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The whole NFC is covered in this article. To read about each team click the link below.
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http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/04/19/themmqb-nfc-nfl-draft-projections-2016-andy-benoit-andy-staples
Rams’ Needs
By Andy Benoit
Quarterback quarterback quarterback quarterback. It would be surprising if Los Angeles didn’t take Carson Wentz. After that, the focus can shift to wide receiver. Their current group is very limited. Defenses know that Kenny Britt’s route tree has only two branches (go routes and deep comebackers). They also know that Tavon Austin is a gadget player. And Brian Quick, for a variety of reasons, has never had more than 375 yards receiving in a season.
Don’t be surprised if the Rams select multiple wideouts in this draft. Or a receiver/tight end hybrid to fill the departed Jared Cook’s void. Reliability more than raw talent might be the focus here. New coordinator Rob Boras will presumably continue with a run-first power approach to capitalize on his O-line’s size and Todd Gurley’s subtle but unbelievable body control and burst.
That means Boras’s passing game will win largely through play-action and formation usage. You don’t necessarily need stars to enact this. You do, however, need much better receivers than Los Angeles currently has.
Photo: David K Purdy/Getty Images
It would be surprising if L.A. didn't take Carson Wentz.
Rams’ Solutions
By Andy Staples
The Rams made this one pretty easy last week. After trading away much of their future to move up to No. 1, they’re going to take a quarterback. I have no idea if that quarterback will be Cal’s Jared Goff or North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz, but we can nail down the position.
The Rams don’t pick again until the fourth round, so perhaps they should take someone the new guy can target. I mentioned Higgins and Cooper earlier, but one projected mid-round guy who could be productive is UCLA’s alltime receptions leader Jordan Payton. Payton probably isn’t going to take the top off an NFL defense, but he’s a good blocker with reliable hands who can get open on short and intermediate routes.
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http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/04/19/themmqb-nfc-nfl-draft-projections-2016-andy-benoit-andy-staples
Rams’ Needs
By Andy Benoit
Quarterback quarterback quarterback quarterback. It would be surprising if Los Angeles didn’t take Carson Wentz. After that, the focus can shift to wide receiver. Their current group is very limited. Defenses know that Kenny Britt’s route tree has only two branches (go routes and deep comebackers). They also know that Tavon Austin is a gadget player. And Brian Quick, for a variety of reasons, has never had more than 375 yards receiving in a season.
Don’t be surprised if the Rams select multiple wideouts in this draft. Or a receiver/tight end hybrid to fill the departed Jared Cook’s void. Reliability more than raw talent might be the focus here. New coordinator Rob Boras will presumably continue with a run-first power approach to capitalize on his O-line’s size and Todd Gurley’s subtle but unbelievable body control and burst.
That means Boras’s passing game will win largely through play-action and formation usage. You don’t necessarily need stars to enact this. You do, however, need much better receivers than Los Angeles currently has.
Photo: David K Purdy/Getty Images
It would be surprising if L.A. didn't take Carson Wentz.
Rams’ Solutions
By Andy Staples
The Rams made this one pretty easy last week. After trading away much of their future to move up to No. 1, they’re going to take a quarterback. I have no idea if that quarterback will be Cal’s Jared Goff or North Dakota State’s Carson Wentz, but we can nail down the position.
The Rams don’t pick again until the fourth round, so perhaps they should take someone the new guy can target. I mentioned Higgins and Cooper earlier, but one projected mid-round guy who could be productive is UCLA’s alltime receptions leader Jordan Payton. Payton probably isn’t going to take the top off an NFL defense, but he’s a good blocker with reliable hands who can get open on short and intermediate routes.
