El Chapo Jr
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Yeah but on the flip side, the Rams have had terrible luck drafting O line high too. Remember Jason Smith and Greg Robinson?
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methomas50
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McShay on the Herd: of course take this FWIW. They want to move back and take Simpson. Take a WR in round 2 (Bell perhaps?). Wont take Lemon pick 13. Under this scenario I prefer Freeling, dont mind taking a chance on Bell though. Says a run early on OTs. Les a wild card.
El Chapo Jr
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All the different directions being reported out there tell me the media doesn't know shit and Les is great at holding his cards close to the vest. Can't wait for the speculation to be over tomorrow.
12intheBox
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I can certainly get behind a tackle at 13 (or wherever) since there is decent WR depth this year and a good'n will likely be there in rounds 2 and 3.
BonifayRam
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Here's how Snead built his 10 player 2025 OL unit that was less than one quarter from going to the SB :
Starting Unit:
UDFA -Jackson
2nd rd draft selection-Avila
Free Agency-Shelton
Free Agency-Dobson
5th rd draft selection-McClendon
Reserve Unit:
UDFA -Dedich
7th rd. Arcuri
6th rd. Limmer
Waiver Wire- Bowles
Waiver Wire-McMahon
Conclusion
4 from the Draft
2 from Waiver Wire
2 from UDFA
2 from Free Agency
Starting Unit:
UDFA -Jackson
2nd rd draft selection-Avila
Free Agency-Shelton
Free Agency-Dobson
5th rd draft selection-McClendon
Reserve Unit:
UDFA -Dedich
7th rd. Arcuri
6th rd. Limmer
Waiver Wire- Bowles
Waiver Wire-McMahon
Conclusion
4 from the Draft
2 from Waiver Wire
2 from UDFA
2 from Free Agency
I mentioned this yesterday, trade far enough down to get Simpson, but also gain a 2nd. Boston has been mentioned by several outlets falling into the 2nd. Grab him and a OL/LB at 61 and we've addressed some glaring needs.
What EXACTLY did McShay say about trading back for Simpson?
Flatlyner, feel free to help.
Good context; thank you.Here's how Snead built his 10 player 2025 OL unit that was less than one quarter from going to the SB :
Starting Unit:
UDFA -Jackson
2nd rd draft selection-Avila
Free Agency-Shelton
Free Agency-Dobson
5th rd draft selection-McClendon
Reserve Unit:
UDFA -Dedich
7th rd. Arcuri
6th rd. Limmer
Waiver Wire- Bowles
Waiver Wire-McMahon
Conclusion
4 from the Draft
2 from Waiver Wire
2 from UDFA
2 from Free Agency
I think you may be incorrect on Dobson - we acquired him in a trade with Pittsburgh - but the rest of it is quite helpful.
Yeah But ...
Say the Rams trade down 10-12 spots, into the mid-20s for a 2nd round pick.
That trade partner's 2nd rounder will Also be towards the end of Round Two (just like their 1st rounder was); and would probably be in the mid-to-late 50s. Even if Boston falls, do you see him falling that far?
Now there are probably one or two exceptions. One I can think of is Cleveland which has Jacksonville's #1 which is 24th overall, and their own #2 which is 39th overall. If Tyson and Lemon (my two favorites) were both off-the-board, I could be down with that type of trade (#13 for #24 and #39) but not for Simpson. Cleveland has lots of needs and there would have to be someone they love at #13 to consider such a trade.
I haven't see the clip yet. Doesn't appear to be published.
I gotta find this. The highly esteemed Greg Cosell also very high on Simpson.
Man it is SO GOOD TO SEE YOU POSTING!!!!!!!Here's how Snead built his 10 player 2025 OL unit that was less than one quarter from going to the SB :
Starting Unit:
UDFA -Jackson
2nd rd draft selection-Avila
Free Agency-Shelton
Free Agency-Dobson
5th rd draft selection-McClendon
Reserve Unit:
UDFA -Dedich
7th rd. Arcuri
6th rd. Limmer
Waiver Wire- Bowles
Waiver Wire-McMahon
Conclusion
4 from the Draft
2 from Waiver Wire
2 from UDFA
2 from Free Agency
WestCoastRam
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Here's McShay's FINAL Mock, out today...
McShay mocks Ty Simpson to Rams in final draft prediction
Todd McShay says Rams are “extremely high” on Simpson
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He was on Cowherd today talking about Simpson & the Rams. That should be on youtube soon.
Personally, I think the Rams are blowing smoke. Maybe hoping beyond hope that maybe the Steelers or Jets try to jump them for Simpson.Here's McShay's FINAL Mock, out today...
