

There are players left that I really like but many will be gone by then.

That said, CB and OL still look pretty stocked.

I hope they at least trade up for a returner
 
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McVay and Snead addressed the Ty Simpson noise head-on tonight.

They didn’t dodge it. Made it clear this was a collaborative, forward-looking decision, not the “they’re not aligned” narrative floating around.

Perfection doesn’t exist in this league, only one team wins every year, but I wouldn’t trade these two for anyone, past or present. They handled it professionally and didn’t let it linger. Masterclass.
 
If we trade next years 4th it’s worth around pick 140 on the value chart

Looking at the talent left I would definitely consider it

There are players left that I really like but many will be gone by then.

That said, CB and OL still look pretty stocked.

I hope they at least trade up for a returner
Barrian Brown would be a nice add. Speedy returner, developmental WR. A lot of mocks simulators had him as a late 6th or 7th pick. Of course, I have seen guys taken tonight who were mocked in the later rounds.
 
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I've said it before, but I'm still intrigued by UDFA WR Tru Edwards who got hurt early last year.
I like that at 6' 3" he adds a little height to the receiver room.
Promoting a guy like Edwards and playing Ferguson or the new TE as a WR could be part of the plan.
I think they are clearly saying the offense is changing a bit this year. A lot more 13, a lot more big player packages....it offers a lot of personal/package options.
Or the Rams may still draft a WR or sign a vet free agent.
 
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At least I like Keagen Trost. I don't see him seriously as an OT as he's listed unless it's in an emergency. He looks like an OG to me. However, I am surprised he went ahead of other players including WR Chris Bell, who went immediately after Trost's selection.

Also, I'm not at all surprised that the Rams drafted a TE. I've said before that the Rams should draft at least two receiver prospects whether they be two wide receivers or a wide receiver and a tight end. McVay likes to utilize his tight ends and did so to much success in the past with the team formerly known as the Redskins. He hasn't found that same formula here in Los Angeles, so I get him trying to replicate more of what he had in Washington, D.C.

I don't know enough about Max Klare to weigh in on a position one way or the other on him other than that he's tall and speedy. However, the Ringer scouting profile has him as being sure-handed but I've seen scouting reports saying he had issues with drops, so I don't know what to believe. Apparently, he's also a bit slim-bodied, so he needs to add weight to his frame but he's been used to block in a lot of situations.
 
Not a perfect draft but a workmanlike execution on needs and talent.

I actually like the Klare pick over forcing a WR there. Kid has a burst that's WR-like even if his long speed is just okay.
 
My take is that their approach was very intentional as McVay likes to say. They like their starters and top contributors from last year. Didn't lose many, so not many openings on the roster.

What they did need was depth at OT. Trost gives them that, plus capable of playing all 5 positiobs according to Snead.

They definitely needed another QB with starting ability since Jimmy is apparently gone. In this instance in particular, a future starter, to finally get that guy in the building.

Then it's clear McVay likes his 13 personnel, so they will keep 5 TEs on the active roster. All 5 are flexible in regards to pass catching & blocking. Need 5 because if you get some injuries then he has to junk that system.

I would think part of the attraction to 13 is it also helps keep Stafford upright. Keeps defenses guessing, better blocking personnel and he doesn't have to hold the ball as long for the most part on those pass patterns.

So they are okay with Whittington & Mumpfield, probably will add a guy late to compete with those guys.

Overall a workmanlike draft. Now, not sure I 100% agree with the approach, but I know nothing compared to those guys.

I do think they sometimes are more concerned with a players floor vs while not being as concerned with a players upside. They want guys that can do the job, high floor guys, but then they miss out on the high upside guys because they want to avoid the higher bust rate, they don't want any surprises. Just my opinion on that.
In addition to your points, they're also moving to 13 because defenses have gone smaller with more safeties. There aren't many good coverage LBs league-wide. So good receiving, big bodied TEs are mismatches. The only teams that can match up are defenses like Seattle that have a safety that excels in the run and pass game. The answer for those defenses are to have multiple TEs to throw at em.

Good point on the high floor versus upside. That works because they usually pay money or trade for the stars. Everyone they draft needs to be able to be plugged into a role to give them league-average performance for cheap.
 
It's kind of funny that McVay, who is the most empathetic and politically correct coach ever in pressers, ends up being punished for not being his usual self with a social media shit storm.
 
It's kind of funny that McVay, who is the most empathetic and politically correct coach ever in pressers, ends up being punished for not being his usual self with a social media shit storm.
I tell you what is funny is the 49ers fans reaction to their three bone headed reaches -:)

Mods, this probably needs it’s on thread

I was laugh my arse off listening to these embedded videos

 
I tell you another thing that’s funny

If you told me another team had drafted:

A stud swing tackle who will start at some point on his first contract

The consensus 2nd best TE, who is a stud, and was first in production, when they play 13 personel more than any other team and have the reigning no1 offense

A franchise QB prospect, when they have the reigning MVP who is on the cusp of retirement

An all pro CB, entering his second contract, who will make the pass rush more deadly and earn his living covering the 49ers, Eagles, Bears, Seahawks, Cowboys, Bucs, best WR, when they vie for championships

I would say, “Holly Smoke, that sounds like one hell of a draft”!!!

Then you smile and say, “It ain’t over yet, they still have 4 rounds to go”! :-)

I would reply, “Man, did you see the 49ers draft, they sucked arse”!

Go Rams
 
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I tell you what is funny is the 49ers fans reaction to their three bone headed reaches -:)

Mods, this probably needs it’s on thread

I was laugh my arse off listening to these embedded videos


Who the fuck is John lynch to laugh at any team making any selection after he gave 3 1sts to grab trey Lance?

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I tell you another thing that’s funny

If you told me another team had drafted:

A stud swing tackle who will start at some point on his first contract

The consensus 2nd best TE, who is a stud, and was first in production, when they play 13 personel more than any other team and have the reigning no1 offense

A franchise QB prospect, when they have the reigning MVP who is on the cusp of retirement

An all pro CB, entering his second contract, who will make the pass rush more deadly and earn his living covering the 49ers, Eagles, Bears, Seahawks, Cowboys, Bucs, best WR, when they vie for championships

I would say, “Holly Smoke, that sounds like one hell of a draft”!!!

Then you smile and say, “It ain’t over yet, they still have 4 rounds to go”! :-)

I would reply, “Man, did you see the 49ers draft, they sucked arse”!

Go Rams
I do Not Disagree; and I am forever hopeful ... But ... the above is a VERY optimistic summary.

Just one example ... 'a stud swing tackle' ?!? ... I sure hope so and, I liked the selection ... But ...

Trost is 25 ... has been mostly a RT, so the position flexibility is a projection.
I read two draft site evaluations.
The first called him a 'good back-up, with the potential to start' and projected him in Round 4.
The second was not nearly as favorable, ranking him as the #38 OL and projected him in Round 6.

Again ... I liked the pick.