Draft Day - 3

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Mr. Walker

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ZigZagRam said:
If you're expecting your 4th rounders to 'really help this year' you're not being realistic.

There's a reason those guys are available, and it's not because they're expected to 'really help this year.'
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But there are players that could. Rashad Greene is a stud. So is Ifo.
 
Mr. Walker

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ZigZagRam said:
Ifo might never play football effectively again. If either were studs, they would've been drafted already.
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Is Tom Brady a stud? just because guys haven't been taken yet means nothing. Teams miss on studs all the time.
 
CaptainKurt

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Mr. Walker said:
Is Tom Brady a stud? just because guys haven't been taken yet means nothing. Teams miss on studs all the time.
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That's a little contradictory to your initial point, which was the Rams should have taken a player that could help them in the upcoming season.

Pretty sure Tom Brady didn't have an impact on the Pats in the season after he got drafted. And, he only made an impact the following year because Bledsoe got hurt.
 
Ramsey

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This article is two hours old...And it explains La'el Collins draft situation...

You only go through one draft! After that La'el Collins a free agent like anyone else.

I think some team will rather pick up Collins cheap, rather than pay inflated free agent prices.

So expect a team to take a chance and pick La'el Collins today.

http://mmqb.si.com/2015/05/02/lael-collins-2015-nfl-draft/
 
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RAMpage28

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Glowiniski and Max Garcia too. Guys that might be rated higher than some of our guys by most people.
 
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lovin' the draft - fixin' the OL for sure. Can't be mad at the rams for Tennessee taking DGB right before us - thats the only thing that would have made this a perfect draft imo
 
Ram65

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Whiners reach http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/deandre-smelter?id=2552627

DEANDRE SMELTER
GEORGIA TECH ACC
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ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Big receiver with physicality to match. On hitch routes, showed shake to make first defender miss and also showed he can punish defenders with a stiff-arm. Talented after the catch. His football intelligence really stands out. Has understanding of leverage within his routes and will adjust his route to counter the defender's actions. Able to create separation underneath by pushing cornerbacks with good route speed. Consistently worked back to quarterback when plays got off schedule. Uses wide frame to box out cornerbacks on back-shoulder throws near the boundary. Wins when ball is in the air with physicality, body control, well-timed leaps and strong hands. Capable run blocker. Great competitor with mature background.
WEAKNESSES
Suffered an ACL tear late in season and timetable for 2015 return is uncertain. Average foot quickness for his size, which could lead to some slowness in release against press coverage. Takes an extra step to gear down into breaks. Played just two seasons of college football. Limited exposure to full route tree in Georgia Tech's triple-option offense. Overly reliant on size and body control for catches. Ability to separate from athletic cornerbacks is a concern for scouts and has been exacerbated thanks to ACL tear.
DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 6 or 7
SOURCES TELL US
"I hate that he tore his ACL. We throw the phrase 'athlete' and 'competitor' around quite a bit in this business, but he embodies that. If he hadn't had a shoulder problem, I think we would be talking about him as a major leaguer right now." -- NFC Area scout
NFL COMPARISON
Eric Decker
BOTTOM LINE
Like Eric Decker, Smelter is a former baseball player with outstanding hand-eye coordination. Both will have entered the draft with questions lingering about a season-ending injury (Lisfranc for Decker). Smelter is an uber-athlete with a background of excellence in every sport he has played. He plays well beyond his experience level at wide receiver. His toughness, natural instincts and football intelligence should earn him a spot on a depth chart, provided there are no lasting effects from his ACL tear.
 
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