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I am still working to come to terms with the trade. But I don't think I'll quit rooting for the Rams. I will however root for the Lions if they keep Goff. I did the same with Warner after the Rams let him go. This mock assumes the salary cap will be set around $185 million, give or take $5 million. I am hopeful the NFL will just freeze the cap instead of dropping it and spread losses into future years, but that might be too rational for the league to do. There are reports that some veterans are interested in ring chasing with the Rams and Stafford. I took that into account in this mock. I am assuming we traded our earliest third (pick #24) for Stafford. I might be wrong about that. The details have not been announced yet on that front.
Departing Free Agents
OLB Leonard Floyd
SS John Johnson III
CB Troy Hill
OL Austin Blythe
HB Malcolm Brown
TE Gerald Everett
WR Josh Reynolds
DL Morgan Fox
OLB Samson Ebukam
Cut
ILB Kenny Young
Restructure
DL Aaron Donald
Extension
QB Matt Stafford
Resignings
LS Jake McQuaide
CB Darious Williams (Second Round Tender)
ILB Travin Howard
OL Coleman Shelton
TE Johnny Mundt
Trades
Rams trade WR Cooper Kupp
Dolphins trade Round 2 Pick #4
The Dolphins want to help Tua out. They plan to draft Penei Sewell at #3, so they make a move for a top WR to play with DeVante Parker. I'm one of Cooper's biggest fans, but with Goff gone to Detroit and Van Jefferson waiting in the wings, it could make sense to trade him. He was Goff's security blanket, and Goff is no longer here.
Rams trade OT Joe Noteboom
Bears trade Round 5 Pick #20
There is some speculation that the Bears could cut one or both of their starting OTs. If they make a trade for a QB as expected, cap will be tight. Getting Noteboom to start at LT or RT on an affordable salary is something the Bears could use with their present cap situation.
Rams trade Round 2 Pick #4
Jaguars trade Round 2 Pick #13 and Round 4 Pick #1
The Jaguars trade up for CB Tyson Campbell.
Rams trade Round 2 Pick #25
Vikings trade Round 3 Pick #14 and Round 3 Pick #26
Vikings trade up for an OL.
Rams trade Round 3 Pick #14 and Round 3 Pick #39
Jaguars trade Round 3 Pick #1 and Round 4 Pick #25
We make another trade with the Jaguars. This time, we trade up.
Free Agency
Marvin Jones WR
Jones reportedly wants to follow Stafford to LA. He played at Cal and might be willing to sign a short-term, team-friendly deal to be on a winner.
Alex Mack C
Mack has mentioned playing for the 49ers, but I could see him chasing a ring with us. He played at Cal and is from Santa Barbara, CA. He's no longer elite, but he's still smart and effective.
Preston Smith OLB
We'll have to be creative with the cap to sign Smith, but I think he makes perfect sense as the Leonard Floyd replacement. He's coming off a down year, will likely be cut by the Packers, and should be amenable to one year "prove it" deal to earn his final big contract.
NFL Draft
Round 2 Pick #13 - D'Wayne Eskridge WR Western Michigan
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4hxASGk6RA
Analysis: I wouldn't be surprised if Eskridge finds his way into the starting lineup sooner than later. He's a dangerous returnman who has game-breaking speed (4.3 40), sure hands, and runs crisp routes. He's a twitchy athlete who reminds me a lot of Brandin Cooks coming out of Oregon State.
Round 3 Pick #1 - Quinn Meinerz OL Wisconsin-Whitewater
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvGv36ecl-w
Analysis: I expect Meinerz to be our Center of the future. He dominated at the Senior Bowl, possesses great power, has one heck of a mean streak, and moves well for a big guy. He'll develop for a year behind Alex Mack and be ready to start in 2022.
Round 3 Pick #26 - Aaron Robinson CB Central Florida
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdl0PfDue10
Analysis: Robinson is a sticky cover CB who should fit well in our scheme. He is a physical player who can play in the slot and outside. His lack of height and length (5'11" 190 with shortish arms) will be mitigated by our zone-heavy scheme. Could push David Long Jr. and Terrell Burgess for the nickel CB job as a rookie.
Round 3 Pick #37 - Jaylon Moore OL Western Michigan
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wlN0lj6MSY
Analysis: I think Moore could be the LT of the future. He just barely meets the length thresholds (6'4" 310 with 33.5" inch arms). But he has stellar feet, balance, and mirroring ability. He has some technical flaws to solve, but after a year, he should be ready to start at OT or OG (can play four OL positions).
Round 4 Pick #1 - Tommy Tremble TE/FB Notre Dame
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CYOkec-UOM
Analysis: Tremble is a physical, punishing blocker who has a lot of upside in the passing game. He's raw as a pass catcher, but he's very athletic. As a blocker, he can lead the way as a FB or blow guys off the ball lining up inline. I love his physicality.
