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Merlin said:
I like the idea of adding a 1T. But then again there's gonna be 1Ts in this draft from early on that plug right in for us.
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Ya I like this Hunter kid, I've done a couple mocks that drafted him, like this one: <note: I accidentally accepted a Bears trade for pick #38, gained by another trade, but it worked out great>
<I also really like the Slaughter kid, best pass blocking OC in the SEC>

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JonRam99 said:
Ya I like this Hunter kid, I've done a couple mocks that drafted him, like this one: <note: I accidentally accepted a Bears trade for pick #38, gained by another trade, but it worked out great>
<I also really like the Slaughter kid, best pass blocking OC in the SEC>

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Excellent Value but I don't know that those first four players are going to be available at those points.
 
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JonRam99 said:
Ya I like this Hunter kid, I've done a couple mocks that drafted him, like this one: <note: I accidentally accepted a Bears trade for pick #38, gained by another trade, but it worked out great>
<I also really like the Slaughter kid, best pass blocking OC in the SEC>

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I would love that draft. :thumbsup1:
 
PhillyRam said:
Another mock. This one addresses needs, both immediate and future, while still using their highest pick on Simpson. This to me looks like a solid efficient draft. Addresses depth at WR, Edge, OT, OC, CB, DT, and LB. Also adds a gadget guy for offense & ST's.
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Cannot debate this, it covers every need and if Simpson is that good, it would be even better. Two OL, one that can play both tackles and excelled as a pass blocker. Bernard is big and a sub 4.5 40, Heidenreich will be the new punt returner and nothing like having a Ball at DT. Plus @Coliseum Ram can preorder his Ty Simpson Jersey.
 
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den-the-coach said:
Cannot debate this, it covers every need and if Simpson is that good, it would be even better. Two OL, one that can play both tackles and excelled as a pass blocker. Bernard is big and a sub 4.5 40, Heidenreich will be the new punt returner and nothing like having a Ball at DT. Plus @Coliseum Ram can preorder his Ty Simpson Jersey.
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Thanks den!!!! You KNOW it! We draft him Thursday night I'll have that Jersey by Friday!!
 
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PhillyRam said:
Another mock. This one addresses needs, both immediate and future, while still using their highest pick on Simpson. This to me looks like a solid efficient draft. Addresses depth at WR, Edge, OT, OC, CB, DT, and LB. Also adds a gadget guy for offense & ST's.
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No thanks on Simpson. I want a player that helps this year for the Lombardi with the 1st pick.
 
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El Chapo Jr said:
No thanks on Simpson. I want a player that helps this year for the Lombardi with the 1st pick.
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Let's create a scenario that has both. Please note, this comment is by no means a post supporting the selection of Simpson (i'm fully against it). But just to play for S&Gs.

Trade back 4-13 spots to gain a day 2 pick. Then take Simpson with that farther back 1st rounder. Assuming he is what they think he is during TC and is the future QB1 post-Stafford, it opens up the 2027 1st round draft pick to be used on a 2026 TDL deal -- since we no longer need that pick for a 2027 draft QB. Thus enabling us to get that last remaining piece needed mid-season, using our 2027 1st rounded, to push us into the SB. Whether that's an Edge rusher, DL, LB, WR, OL whatever.

We'd also have three Day 2 picks for the 2026 draft to get some guys who can contribute.

Of course, the other side of that is: Simpson totally sucks in TC and has no chance to be a QB1. We blew the 2026 1st round pick and now need to spend future picks to get our post-stafford QB1.
 
Ram Ts said:
Let's create a scenario that has both. Please note, this comment is by no means a post supporting the selection of Simpson (i'm fully against it). But just to play for S&Gs.

Trade back 4-13 spots to gain a day 2 pick. Then take Simpson with that farther back 1st rounder. Assuming he is what they think he is during TC and is the future QB1 post-Stafford, it opens up the 2027 1st round draft pick to be used on a 2026 TDL deal -- since we no longer need that pick for a 2027 draft QB. Thus enabling us to get that last remaining piece needed mid-season, using our 2027 1st rounded, to push us into the SB. Whether that's an Edge rusher, DL, LB, WR, OL whatever.

We'd also have three Day 2 picks for the 2026 draft to get some guys who can contribute.

Of course, the other side of that is: Simpson totally sucks in TC and has no chance to be a QB1. We blew the 2026 1st round pick and now need to spend future picks to get our post-stafford QB1.
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I'm just not a fan of Simpson. Think he's overrated. Just my gut and opinion that he'll be average at best in the NFL.
 
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El Chapo Jr said:
I'm just not a fan of Simpson. Think he's overrated. Just my gut and opinion that he'll be average at best in the NFL.
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Me too. I've said so...and said that i'm against drafting him.

But i also like to look at all sides and opinions of things. Because i'm wrong many times ;)

So in the unlikely scenario the Rams love him and he proves out to be a QB1 type talent in TC to take over next year. That would free up not just the 2027 1st rounder for a TDL improvement to the 2026 team. But also frees up cap space because you are not paying your QB1 $40-70M/year. So theoretically, you could add a vet in his prime like McDuffie to this team at TDL and his salary (or extension) without any worries. That improves the 2026 team more than a 1st round 2026 rookie.

Just one scenario that involves drafting Simpson in 1st that also can have a (delayed) 2026 team improvement. But again, i'm strongly against going that route....hahaha
 
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Ram Ts said:
Me too. I've said so...and said that i'm against drafting him.

But i also like to look at all sides and opinions of things. Because i'm wrong many times ;)

So in the unlikely scenario the Rams love him and he proves out to be a QB1 type talent in TC to take over next year. That would free up not just the 2027 1st rounder for a TDL improvement to the 2026 team. But also frees up cap space because you are not paying your QB1 $40-70M/year. So theoretically, you could add a vet in his prime like McDuffie to this team at TDL and his salary (or extension) without any worries. That improves the 2026 team more than a 1st round 2026 rookie.

Just one scenario that involves drafting Simpson in 1st that also can have a (delayed) 2026 team improvement. But again, i'm strongly against going that route....hahaha
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Nothing wrong with looking at the other side.....but I'm just like this lol

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Tano said:
I agree. Just for comparison purposes, Goff has way better stuff than Simpson and we know how Goff worked out.

Simpson will need a super team to get to the superbowl.
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Maybe, but we are not getting the next Matt Stafford. The next Goff also is not likley walking through that door. So you have to ask if a better version of Brock Purdy is suitable since Simpson has been compared to him. I would say yes.

I am not really hoping for Simpson. It would be interesting. If they could do it after a couple of trade downs to add more picks. Then I might be on board since they could then add potential immediate help or key depth with those other top 100 picks gained in those trades.
 
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PhillyRam said:
Maybe, but we are not getting the next Matt Stafford. The next Goff also is not likley walking through that door. So you have to ask if a better version of Brock Purdy is suitable since Simpson has been compared to him. I would say yes.

I am not really hoping for Simpson. It would be interesting. If they could do it after a couple of trade downs to add more picks. Then I might be on board since they could then add potential immediate help or key depth with those other top 100 picks gained in those trades.
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If we can trade down and acquire another 2nd, I'd be on board with it for sure. With the additional 2nd we could still grab a quality WR.
 
Fire Ants said:
I believe Simpson is considerably more mobile than Goff. But other than that, they do seem pretty similar.
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I think Goff has a much better arm and accuracy than Simpson.

I would compare Simpson more to Purdy like PhillyRam stated above.

And with that, I would say Simpson is more injury prone with that comparison as well.

The one thing I really liked about Goff was his toughness and not being injury prone - broken thumb aside.
 
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