How would you feel if Rams drafted:

[RamFan58years]

I'm not necessarily opposed to Sadiq but for those that want him at 13, what is a reasonable season to expect from him next year - in your eyes?

Think of him as a weapon, not just a TE. He'd play out of the TE spot most plays, H back others and split him out too. He can block as well. First year, maybe ~50+ catches, 700+ yards, 10 carries, 75 yards, total of 5-8 TDs. BUT - his production will only increase going forward. He will be matched up vs LBs or safeties most of the time and his speed will dominate them. McVay will have the flexibility of using multiple dynamic TE sets. Think of Puka out there with Sadiq, Ferguson and Parkinson. With Williams. they'd have five pass catchers, or three add'l blockers on a run, switching up on consecutive plays. Think a defense won't be frustrated and fooled? Think of the player, not the position.

 

[WestCoastRam]

Think of him as a weapon, not just a TE. He'd play out of the TE spot most plays, H back others and split him out too. He can block as well. First year, maybe ~50+ catches, 700+ yards, 10 carries, 75 yards, total of 5-8 TDs. BUT - his production will only increase going forward. He will be matched up vs LBs or safeties most of the time and his speed will dominate them. McVay will have the flexibility of using multiple dynamic TE sets. Think of Puka out there with Sadiq, Ferguson and Parkinson. With Williams. they'd have five pass catchers, or three add'l blockers on a run, switching up on consecutive plays. Think a defense won't be frustrated and fooled? Think of the player, not the position.

That's... not the kind of production he'll have his first year.

And if he did, we should trade up for him.

Also, he ain't playing TE the way you're suggesting which sounds like as a Y.

Not against taking Sadiq (though I'm not really in love with it) but I think people have to have clear eyes on what position he'll play (move TE or F) and the kind of production he'll have his first year at a spot that's notorious for not offering a lot year one.

The player (not position) just isn't what you think he'll be year one.

 

[kurtfaulk]

FANO - 2
Tyson 1.5
Lemon 1
Simpson 5 (yes 5 doesn't exist but I wouldn't want Simpson any earlier than a 6th round pick)
Sadiq 3

So you compare Simpson to Goff and Purdy but don't want to have a bar of him in the first?

Goff and Purdy have been to superbowls. Goff should have gone twice if it wasn't for a too cocky hc and useless wr dropping perfectly thrown balls on 4th downs.

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[TheTackle]

So you compare Simpson to Goff and Purdy but don't want to have a bar of him in the first?

Goff and Purdy have been to superbowls. Goff should have gone twice if it wasn't for a too cocky hc and useless wr dropping perfectly thrown balls on 4th downs.

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Goff has been sensational at times, no doubt, and found his feet again in Detroit

Stafford is a Rams great but Simpson could be the future and this years backup which is surely worth a first round pick?

I have said elsewhere, I get why a skill player at 13 could be huge but why not trade back up and grab Simpson around pick 20? It would cost us our 2027 1st, together with this years 2nd and 3rd. That is not a steep price to pay for keeping our SB window wide open when Stafford retires

Simpson was a better QB than any of those slated to come out next year. OK some 2027 eligible QBs will shine, but will we have the opportunity to draft one if we challenge for the title this season?!

Don’t sleep on Simpson. He’s a good player who could shine in our system. He’s got the smarts, toughness, blood lines and arm talent, as well as athleticism, to succeed