As things stand today what do you feel the Rams biggest needs are in free agency and the draft?

[HitStick]

I’ll go with Jihaad Campbell MLB would be my pick.

if not
Tyler Warren TE

IMO CB will be alright in 2025. The depth is there & Mcvay sort of said Whiterspoon will be back. SO add Forbes to the list w/ D.Kendrick.

I know it might not be the best CB group,but the younger guys stepped up as well.I don’t see The Rams really using draft capital there in 2025.Even at Safety .

Inside LBer is what The Rams need,they let EJ53 go because they wanted to upgrade.This is The Best option is available???

I like the RB out of NC,because of his size. Want the bigger powerful back,especially the way The Rams O’Line has changed there still towards RUFBY !! They get a lot of extra yards with the Tush Push RUBY STYLE. I really like that.

It reminds me of defenses that GANG TACKLE. It really is good coaching & a Trend I see with The Rams even more in 2025 !

If Warren fell to us I’d take the card from Snead in LA and run it to the podium faster than they could call it in. The thought of a truly physical tight-end that can bully people after the catch and can block is something the Rams haven’t really had. No way he falls that far.

 

[So Ram]

If Xavier Smith was 6’1” 195lbs we’d have something.

If Tutu was as aggressive as Xavier Smith we’d have something.

If Kyren could accelerate like Tutu or we’d have something.

If Demarcus Robinson had blazing speed we’d have something.

If just one of our TE’s could run away from LB’s we’d have something.

Excellent observation -

Shutdown corner and ILB could have this defense top 5.

Get the corner preferably in Free Agency.

Need an explosive playmaker or two to go with Puka. TE/WR.

Get a swing tackle in the draft.

If a dominant C is available I am grabbing him. Kick Limmer to swing interior. QB is older and Jalen Carter needs to be neutralized.

If it is me I am grabbing a top CB and C in Free agency if possible.

what about Johna ?

I do see D. Rob & Tutu resigning with The Rams.

Do like your first to points about mlb

If Warren fell to us I’d take the card from Snead in LA and run it to the podium faster than they could call it in. The thought of a truly physical tight-end that can bully people after the catch and can block is something the Rams haven’t really had. No way he falls that far.

last year was sort of a remarkable draft the The Rams got Jared Verse,it was one of the best QB drafts in NFL history.

Mcvay was trying to move up to get to Bowers , would you have made the trade for Verse & FISKE for Bowers ??? Just glad they didn’t take that DT from Texas the Hags got.

Warren single handily beat USC Trogans. That Center TD was so FREAKING CLASSIC!! It reminded me of Flag football or as a boy playing in the park drawing it up in the sand.

 

[HitStick]

Mcvay was trying to move up to get to Bowers , would you have made the trade for Verse & FISKE for Bowers ??? Just glad they didn’t take that DT from Texas the Hags got.

Absolutely not. I wanted Verse and mocked him to the rams multiple times. Fiske was the bonus.

I’m talking in this draft. It’s Tyler Warren and then everyone else when it comes to TE. Without a 2nd, I’m not trading up for him though

 

[dang]

If Warren fell to us I’d take the card from Snead in LA and run it to the podium faster than they could call it in. The thought of a truly physical tight-end that can bully people after the catch and can block is something the Rams haven’t really had. No way he falls that far.

And the Dude was a star HS QB from my neck of the woods - RichmondVa. So he’s got raw talent and skills.

 

[cvramsfan]

Stud TE
Stud MLB
WR if Kupp leaves
OL
OL
OL
OL

Did I say OL. Need to make sure 9 stays upright.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I wouldn't force a skill guy early. We all know the TE class is great. The WR class is not great at the top, but overall solid depth. So I think you can address those areas in the 3rd or 4th.

CB however is not a great class depth-wise and they are projecting some really high end guys to still be there late rd 1. Considering how well our D played down the stretch, specifically the front 7, what they need is improved CB play. Look what that did for the Philly D last year.

Also consider that we have a talented corp of safeties, but CB is a big hole as we are relying on journeyman vets and some late picks & UDFA's. So to me you go get a top young CB to build your secondary around along with Lake & Kinchens at S.

Address the WR, TE, and RBs later. Plenty of guys that McVay can utilize that can bring some speed and athleticism to those positions that can be had in the top 125.

Gotta agree there unless they think they have a blue chip offensive player there, I'm definitely understanding the CB route. I'd say Revel is a good one to take. Great size and speed, something our secondary doesn't have.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

Our biggest needs are:
WR
CB
ILB
TE

Other needs are:
NT
OT
QB2
OLB

I don't think HB is a huge need with Kyren and Corum, but I'd still draft one.

If the Rams go high on a RB, they should trade Kyren to recoup picks since he obviously wouldn't be in the future plans. Not saying this will happen mostly just saying what I'd do in that situation.

 

[jrry32]

If the Rams go high on a RB, they should trade Kyren to recoup picks since he obviously wouldn't be in the future plans. Not saying this will happen mostly just saying what I'd do in that situation.

