OFFICIAL 2026 NFL Draft Stuff

[Ram_Rally]

You'd think fans would pick up on their pattern of drafting for the future almost every year.

Les Snead tells us every year he doesn't ever want to go into the draft having to spend his first pick(s) for needs. He told us after getting 2 CB that he's got us in that spot. He can and will draft anybody at any position and he and Sean don't need to rush them on to the field and get immediate production from them. That desire for immediate impact is a fan perception not a McSnead one.

Rams top picks dating back:
25- Ferguson
24-Verse
23-Avila
22-Bruss
21-Tutu
20-Akers
19-Rapp

Most of the Snead's history shows that they do want players who are contributing in year one. There isn't a ton of room this year, so maybe that changes.

 

[OldSchool]

Rams top picks dating back:
25- Ferguson
24-Verse
23-Avila
22-Bruss
21-Tutu
20-Akers
19-Rapp

Most of the Snead's history shows that they do want players who are contributing in year one. There isn't a ton of room this year, so maybe that changes.

You ignored the most important part of what I said and what Snead says.

Have to draft for a need.

Ferguson play much before the mid point of the season?
Verse unseated a veteran that the DC liked and won the job
Avilla didn't start in preseason or in camp but won the job over a vet
Bruss started 3 games 4 5 and 6 due to injury
Tutu? LOL
Akers first 5 games as a rookie? 14 carries 3 carries and didn't play the next 3 games
Rapp didn't start until week 8 prior to that he played 50% of defensive snaps twice

You literally gave me a list of guys that either fought for and won starting over a veteran on the team or didn't start their rookie years until at least the half way point.

 

[WestCoastRam]

View: https://x.com/Clevta/status/2044539763294658936

 

[Tano]

Is he going to be healthy? Hasn't been a lot in college.

And you want Simpson who hasn't been healthy in college either.

I wish I could find that post. I believe it was even worse than Tyson since I believe it dates back to his High School years as well IIRC.

I admit I can't remember exactly what his injuries were but I remember reading it and going Yikes!!

 

[Tano]

How dare you call Hoecht legendary.....he is mythical dammit

He was mythical covering anyone past 10 yards that's for sure.

 

[OldSchool]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t4gOQvRqzI

 

[OldSchool]

And you want Simpson who hasn't been healthy in college either.

I wish I could find that post. I believe it was even worse than Tyson since I believe it dates back to his High School years as well IIRC.

I admit I can't remember exactly what his injuries were but I remember reading it and going Yikes!!

Again when has he had injury problems? Started every game this year and didn't finish one the last one.

 

[Tumak61]

Rams top picks dating back:
25- Ferguson
24-Verse
23-Avila
22-Bruss
21-Tutu
20-Akers
19-Rapp

Most of the Snead's history shows that they do want players who are contributing in year one. There isn't a ton of room this year, so maybe that changes.

Those top picks show us that Snead is best in the middle rounds. Snead has no idea who's going to be the best prospect early in this draft, but, He is good at finding good players later.

 

[DzRams]

Rams top picks dating back:
25- Ferguson
24-Verse
23-Avila
22-Bruss
21-Tutu
20-Akers
19-Rapp

Most of the Snead's history shows that they do want players who are contributing in year one. There isn't a ton of room this year, so maybe that changes.

Only Verse and Avila were rushed into the starting lineup.

And you have to consider more than their first pick. Most of their picks every draft go towards addressing positions where they have pending free agents, which clearly indicates a focus on the future.

 

[PhillyRam]

Those top picks show us that Snead is best in the middle rounds. Snead has no idea who's going to be the best prospect early in this draft, but, He is good at finding good players later.

To be fair, Bruss was like pick 101. Atwell & Akers were picked in the 50's, and I believe Rapp was pick 61.

So not really talking about high draft picks and top 20 talents.

 

[Tumak61]

To me the draft is always a reminder that Greg Robinson was drafted, BY US , 11 spots earlier in the first round than Aaron Donald. 2 vs 13. By Snead. I believe McVay has taught Snead that talent without Character equals nothing.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Those top picks show us that Snead is best in the middle rounds. Snead has no idea who's going to be the best prospect early in this draft, but, He is good at finding good players later.

With Donald, Kobie Turner, Byron Young, Braden Fiske and Verse, I would say he's pretty good at finding defensive lineman.
Or at least we have some good scouts that can find them.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Those top picks show us that Snead is best in the middle rounds. Snead has no idea who's going to be the best prospect early in this draft, but, He is good at finding good players later.

Hmm... what would make it hard for Snead to be good in the the early rounds since 2016?