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Yeah, I may be wrong, we'll see. Again, I like the player, like the move for Bengals - if they had just gotten something back - I think it would have been a very good savvy move. Right now, overpay but directionally the right move.

Again, can't comment on Faulk, thought he was and end and not DT. Lawrence can do things from NT (not just the other DT alignments) that many guys can't - part of the reason you get him.

Faulk could be substituted with any of the guys I mentioned. Woods certainly has a chance to at least equal what Lawrence did last year, at a much less cost.
 
There's the white boy from Iowa that could be had late as a kick returner. He's a fast lil spunky bastid, I'd take a late round flyer on him.



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A sure handed return guy who’s a legit threat is top of my list for Day 3.

This guy is right at the top. He also looks built stout enough that he can play punt coverage as a gunner. That way you have a two way STs guy on the roster instead of a one dimensional returner. Being from Iowa, you know he’s tough as nails and a hard worker.
 
A sure handed return guy who’s a legit threat is top of my list for Day 3.

This guy is right at the top. He also looks built stout enough that he can play punt coverage as a gunner. That way you have a two way STs guy on the roster instead of a one dimensional returner. Being from Iowa, you know he’s tough as nails.
Yeah I love this kids tape. He has that energy you want from a special teamer.
 
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Is it? Memphis, something tells me that you don't even believe in the argument you're making here, that statistics are a good way of judging how polished or skilled a NFL QB prospect is. Let me be clear, Nussmeier has his warts too. That's why at best, we're talking about him as an end of Day 2 prospect. But is he more polished than Allar? Absolutely. Sees the field and reads defenses much better.

But since you've gone the statistics route, here are some other QBs:
Brock Purdy
993/1467
67.7%
12,170 yards
8.3 YPA
81 TDs
33 Ints
151.1 Passer Rating
1177 rushing yards
19 rushing TDs

Justin Fields
423/618
68.4%
5701 yards
9.2 YPA
67 TDs
9 Ints
178.8 Passer Rating
1133 rushing yards
19 rushing TDs

Sam Howell
713/1117
63.8%
10,283 yards
9.2 YPA
92 TDs
23 Ints
164.2 Passer Rating
1009 rushing yards
17 rushing TDs

Hendon Hooker
632/944
66.9%
8974 yards
9.5 YPA
80 TDs
12 Ints
172.2 Passer Rating
2079 rushing yards
25 rushing TDs

Which one of these guys was the most polished and skilled?

And let's compare Drew Allar to another Penn State QB prospect:
Drew Allar
633/1002
63.2%
7402 yards
7.4 YPA
61 TDs
13 Ints
142.7 Passer Rating
736 rushing yards
12 rushing TDs

Trace McSorley
720/1215
59.3%
9899 yards
8.1 YPA
77 TDs
25 Ints
144.5 Passer Rating
1697 rushing yards
30 rushing TDs

What do all these numbers tell us, Memphis? I mean, Trace McSorley was an absolutely terrible QB, yet he put up respectable numbers at Penn State. Hmm...
Gee. My only point was that it was interesting the "skilled, smart football player" whose Dad is a long time QB Coach didn't have vastly superior stats.

Sorry you felt to need to do so much research.
 
Yeah... this was a beyond stupid trade for the Bengals. I understand if they didn't like their options at 10 and a motivated Lawrence is probably far, far better than any DT in this draft but this trade makes zero sense for a player entering the last phase of his career on the apparent decline who wants a new contract. They almost certainly could've gotten a good young player on a rookie contract, but whatever. Keep wasting Burrow's career, we'll take him off your hands when he pulls a Stafford and gets tired of carrying a losing franchise.
Or they could have drafted a future bust that doesn't help the team and wastes Burrow's career.
 
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Has this been posted? Apologies if so.
But I don't think this hurts his draft stock, this seems like a really weird reason to arrest someone.
 
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Apparently Jordan Schultz is reporting that the Cards are trying hard to trade down and the teams mentioned are the Chiefs and Cowboys. Take it for what its worth.
 
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I would love a defensive draft. Slide down to add another pick, add a big ass snot bubblin NT and an ILB, and still have room to add an OL and WR.

