They had him a bit before, around midround. Also interesting was Powers-Johnson going in the 20s.
While I admit it's throwing me off (lmao) I just like his zone and instincts more. It'll be interesting to see his athletic testing.
Liked that one
The Athletic has an interesting mock up. Way too early of course to read into it when so many positions are dependent on workouts for that top slotting, but those bastards have us taking @den-the-coach's boy JJ McCarthy.
Snippet of Rams picks:
19. Los Angeles Rams: J.J. McCarthy, QB, Michigan
Going into Aaron Rodgers’ age-36 season, the Packers made a forward-thinking pick and drafted their quarterback of the future (Jordan Love) in the back half of Round 1. Going into Matthew Stafford’s age-36 season, the Rams might be in a position to follow the same approach. Who knows when Stafford will hang ’em up, but with his injury past, the Rams at least need to consider it.
There is a wide range of opinions on McCarthy’s projection and draft value. Michigan didn’t ask him to consistently push the ball downfield, but he was outstanding on money downs and will have the word “winner” bolded and highlighted in his scouting report (27-1 career record with a national title). Though I think he’ll have mostly second-round grades, McCarthy’s tools and intangibles could get him into the top 25.
View: https://twitter.com/nickbaumgardner/status/1744531678758932580
52. Los Angeles Rams: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri
One of the draft’s more physical corners, Rakestraw plays with the mentality and toughness to make plays against both pass and run. His injury feedback might directly impact where he is drafted, but the Rams could use a corner with his athleticism and compete skills.
We can always call Kase Keenum back when Stafford retires next year
How is that a flaw? They purposely traded draft picks as stated “for a known commodity”.
They used draft capital on a QB, 1st round draft capital so they didn't need to use it on a CB in the draft. Yes they didn't pick a CB but they absolutely valued the position enough to not only use a draft pick(s) for a CB but they paid him very well.Liked that one
That’s a hell of a first two rounds!
We can always call Kase Keenum back when Stafford retires next year
How is that a flaw? They purposely traded draft picks as stated “for a known commodity”.
Hence they decided not to draft a rookie CB.
So you’re confirming they didn’t value taking a CB high in any of those drafts and decided to trade picks for a CB and pay one?
Rakestraw's a player but the injury side is a concern. JJ would probably sit on the depth chart 2 years (which actually I could get behind, as I respect the way Green Bay's done that) so no real return on that high pick initially, and then you're down to Rakestraw delivering that high draft pick impact. Feels a bit underwhelming to me.That’s a hell of a first two rounds!
Hell that even sounds better to me with JJ sitting on the bench for 2.5 years learning behind Stafford. For the most important position in football a continuation of high level play for another 10-20 years. Dudes a winner and he's going to do well depending where he goes and what system they ask him to run.
He'd make a hell of a safety. Honestly, he could bump down to a coverage LB in dime and nickle IMO too. He has size and is athletic.
I want that Minnesota safety. Trade down a bit, take a corner then Nubin in round 2 and this back end will be in business.
Liked that one
That’s a hell of a first two rounds!
We can always call Kase Keenum back when Stafford retires next year
How is that a flaw? They purposely traded draft picks as stated “for a known commodity”.
Hence they decided not to draft a rookie CB.
Joke - lol
Believe I wouldn’t cry seeing us see up the back end. I was holding my breath everytime Jared was dropping back for pass.
Don't get me hot
