Long isn't a SCB. He's a boundary CB who was drafted to fill a need for outside CBs who can play a press man coverage scheme. Hill played SCB but he played it like a safety, not a true SCB which is why he's gone. Hill struggled in man coverage and thrived in Staley's zone-heavy scheme. It's why I see them taking a CB on the second day.
Going back to the theme of this thread, I don't think they will take an ILB and if they take a LB it's likely to be an OLB to backstop Lewis and Floyd. With Moncrief and Rozeboom already on the roster, I think they have enough to choose from. Moncrief is a Kenny Young type of ILB, i.e. he plays the position like a SS which was his primary position in college. He's got average size (length & weight) and decent speed for the position with a good 10 split indicating good acceleration. He potentially could make a decent backup at that second ILB position.
The media keeps calling the Ram's LBs the worst in the NFL. If that was so how did this defense play as the #1 defense in the NFL if the LBs who are half the defensive unit were the worst? The answer is the media guys are relying upon PFF who is notoriously poor in their evaluations of players.
The LBs played within Staley's scheme which was to contain the play both on the ground and in the air. In that regard, they did their job well. This is proven by how little the Rams blitzed and still got pressure. That can only happen if the LBs are doing their job.
One thing to keep in mind is the Ram's draft strategy is to avoid tipping their hand by calls and visits with prospective players. They believe in smoke and mirrors especially drafting outside of the first round and late in the second round. They have avoided that type of attention with LBs overall. Which would lead me to believe there is at least one LB (probably OLB) in their second round cluster.
WR Stove might be the exception because there is a big likelihood that he will be off the board by 57. It also might be misdirection to protect a player they feel probably will be on the board at 57. Regardless, Snead is very good with his gamesmanship.
I can see their draft something like this barring any trades.
2nd rd: Edge
3rd rd: SCB
3rd rd: Return specialist
4th rd: RB/FB
6th rd: CB
7th rd: LS
I believe the Chargers only have 3 OTs on their roster right now. They have the #47 pick, I can see a scenario where they package Havenstein who despite his flaws is better than any of the 3 OT's they have to move up into that slot. That would provide them with a lot more options for their first pick. Regardless, this will be a significant draft for the Rams as it will say a lot about what the FO thinks about the roster and their approach to this season.