Round 4 Pick #25 - Jaret Patterson HB Buffalo
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRiI0jVyLs
Analysis: Patterson and Rhamondre Stevenson are my two favorite Day 2/3 HBs. Patterson reminds me of Devonta Freeman. Small HB (5'8" 195) with elite feet and contact balance. Physical pass protector who has the tools to be a major threat in the passing game. Very creative runner with great vision.
Round 4 Pick #37 - Isaiah McDuffie LB Boston College
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEtGM4WwiFA
Analysis: McDuffie is an experienced and productive LB for Boston College. Undersized at 6'1" 225 pounds, he's a fast, instinctive player who makes plays all over the field. But what really impressed me was how good he was at fighting off blockers at his size. Think he could develop into a good LB for us.
Round 5 Pick #20 - Jonathan Adams Jr. WR Arkansas State
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKQJZPVUkWk
Analysis: Intriguing developmental WR talent here in Adams. Props to @8to12 for bringing him up. He's listed at 6'3" 220 and plays to it. Bully while the ball is in the air and dominated in contested catch situations in college. Has the athleticism to create separation, but his route running needs a lot of work.
Round 6 Pick #25 - Chris Rumph II LB Duke
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJSWt8KC9s
Analysis: Rumph has fallen down the board in my mocks because I am recognizing he's the type of guy I love who always falls. He's a great football player with savvy and instincts, but he's doesn't meet the NFL thresholds in a physical trait for his position (size; he's only 6'3" 235 and plays on the edge). Might need to slide inside.
Round 7 Pick #25 - Grant Stuard LB/S Houston
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJH_5gpjNac
Analysis: Stuard is undersized for a LB at 5'11" 230 with short arms, but I love him as a special teamer. He's fast, twitchy, and hits very hard. He tackles well in space too. He's a guy who will bring speed, relentlessness, and hitting to our coverage units. That'll give him time to develop as a LB (as a recent safety convert).
Projected Starters
QB: Matt Stafford
HB: Cam Akers
WR: Robert Woods
WR: Marvin Jones
WR: Van Jefferson
TE: Tyler Higbee
LT: Andrew Whitworth
LG: David Edwards
C: Alex Mack
RG: Austin Corbett
RT: Rob Havenstein
DE: Michael Brockers
NT: Sebastian Joseph-Day
DE: Aaron Donald
OLB: Terrell Lewis
ILB: Travin Howard
ILB: Micah Kiser
OLB: Preston Smith
CB: Jalen Ramsey
CB: Darious Williams
CB: David Long Jr.
FS: Jordan Fuller
SS: Terrell Burgess
K: Matt Gay
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide
KR: D'Wayne Eskridge
PR: D'Wayne Eskridge
Departing Free Agents
OLB Leonard Floyd
SS John Johnson III
CB Troy Hill
OL Austin Blythe
HB Malcolm Brown
TE Gerald Everett
WR Josh Reynolds
DL Morgan Fox
OLB Samson Ebukam
Cut
ILB Kenny Young
Restructure
DL Aaron Donald
Extension
QB Matt Stafford
Resignings
LS Jake McQuaide
CB Darious Williams (Second Round Tender)
ILB Travin Howard
OL Coleman Shelton
TE Johnny Mundt
Trades
Rams trade WR Cooper Kupp
Dolphins trade Round 2 Pick #4
The Dolphins want to help Tua out. They plan to draft Penei Sewell at #3, so they make a move for a top WR to play with DeVante Parker. I'm one of Cooper's biggest fans, but with Goff gone to Detroit and Van Jefferson waiting in the wings, it could make sense to trade him. He was Goff's security blanket, and Goff is no longer here.
Rams trade OT Joe Noteboom
Bears trade Round 5 Pick #20
There is some speculation that the Bears could cut one or both of their starting OTs. If they make a trade for a QB as expected, cap will be tight. Getting Noteboom to start at LT or RT on an affordable salary is something the Bears could use with their present cap situation.
Rams trade Round 2 Pick #4
Jaguars trade Round 2 Pick #13 and Round 4 Pick #1
The Jaguars trade up for CB Tyson Campbell.
Rams trade Round 2 Pick #25
Vikings trade Round 3 Pick #14 and Round 3 Pick #26
Vikings trade up for an OL.
Rams trade Round 3 Pick #14 and Round 3 Pick #39
Jaguars trade Round 3 Pick #1 and Round 4 Pick #25
We make another trade with the Jaguars. This time, we trade up.
Free Agency
Marvin Jones WR
Jones reportedly wants to follow Stafford to LA. He played at Cal and might be willing to sign a short-term, team-friendly deal to be on a winner.
Alex Mack C
Mack has mentioned playing for the 49ers, but I could see him chasing a ring with us. He played at Cal and is from Santa Barbara, CA. He's no longer elite, but he's still smart and effective.