No thanks. No guarantee the HB they draft pans out. There's no reason for them to select a HB highly in this draft. Unless Ashton Jeanty falls to pick #26. In that case, have at it, Rams.

 

[So Ram]

Absolutely not. I wanted Verse and mocked him to the rams multiple times. Fiske was the bonus.

I’m talking in this draft. It’s Tyler Warren and then everyone else when it comes to TE. Without a 2nd, I’m not trading up for him though

Well if you’re going that direction,I’d go MLB. Especially how well Higbee played down the stretch & D.Allens .Parkisian was a disappointment a long with Johna Jackson. Sort of disappointes as FA signing.

Mel Kipper has Warren going #9 to the Saints. Bowers is the better TE & almost got within The Rams trading range. I like Campbell from Bama,but he’ll be gone as well.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

No thanks. No guarantee the HB they draft pans out. There's no reason for them to select a HB highly in this draft. Unless Ashton Jeanty falls to pick #26. In that case, have at it, Rams.

Yeah Jeanty ain't falling that far, but you nor I get to say no thanks in this scenario I'm talking about (obviously a hypothetical lol). Would I necessarily agree with it 100%? Probably not, but I would understand the line of thinking. Once again huge if, if they even do that, that signals that Kyren isn't in the future plans so of course you trade him for more picks. Don't shoot me just like to discuss all kinds of angles especially ones that may not be popular just for the hell of it.

 

[RAMSinLA]

Rams need to run successfully to open up the passing game. I want them to keep building the O-line until they get it right. Obviously they are going with the same QB and running backs so now get a couple of monsters for the o-line that can pass block and run block.
Defense needs some more speed at line backer.

 

[Merlin]

It would not surprise me if they took Hampton at 26, assuming he is on the board. Jeanty isn't the only back that could juice this offense.

Hampton is a poor man's Gurley. Dude is a thoroughbred type back who runs well behind his pads, has the juice but can hit the pile.

I don't want him over a TE or CB due to the depth of this RB class but if the dude is the highest player on your board then fuck it. Take him.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

It would not surprise me if they took Hampton at 26, assuming he is on the board. Jeanty isn't the only back that could juice this offense.

Hampton is a poor man's Gurley. Dude is a thoroughbred type back who runs well behind his pads, has the juice but can hit the pile.

I don't want him over a TE or CB due to the depth of this RB class but if the dude is the highest player on your board then fuck it. Take him.

And this is exactly what I mean by trading Kyren at this point as it would be painfully obvious that he's not included in the future plans if something like this happens. All I have to say is it's going to be interesting to see who falls in the draft and where the Rams have them ranked based on who they take. All I care about is that they take guys that they perceive to be blue chip players if they are available. Those are the type of players that push you over the top in tough games. If you say it isn't possible, just Fiske who they valued more than others that they traded up. Not trying to make it an apples to apples comparison but simply saying the Rams will do what they have to do to take players they really like.

 

[pvtdragon39]

WR is our biggest, then TE at this point, CB, then MLB. CB will be ok with the few we had Last year. QB we prob wont find anyone for a few years, so we will need a VET back-up.

 

[So Ram]

Yeah Jeanty ain't falling that far, but you nor I get to say no thanks in this scenario I'm talking about (obviously a hypothetical lol). Would I necessarily agree with it 100%? Probably not, but I would understand the line of thinking. Once again huge if, if they even do that, that signals that Kyren isn't in the future plans so of course you trade him for more picks. Don't shoot me just like to discuss all kinds of angles especially ones that may not be popular just for the hell of it.

I like it, well put.

I wanted to trade up for Johnathan Taylor. Had(have) an interesting theory on getting into the end of the first rd. Then again the price might be a little high.

The Rams won the Superbowl & that draft class helped win a Superbowl. That draft class ended being garbage though.

Point being , gf getting that 5th year. There have been some that think or talk about its worth.

 

[El Chapo Jr]

I like it, well put.

I wanted to trade up for Johnathan Taylor. Had(have) an interesting theory on getting into the end of the first rd. Then again the price might be a little high.

The Rams won the Superbowl & that draft class helped win a Superbowl. That draft class ended being garbage though.

Point being , gf getting that 5th year. There have been some that think or talk about its worth.

Getting the 5th year is definitely nice. Not a bad point when talking about a brutal position such as running back if the running back actually turns out to be really good. However, I'm sure their agent would push for an earlier extension due to the physical nature and historic shortness of a running back career.

 

[Merlin]

And this is exactly what I mean by trading Kyren at this point as it would be painfully obvious that he's not included in the future plans if something like this happens. All I have to say is it's going to be interesting to see who falls in the draft and where the Rams have them ranked based on who they take. All I care about is that they take guys that they perceive to be blue chip players if they are available. Those are the type of players that push you over the top in tough games. If you say it isn't possible, just Fiske who they valued more than others that they traded up. Not trying to make it an apples to apples comparison but simply saying the Rams will do what they have to do to take players they really like.

The prob is this draft is so deep at RB that many teams are going to improve in the backfield. Williams is all heart. Good back but he is going to have more value to us on our roster.