Target range in this draft is the early middle I think. Where you get best value for your selections in this class.
IMO

In general with our HC, drafted & young Offensive players do not see the field much with rare exceptions. Mostly bench sitting or standing in street clothes on sideline. 4 yr Contracts normally expire with very little early help.

On the flip side .....Investments in Defensive selections, usually gets the Rams significant larger % of on opportunities on field to contribute to wins. primarily on our ST's. Sadly needs significant upgrading.
 
Who do you have in mind? We may have to move up or down from 13 if we want impact defense unless you trust McCoy's medicals.
I heard one commentator say there are rumours of a degenerate knee condition - which probably means he’s fine and some team is hoping he falls to them as a result :-)
 
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Okay, and? Picks hit and miss but the no. 10 overall pick is a tangible, valuable asset and the Bengals way overpaid. Do you disagree?
They overpaid, but not way overpaid. The #10 is worth much less in a draft that teams consider very weak at the top.
 
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For the trade up crowd - and I am not currently in that camp -

Our 1st and 2nd round pick might get us to 7-8

Our 1st and 3rd might get us to 10-11

Our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd might get us to 6.

And I know that’s oversimplified - there are all kinds of scenarios - but if there was one guy that the Rams thought was the final piece then I’m sure I would learn to get behind it. Trading a pick in next years draft is harder to swallow - but we will be picking last, at least.
 
For the trade up crowd - and I am not currently in that camp -

Our 1st and 2nd round pick might get us to 7-8

Our 1st and 3rd might get us to 10-11

Our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd might get us to 6.

And I know that’s oversimplified - there are all kinds of scenarios - but if there was one guy that the Rams thought was the final piece then I’m sure I would learn to get behind it. Trading a pick in next years draft is harder to swallow - but we will be picking last, at least.
This looks accurate. Who are the players, besides Love who's gotten a lot of discussion, that are worth a trade up?

Stated another way, if the Rams were trading up who would they be targeting?
 
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Okay, and? Picks hit and miss but the no. 10 overall pick is a tangible, valuable asset and the Bengals way overpaid. Do you disagree?
Yes.

They got a proven 28 year old (turns 29 in November) NFL DT that requires double teams for the 10th overall selection in a draft class where many of the top rated players probably wouldn't even be top 15-20 selections in other draft classes.

Proven NFL talent vs. a rookie maybe in a weaker blue chip draft class. Which helps Burrow more? I'd say the proven veteran over the rookie maybe that will probably take time to pan out if he does at all.
 
This looks accurate. Who are the players, besides Love who's gotten a lot of discussion, that are worth a trade up?

Stated another way, if the Rams were trading up who would they be targeting?
Feels to me like one specific WR they fell for, Love, or maybe an impact defender like Styles - but I just don’t see it.

I think we pick at 13.
 
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A few thoughts.
- I really think we are seeing just how void this draft is of R1 caliber players. Not many bluechip prospects at the top, either.
- Related, at 13 I am hoping for something of a sure-thing contributor with the understanding we might need to get very lucky for someone to outperform their actual slot. Omar Cooper is that guy for me (assuming top 3 WRs are gone). I'd be very comfortable with him at 13. Five years from now, no one is going to care we took him "4-6 picks too early).
- Also related, what a stroke of genius the McDuffie trade looks like now. While we technically gave up a late first round pick, it really feels like the actual value of that pick will be more mid-to-late 2nd round in most drafts.
 
What is the case for Kadyn Proctor?

I just saw Mel mocked him at 12. As he did, Yates talked about how some teams would rather have a B+ every play guy over a guy who has A+ talent but has C- plays now and then.

Is this a prospect with flaws or a guy who has more talent and traits than the rest of this tackle class and some bad tape?
 
Yes.

They got a proven 28 year old (turns 29 in November) NFL DT that requires double teams for the 10th overall selection in a draft class where many of the top rated players probably wouldn't even be top 15-20 selections in other draft classes.

Proven NFL talent vs. a rookie maybe in a weaker blue chip draft class. Which helps Burrow more? I'd say the proven veteran over the rookie maybe that will probably take time to pan out if he does at all.
I disagree but only time will tell
 
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