Preston Smith OLB
We'll have to be creative with the cap to sign Smith, but I think he makes perfect sense as the Leonard Floyd replacement. He's coming off a down year, will likely be cut by the Packers, and should be amenable to one year "prove it" deal to earn his final big contract.
NFL Draft
Round 2 Pick #13 - D'Wayne Eskridge WR Western Michigan
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4hxASGk6RA
Analysis: I wouldn't be surprised if Eskridge finds his way into the starting lineup sooner than later. He's a dangerous returnman who has game-breaking speed (4.3 40), sure hands, and runs crisp routes. He's a twitchy athlete who reminds me a lot of Brandin Cooks coming out of Oregon State.
Round 3 Pick #1 - Quinn Meinerz OL Wisconsin-Whitewater
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvGv36ecl-w
Analysis: I expect Meinerz to be our Center of the future. He dominated at the Senior Bowl, possesses great power, has one heck of a mean streak, and moves well for a big guy. He'll develop for a year behind Alex Mack and be ready to start in 2022.
Round 3 Pick #26 - Aaron Robinson CB Central Florida
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdl0PfDue10
Analysis: Robinson is a sticky cover CB who should fit well in our scheme. He is a physical player who can play in the slot and outside. His lack of height and length (5'11" 190 with shortish arms) will be mitigated by our zone-heavy scheme. Could push David Long Jr. and Terrell Burgess for the nickel CB job as a rookie.
Round 3 Pick #37 - Jaylon Moore OL Western Michigan
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wlN0lj6MSY
Analysis: I think Moore could be the LT of the future. He just barely meets the length thresholds (6'4" 310 with 33.5" inch arms). But he has stellar feet, balance, and mirroring ability. He has some technical flaws to solve, but after a year, he should be ready to start at OT or OG (can play four OL positions).
Round 4 Pick #1 - Tommy Tremble TE/FB Notre Dame
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CYOkec-UOM
Analysis: Tremble is a physical, punishing blocker who has a lot of upside in the passing game. He's raw as a pass catcher, but he's very athletic. As a blocker, he can lead the way as a FB or blow guys off the ball lining up inline. I love his physicality.
Round 4 Pick #25 - Jaret Patterson HB Buffalo
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwRiI0jVyLs
Analysis: Patterson and Rhamondre Stevenson are my two favorite Day 2/3 HBs. Patterson reminds me of Devonta Freeman. Small HB (5'8" 195) with elite feet and contact balance. Physical pass protector who has the tools to be a major threat in the passing game. Very creative runner with great vision.
Round 4 Pick #37 - Isaiah McDuffie LB Boston College
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEtGM4WwiFA
Analysis: McDuffie is an experienced and productive LB for Boston College. Undersized at 6'1" 225 pounds, he's a fast, instinctive player who makes plays all over the field. But what really impressed me was how good he was at fighting off blockers at his size. Think he could develop into a good LB for us.
Round 5 Pick #20 - Jonathan Adams Jr. WR Arkansas State
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKQJZPVUkWk
Analysis: Intriguing developmental WR talent here in Adams. Props to @8to12 for bringing him up. He's listed at 6'3" 220 and plays to it. Bully while the ball is in the air and dominated in contested catch situations in college. Has the athleticism to create separation, but his route running needs a lot of work.
Round 6 Pick #25 - Chris Rumph II LB Duke
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJSWt8KC9s
Analysis: Rumph has fallen down the board in my mocks because I am recognizing he's the type of guy I love who always falls. He's a great football player with savvy and instincts, but he's doesn't meet the NFL thresholds in a physical trait for his position (size; he's only 6'3" 235 and plays on the edge). Might need to slide inside.
Round 7 Pick #25 - Grant Stuard LB/S Houston
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJH_5gpjNac
Analysis: Stuard is undersized for a LB at 5'11" 230 with short arms, but I love him as a special teamer. He's fast, twitchy, and hits very hard. He tackles well in space too. He's a guy who will bring speed, relentlessness, and hitting to our coverage units. That'll give him time to develop as a LB (as a recent safety convert).
Projected Starters
QB: Matt Stafford
HB: Cam Akers
WR: Robert Woods
WR: Marvin Jones
WR: Van Jefferson
TE: Tyler Higbee
LT: Andrew Whitworth
LG: David Edwards
C: Alex Mack
RG: Austin Corbett
RT: Rob Havenstein
DE: Michael Brockers
NT: Sebastian Joseph-Day
DE: Aaron Donald
OLB: Terrell Lewis
ILB: Travin Howard
ILB: Micah Kiser
OLB: Preston Smith
CB: Jalen Ramsey
CB: Darious Williams
CB: David Long Jr.
FS: Jordan Fuller
SS: Terrell Burgess
K: Matt Gay
P: Johnny Hekker
LS: Jake McQuaide
KR: D'Wayne Eskridge
PR: D'Wayne Eskridge