McShay mocks Ty Simpson to Rams in final draft prediction
Todd McShay says Rams are “extremely high” on Simpson
12intheBox
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Dan Graziano, on Rams (Simpson)
Let's skip a few picks and go with the Rams, who hold the No. 13 pick as a result of last year's trade with Atlanta. They traded their own first-rounder, No. 29, to the Chiefs for cornerback Trent McDuffie. So, No. 13 is the Rams' only pick in the top 60 selections. They haven't made a pick that high since 2016, when they traded up to take quarterback Jared Goff at No. 1, so there isn't a lot on which to base a prediction of what they'll do with this pick. They appear to have a loaded roster and not a ton of immediate needs.
Most mock drafts seem to have the Rams taking a wide receiver, but the last wideout they took in the first round was Tavon Austin in 2013. In the meantime, they've established a good track record of finding wide receivers in later rounds -- Cooper Kupp in the third, Josh Reynolds in the fourth, Puka Nacua in the fifth. You get the idea.
So, if the Rams think they can find the impact receiver in the second round or later, what do they do in the first? Could be anything. Some people are even watching to see if they make a big move up for Love, who would be a very exciting cherry on top of their offensive sundae. There's always the chance they trade down the way they did last year.
And then there's the Ty Simpson factor. The Rams have been connected to the Alabama quarterback in league circles for a while now. It's an open secret that they like him. When they still had the No. 29 pick, they seemed like the team to watch for Simpson. But since No. 13 feels too soon to take him, that talk has quieted down. Now, many wonder if Simpson could tumble out of the first round entirely.
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But as I said, the Rams don't appear to have any crying needs for which the 13th pick could help them in their effort to win the Super Bowl at home. So, could they trade down from No. 13 and still take Simpson later in the round? Possibly. Could they just bite the bullet and take Simpson at No. 13 if they like him that much? Unlikely, but again, this is a tough team to predict.
If the Rams take Simpson in the first round, they're likely to face criticism for not finding immediate help for a win-now team with 38-year-old reigning MVP Matthew Stafford at quarterback. But would they care? This is the "F--- them picks" franchise, remember? If Los Angeles truly believes Simpson has the potential to be Stafford's successor, I don't think it's ridiculous to think it could go ahead and take him.
Add in that division-rival Arizona -- which many believe is the real team to watch for Simpson -- holds the 34th pick and would be a candidate to either draft him there or trade back into the first round to land him and it makes the Rams/Simpson theories a little bit spicier.
Let's skip a few picks and go with the Rams, who hold the No. 13 pick as a result of last year's trade with Atlanta. They traded their own first-rounder, No. 29, to the Chiefs for cornerback Trent McDuffie. So, No. 13 is the Rams' only pick in the top 60 selections. They haven't made a pick that high since 2016, when they traded up to take quarterback Jared Goff at No. 1, so there isn't a lot on which to base a prediction of what they'll do with this pick. They appear to have a loaded roster and not a ton of immediate needs.
Most mock drafts seem to have the Rams taking a wide receiver, but the last wideout they took in the first round was Tavon Austin in 2013. In the meantime, they've established a good track record of finding wide receivers in later rounds -- Cooper Kupp in the third, Josh Reynolds in the fourth, Puka Nacua in the fifth. You get the idea.
So, if the Rams think they can find the impact receiver in the second round or later, what do they do in the first? Could be anything. Some people are even watching to see if they make a big move up for Love, who would be a very exciting cherry on top of their offensive sundae. There's always the chance they trade down the way they did last year.
And then there's the Ty Simpson factor. The Rams have been connected to the Alabama quarterback in league circles for a while now. It's an open secret that they like him. When they still had the No. 29 pick, they seemed like the team to watch for Simpson. But since No. 13 feels too soon to take him, that talk has quieted down. Now, many wonder if Simpson could tumble out of the first round entirely.
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Ty Simpson's NFL draft profileCheck out some of the top highlights from Alabama's Ty Simpson.
But as I said, the Rams don't appear to have any crying needs for which the 13th pick could help them in their effort to win the Super Bowl at home. So, could they trade down from No. 13 and still take Simpson later in the round? Possibly. Could they just bite the bullet and take Simpson at No. 13 if they like him that much? Unlikely, but again, this is a tough team to predict.
If the Rams take Simpson in the first round, they're likely to face criticism for not finding immediate help for a win-now team with 38-year-old reigning MVP Matthew Stafford at quarterback. But would they care? This is the "F--- them picks" franchise, remember? If Los Angeles truly believes Simpson has the potential to be Stafford's successor, I don't think it's ridiculous to think it could go ahead and take him.
Add in that division-rival Arizona -- which many believe is the real team to watch for Simpson -- holds the 34th pick and would be a candidate to either draft him there or trade back into the first round to land him and it makes the Rams/Simpson theories a little bit spicier.