Mannion and preseason

[Merlin]

This year's preseason needs to have Mannion well represented. Why? Two reasons:

1. He might actually beat out Keenum and upgrade us if the kid ain't ready.
2. Trade bait after the season.

If next year's draft is really as dismal as many teams are making it out to be, then a Mannion who played well for us in preseason and maybe even the regular season is going to fetch a nice pick in return.

Yeah, I know, it's not about whether Goff or Wentz are better. Sorry I'll try harder next time!

 

[DaveFan'51]

IF I'm not mistake, and I sometimes am, believe it or not. Last year "They" said this year was going to be a "Dismal Draft" and it's not! So we'll see!

 

[So Ram]

I feel(upset) The Rams wasted another 3rd(2nd day) draft pick in Mannion.
--The scouting of The Rams are good,just keep trading back instead of up.
Example- Brockers & Ogletree vs
T.Austin & Joyner. Plus they trade up for
Undersized players.
Lucky to find Cj Gaines & another excellent UDFA in Roberson from Fla.

-- Goff seems like the pick & I like it the more think about it. His foot work reminds me of Joe Montanna.I know he wears his jerseys & was his idol.
Rams have a chance to have 3 rookie of the years in a row.

 

[Ramrasta]

Unless we get at least a 3rd for Mannion, I would expect us to keep him around and develop him. There is no guarantee that the QB we are taking will translate or stay healthy so we need options that know the offense.

 

[BonifayRam]

Unless we get at least a 3rd for Mannion, I would expect us to keep him around and develop him. There is no guarantee that the QB we are taking will translate or stay healthy so we need options that know the offense.

I do not see any movement of Mannion myself. I am expecting a solid draft day trade being made to send veteran QB Nick Foles elsewhere to QB needy team. Snead could pull off something where he could give up Foles & a future 2017 third day selection to enable the Rams to have a 2nd day selection. This would make this upcoming Friday a bit more entertaining.

 

[RamzFanz]

There needs to be a real QB competition in camp this season.

 

[NJRamsFan]

Best case scenario Mannion lights it up and becomes our kevin Kolb Charlie whitehurst

 

[Mackeyser]

What if Mannion outplays Goff? By a lot?

Just askin... what if?

 

[Yamahopper]

Mannion's career arc with the Rams is hand Goff a towel during time outs.
When it gets to preseason games it would depend how well he's playing. He looks really good then they might be able to recoup some of the draft stock they put into him.
But only so many snaps to go around. Goff and Keenum get 90%. He gets crumbs. It's hard to bring two QB's along at the same time with the limits on practice time.

 

[Jorgeh0605]

What if Mannion outplays Goff? By a lot?

Just askin... what if?

Than you play him as your QB. No conspiracy, no ulterior motives, just put the best QB out on that field.

 

[den-the-coach]

Best case scenario Mannion lights it up and becomes our kevin Kolb Charlie whitehurst

Very true and then Rams trade him down the road for draft choices. Eventually I give Keenum one more year and then Mannion becomes the back-up to Goff, which is not a bad thing because with the selection of Goff, this unit just got better.

 

[blackbart]

I'd like to see him getting a lot of work, more than Keenum we know what he can do. If Mannion is impressing then try to move Keenum. If Denver doesn't go get Bradford maybe Kennum gets moved this weekend instead of/in addition to Foles?

 

[LACHAMP46]

Letme fix this

What if Mannion outplays Goff Wentz? By a lot?

Just askin... what if?

And in that case...it aint gonna happen.

 

[Mackeyser]

I only ask because Mannion's been working his butt off and he's got a year in the system. And, like I pointed out several times last year, the offense really seemed to perk up when he stepped in.

So, presuming Foles is a draft day trade, then what happens if even with limited reps, Keenum looks meh, Goff looks like a Rookie and Mannion really, really lights it up?

So, say, Mannion replaces Keenum with Goff still being groomed....okay. That's still a plan.

But what happens if Mannion just...blows up? What if I'm totally wrong about this offense and all this and it turns out that Mannion was the guy (like in all those dang romantic comedies...he was right there all along.../wretch)?

So, what happens if Goff is on the bench 6 games in and the Rams are 6-0 with Mannion at QB? with the 3rd toughest schedule in the NFL?

I'm just asking the question...

More importantly, what do the Rams do if Mannion leads the Rams to a 13-3 record and on a serious playoff run?

What happens with Goff? What happens with Mannion? Is it a QB controversy? I'm interested what others think.

I mean, we can't run another Goff/ Wentz poll...

 

[RamBall]

What if Mannion outplays Goff? By a lot?

Just askin... what if?

If that happens the Rams will have teams offering anything the Rams want for their back up QB.

 

[Mackeyser]

If that happens the Rams will have teams offering anything the Rams want for their back up QB.

I realize it's a silly question because Mannion will get about 3 more reps than I will... but still...

 

[NJRamsFan]

I only ask because Mannion's been working his butt off and he's got a year in the system. And, like I pointed out several times last year, the offense really seemed to perk up when he stepped in.

So, presuming Foles is a draft day trade, then what happens if even with limited reps, Keenum looks meh, Goff looks like a Rookie and Mannion really, really lights it up?

So, say, Mannion replaces Keenum with Goff still being groomed....okay. That's still a plan.

But what happens if Mannion just...blows up? What if I'm totally wrong about this offense and all this and it turns out that Mannion was the guy (like in all those dang romantic comedies...he was right there all along.../wretch)?

So, what happens if Goff is on the bench 6 games in and the Rams are 6-0 with Mannion at QB? with the 3rd toughest schedule in the NFL?

I'm just asking the question...

More importantly, what do the Rams do if Mannion leads the Rams to a 13-3 record and on a serious playoff run?

What happens with Goff? What happens with Mannion? Is it a QB controversy? I'm interested what others think.

I mean, we can't run another Goff/ Wentz poll...

That's a good problem to.have lol...you're asking what if we have a star qb....sounds good to me

In your scenario the rams will have their stud qb we've wanted all along and some serious trade bait win/win

 

[Mackeyser]

Be nice to find out. I still maintain that Mannion isn't going to get a shot here and I have this nagging feeling that he's going to play out his rookie contract and go somewhere else and set the damn world on fire.

I just have this feeling that Fisher will sink/swim with Keenum until Goff is ready whether he thinks that game 1 2016 or game 1 2017.

Oh, and our 3rd QB is Mannion...

 

[CGI_Ram]

That's a good problem to.have lol...you're asking what if we have a star qb....sounds good to me

In your scenario the rams will have their stud qb we've wanted all along and some serious trade bait win/win

I agree. I see no downside to this controversy!

 

[ReddingRam]

Very true and then Rams trade him down the road for draft choices. Eventually I give Keenum one more year and then Mannion becomes the back-up to Goff, which is not a bad thing because with the selection of Goff, this unit just got better.

A weakness becomes a strength .... hmmmmmmm ... I LIKE IT!